Home rentals in popular European locales  Image 1 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX, FRANCE: On the border of Switzerland, Chamonix is a snow-white paradise for skiers in the winter and this chalet is near the slopes.  Image 1 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX, FRANCE: On the border of Switzerland, Chamonix is a snow-white paradise for skiers in the winter and this chalet is near the slopes.  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX,...FRANCE: On the border of Switzerland, Chamonix is a snow-white...paradise for skiers in the winter and this chalet is near the slopes.  Image 2 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX, FRANCE: Wood accents and a roaring fire makes this place look particularly cozy.  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX,...FRANCE: Wood accents and a roaring fire makes this place look...particularly cozy.  Image 3 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX, FRANCE: With six bedrooms, this rustic chalet sleeps 12. Rates available upon request.  Image 3 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX, FRANCE: With six bedrooms, this rustic chalet sleeps 12. Rates available upon request.  CHALET CACHE IN CHAMONIX,...FRANCE: With six bedrooms, this rustic chalet sleeps 12. Rates...available upon request.  LOFT APARTMENT IN...FLORENCE, ITALY: This little apartment's just right for two.  Image 5 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  LOFT APARTMENT IN FLORENCE, ITALY: The rate starts at $91 per night, and there's a parking space (if you're brave enough to rent a car in Italy.)  Image 5 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  LOFT APARTMENT IN FLORENCE, ITALY: The rate starts at $91 per night, and there's a parking space (if you're brave enough to rent a car in Italy.)  LOFT APARTMENT IN...FLORENCE, ITALY: The rate starts at $91 per night, and there's a...parking space (if you're brave enough to rent a car in Italy.)  STONE VILLA NEAR...DUBROVNIK, CROATIA: In the seaside town of Mlini, this stay sleeps...11.  STONE VILLA NEAR...DUBROVNIK, CROATIA: There's a terrace and pool with views of the...Adriatic Sea.  STONE VILLA NEAR...DUBROVNIK, CROATIA: The inside is contemporary and clean. Rates...available upon request.  MODERN VILLA IN...ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL: This three bedroom villa sleeps seven.  Image 10 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  MODERN VILLA IN ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL: The property boasts "state-of-the-art" features. It rents from $221 a night.  MODERN VILLA IN...ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL: The property boasts "state-of-the-art"...features. It rents from $221 a night.  MODERN VILLA IN...ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL: There's a pool and also ocean views.  QUAINT COTTAGE IN CULDAFF,...NORTHERN IRELAND: It may look snug, but this four bedroom home...sleeps 12, starting at just $58 a night.  QUAINT COTTAGE IN CULDAFF,...NORTHERN IRELAND: When you're not out ambling along the nearby...beach, stay inside to curl up by the fire.  Image 14 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI, GREECE: Island living for $391 a night, which includes an awesome spot to take in the view.  Image 14 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI, GREECE: Island living for $391 a night, which includes an awesome spot to take in the view.  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI,...GREECE: Island living for $391 a night, which includes an awesome...spot to take in the view.  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI,...GREECE: Enjoy vaulted ceilings and blue tiles.  Image 16 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI, GREECE: A bedroom, one of three, has its own private Jaccuzzi and a round bed!  Image 16 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI, GREECE: A bedroom, one of three, has its own private Jaccuzzi and a round bed!  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI,...GREECE: A bedroom, one of three, has its own private Jaccuzzi and...a round bed!  Image 17 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI, GREECE: Speaking of private tubs, here's another. The property sleeps nine.  CAVE HOUSE IN SANTORINI,...GREECE: Speaking of private tubs, here's another. The property...sleeps nine.  GEORGIAN APARTMENT IN...EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND: Stay near the city in this two bedroom home.  GEORGIAN APARTMENT IN...EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND: Rates start at $87 per night.  Image 20 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  STYLISH LIVING IN LONDON: This London flat is on the high end cost wise (rates available upon request), but includes six bedrooms and sleeps nine.  Image 20 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  STYLISH LIVING IN LONDON: This London flat is on the high end cost wise (rates available upon request), but includes six bedrooms and sleeps nine.  STYLISH LIVING IN...LONDON: This London flat is on the high end cost wise (rates...available upon request), but includes six bedrooms and sleeps nine.  Image 21 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  STYLISH LIVING IN LONDON: Cozy up on the outdoor patio.  STYLISH LIVING IN...LONDON: Cozy up on the outdoor patio.  Image 22 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  STYLISH LIVING IN LONDON: One of six bedrooms.  STYLISH LIVING IN...LONDON: One of six bedrooms.  Image 23 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  STYLISH LIVING IN LONDON: The canopy bed and drapes add some serious charm.  Image 23 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  STYLISH LIVING IN LONDON: The canopy bed and drapes add some serious charm.  STYLISH LIVING IN...LONDON: The canopy bed and drapes add some serious charm.  Image 24 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  MODERN PENTHOUSE IN BARCELONA: This modern apartment has two bedrooms and sleeps four.  MODERN PENTHOUSE IN...BARCELONA: This modern apartment has two bedrooms and sleeps four....  Image 25 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  MODERN PENTHOUSE IN BARCELONA: It comes with a fully equipped kitchen for those who would rather cook in than dine out.  Image 25 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  MODERN PENTHOUSE IN BARCELONA: It comes with a fully equipped kitchen for those who would rather cook in than dine out.  MODERN PENTHOUSE IN...BARCELONA: It comes with a fully equipped kitchen for those who...would rather cook in than dine out.  Image 26 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  MODERN PENTHOUSE IN BARCELONA: The private terrace can't be beat. From $103 a night.  MODERN PENTHOUSE IN...BARCELONA: The private terrace can't be beat. From $103 a night.  Image 27 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES: This two-bedroom home sleeps four. Rates start at $60 a night.  Image 27 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES: This two-bedroom home sleeps four. Rates start at $60 a night.  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES:...This two-bedroom home sleeps four. Rates start at $60 a night.  Image 28 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES: There's a real wood-burning fireplace.  Image 28 of 29 - Home rentals in popular European locales  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES: There's a real wood-burning fireplace.  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES:...There's a real wood-burning fireplace.  Image 29 of 29 |Home rentals in popular European locales  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES: And a lovely view from the backyard.  COTTAGE IN CONWY, WALES:...And a lovely view from the backyard.
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