Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data
Total
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Beginning Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2014 $ 931,808 $ 9 $ 1,022,586 $ (28,053) $ (62,734)
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014   94,515,000      
Issuance of stock under Company plans, net of shares withheld for taxes, value 2,381   2,381    
Issuance of stock under Company plans, net of shares withheld for taxes, shares   283,000      
Stock-based compensation 11,196   11,196    
Excess tax benefits related to employee stock options 3,048   3,048    
Other comprehensive loss (14,896)     (14,896)  
Net income (loss) attributable to HomeAway, Inc. (2,088)   (606)   (1,482)
Ending Balance, value at Mar. 31, 2015 $ 931,449 $ 9 $ 1,038,605 $ (42,949) $ (64,216)
Ending Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2015 94,798,802 94,798,000