HomeAway in the News

April/May
Islands
"A Family Affair: Unforgettable Moments"—Kim Carmel
"Families seeking more space and privacy should consider vacation rentals. Justin Halloran of vacation rental network HomeAway, Inc. says, 'Hands down, the best tip I can offer when traveling with kids is to stay at a vacation rental instead of a hotel.' This father of three children under age 4 adds, 'Plus, separate bedrooms for the adults and kids is also key for my family because no sleep means no vacation.' Depending on the level of service your group desires, prices for basic rental accommodations can be quite comparable to those of resorts, especially when divided among multiple adults. Vacation rentals offer the convenience of your own kitchen, laundry, dining room, etc., so you really can feel right at home—only better."

04/24/08
USA Today
"Cheap tricks for summer travel: Travel experts share top tips for summer savings"—Jayne Clark
"Consider vacation rental property listed on websites such as HomeAway.com. 'It used to be a pain to find a house, condo or apartment to rent, but the Internet has made the process so much easier. Renting is one of the very best values out there right now, especially for groups.'"

04/15/08
Woman's Day
"Theme Parks on a Budget"—Arrica Elin SanSone
"Rent a house. 'For our last Disney vacation, we rented a four-bedroom home with pool, just minutes from the gate,' says Vicki Inman, a U.S. Army spouse stationed in Vicenza, Italy. 'We stayed for a week and saved hundreds because we split the rent with another family. Plus we had a washer, dryer and kitchen.' Check sites like homeaway.com and greatfamilyrentals.com."

04/14/08
Arizona Republic
"10 ways to save on summer travel"—Sonja Haller
"Rent a Home. If swapping homes sounds too out there, consider renting one. Travelers may be wary of cost or the rental process, but Eileen Ogintz says home rentals often are cheaper than hotels and may offer hot tubs, pools and access to transportation. Many of the Web sites offer slide shows and Google Earth maps of the property. Try homeaway.com, vrbo.com and zonder.com"

04/08/08
GirlGetaways.com
"How to Plan a Bachelorette Party"—Lisbeth Levine
"Beachhouse Rental. Sand, surf, and a setup that allows you to make your own mojitos are just a few of the draws of a weekend at a beach. If there's no beachhouse in your extended circle of family and friends that you can tap for the weekend, try an online vacation rental service like zonder.com, rentalo.com, and homeaway.com. All have search features that let you choose everything from the number of bedrooms to particular amenities."

03/31/08
Kiplingers.com
"30 Best Travel Sites"—Stacy Rapacon
"Consider an alternative to hotels: Condo-apartment rentals. Vacation rentals generally offer more room and amenities for the same price as hotel rooms. Plus, their kitchens can spare you from having to dine out for every meal. The best selection of rental lodgings we've found is at HomeAway.com."

03/16/08
DesMoinesRegister.com
"Iowans on the go: Viva vacation villas! Homes away from home"—Tom Perry
"'The increasing popularity of the Internet as a travel-research tool has dramatically increased vacation rental activity,' said Eileen Buesing, director of public relations for HomeAway.com, one of the Internet's largest vacation rental sites."

03/14/08
New York Times, nytimes.com
"Landlord of the Manor"—Steve Bailey
"The cabin, which is two miles from Lake Champlain and less than an hour from several ski areas, is listed at HomeAway.com, a vacation-home Web site. It goes for $1,299 to $2,000 per week, bringing extra income and good cheer."

03/10/08
Brandweek
"People: Butler Checks Into HomeAway, Sees 'Enormous Opportunity'"—Chuck Stogel
"Opportunity is the word that Mike Butler uses most when asked to describe both the new industry he's now involved in and the new company for which he works. Former chief marketer at T-Mobile USA, and before that a top exec at Capital One, Kraft General Foods and Kellogg, Butler last month joined HomeAway which operates the world's largest network of vacation rental Web sites as CMO, a newly created position at the company."
"In addition to its paid listings, the company is just beginning to build a new revenue stream by selling third-party advertising on its sites. 'Our primary [demo] for Web site visitors tends to be women and mothers with higher incomes and advanced educations,' said Butler."

03/09/08
San Jose Mercury News
"Travel Q & A: Low airline fares available to European cities"—Michael Martinez
"Q. My husband and I would like to rent a beach house in Redondo Beach. How can I find an affordable place?"
Raisa Currim, Mountain View
"A. One good spot to start: Homeaway.com, which corrals all the inventory on similar house rental sites it owns, such as Cyberrentals.com, Vacationrentals.com and A1vacations.com. The company, based in Austin, claims to list almost 100,000 properties in more than 90 countries.
Eileen Buesing, a spokeswoman for Homeaway, did a search of homes in Los Angeles County located on or near the beach and said you can expect to pay about $1,800 for a one-week rental of a two-bedroom home this summer. Prices vary depending on the property, number of bedrooms and distance to the beach."

03/06/08
Arthur Frommer's Travel Blog
"The most important recent developments in travel are, in my view, 14 in number -- and here are the first 7"—Arthur Frommer
"6. The growing trend towards the rental of vacation homes and apartments. A giant movement. More and more Americans have learned that a vacation home or apartment can cost considerably less than an equivalent hotel room or rooms. Try HomeAway (www.homeaway.com), among others, for obtaining such a lodging."

03/05/08
DailyCandy.com
"Sleeping Around"—Pavia Rosati
"Lone Ranger with your Tonto in an Alberta tipi. You get 350 square feet of solar-heated water and electricity. But what are you doing inside with those amazing plains right outside?"

03/04/08
TheBostonTraveler.com
"All Aboard the White Elephant!"—Chandra Williams
"No—I'm not talking about going on a safari or visiting a zoo. Who needs to travel all the way to a jungle or a crowded public park when the city has its very own White Elephant anchored at India Wharf Marina on Boston's historic waterfront?
"The 'elephant' in question happens to be the stunning rental houseboat The White Elephant Floating Inn, which placed fourth on HomeAway's recent list of the Top Ten Most Unique Vacation Rentals."

February
Cookiemag.com
"Sites We Love: Travel"

02/23/08
OffBeatHomes.com
"Slide Show of Top 10 Most Unique Vacation Rentals"—Jennifer Chait
"Jaime, from HomeAway, recently sent me some info about a cool slide show - as you've likely guessed the slides are of the top 10 odd vacation rentals. It's a slick slide show (say that 10 times fast), covering different areas of the world. You'll really enjoy it.
"Example: One of these vacation homes shown in the show is the amazing Redwood Tree House on the Russian River in Healdsburg, CA. One, this is an absolutely beautiful area. I love this part of Californian. Two, what other vacation home has a tree growing through it? Not many I'd wager."

