Google testing vacation rental filter in hotel search results

Google has added a new functionality to its hotel search results that now lets you filter for 'vacation rentals.' The new feature shows up under the "Accommodation Type" category alongside other filter options like price, amenities, and rating.

According to Skift, that first noted the tests and counted around 7,000 such listings in its searches, Google is testing the feature out in multiple markets like Barcelona, Berlin, Paris etc.

Vacation rentals are a similar concept like Airbnb. Rather than staying in a hotel, you can get a more comfortable stay in an apartment, condo, or even someone’s guest home. Notably, Google's rental options are not detailed like Airbnb. Also, the listings are also lacking in text descriptions, photos and reviews.

But as the feature is still in testing mode, we can hope that the search engine company will add the necessary functionalities gradually.