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Airbnb has more listings than Vrbo. Vrbo offers only private rentals. Both platforms offer 24/7 customer support. Vacation rentals come in all layouts and sizes. But if you plan to book one, there’s a ...

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DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: My family booked a condo in downtown Toronto through Vrbo recently. Just before we arrived, we received a text that our reserved condo had plumbing issues and that they had ...

When Amy Boyle arrived at her Airbnb rental near Paris, she knew she couldn't stay. The closet-size apartment was poorly ventilated and reeked of mold. "The pictures on Airbnb looked so lovely," says ...