02/22/08
Closet Canuck
"Top Ten Unique Getaways: Alberta's on the list"—Sue Frause
"Many of them take alternative accommodations way outside the box, while the more traditional vacation rentals provide a unique travel experience not found in hotels."

02/21/08
Kiplingers.com
"Save Money on Travel"
"GET A HOME AWAY FROM HOME: Condo or house rentals can be a nice alternative to hotels. Vacation rentals generally offer more room and amenities for the same price as hotel rooms. Plus, their kitchens can spare you from having to dine out for every meal.
"One of the best sites we've found for rental lodgings is at HomeAway.com."

02/20/08
Vacation Home Insider
"Shell, Tipi, Yurt: Yours to Rent"—Grace Lichtenstein
"I'm bored with hotel rooms, condos and the like. Next time I head toward Litchfield, Connecticut I want to stay in the geodesic dome featured by HomeAway.com, a major vacation rental site, in its gathering of "Top Ten Most Unique Vacation Rentals." Number One on the list: A curvy shell house in Isla Mujeres, Mexico on the beach, complete with a pool, that HomeAway says would be where the Little Mermaid would vacation on land"

February
Budget Travel
"Editor's Letter: Two Dollars for One Euro? It Could Happen"—Erik Torkells
"Second, look beyond hotels. Renting an apartment or house–or 'villa,' if you'd prefer–can be much more affordable than staying at a hotel, particularly if you're in a large group (check out homeaway.com)."

02/18/08
SmarterTravel.com
"Hotel too expensive? Try a rental"—Ed Perkins
"Dealing Direct: All of the really big online vacation rental websites act as bulletins that bring individual renters and owners together. The 800-pound gorilla in this marketplace is HomeAway, which has acquired a bunch of individual sites with an aggregate of more than 250,000 worldwide listings: A1Vacations, CyberRentals, GreatRentals, TripHomes, VacationRentals.com, and Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO), plus U.K.—based Holiday-Rentals.co.uk and Owners Direct, as well as several other European sites?
"HomeAway sites feature a "HomeAway's Rent With Confidence Guarantee" that provides refunds up to $5,000 of any payments you can't recover if a listing is determined 'not to be legitimate in accordance with our policy.' I didn't find that guarantee on all the HomeAway sites, but that may be a case of lagging website content. Even though the guarantee has some expected fine print, if you rent from one of the HomeAway sites, you should check out the guarantee (or stick to the sites that do post it)."

02/14/08
Capital Area Food Bank Newsletter
"CAFB Profiles:HomeAway"
"As local food banks across the country face food shortages, employees at an Austin start-up put its entrepreneurial spirit in overdrive during its first Food & Fund Drive, ultimately providing more than 41,000 meals for hungry Central Texans in need.
"Focusing on the Food Bank's most-needed nonperishable food items, including rice, beans, canned vegetables and baby food, HomeAway employees collected more than 13,350 pounds of food - nearly 125 pounds raised per employee. The company also donated $5,000 and two dozen turkeys to match its employees' efforts. In total, with individual cash donations, HomeAway donated nearly $6,100 to the Food Bank."

02/08/08
The Wall Street Journal, wsj.com
"Getting a Start on Summer Rentals"—Christina S.N. Lewis and Sarah Lin
"Such resilience is surprising, housing experts say, given low consumer confidence and the economy's loss of jobs last month. It's possible some renters signed early at 2007 rates. And many people may see renting in a "drive-to" market as a bargain compared with a stay at a hotel or vacationing abroad, says Justin Halloran, vice president of U.S. operates for HomeAway, a paid classifieds Web site."

02/07/08
The Wall Street Journal, wsj.com
"Renting Out a Second Home While Keeping Your Sanity"—Terri Cullen
"Finally, the couple can check fees on comparable rentals nearby on vacation rental Web sites such as HomeAway.com, Ownerdirect.com, Vamoose.com and VRBO.com."

02/04/08
MSNMoney.com
"Sedona joins Paris among top 10 romantic destinations"
"Arizona may not have Paris, but it does have one city that made HomeAway.com's list of the 10 most romantic spots to rent a vacation home.
"The vacation rental Web site combed more then 95,000 properties to come up with 10 hot spots. A Paris rental with a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower came in at No. 1. Sedona, however, landed No. 6 for its "Girlfriend Getaway," a six-bedroom house with a gourmet kitchen, private one-bedroom space, art studio and pool."

February
AARP the magazine
"Beach-House Bargains: Renting a home can be cheaper than staying at a hotel"—Laura Daily
"Skip the intermediary. Online firms such as HomeAway.com or VRBO.com let you rent directly from an owner. HomeAway, for example, posts photos, descriptions, and renters' experiences."

February
Travel + Leisure
"Villa Values"
"Bahia—Clusters of Villas are cropping up in this northeastern state of Brazil. Texas-based HomeAway (homeaway.com) lists 30 properties along the coconut grove-lined coast, and its "rent with confidence" guarantee refunds unsatisfied guests up to $5,000 per booking. Top Property Number 77813— A one-bedroom chalet in the village of Trancoso, furnished with banana-fiber chairs and tatajuba-wood floors."

January/February
Coastal Living
"Guestbook: Wish You Were Here"—Kelly Brown Tomas
"Contact Info: Call (305) 294-7358 or visit homeaway.com (property # 317020)"

12/30/07
Dayton Daily News
"Home swap: Travel lovers get a new perspective on a destination when they arrange to stay in someone's house ... while offering to return the favor"—Pamela Ferris-Olsen
"For people who don't want to trade their homes, an alternative is to rent someone else's. As with home exchanges, the renter deals directly with the home owner. HomeAway.com's Eileen Buesing says this policy is great insurance as both parties benefit from detailed descriptions and the upkeep of the property.
'We recommend travelers always ask owners to elaborate on listings prior to paying deposits,' Buesing says."

