Likibu.com, the #1 search engine specializing in vacation rental comparison

As spring begins and long weekends and vacations approach, Likibu.com has established itself as the leading vacation rental search engine, offering a unique comparison service for the industry. Likibu, the first comparison site dedicated to vacation rentals, now allows users to compare the market's main players, covering over 1,500,000 vacation rentals worldwide. Much like flight or hotel comparison sites, Likibu acts as an intermediary, helping vacationers find the rental that meets their criteria reliably, quickly, and for free, at the best price.

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Compare the different players in the vacation rental market

• Collaborative consumption sites (e.g., Wimdu, Housetrip) that act as trusted third parties, allowing tenants to book directly online.
• Peer-to-peer listing sites (e.g., Abritel, Homelidays) where the site serves as a simple platform to connect owners and tenants, with most transactions occurring offline.
• Real estate agencies/professional sites (e.g., Interhome, Belvilla) that offer professional booking management (24/7 customer service) and related services like key handovers upon arrival.
• Vacation residences (e.g., Pierre & Vacances, Odalys) that provide hotel-style management for vacation rentals.

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A response to an essential traveler need

‍Internet users consult an average of 38 travel sites during the 45 days leading up to their purchase. Their intentions are clear: they want to compare, find the best value for money, and access as many offers as possible to make an informed choice. The comparison platform addresses this growing need by offering an innovative, unique service ready for use for upcoming vacations and long weekends in May. Spring 2015, with its many long weekends, is the perfect time to test the new service.

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A tool designed for the customer

‍An intelligent ranking system has been implemented to display properties in a way that is optimal for the user. The algorithm considers numerous criteria such as location, price, rental frequency, future availability, traveler ratings, and even host reliability. Likibu simplifies the user's search, allowing them to make the right choice at the best price.

Every vacationer can find exactly what they need: an extra room for a friend, an apartment for a romantic weekend getaway, or a large house for the holidays... Once the user selects the accommodation that suits them, they are redirected to the partner site to finalize their booking.

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About Likibu

‍Officially created in January 2015 by Aurélien Jemma and Guillaume Terrain, the platform is the first search engine dedicated to finding vacation rentals. It allows consumers to find, in a single search, properties available on peer-to-peer listing sites, professional sites, real estate agencies, and vacation residences. The intelligent search engine developed in-house integrates over 20 partner sites—including HomeAway Group sites—and is available in 5 languages: French, English, Italian, Spanish, and German.