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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 170 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent locations and the easy booking process, often finding great deals and affordable prices. Many people highlight the outstanding customer service and the helpful, accommodating staff, appreciating their quick responses and proactive communication. However, some customers noted issues with customer service, reporting difficulties reaching live assistance, unhelpful responses, or problems with refunds and cancellations. A few also felt that property details were not always clearly disclosed, leading to issues like double bookings, unclear parking, or units not matching expectations. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned unexpected charges or pricing clarity problems after booking.

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Location

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Booking process

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Customer service

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Staff

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Scarritt Bennett campus is very unique and beautiful. We enjoyed just walking around the buildings and looking at the architecture. The neighborhood is very nice. Communication with the host was e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our stay was wonderful! Whimstay saved us money on our stay which is always nice especially when it’s last minute. They were also quick to resolve any issues we had and answered any questions we had q... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made a booking on whimstay for a last minute trip to Montreal which was cancelled after I made my booking. I immediately reached out to Whimstay and I must commend Tyler as his feedback and handling... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The WHIMSTAY experience was awesome. Easy booking, great customer service and best of all..great price and great place. Our place in Chandler , AZ was top notch. We will most definitely be using WHIM... See more

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Company details

  1. Vacation Rental
  2. Beach Resort
  3. Cottage
  4. Mountain Cabin
  5. Pet-Friendly Accommodation
  6. Vacation Home Rental Agency

About Whimstay

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Meet your secret weapon for last-minute getaways.

Whimstay makes booking vacation rentals feel easy and rewarding. We offer better prices, better service, and smarter timing—on the same homes you’ll find on Airbnb and Vrbo. With built-in price comparisons on every listing, you can see exactly how much you’re saving. On average, Whimstay travelers save 25 percent, or over $200 per trip.

And when plans change or questions come up, our customer support team is here to help. No bots, no runaround—just real people who care about your trip as much as you do.

We partner with top property managers to offer exclusive deals across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and now Europe. From cozy cabins to beachside villas, our growing portfolio is built for travelers who embrace spontaneity but never settle on quality.

Book confidently. Save instantly. Travel better.

Visit whimstay.com

We Believe In

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Great Deals on Great Stays
Last-minute doesn’t mean settling for less. We hunt down incredible vacation rentals at prices that make spontaneous getaways actually doable.
People First, Always
Whether you’re a traveler looking for your next adventure or a host welcoming guests, we’ve got your back. Real support from real people who actually care about your experience.
See for Yourself
We show you exactly how much you’ll save compared to Airbnb and VRBO, right there on the same page. No hunting around different sites to compare: we do the work so you can see the savings upfront.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refund process bad and Unable to Speak to LIVE person

Hi, I booked a VBRO through this company, please be sure you know the service fee is non-refundable!!!! It's in small print. This was suppose to be for about 8 of us and cancelled due to not enough room for all. I would NOT use this service at all. It is powered by AI and not real individuals. You cannot communicated with a live person. If you request a refund for any reason. you will be waiting at least a month. I've learned that I should NOT pay the full amount upfront.

27 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Whimstay

We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our support team of real people was able to help you right away during business hours. When you canceled your stay directly through our site, your refund was issued immediately. Our agents helped you with your questions both via email and on the phone and we're absolutely happy to help if you have any remaining questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whimstay is a total game-changer for…

Whimstay is a total game-changer for last-minute travel! I was amazed by the discounts available on beautiful vacation rentals that would normally be out of budget. The app is straightforward, the communication was excellent, and our booking went off without a hitch. It’s easily my new go-to site for booking trips. 5 stars all the way!

26 May 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refused to refund money when switched to a different rental

The house I booked had a broken hot tub so I agreed to move to a different house. When I checked their website the house I agreed to be moved to was listed approximately $300 less than the house I originally booked. I was told I would be refunded the difference in the houses, but I was only refunded $20.46. When I reached out to Whimstay about it and showed proof of the price discrepancy (per there request) I was told, "Although you may have seen prices for this listing before, please note that rates can change frequently due to dynamic pricing, which adjusts prices based on demand and availability. Additionally, hosts can update pricing in real time as well." So apparently it is ok for them to raise the prices on a rental property right before they book it so they don't have to refund money. I will never book with them company again.