12/28/07
CBSnews.com
"Travel Trends For '08: Looking Up!"—Pauline Frommer
"With average hotel prices up 5.6 percent over last year, according to AAA, many travelers are looking to such alternative accommodations -- apartment rentals, home rentals, private B&B's (rooms they rent within people's homes), even monasteries, and more, rather than hotels. In updating our guidebooks, I've found that a number of rental companies have upped the number of offerings they have by a full 25 percent in the last two years. Go to sites such as VRBO.com, and you'll find they now have more than 90,000 properties to rent, a significant increase. I spoke with the folks at HomeAway.com, and they've seen a boom in this type of travel, as well. When they launched in June 2006, they represented 55,000 rentals. Today, they have over 100,000 available to travelers."

12/28/07
Salt Lake Tribune
"Travels with Lonely Planet: Paris- Shopping for deals in the off-season"—Jay Cooke
"To live further like a temporary Parisian, skip the hotels. Rent an apartment instead. Besides the homey touches, like kitchens stocked with seasonings and traveler's logs packed with tips, vacation rentals save you Euros while letting you blend into a neighborhood?Again, the Web is a great resource: rental-by-owner sites like VRBO.com and Homeaway.com are easy to use and filled with options varying by budget, size and style. Check the photos and reader feedback before committing to a certain place."

12/13/07
TODAY on msnbc.msn.com
"Budget Travel's hot winter deals, money-saving tips: Need to get away? Discover how to save some cash on your next vacation"— Erik Torkells
"It used to be a pain to find a house, condo, or apartment to rent, but the Internet has made the process so much easier. Renting is one of the very best values out there right now, especially for families and other groups. (Very few parents want to pay for a hotel breakfast for the entire family for one day, let alone several days!) HomeAway.com is an easy one-stop website for home and apartment rentals. Looking for a place to rent is a lot like searching for a hotel on Expedia. Just type in where you want to go and the dates you want to travel, and you'll be presented with a bunch of options, with many photos. Past renters are also allowed to write reviews of the experience, so you can get a sense of whether it might be right for you."

12/13/07
IndependentTraveler.com
"Finding a Vacation Rental?Vacation Rental Web sites"— Genevieve Brown
"There are a number of helpful Web sites to consult when looking for your vacation rental. Many sites are just listings agents and do not vouch for the properties, so check what kind of support, if any, you can expect from the site if things don't go as planned."

December 2007
Condé Nast Traveler
"Finding the Perfect Pied-à-Terre"—Kathryn Maier
"Our author found her loft-style apartment in Vieux- Montreal for $200 a night through HomeAway.com, which has an easily searchable database of vacation rentals, with listings for thousands of apartments around the globe."

November/December 2007
Deep
"I'll be gone for Christmas: Rental Revelry"
"From mountain cabins in the Smokies to harbor-view condos in Charleston, HomeAway has Thanksgiving and winter vacation rentals in every desirable Southern location. (For some reason, rented kitchens have a more collaborative atmosphere.) homeaway.com

November 2007
Not Born Yesterday
"A Eulogy for the Queen Elizabeth II: On Trips, Rent a Home Instead of a Hotel Room"— Robert White & Peggy O'Shea
"HomeAway.com, a vacation home rental site, provides an alternative to hotels. With 95,000+ listings across 100 countries, "home" at HomeAway.com not only refers to traditional condo and villa rentals, but also boats, castles, ranches, mansions, yurts and more. These rentals provide space, privacy and amenities unmatched by hotels, while costing n average of 50% less per square foot."

11/13/07
USA Today, USAToday.com
"Staying at a real home away from home"— Gary Stoller
""But many rentals, they say, are cheaper than a hotel room, have no length-of-stay requirement and are often available. HomeAway says its research shows that, on average, vacation rentals cost 50% to 80% less per square foot than hotels, even in popular destinations such as Orlando and Phoenix. On HomeAway’s website, for example, a two-bedroom house with a pool in Scottsdale, Ariz., costs $1,950 per week for a Dec. 1 check-in. Less than a mile away at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa, rooms for that week were sold out, and the cheapest rate quoted to USA TODAY was $4,403 for a one-bedroom suite. For a week in November, JW Marriott quoted a room rate of $1,953."

10/03/07
Dow Jones
"Vacation Rental Network HomeAway Wraps Up Shopping Spree"—Scott Denne
"‘When we started the company we recognized that there were many high-quality entrepreneurs who had started vacation rental sites,’ which prompted HomeAway to go out and buy the best of them, said Brian Sharples, the company’s chief executive. '‘Now our attention will turn to creating a fully operating network that greatly benefits our customers and travelers.’"

10/02/07
Portfolio.com
"HomeAway continues buying streak with UK-based acquisition"
"Austin-based HomeAway Inc. links travelers to vacation properties. OwnersDirect.co.uk represents 17,000 holiday homes in the United Kingdom, ranking behind HomeAway's Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, which is the largest vacation rental web site in England. Under HomeAway, OwnersDirect.co.uk will remain an independent brand and will continue to operate its offices in Ashtead, England."

October 2007
"The Complete Travel Detective Bible: The Consummate Insider Tells You What You Need to Know in an Increasingly Complex World!"—Peter Greenberg
www.homeaway.com is mentioned as a resource for Villa Rentals on page 118.

09/28/07
BusinessWeek's Best of the Web: Travel

09/25/07
Budget Travel Blog
"Rental condos becomes less risky"—Sean O'Neill
"HomeAway has been taking great strides in becoming the go-to source for vacation rentals, having bought VRBO.com (Vacation Rentals by Owner) last year and having expanded its websites (including HomeAway.com, VacationRentals.com, CyberRentals.com, A1Vacations.com, GreatRentals.com, TripHomes.com), to list between 80,000 to 240,000 properties, depending on how you count. Yesterday, the company announced a guarantee that makes renting a vacation condo less risky?In another recent improvement, the company has introduced user-reviews to its site, so folks who have rented a house, villa, or apartment can rate the property in several different categories?including how accurate the initial posting was, and how true-to-life the photographs were. We thought it was very clever to make sure that only proven renters can post ratings."

Fall
Celebrated Living
"Gourmet Getaways"—Janet Thomas
"Culinary travel is on the rise, and food and wine festival hopping is a fun and glamorous pastime. There’s the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine & Food, just to whet your appetite. When hotel rooms are scarce, or when you’d like to live more like a local, check out HOMEAWAY, with more than 85,000 properties for rent, from quaint bungalows to luxury villas. One such find is the Irons in Austin, Texas; a hip, two-bedroom retreat with modern architecture, an outstanding owner, and a sublime location for frequenting the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. www.homeaway.com."

