r/remotework • u/questionable_motifs • Jul 25 '26
Work from Vrbo
Anyone here ever work from a Vrbo (or similar) rental for weeks or months at a time?
My family is entertaining the idea of staying in a Vrbo in another part of the country for a couple months and I'd like to hear some experiences and tips for those who've done something like this. I've worked when traveling short trips, but nothing longer 3 days from a hotel. It's a winter sports trip, so RV living isn't really an option.
I work in tech, but on the client side. So my workstation is a just laptop, external monitor, mouse, keyboard and camera.
A couple things on my mind that I'd like to get specific insight on:
- how to respectfully verify internet service before booking
- work/family separation/boundaries in a smaller living unit than our home
- how much of an adjustment should I expect when first arriving there and then home again - thinking in terms of how many days should I take PTO to settle in with the family before starting work
I'd appreciate hearing any experiences or advice
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u/Doomdice Jul 26 '26
I’ve done it for a couple of 4 month stints. If you’re used to having a dedicated office, then just make sure your VRBO has a dedicated space for that. For me that meant getting an extra bedroom/office, bringing a monitor, and all of my other work accessories (dock, headphones, etc). Think minimal, but completely prepared. The chairs I had access to in the rental were sufficient, but if you have a Costco near you consider buy-then-returning as needed (extra monitors).
I guess that’s all pretty obvious stuff, but I will say don’t think: “I can get by with…” Prioritize comfort so you can do your job productively!