If you're looking for a vacation rental this holiday season, you already know about the biggest gotcha: the high price. I found that out when I looked for an apartment in Dublin recently.

Vrbo, one of the most popular vacation rentals websites, is seeing a nearly 50 percent increase in demand for rentals this March and April compared to last spring.

Try a vacation rental for your next holiday gathering. Story by Ginger Casa • 4mo. O ne of the best things about the holidays is reuniting with loved ones from near and far.

“I like vacation rentals that feel more homey and are often in a neighborhood rather than on hotel row,” she says. During COVID-19 times, home rentals became even more appealing.