September
National Geographic Traveler
"How to Rent a Villa: Who hasn't harbored the dream? But is the reality for you?"
—Linda Burbank
"Do it yourself: Diehard DIYers will find no shortage of Internet listings from villa owners. Owner-direct site, HomeAway.com, launched in 2006 and quickly swallowed up the competition, and now has more than 85,000 listings worldwide, with 27,000 properties in Europe. Other good bets are VRBO.com (owned by HomeAway.com, but with a different inventory) and local Craigslist.org sites."

09/07/07
nola.com (Times-Picayune online)
"Trip Tips: Homes Away"—Millie Ball
"We’ve said it before, but if you’re going to be somewhere for a week or more, consider renting an apartment or home instead of a hotel. Besides usually paying less for accommodations, you'll save on meals and feel like you’re part of a new community. A long time favorite source is www.vrbo.com (vacation rentals by owner), which designates pet-friendly places with a paw-print icon. Also try www.HomeAway.com, which claims to have more than 95,000 listings (yachts to yurts) in 100 countries."

08/28/07
About.com
"Ski Real Estate/Rental Property"—Mike Doyle
"Ski rental property and ski vacation homes for sale, including condos, townhouses, and private homes available for sale or to rent on a seasonal or weekly basis.
HomeAway -Ski vacation properties located in the best ski areas in the country."

08/19/07
Los Angeles Times
"Las Vegas lodging alternatives: Condos & time shares"—Beverly Beyette
"For those seeking a home rental, there are agencies and numerous online sites with listings: www.homeaway.com, www.greatrentals.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com and www.alwaysonvacation.com, among others."

08/10/07
FinancialTimes.com
"French Properties Popular with Foreigners"—Chris Taylor
"You can rent the place out when you are not in France. Mary Greene, for instance, lists her getaway on the site www.HomeAway.com."

08/09/07
BankRate.com
"Fractionals: Have Your Vacation Home and Afford It, Too"—Jay MacDonald
"Karpinski is now affiliated with HomeAway.com, which lists some 85,000 paid rental listings for homeowners looking to recoup some of their vacation home investments. HomeAway charges between $140 and $400 for a one-year rental listing, depending on features. She finds fractionals a more realistic alternative to vacation-home ownership -- if you think ahead."

08/08/07
SmarterTravel.com
"When to book Secrets for Popular Vacations"—Erica Silverstein
"Eileen Reid-Buesing, director of public relations for HomeAway, would applaud Sarah’s foresight. She recommends booking six months to a year in advance for a summer vacation rental. Traffic on HomeAway picks up around the first of the year, and availability starts to fall thereafter. You can still find a rental three to five months out, but Buesing recommends looking for less popular dates or off-the-beaten path properties (such as homes a short distance from the beach rather than waterfront rentals)."

August 2007
SmartMoney
"Vacation Solutions: Home Away from Home"—Brad Reagan
"Beware of misleading descriptions. ‘Steps to the beach’ may mean a lengthy hike, and alluring photos likely won't include the construction site next door. The burden on you is to ask a barrage of detailed questions. One leading Web site, HomeAway.com, recently launched a feature where past renters rate property descriptions for accuracy."

August 2007
SmartMoney
"The Europe Trick"—Kristen Bellstrom
"Home rentals can be shockingly affordable, especially if you’re traveling with family or planning a longer trip; rates for a two-bedroom home can dip below $1,500 a week. And small adjustments can lower your rate dramatically. Renting directly from the owner can save up to 10%, while taking a place 15 minutes from the beach, rather than right on the water, can make an even bigger dent. On home-rental site HomeAway.com, a six-bedroom villa in the Costa Blanca section of Spain located 25 meters from the beach started at $2,966 a week, while a similar property a half mile from the shore ran $2,158."

08/05/07
New York Times, Nytimes.com
"10 Ways to Keep Europe Within Reach"—Michelle Higgins
"Think twice about hotels?. And you may even do better by renting a villa or an apartment. Two bedroom villas can be reserved for as little as $1200 a week near Florence. HomeAway.com and Rentalo.com connect travelers directly to property owners and managers."

08/01/07
Chicago Sun Times, suntimes.com
"Home away from ...WORTH THE TRIP: FOR FAMILY"—Lori Rackl
"For families or groups, renting a vacation home can make a lot of sense, logistically and financially. Booking several hotel rooms adds up quickly, and having your own kitchen can save big bucks. Plus, houses offer the flexibility of hanging out together or spreading out when a little privacy is in order. But finding the right house can be a little overwhelming. For my Cape Cod rental, I ended up using HomeAway.com, a free online service that lists nearly 100,000 rental home options in some 100 countries."

July 2007
SmartMoney TV
"Hidden Costs of Vacation Homes"—Stacey Bradford

July 2007
American Way
"Take it Like a Man"—Becca Hensley
"The Trip: Do-It-Yourself
The Place: Anywhere
Fly to: Anywhere American Airlines flies
The Price: $200-$3,000 per house, per week
Visit HomeAway.com to peruse more than 85,000 domiciles in 100 countries, and pick the one that’s best for your needs. Choose, for example, the Sunset Ranch Oasis, a home in Palm Springs (property #308793, $6,500 weekly), which sleeps 20 and boasts a pricate water-skiing lake, a boxing ring, a fireplace, a pool table, a putting green, a swimming pool, and beaucoup stereo equipment. (512) 493-0382, www.homeaway.com"

07/18/07
BusinessWeek.com
"Vacation Rental Deals? Think Off-Season"—Maya Roney
"‘It has always been the case in the off-season that owners are going to be a lot more flexible with price,’ says Brian Sharples, chief executive of vacation rental Web site HomeAway.com. But in 2007, even the summer has turned out to be a renter's market in some spots, as higher inventory and increased competition leave many owners in a position where they have to negotiate."

07/09/07
Inman.com
"ApartmentGuide.com, Homes.com gain in Hitwise rankings: Several Rental sites improve market share in June"
"Sites that are new to the Hitwise top-100 list of real estate sites in June are ?HomeAway.com, up from 108th to 77th?"

July 2007
Good Housekeeping
"Find a vacation home-fast!"—Lisa Goff
"Look for super-last-minute rentals. Sites like HomeAway.com may offer discounted rates from motivated owners who've had a renter suddenly cancel."