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Whimstay

Thank you for sharing your concerns. We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our team is in communication right now with you and your host to address the pricing adjustment for the stay. The host communicated that the price difference between the two properties was $20.46. Because of your concern, we're working with the host to ensure the information they have is accurate to ensure we get this resolved with the host for you. Thank you for your patience and understanding and we'll continue to assist you directly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall a nice place

We found the cabin itself to be very nice except for the basement was quite musty. It probably should have been aired out or a dehumidifier installed.
The grass was high and shaggy. The fire pit patio was very nice but there was no firewood left to burn in the pit.

10 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great and responsive customer service

Great and responsive customer service. However I thought the prices were in CAD, so the final total was a bit of a shock to me, had I known that I might have booked something else. But the process and service I received was great, no complaints there.

23 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely loved this stay

Absolutely loved this stay! Warm and Comfortable we were 🥰. Very peaceful, Clean and really have everything you need. The details in this home were very beautiful. We normally come every year and like to stay different places only for the experience and to site see but this one is my favorite 🥰🫶🏾

20 April 2026
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Reply from Whimstay

Sounds like a great stay! So glad your host made it warm and comfortable. Thanks for booking with Whimstay!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My whimstay experience

Great customer service,accommodation,great roomy cabin,great location and great price

25 April 2026
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Reply from Whimstay

Glad the roomy cabin and great price both worked out. We'll pass the love along to your host!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nightmare. Unsafe for Women.

Nightmare. Cluster-F***. Unsafe for Women.

I have probably 50 emails back and forth between me and Whimstay personnel. Let's go over the issues:

1) Bait and Switch accommodations. Condo was unsafe, in a party building had no locks on the patio door and men were on that same patio in the morning. I didn't sleep a wink.

2) It took an "act of Congress" to get out of the booking and I had to do a charge-back on my credit card because even though Whimstay was the lessor of record with the credit card, they kept claiming the refund was up to the scammer property owner who failed to put proper locks on the balcony door and also failed to notify me (the lessee) that men would be on the balcony during the stay.

3) Epic fail by Whimstay customer service. Somehow they got my first review removed, but I have emails proving this all happened.

The only reason I'm almost "whole" (not 100%, but almost) is because I had to open a dispute on my credit card for the massive breach and failure to deliver what was purchased.

The lady at Whimstay was mostly nice, but her common sense and decency didn't exist and she chose to go with what her bosses said vs. helping a woman traveler stay safe.

8 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Whimstay

We're sorry your stay didn't go the way it should have. As the booking platform, we partner with hosts who manage their own properties and work to ensure they provide great experiences for travelers. The broken balcony door lock and undisclosed construction/cleaning were the host's responsibility, and shouldn't have happened. Our team worked with you that same night to find another property, issued a credit for a large percentage of the original booking so you can rebook another stay, directly covered a fee from the new host so you wouldn't have to pay it, and advocated for you until the original host agreed to a significant refund. We always work to ensure travelers are taken care of even when they encounter issues with a host. Our team has since met with the host to ensure this experience isn't repeated. We hope to help find you another stay in the future so another host can provide a great experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised booking with a new company

I came across Whimstay and never heard of or used them before so I was a little skeptical and hesitant but I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was perfect and easy from the booking process to checking out. The rental was amazing, the host was wonderful and the location was exactly what I wanted.

13 April 2026
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Reply from Whimstay

It totally makes sense to be hesitant if you haven't heard of Whimstay before. We're so glad to hear everything went so well! We'll pass the love along to your host. Thanks for giving us a shot!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved a few hundred approximately…

Saved a few hundred approximately 300.00 booking with Whimstay. I had no issues and was worried because it was my first time using Whimstay but I would diffently use again.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Whimstay

Saving $300 on your first booking is a great start! There's more where that came from. Glad we put the nerves to rest. Ready when you are for your next trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The place was amazing

The place was amazing. The host gets 10+++++++
The company very responsive and respomsible.The place spotless. We will definitely be honored to visit again.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Whimstay

Sounds like your host earned that 10+++++++. We'll make sure they hear it, and glad we made the booking side easy too. Would love to help you book the next one.

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