We love staying in rental homes around the world. It’s the accommodation we use most when travelling the world. Sites we love include Airbnb, VRBO, Plum Guide, Homestay, and pretty much anywhere where we can find special homes to rent.
Our travel itineraries and city guides feature unique Airbnbs and other vacation rentals, and we also create curated guides to the best Airbnbs, VRBOs and other rentals in locations around the world.
One great shortcut to finding well-designed spaces on Airbnb is to use Airbnb Plus, which we’ve written a guide to. And we’ve also put together a guide with 17 top tips for finding the perfect Airbnb.
When not staying in vacation rentals, we also love hip, boutique hotels and glamping.
USA: Asheville Airbnb; Asheville VRBO; Jackson Hole; Joshua Tree; Laguna Beach; Palm Springs Airbnb; Palm Springs VRBO; Portland; San Diego; Santa Barbara; Santa Cruz; Santa Monica; Sonoma; Venice Beach; Yellowstone
UK: Bath; Brighton; Bristol; Cornwall; Cotswolds; Devon; Lake District: Liverpool; Norfolk; York; Best of UK Airbnb; Unusual UK Stays
USA: Asheville; Palm Springs
Savannah is one of our favourite American cities – full of charm and with a creative thread that weaves through its streets, filled with galleries, shops and restaurants. It’s home to one of the country’s top art schools, after all. Savannah is such a family-friendly destination that we’ve written a full post on things to … Read more
London is a proper treasure trove of incredible places to stay, from pretty little cottages in Notting Hill to sleek high-rise apartments in the city. Here we’ve curated our pick of the best London Airbnb alternatives. You can find them all on Plum Guide London, which is kind of like the Rolls Royce of Airbnb … Read more
As part of my series on places to stay with hot tubs in the UK, here’s my latest round-up of hot tub lodges in Devon. There are some absolutely stunning places to stay here, from luxury group retreats to cute cabins for two. All have hot tubs, mostly with epic views of the surrounding countryside. … Read more
If you want to take your Lake District trip to the next level, I recommend staying somewhere with a hot tub and preferably a view, so you can soak those tired muscles and relax in style after days exploring the national park. It’s the ultimate added luxury. There are loads of Lake District hot tub … Read more
I’m not sure there’s any better way to elevate a stay than including a hot tub. Ending the day with a glass of bubbly and a soak adds instant indulgence. And there are plenty of Cornwall lodges with hot tubs to choose from. From little romantic getaways to huge family retreats, we’ve chosen our pick … Read more
As you all know, I’ve always been a fan of Airbnb, but there are also plenty of other sites like Airbnb that I use to find special places to stay. As Airbnb has grown, it’s sometimes harder to find and book a unique and characterful place, so here’s the lowdown on my favourite Airbnb alternatives. … Read more
We’re huge fans of Asheville and its laidback mountain vibes (in fact we’ve written a post with 31 reasons to love Asheville). And these beautiful Asheville VRBO vacation homes are ideal places to experience everything the city and its surrounding nature have to offer. From VRBO Asheville cabins with mountain views to apartments in the … Read more
For a taste of the ultimate Palm Springs lifestyle, choose a vacation home with a pool – think lazy days sunbathing, followed by nights drinking cocktails by the water’s edge. We’ve curated a guide to the best VRBO Palm Springs rentals with pools. Lots of them have a resort-style feel to them and are perfect … Read more
Looking for a place to stay in Salcombe? Here’s our guide to the best Salcombe holiday homes, featuring everything from Salcombe holiday cottages to quirky shepherd’s hut stays. We’ve also included a selection of holiday homes across the bay in East Portlemouth. And don’t miss our guide to the best things to do in Salcombe, … Read more
There are so many unusual and unique places to stay in Norfolk that I made a separate post entirely dedicated to shepherd’s huts in Norfolk. And, as well as the list below, I also recommend this traditional showman’s wagon; an Iron Age roundhouse; lotus tents by a swimming pond; a converted Lynx helicopter; and a … Read more