Homelike

The price was the first thing I noticed, a good bit under what the hotels were asking for the same dates in York. We booked a two bedroom flat for three nights and the check in was smooth, the host sent the door code the day before. Nothing extra on the bill at the end, which I appreciated.

Honestly this is the best way to book a short break I've found. Got a cottage in the Lakes for a long weekend with the lads, the search was dead quick and the booking page didn't mess about. Check in was simple, place was clean and there was loads of parking. Would go again.

We needed somewhere big enough for five of us for a week in Devon and most places were either tiny or silly money. Found a house with three bedrooms for less than a hotel would have cost for two rooms. The price showed the full total before I paid, no nasty extras at the end.

Been using them for years now, the same as I have since the early days, and every booking has gone smoothly. The host replies are quick and the listings match what you get.

We've used this for our family holidays for about six years now and the cottage we booked this time in the Peak District was the same standard as before. Payment was taken at the right point and the reminder emails were useful. Nothing has changed for the worse, which is what I want.

Needed somewhere to stay in Brighton with about two days notice because my sister's wedding plans changed and we all ended up down there. Booked on my phone in the car, the confirmation came through straight away and the host messaged me within the hour. Really easy, would use again.

Booked a caravan on the coast in Lincolnshire for a few nights away from work. Payment was quick and the confirmation came through on my phone right away. The site was tidy and the host had everything set up when we arrived.

I'd always booked my holidays through a travel agent, so when my daughter suggested this I was rather doubtful. Compared with the agent it's much quicker, and I didn't have to sit on hold at all. The cottage in Norfolk was just as described and the host left a welcome note, which I thought was very kind.

The photos on the listing made the flat in Manchester look a lot bigger than it was. Fine for two nights but the sofa bed was a bit lumpy. Booking was quick and the host was sound about it when I messaged.

Needed a room near a festival in Bristol and everything was booked up or stupid money. Found a spare room and the booking was done in about two minutes. The host was a bit slow to reply on the day, took a few hours to get back about the door code, but we got in fine. Good for last minute stuff.

The messaging thing in the app was dead handy because I could just ask the host stuff without phoning. Stayed in a studio in Leeds for a weekend and there was a parking space right outside. Didn't have to faff about with any paperwork at all.

Only my second ever holiday booking online so I was nervous. The steps were clear and the confirmation email had everything I needed. The apartment in Brighton was right by the seafront and the host had left towels and a welcome pack. Would definitely book again.

Compared with my usual travel agent this took a bit more getting used to, and the booking pages felt busier than I'd like. The flat in Harrogate was clean enough but smaller than the photos suggested. When I raised it with the host the reply took two days, which was a little frustrating for a short stay.

Best site I've used for short breaks, and I've been using it since before the app existed. This time it was a flat in Edinburgh for a long weekend. The booking went through without any fuss and the host had the keys sorted. Would not hesitate to book again.

The map view was what made me pick this over the other two sites I had open. I could see exactly how far each place was from the beach and the train station. Booked a flat in Cornwall for a family week, and everything turned out to be in the right spot. Check in was smooth and the host answered questions fast.

Compared to the usual big booking sites this was about a fifth cheaper for the same cottage in Wales. The reviews on the listing were honest and the photos matched the place. Booking took about five minutes and I got a clear receipt straight after.

Needed a place for a work trip to Glasgow and this was my first time using it. The search was easy enough but the confirmation didn't arrive for almost an hour, which had me worried. The room was fine once I got there and the host sorted the key without any bother.

I used the search filters for pet friendly and parking and they worked properly, which is more than I can say for some sites. Booked a cottage in the Yorkshire Dales for a week with the dog. The price was clear and the total matched what I saw at the start.

Compared with the hotel prices in Bath this was roughly half the cost for a proper two bedroom place with a kitchen. I'd looked at a couple of other rental sites first and this was easier to search. The flat was spotless and the host was decent about the early check in.

Looked at three different sites before settling on this one, mainly because the reviews section was easier to read. Booked a cottage in the Cotswolds for a birthday weekend. The place was nice and the host was helpful. The only annoyance was the cancellation page, which took a few tries to find.