Booking a VRBO Rental in Vietnam

• Types of Rentals on VRBO
• Checking In + Out
• Popular Property Features
• Book Your Next Vietnamese Vacation

While vacation rentals have been popular in the United States and Europe for the last few years, websites like VRBO are helping the trend catch on in Vietnam. And although there are plenty of affordable, luxurious, and convenient lodging throughout the country, tourists are starting to lean away from hotels for a more unique and personalized experience.

Many of these properties are owned by one person or family who enjoys providing the comforts of home to tourists while showcasing features of their local area. The cost of a rental property varies significantly by location and amenities with some rentals offering great value for your money spent.

This is especially helpful if you’re traveling with the whole family and would benefit from booking an entire home. VRBO does not offer single or shared spaces as rentals, so for that reason, this service is better for groups or travelers only interested in entire properties.

To get the most out of a vacation rental in Vietnam, there are a few things to keep in mind while searching for a property.

Types of Rentals on VRBO

District 8 HCMC. Photo: Marco Verch Professional Photographer

Vacation rentals aren’t just limited to apartments or traditional houses, so using a site like VRBO can provide opportunities to stay in other accommodations. Some rentals are only available in specific environments, such as bungalows by the beach or cabins in more mountainous areas. The types of rentals offered in Vietnam are as follows, but not limited to:

• Houses
• Apartments
• Townhomes
• Guesthouses
• Bed & Breakfasts
• Bungalows
• Cottages
• Condos
• Villas
• Lofts

VRBO also allows users to book homestays and resorts listed through their site, but prices may differ for the same properties reserved through hotel websites.

Checking In + Out

Considering that most VRBO rentals are privately owned, it’s not common to check in at a front desk or with reception staff. Instead, hosts will meet guests outside the home on the day of their arrival or set up a self-check-in device, which is usually a smart lock that is reset between rentals.

VRBO. Photo: The Focal Project

In some cases, a property will have a security guard that either works or lives on-site and will let the guests in once they get there. Most VRBO properties have check-in and check-out times written in their rules, so it’s essential to communicate with the hosts about what time you think you’ll be arriving. Properties that have self-check-in may have more flexibility for arrival times.

If you need to make changes to your upcoming trip or cancel reservations altogether, refer to the main page for your booked rental property. Some hosts allow you to cancel with just a couple of weeks’ notice, while others have a no-refund or partial refund policy depending on how far in advance the cancellation is made.

Popular Property Features

There is an excellent tool on VRBO that can help you search for rentals based on what features are most important to you. For example, staying in Mui Ne might inspire you to hunt for the ultimate beach vacation, in which case, filtering by oceanfront properties is helpful for finding the right rental for you and your group.

The location of a property can also be a deal maker or breaker for many guests. Using the interactive map on VRBO’s website allows you to zoom in to the exact areas that you want to stay and see what’s available and within your budget during your trip. There’s also a wide variety of amenities and features to choose from to help you find your ideal place to stay.

Ha Giang homestay. Photo: program monkey

Some of the most popular options with VRBO travelers during their stay include:

• Hot tubs
• Swimming pools
• Kitchen/Kitchenette
• Washer+Dryer
• Patio or deck
• Baby crib
• TV

You can also filter your search by nearby activities, property type, location, customer ratings, and rentals that offer discounts for booking a more extended amount of time.

Book Your Next Vietnamese Vacation

VRBO is a useful website for not only booking the ideal rental property but also making sure it fits every need your group may have during your stay. Whether you’re looking for a beachfront getaway, a family-owned B&B, or simply wish to compare options in an area, VRBO can help ensure that you have the best accommodations for your Vietnameses vacation.

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