When Cheryl Mander’s Vrbo rental in Hawaii is uninhabitable, the rental platform agrees to cover her new accommodations. But then it backs out. What happened? Q. My family and I recently rented a ...

Despite vacation rental crackdowns and looming legislative reforms, vacation rental supply statewide still accounts for a significant portion of Hawaii’s housing stock. That’s why the conversion of ...

When journeying to Hawai'i, visitors dream of sleeping in a volcanic forest, dreamlike treehouses, and sunny beach stays that ...

Short-term vacation rentals put more heads on beds at available units in February and held onto rates better than their hotel counterparts. February occupancy for short-term vacation rentals across ...

While demand for vacation rentals statewide decreased, the average daily rate went up. Demand for Hawaii vacation rentals decreased in November, compared to the same time in 2023, while the average ...

Q: On the first night at our vacation rental in Hawaii, I found cameras pointing directly at the bed in the master bedroom. I immediately contacted Vrbo and cited their surveillance policy, which says ...

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Despite the spread of the delta variant, tourists are flocking to vacation in Hawaii. Many are booking vacation rental properties, which are continuing to far outpace hotels when it comes to occupancy ...

Q: My family and I recently rented a house through Vrbo for a vacation stay in Hawaii. When we entered the home, we were immediately hit with a strong smell of mold. Upon further inspection, we noted ...

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: My family and I recently rented a house through Vrbo for a vacation stay in Hawaii. When we entered the home, we were immediately hit with a strong smell of mold. Upon ...