July 2007
Kiplinger's Personal Finance, kiplingers.com
"Great Value in overseas trips"—Thomas M. Anderson
"Dubrovnik- What you'll pay: You can rent a one-bedroom private accommodation on the beach, with an ocean balcony view, for $130 a day in peak season. Find one at www.homeaway.com or www.vrbo.com."

06/29/07
The New York Times, nytimes.com
"Summer Rentals: It's Not Too Late"—Michelle Higgins
"‘Availability is out there in key destinations where historically it hasn't been,‘ said Justin Halloran, a vice president at HomeAway.com, which specializes in vacation rentals by owners. He cited such destinations as Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, Traverse City and Petoskey, Mich., and Hawaii, better known as the Big Island, and Maui. As of mid-June, nearly 20 percent of United States vacation rentals listed on the site had yet to be booked for the Fourth of July holiday, while Labor Day was still wide open with more than 70 percent of rental properties showing availability."

06/28/07
The Boston Globe, boston.com
"Cape Cod is a Renter’s Market This Summer"—Kimberly Blanton
"Comprehensive data on the Cape rental market are not available. However, popular websites, such as vrbo.com -- for "vacation rentals by owner"-- has many listings with multiple weeks still available. And on HomeAway.com, the number of owner-listed Cape Cod rental properties jumped 66 percent this year, to 3,068 from 1,841 last summer, said spokeswoman Eileen Buesing"

06/13/07
Talking Travel Radio
Interview with Christine Karpinski, Director of Owner Community for HomeAway.com

06/13/07
New York Times, nytimes.com
"Attracting Vacation Home Renter"—Amy Gunderson
"Beyond offering search criteria like number of bedrooms or distance to the beach, many vacation rental Web sites now have more search options to narrow down a potential renter's search. Properties listed on HomeAway.com, a vacation rental site, offers search options that indicate the presence of extras like a washing machine or cable TV, while VRBO.com, a for-rent-by-owner Web site, allows rentals to be searched by keywords. This makes it easier to find a house, say, within walking distance from a beach, with a stereo dock for a portable music player as well as a well-stocked wine refrigerator."

June 2007
Away.com
"Welcome to Home Rental Country: The Refuge of the Un-Hotel"—Cameron Walker
"Don't hesitate to ask about amenities, exact layout, location, and anything else you might want to know about your potential rental when you contact a rental agency or an owner. 'There's really no substitute for calling or emailing and asking the questions that are important to you,' says HomeAway.com's Sharples. If the property's listing says "steps to the beach," ask the owner or rental agency exactly what that means. 'The people who ask the most questions are the ones who don't end up with any surprises,' he says."

June 2007
Budget Travel
"How to travel Now: 105 Supersmart Strategies"—Erik Torkells and Brad Tuttle
"Think outside the hotel-room box. Renting a house, condo, or apartment?or swapping homes?may be better, especially for groups. The Internet has made locating such non-hotel options a million times easier. Three vacation rental websites: VRBO.com, HomeAway.com, VillasIntl.com. Three home-swapping websites: HomeExchange.com, HomeLink.org, Intervac.com."

June 2007
SmartMoney TV
"Alternative Accommodations"

May 2007
Money
"Beach-Rental Bingo"—Donna Rosato
"'Timing is everything,' says Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway.com, the listing site that owns VRBO.com. 'If you can go a little outside the sweet spots, there are incredible deals to be had.' 'This isn't like Expedia when it comes to price. There's always room to bargain.'"

05/26/07
Wall Street Journal, wallstreetjournal.com
"How to sleep cheap on your vacation"—Diana Ransom
"When traveling to one destination for a week or more, renting an apartment or house is also an option. In the off-season, 'two people can find a great place for just $250 a week,' says Brice Gosnell, Lonely Planet's regional publisher for the Americas. Check out rentals at HomeAway.com, chsparis.com, chslondon.com, VRBO.com and Craigslist.org."

05/25/07
E-Book from thecouponmom.com, page 6
"Save on Travel and Restaurants with Coupons"—Stephanie Nelson AKA "The Coupon Mom"
"Sites like Vacation Rental By Owner http://www.vrbo.com and http://www.homeaway.com may offer bargains on rentals of privately owned homes. Homes and condos offer more space than most hotel rooms and may have extra features like a hot tub or a fireplace. Because property owners are managing their own rentals through these sites, they save money by not paying management company fees (which can be as high as 40% of the reservation cost). They may be more willing to negotiate on their rental rates, particularly if it is a low demand time. Contact the owner directly to discuss price flexibility. Private owners may also provide savings tips to renters such as providing local coupon books, restaurant recommendations, and tips to get discounted tickets for local attractions."

05/25/07
KVUE-TV (ABC Austin), KVUE.com
"Web site books travelers into private properties"—Olga Campos

05/19/07
Providence Journal
"Hot summer rentals just a click away"—Christine Dunn
"Thanks to vacation rental Internet sites such as Homeaway.com, Cyberrentals.com, and Greatrentals.com, many vacation property owners now have access to a large source of potential clients who can look at a series of photos of a rental property, and a detailed description, price list and roster of house rules. On the Homeaway.com site, for instance, there were 585 Rhode Island properties listed. Most of the properties (244) are in the Narragansett area, followed by Newport and Aquidneck Island (165) and a category called Rhode Island coastal (165). Renters can also narrow their search by amenity, and choose to review only those houses with air conditioning, satellite or cable television, pools, Internet access, or dishwashers and washing machines."

05/19/07
The New York Times, nytimes.com
"Houseguests Who Pay, and Pay Well"—Hillary Chura
"Ms. O'Brien prefers to handle rentals herself rather than going through an agency. This way she can vet everyone who calls. She estimates she spends $1,500 a year in advertising on her own Internet site, houseinstowe.com, as well as Web pages like HomeAway.com, CyberRentals.com and GreatRentals.com. She takes out ads in The News York Times and The Boston Globe when she has an open weekend because many of her visitors are from Boston and New York."

05/18/07
SmarterTravel.com
"The Best Way to Visit Europe"—Ed Perkins
"Whether for city or countryside the Internet is full of sites that list European vacation rentals. Among the bigger are Vacation Rentals by Owner and HomeAway, both of which provide listings prepared by property owners and link you to those owners."

