Whimstay is a new way to save big on last-minute travel
Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2026
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Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
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Category: Community
As you make travel plans, especially if you're planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Whimstay is a relatively new online travel service. It's similar to Airbnb and VRBO (with a familiar user interface if you use those services) with one really major difference. What is different about Whimstay? Rental prices (for the same homes) are less expensive than on Airbnb and VRBO. Most of the rentals on Whimstay are the very same ones listed on the other platforms, but Whimstay requires the price to be at least 10% less than the other platforms for trips in the next 30 days. In most cases, the price difference is more than 10%. The ones we checked were 15%, 20% or even 25% less. Super-last-minute bookings can be up to 60% off. (Check out these Spring Break deals!) For each listing, Whimstay includes a link to the Airbnb and/or VRBO listing for the same property on the same dates, so you can compare for yourself. Whimstay fills nights that might be overlooked by other channels. When someone cancels last-minute or a property has a few days open between bookings, professional property managers list those stays on Whimstay at lower rates. Where are you going? On Whimstay, travelers have access to a diverse portfolio of vacation rental homes, condos, cabins, villas, and resorts across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, at prices the leading vacation rental companies cannot compete with. You'll also find rentals in many cities across the country and beyond. Check out great deals in: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Orlando, Florida Gatlinburg, Tennessee Kissimmee, Florida Atlanta, Georgia Destin, Florida Everywhere! Price Drop Alerts One great tip for finding the best deals as soon as they show up is to set a "Price Drop Alert." Just enter the location you want to travel to and the dates you'd like to travel, and then click on "Set a Price Drop Alert." Enter your email address and you'll be the first to know when a bargain deal is added. The Real Cost Another plus is that the prices listed include taxes and fees, so the cost listed is the real cost. (Make sure to compare the real cost!) Real Customer service In addition, when a traveler reaches out to Whimstay’s customer service team, they will be connected with a real person who is knowledgeable and passionate about finding the right solution for each individual. They won’t be met with automated responses or a corporate script. Give Whimstay a try! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle