Find vacation rentals in Europe - apartments, cottages or houses that you rent by the week. There is a great selection of vacation rentals in Europe - stay in a holiday cottage in England, a villa in Italy, an apartment in Paris. Staying in a week in a vacation rental lets you slow down and experience the local life. This is a great way to see Europe.
Our lists of recommended vacation rental agencies, rent-by-owner directories and other resources help you navigate the complex world of European vacation (villa) rentals. We show you how to search, what questions to ask, where to get more input, what to expect when booking, and more. We collect your vacation rental reviews.
Are you new to vacation rentals in Europe? Read our Vacation Rentals Guide to learn how to use this great alternative accommodations when traveling in Europe.
Slow (an attitude) - Take the time to fully experience a place. Spend a week. Stay in a vacation rental. Slow down and settle in.
Europe (a destination) - The perfect place to be slow. You are surrounded by history, culture, nature and great cafés.
Vacation Rentals Guide. What to expect from vacation rentals in Europe.
Find Vacation Rentals. Recommended agencies and resources listed by country and region for Europe.
Recent Vacation Rental Reviews
Gite.com (France) reviewed by mLiz
Your Holiday Matters (France) reviewed by Pauline
Feels Like Home In Paris (France) reviewed by meganb
Le Casine di Castello (Italy) reviewed by Lynn E
Rentvillas.com (France, Italy, Spain) reviewed by Diane Cash
Rentvillas.com (France, Italy, Spain) reviewed by jb550
Agriturismo Cretaiole (Italy) reviewed by Hchaney
Rentvillas.com (France, Italy, Spain) reviewed by Robin Critelli
> List of 30 recent reviews. Reviews are also shown on the vacation rental pages.
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Member Directory. List of all members with number of reviews submitted.
Company Directory. List of all companies with number of reviews.
Submit Your Vacation Rental Reviews
Other European accommodation options are discount hotels and hostels.
Travel Guides. Learn about European destinations from the people who live and work there.
Finding Your Way in Umbria
Planning a trip to the green heart of Italy.
Travel Company Profiles. We pick our favorite travel businesses and give you an in-depth look at them.
Profile of Untours
European vacation rental packages
Plan Your Trip. Renting a car in Europe, cell phones, suggested books and maps, traveling with your Kindle.
Traveling With Your Kindle
The Kindle is a great travel companion.
Travel Photo Gallery. Photos of the places that we love in Europe.
Taking the Eurostar
Train from London to Paris.
Slow Travels. Pauline's blog about travel.
A Year in England
Very slow travel, spending a year in the Cotswolds.
Slow Europe is not a vacation rental agency or a directory site where owners pay to be listed. Slow Europe is a resource created by travelers and for travelers run by Pauline Kenny and Steve Cohen who have been traveling the slow way in Europe for over 20 years.