05/17/07
The New York Times, nytimes.com
"Travel Q&A"—David G. Allan
"As Michelle Higgins, who writes the Practical Traveler column, pointed out in the Families pick of her 10-Point Caribbean Escapes Plan, Aruba is a five hour direct flight from New York, has fun kid attractions like a butterfly farm and a donkey sanctuary, and has a great day trip possibility in Arikok Park. For accommodations, in addition to the Tamarijn Aruba with food and children activities included in the price, Michelle also recommends HomeAway.com and VBRO.com for rental listings (by owners) if you want to have your own kitchen and save on eating all your meals out."

05/15/07 Issue
Woman's World
"Vacation in comfort for hundreds less"—Amanda B
"Want more space?for less!?when you travel? 'If you're traveling with three more more people, you'll almost always save money when renting a house instead of a hotel room,' says Christine Karpinski, author of How to Rent Vacation Properties By Owner. Find a vacation rental at www.homeaway.com."

05/13/07
Daily Herald, Heraldnet.com
"Mexico, others are drawing buyers"—Tom Kelly
"'The demographics for second homes are really in the sweet spot for the next few years,' Sharples said. 'The boomers' ages are in the area where they are hitting the top of their incomes and they have been enjoying considerable gains on these types of properties the past few years."

05/04/07
Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Richmond region fueled by NASCAR fans' drive"—Joe Macenka
"There are alternatives for those who can't book a hotel in the immediate Richmond area but don't want to drive longer distances. Internet sites eBay.com and Craigslist.org had a number of listings this week for people either seeking lodging at private homes in the Richmond area or offering accommodations. Weekly home rentals were also available on Rentalo.com, HomeAway.com and Allgetaways.com."

05/02/07
CNNMoney.com
"Euro vacations: Beating the weak dollar"—Donna Rosato
"Staying in a villa or rental house is much cheaper than a hotel stay, especially if you're traveling with a group and don't mind cooking meals at home. Finding a villa has gotten even easier as the number of vacation rentals has expanded online. HomeAway.com says it has ore than 27,000 villas and homes for rent in Europe. The most popular destinations for vacation rentals: Tuscany, Italy; Mallorca, Spain; Cote-d' Azur on the French Riviera; and Provence, France. For example, a five bedroom, two bathroom villa with an in-ground pool and air conditioning on the Costa del Sol in Spain is $2,975 a week."

05/02/07
CNBC.com
"Rich & Richer: Vacation Rentals"—Tara Siegel Bernard

April 2007
Women’s Health
"Suite Dreams: Sleep Easy Wherever You Go"
"‘To find a local agency that can help you rent a house or condo, do a Web search for "vacation rental" and your destination?although in some places, like Britain, "holiday rental" is more common,’ says Susan Stellin, author of How to Travel Practically Anywhere. She also suggests checking out homeaway.com, a Web site that lists rental properties from all over the world."

04/30/07
MSNBC.com
"Slump isn't slowing vacation home sales"—Martin Crutsinger, Associate Press
"The [National Association of] Realtors, however, said vacation homes were not hurt by the general slump in sales last year. Instead, vacation homes rose by 4.7 percent to a record of 1.07 million units, up from 1.02 million sales in 2005? HomeAway Inc., an online vacation rental company based in Austin, Texas, said that the Realtors' survey confirmed its findings that baby boomers continue to drive growth in the vacation real estate market."

04/25/07
CNN.com
"Travel Troubleshooter: Where's my vacation, Mr. Bernanke?"—Chris Elliott
"Not completely impossible, though. Travelers are attacking this kind of vacation inflation by choosing alternative accommodations, like camping, staying with friends, or short-term rentals. New online sites such as Homeaway.com and Forgetaway.com are connecting travelers to some of these non-hotel options. One of the biggest shifts, though, is happening in the minds of travelers, as they begin to treat a room as nothing more than a bed to sleep in. That allows them to focus their efforts ? and money ? on the parts of their vacation that deliver real value, such as activities."

04/22/07
New York Times
"As Hotel Prices Rise, a Villa May Be a Bargain"—Michelle Higgins
"Travelers can save money by using Web sites that put them directly in touch with villa owners rather than a booking agent. HomeAway.com, which owns several vacation rental-by-owner Web sites, including Holiday-Rentals.co.uk in London and Abritel.fr in Marseille, has an easy-to-use search feature that lets travelers quickly filter down to properties that answer their preferences ? whether for a pet-friendly villa in Turkey or a house in Burgundy with Internet access. It also lists special deals and promotions from owners trying to fill slow weeks in summer or offering discounts to early bookers."

04/19/07
SmarterTravel.com
"Expert Secrets For a Great Summer Vacation"—Sarah Pascarella
"Many travelers wouldn't anticipate finding deals on vacation rentals, but there can be promotions and sales available if you do some legwork. 'Have some flexibility in terms of when you can travel,' says [Brian] Sharples. 'People who have great homes in great locations have no trouble filling up spring break, Christmas and August. The average [owner] rents out [their vacation home] 20 weeks if they're doing a good job. In those other 32 weeks, owners are very willing to cut deals and their prices.' He also suggests looking for a last-minute rental. 'Go to our sites and look for next week or two weeks [out],' says Sharples. 'If time is available, the owner has already conceded that they might not rent that week out. [You] can call and ask if they'll give you a deal, and they're often flexible at the last minute.'"

04/17/07
Woman's Day
"Best Family Vacations: From Outdoor Adventure in the West to All-inclusive Cruises, We've Got You Covered"—Arricca Elin SanSone
"HomeAway.com: Search more than 40,000 private rental homes, condos, cabins and cottages in the U.S. Rentals typically include a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and multiple bathrooms."

04/12/07
Frommers.com
"How to Have a Home Away from Home in Europe"—Charis Atlas Heelan
"You can search [HomeAway] by location, number of travelers, room number, suitability for children or pets etc. Rather than deal with a middle man or booking service, you correspond directly with the property owner to make your reservation. An initial search on the site uncovered a number of attractive options, although more for rural or beach accommodations than big cities -- perfect for a summer jaunt to locations like the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, County Galway in Ireland or Piedmont Italy. There are also less conventional destinations like Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia, Slovakia, Andorra and Iceland."

03/29/07
SmarterTravel.com
"Escapes Under $500: Don't miss the boat to Martha's Vineyard"—Anne Banas
"Good websites to find rentals include Martha's Vineyard Online, a comprehensive source dedicated to the Vineyard, as well as multi-destination sites such as VRBO, HomeAway, and CyberRentals, which all allow you to search by town."

