I have now used HomeAway or their affiliates for stays in New York (previuos review), Paris, Lyon, Avignon France; QuebecCity, and we just signed up to stay at a great 33rd floor condo in Chicago. From the renters point of view ….. Unless you have to stay in a hotel …. This is the only way to travel. Paris … Cute studio apartment in the Marais area. It was exactly as it looked on the site. Lyon was a loft apartment in a great old building but full kitchen etc and great views of the river and city. Avignon… We could have had six more people … Private courtyard with olive trees .. French doors to that courtyard from three rooms…close to everything. I love HomeAway!!!