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lauree1183
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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 4, 2012 15:04:47 GMT -5

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Post by lauree1183 on Jun 4, 2012 15:04:47 GMT -5

We have never used homeaway.com or vrbo.com, however we are considering it for our January Puerto Rico trip. A few of the places we are looking at have no reviews yet, do you typically veer away from these types of places or is the general consensus that things will be ok?

Also a bit concerned about cleanliness and any other problems we may have. Any tips? Anything else we should know before booking a homeaway.com or vrbo.com stay?

Thanks Ladies!

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neonpink
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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 4, 2012 15:34:58 GMT -5

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Post by neonpink on Jun 4, 2012 15:34:58 GMT -5

I have used VRBO. I do like to read reviews if they are available. If not If the pictures look good and I can pay for it in a secure manner I would do it.

I was just in Puerto Rico earlier this month. My husband and I had a fantastic time exploring the rain forest in a Jeep. It was a fun place to visit.

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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 5, 2012 9:20:51 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2012 9:20:51 GMT -5

I used vrbo to book a condo rental in Hawaii but I did pick a place with reviews.

Though a brand new place may not have reviews and someone has to take the leap!! I'd google the address just to see if anyone on another site had posted anything.

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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 5, 2012 14:12:31 GMT -5

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Jun 5, 2012 9:20:51 GMT -5 @lauriergirl28 said:

I'd google the address just to see if anyone on another site had posted anything.

This! We have booked places with both and have never had any issues but both homes we booked had reviews.

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steamboat185 Full Member Posts: 2,787 Likes: 1,467	Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 6, 2012 11:35:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steamboat185 on Jun 6, 2012 11:35:11 GMT -5 I use vrbo frequently and have had very good luck. Email the owners to get a feel for the property and trust your gut if a listing seems off or the price is way to low make sure you ask questions.
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sunny Full Member Posts: 1,519 Likes: 289	Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 6, 2012 16:30:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sunny on Jun 6, 2012 16:30:26 GMT -5 generally I only consider places with a good number of reviews. only if I can't find something with reviews will I start my way down the other pile. however, I've never picked a place with 0 reviews.
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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 7, 2012 9:10:14 GMT -5

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Post by aurora on Jun 7, 2012 9:10:14 GMT -5

I've used vrbo a number of times with no issues and don't look too carefully at reviews most of the time, which isn't very smart, but I've been lucky so far. I think property owners have to pay to get listed there so at least that cuts down somewhat on the chances you'll encounter a scam.

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shaynaatl Full Member Posts: 1,902 Likes: 951	Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 7, 2012 9:57:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shaynaatl on Jun 7, 2012 9:57:51 GMT -5 I will only look at places with reviews.
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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 7, 2012 14:19:01 GMT -5

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Post by sarahsas on Jun 7, 2012 14:19:01 GMT -5

We used VRBO to rent in PR. It was a great experience. You can google the place and find it on other sites sometimes, or at least reviews of the complex it's in, if it's a condo. It did have two very brief reviews. You can always ask the owner for references!

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mesjms New Member Posts: 249 Likes: 168	Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 8, 2012 5:59:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mesjms on Jun 8, 2012 5:59:29 GMT -5 We use Homeaway when we went to Hawaii. The only issue I had was they said it was a house right on the beach and it was a house behind a house on the beach. Didn't let it spoil my vacation though.
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1morgana
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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 9, 2012 14:20:09 GMT -5

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Post by 1morgana on Jun 9, 2012 14:20:09 GMT -5

We have used VRBO a few times and have always had success. I just paid for a cottage that I'll be visiting with girlfriends in two weeks. I always go with ones that have reviews. It's great to talk to the owners on the phone (vs simply email) as well. Good Luck and enjoy your future trip!

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Homeaway/vrbo users Jun 11, 2012 10:22:35 GMT -5

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Post by hz80408 on Jun 11, 2012 10:22:35 GMT -5

We used it for the first time for 3 cities in Europe this spring. Two of the places had reviews and one didn't. All of the places were pretty much as shown in the pictures and we had no major issues. It's great if there are reviews to look at, but I wouldn't automatically rule out places if they didn't have a review.

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Post by lauree1183 on Jun 4, 2012 15:04:47 GMT -5

Post by neonpink on Jun 4, 2012 15:34:58 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2012 14:12:31 GMT -5

Post by steamboat185 on Jun 6, 2012 11:35:11 GMT -5

Post by sunny on Jun 6, 2012 16:30:26 GMT -5

Post by aurora on Jun 7, 2012 9:10:14 GMT -5

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Post by sarahsas on Jun 7, 2012 14:19:01 GMT -5

Post by mesjms on Jun 8, 2012 5:59:29 GMT -5

Post by 1morgana on Jun 9, 2012 14:20:09 GMT -5

Post by hz80408 on Jun 11, 2012 10:22:35 GMT -5