With beaches, mountains and a thriving urban center, Vancouver is consistently rated of the best places to live in the world. See why with a vacation rental home instead of a hotel. A Yaletown condo in the heart of the city will put you steps from galleries, shopping, beaches and parks. Or stay in a bungalow in the charming Kistilano neighborhood. Great deals are available on rentals in all budget ranges. And you can read unbiased user reviews to find the perfect rental.

With miles of beaches, acres of parks and mountain views, it’s no surprise that Vancouver is an outdoorsy kind of town. No matter what neighborhood you’re rental home is in, you’ll be close to a city park or garden. No trip is complete without a stop at Stanley Park, where you can run or bike trails, wander gardens or explore the beach. For an indoor break, head to the well-regarded Vancouver Art Gallery, just off trendy Robson Street, filled with some of the cities best shopping and dining. Golfers can tee off at one of the city's many courses, all with spectacular views of mountain and ocean.

If you’re traveling with the whole family, consider a townhome rental in central Vancouver or bigger home rental home on the outskirts of town. Head to Granville Island to rent kayaks or play at the water park. Or visit one of the area’s many beaches for a picnic. If it’s rainy out, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is a great place to explore. For more adventure, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge 230 feet above Capilano River, just outside of town.

From your Vancouver rental home, you're a short drive or ferry ride away from the best of Western Canada. In the mountains outside Vancouver is Whistler, home to the 2010 Winter Olympics and plenty of outdoor sports year-round from biking to fishing to golfing to skiing. Experience provincial Canada with a trip to Victoria Island, where you can grab afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress on the harbor or visit the well-groomed Buschart Gardens. For some of the best whale watching on the West Coast, take a ferry ride to the San Juan Islands.

A vacation rental home is an affordable way to visit this world-class city. Whether you stay in a high-rise condo rental downtown or a beach front home rental, we’ve got great deals to save you money.