Spring 2007
Real Simple: Travel
"The Guide: Planning- Where to Stay"—Susan Stellin
"Home owners often write their own ads, so you must investigate their claims. Take the phrase ‘ski-in, ski-out.’ ‘To some it means a quarter-mile hike,’ says Brian Sharples, CEO of www.homeaway.com, an index of 75,000 rental properties. ‘To others it means walking out onto slopes.’ (Renting through an agency is generally more expensive, but it guarantees that properties have been screened.) Remember?you can’t call the front desk for a forgotten toothbrush. And you’ll need to book early, since vacationers who rent the same house every year snap them up 6 to 12 months in advance."

03/23/07
Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Details: Finding the perfect vacation rental"—Chris Welsch
"It’s worth noting that homeaway.com is one of the few major players with an advanced search that works well (you can choose the type of accommodation, child-friendly, non-smoking, etc.)"

03/18/07
Austin American-Statesman
"World knows Austin home rental site"—Alfredo Estrada
"Gripes on the part of the renters are relatively rare, but any property that receives three complaints is banned from the site. Recently, HomeAway made it possible for renters to rate a property, and post detailed comments on the site. In the future, HomeAway inspectors might even check out the rentals in person. ‘It’s all about doing the right thing for the customer,’ says Sharples."

03/09/07
Time: Work in Progress Blog
"All Work and No Holiday Makes Us Lousy Workers"—Lisa Takeuchi Cullen
"Normally, I don't get press releases from employers announcing how much vacation time they give their workers (good grief--who cares?). But this one is making a point: Designed to buck national trends of overworked, stressed-out and vacation-starved employees, two-year-old HomeAway, Inc. today announced a forward-thinking vacation policy that gives its 100 U.S. employees four weeks of vacation a year, regardless of employee tenure."

March 2007
Shape
"Travel Q&A"—Sarah Bodnar
"For rentals, HomeAway.com lists more than 65,000 vacation homes and apartments in 90 countries (you can get everything from a villa in France for about $2,800 a week to a condo in Palm Springs, California for roughly $1,200 a week)."

2/14/07
New York Times online
"Taking Advantage of Last-Minute Rentals"—Amy Gunderson
"HomeAway.com, which owns several vacation rental by owner Web sites including CyberRentals and VacationVillas.net, has a section for special offers. Many offer early booking discounts for the spring and summer months, but there are winter specials. A five-bedroom farmhouse on the North Fork of Long Island (wine tasting is fun regardless of the season) goes for $495 a weekend this month, versus $695 in the spring and the fall. There are other deals in areas with more active tourism in the spring and summer, like coastal and mountain regions of North Carolina. A two-bedroom chalet near Murphy, N.C., goes for $70 a night on the weekend, versus $95 a night in the summer."

02/11/07
BusinessWeek Weekend (Televised: ABC)
"Summer Rentals: Getting the best deal for your vacation"
Features interviews with Christine Karpinski and HomeAway property owner Lynn Jantos.

02/10/07
Sacramento Bee
"Fanfare for the Common Castle: Kyle and Patti Rosburg made their medieval fairytale a dream come true"— Alison Roberts
"You don't have to own a castle to experience a little fortified getaway with a vacation home rental. We like the look of this 12th century castle in Unsleben in the Bavarian countryside of Germany. It even has a moat, which is so handy for repelling invaders. You can rent a two-bedroom apartment in the castle for $395 a week (serfs not included). We found it on www.homeaway.com, which has more than 80 castles on its listings."

02/02/07
Frommers.com
"Last Minute Valentine's Day Escapes from $34 Each Way"— Carrie Havranek
"HomeAway (tel. 512/493-0382; www.homeaway.com), which makes homes, cottages, condos, apartments and more available for vacation rental, has some specials available across 90 countries on six continents. And it still has some properties with specials available the weekend of February 9-11. If you want to head somewhere warm and quiet, try the Tarpon Pond Cottage in Seabrook Island, South Carolina about 20 miles or so from Charleston... HomeAway also has a listing for "Romantic Alto Salto" a three-bedroom property in Taos, New Mexico."

February 2007
Family Circle
"The Three-Generation Vacation"— Ellen H. Parlapiano
"Use vacation rental websites such as... HomeAway.com to target possibilities in your desired geographic area."

01/05/07
The Arizona Republic
"Bowl Fans Shell Out for Rentals"— Carrie Watters
"The Tompsetts advertised their three-bedroom house at HomeAway.com, a Web site that specializes in vacation rentals. At the site, homeowners can advertise their personal homes or investment properties for any length of stay, from a few days for special events like the BCS game to all year."

January 2007
Outside, outside.away.com
"Commit to a Yearly Vacation"—Amy Marr
"Renting a home away from home has become increasingly easy, thanks to the three biggest online resources, Rentalo.com, with 100,000-plus listings, and VRBO.com and HomeAway.com, both with more than 60,000. In addition to saving you money, house renting or swapping can plant you in otherwise remote parts of the world."

12/31/06
Austin American-Statesman
"The year of big deals: Central Texas got down to business during 2006, generating some impressive numbers."
"There have been some lean times for Central Texas startups seeking investment backing. But last month, one company landed the biggest single venture investment ever for an Austin company. Homeaway Inc. is no struggling garage startup: Its CEO is tech veteran Brian Sharples, and it was launched two years ago with $47 million in seed money from Austin Ventures LP and other firms. Sharples used part of the new haul to buy out his largest competitor in the online vacation home rental business. Unlike many tech upstarts, Homeaway, which operates a Web site for renting vacation homes, is profitable."

12/22/06
CNNMoney.com
"How I rent my summer vacation home: Own a vacation rental? It's never been easier to rent out the weeks that it's vacant."— Les Christie
"Christine Karpinski, author of ‘How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner‘ and a director of HomeAway.com, an online market place for vacation home rentals, says, ‘The average traveler thinks that vacation homes are expensive to rent . . . but the vast majority of the homes available are reasonable.’"

11/28/06< br> USAToday.com: Travel
"ISO: Vacation Rentals with All the Comforts of Home"— Associated Press, David Koenig
"Vacation-home rentals compete with hotels, especially resorts that market to vacationers. For large families, a house can be cheaper to rent than several hotel rooms, and they come with kitchens, which allow vacationers to stretch their budget by preparing some of their own meals."

