Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-175371, No. 333-192743 and No. 333-194189) and Form S-3 ASR (No. 333-192750) of HomeAway, Inc. of our report dated February 25, 2015 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Austin, TX

February 25, 2015