11/27/06
Budget Travel Online
"Finding a Home Away from Home"— Erik Torkells
"Brian Sharples, the cofounder and CEO of HomeAway, came by the other day to talk about the company’s plans to become the go-to source for vacation rentals." "What HomeAway wants to do is be like Ebay without the auctions--bringing together buyers and sellers in a way that makes it easier for everyone involved. First, the company has introduced user-reviews to its site, so folks who have rented a house (or villa or apartment or whatever) can rate the property in several different categories--including how accurate the initial posting was, and how true-to-life the photographs were. We thought it was very clever to make sure that only proven renters can post ratings. Second, the company hopes to soon introduce technology that will facilitate payments--so you can use your credit card, or PayPal, to pay for the rental (versus having to deal directly with the owner, or worse, bank transfers)."

11/17/06
Motley Fool
"Baby Breaker Birth Announcements"— Tim Beyers
"First up this week is HomeAway, a Web-based marketplace for vacation rentals. Actually, it's trying to be the market for vacation rentals online. As such, the firm closed $160 million in new financing on Monday, which the company touted as a 2006 record in its press release announcing the deal." "But does scale matter in this business? Big investors seem to think so. Five separate venture capitalists were involved in funding the deal, including HomeAway’s hometown financier, Austin Ventures of Austin, Texas. Partner Phil Siegel recently told the AP that his firm backed the deal because there's a ‘huge amount of untapped potential.’ "

11/12/06
Dallas Morning News
"Web Travel: Next vacation, stay in a caboose or a windmill"— Larry Bleiberg
"If you could, would you stay in a caboose or a windmill on your next vacation? How about a tepee? A new global Web site, HomeAway.com, lists more than 60,000 vacation-home properties across 90 countries. In addition to the above mentioned, you'll find a barn, bungalow, cabin, castle, chateau, condo, cottage, house, houseboat, mansion, villa, yacht, and yurt."

October 2006
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
"25 Best Travel Sites"— Sean O’Neill
"Consider an alternative to hotels: Condo–apartment rentals. Vacation rentals generally offer more room and amenities for the same price as hotel rooms. Plus, their kitchens can spare you from having to dine out for every meal. The best selection of rental lodgings we've found is at HomeAway.com."

09/18/06
The Wall Street Journal
"After the Peak: Vacation homes can still generate rental income in the off-season. You just have to be creative"— Daisy Maxey
"Typically, owners should knock 30% off their peak rates for so-called shoulder-season rentals -- those that fall between their high and low seasons -- and as much as 50% off peak rates for low-season rentals, says Christine Hrib Karpinski, director of the owner community for HomeAway.com, based in Austin, Texas, an online marketplace of vacation rental properties."

September/October 2006
Where to Retire
"Finding a Place to stay When ‘Testing’ a Town"— Katie Solan
"When searching for the retirement locale of your dreams, it’s wise to spend time in the area to help decide if it's a perfect fit." "?search options allow you to choose amenities such as Internet access, a swimming pool or proximity to fishing or golf. Homes also can be sorted by whether they take pets or are suitable for other specific needs. Some home options cost as little as $200 a week, though the average cost is $200 per night."

September/October 2006
VIA
"What’s New in the West"
"Visit www.homeaway.com to check listings of more than 65,000 vacation rentals around the world."

08/23/06
The Wall Street Journal
"New Travel Sites Seek to Carve Niches: Venture Capital is Betting On Start-Ups to Tap Luxury Vacation Market"— Clancy Nolan
"Austin Ventures led the largest effort with HomeAway Inc., a roll-up of six vacation rental Web sites. Working with veteran executive Brian Sharples, the Texas venture firm agreed to commit as much as $50 million to a growth-oriented project focused broadly on information services. After zeroing in on the online travel sector, Austin quickly bought up a handful of existing sites, including CyberRentals.com, GreatRentals.com and VacationVillas.net, and combined them into a one-stop shop for vacation rental homes. ‘It’s kind of the untapped frontier of travel,’ venture partner Phil Siegel said."

08/18/06
Frommers.com
"Last-Minute Labor Day: Squeeze out the Last Drops of Summer"— Carrie Havranek
"... Finally, if you're a family or large group, you might be interested in Home Away which offers vacation rental homes across the country in choice urban, resort, or otherwise desirable locations, has a number of properties available through the Labor Day holiday.Choose from the likes of Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina... The Nauset House Guesthouse on Cape Cod... Union Pier, Michigan... Silverthorne, Colorado."

Forbes
Best of the Web Directory- Travel: Vacation Rentals
“HomeAway.com”
“... Homeaway.com is a massive marketplace for vacation rental properties. Check out the condo in the heart of Buenos Aires overlooking La Avenida Julio 9, widely considered the widest avenue in the world. Interested in a stateside getaway? The Lake of the Woods offers affordable cabins (most allow pets) and access to some of the most pristine nature reserves in the country, not to mention unbelievable fishing and hunting opportunities, or kick off the vacation with a kayak adventure and you may never wish to come back. Global travel resources offer links to airfare deals, bed and breakfasts, rentals, travel guides and directories.”

07/07/06
The Wall Street Journal
“Home Pages”—Christina Lewis
A number of websites allow travelers to browse and book rental properties online, many with real-time availability. Here are a sampling of sites that show listings by owner.  Web Site: HomeAway.com  Listings: 75,000  Site, heavy on New England and Hawaii, says inventory grew 50% this year...”

07/03/06
U.S. News & World Report
“Don’t Be a Grumpy Bumpee”—Christopher Elliott
“Even though 2005 was the most profitable year ever for the hotel industry, the average occupancy rate was just 63 percent. So chances are, you'll find a room somewhere, even at crowded destinations... Also, check out two new sites, homeAway.com and forGetaway.com, which specialize in vacation rentals that run a fraction of the cost of a hotel room.”

07/02/06
New York Times
“Comings and Goings”—Hilary Howard
“Homeowners pay a $299 annual fee to list their properties on the site, which is free for users.”

06/19/06
Time
“Home Pages: Home Away From Home”—Jeremy Caplan
“If you're hunting for a short-term getaway rather than a permanent residence, Homeaway.com which launched last week, might hit the spot... Homeaway is free to search, and listings include owners' contact information so that you can call or e-mail to make a direct reservation as soon as you find a vacation spot that meets your needs.”

June 2006
Travel + Leisure
“Dream Villas Made Easy” and “T+L's Villa Rental Checklist”— Hillary Geronemus
"OWNERS: More and more people with second houses are getting into the game themselves, posting their properties on marketplace Web sites... We Like: Hideaways International, HomeAway”