Publishing a listing to Vrbo

After you connect your Vrbo account, you can publish your listings on Vrbo directly from Guesty. This guide explains the steps required to ensure your listing is properly set up and connected.

Listings that are listed in Vrbo are not automatically imported or synced with Guesty. Listings must be created in Guesty and published to Vrbo, one listing at a time. There is no need to recreate the same listing in Vrbo.

Follow the instructions below to publish a listing to Vrbo according to the connection type you have.

This feature is currently in development. Until fully supported, publish your listings directly on Vrbo.

Before you begin

Before publishing your listings to Vrbo, confirm that you’ve completed the following tasks.

Account setup

Connect your Vrbo account.
Verify your login credentials are correct.

Listing configuration

Create your listing in Guesty before attempting to publish to Vrbo.
Set the listing to listed. Only listed listings can be published.
Complete all property details including:
- Basic property information
- At least 5 amenities, required by Vrbo
- Guest capacity
- Correct number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Pricing and availability
Prepare each sub-unit as a separate listing as Vrbo doesn't support multi-units listings.

Address requirements

Complete, updated and valid address:
- Street name
- Building/street number
  
  Important:
  
  Missing street numbers are the number one reason for failed Vrbo connections. Always include the building/street number in your address.
- Postal/zip code, formatted for your region
- City, and state/province
- Country
- Longitude and latitude coordinates

Photo requirements

At least one exterior photo of the property
At least 5 total photos. It is recommended to have 15-20 for better listing performance
Photo orientation: Use horizontal (landscape) orientation for better visibility
High-quality images: minimum 1024x683 pixels
Maximum file size: 20MB
Supported formats: JPG, PNG
These types of images will fail moderation and be excluded from listings:
- Contain watermarks, logos, copyright marks, text, or arrows
- Contain people
- In black-and-white or sepia tone
- Rotated, blurry, out of focus, pixelated, over-sharpened, or enlarged
- Close-up shots of plants or flowers
- Showing illegal paraphernalia per federal law
- Illustrations, animations, maps beyond the property, 3D renderings, or crude floor plans
- Too dark / insufficient light
- Collages or combined images

Financial setup

Match the currency of your rates and fees to the Vrbo master brand.
Configure auto payment settings to align with Vrbo’s supported payment methods, including credit and debit cards, and specific limitations based on the region of your account’s settings.

Content requirements

Create compelling listing title and description.
Ensure your listing’s headline and description align with the Vrbo's brand language.
Include any required registration/license numbers for your location.

Publish a listing

Step by step:

Sign in to your Guesty account.
In the top navigation bar, click Channels and select Vrbo.
Locate the relevant account and click Publish listing.
Select the listing or use the search bar to find it by typing in its title, nickname, or address.
Complete the fields in the pop-up and click Add to channel.
Navigate to your Vrbo dashboard and complete the registration number form for the listing to go live.

Vrbo advertisement plans

Your listing's visibility depends on your selected advertisement plan.

Plan type	Description	Action required
Pay Per Booking (PPB)	Commission-based model	Listings go live automatically after approval
Pay Per Subscription (PPS)	Annual subscription fee	Purchase a subscription for the listing to go live
No default plan	Undecided payment model	Listing remains in "Preview" status until converted to PPB or PPS

If your listing remains in "Preview" status, log in to your Vrbo dashboard and select an advertisement plan to make it live.

Monitor the connection status

Once the connection process begins, listings transition through several status phases. The following table outlines these statuses and any actions required:

Description	Duration	Action required
Vrbo received the connection request and is reviewing the listing for compliance.	24-72 hours	If the status persists beyond 72 hours: Ensure all listing details are complete. Check for any error messages on the Vrbo integration page in Guesty.
Listing successfully published on Vrbo.	Not applicable	No action required. The listing is live.
Vrbo rejected the connection attempt.	Not applicable	Refer to our Vrbo publishing errors guide.

Status

Description

Duration

Action required

Vrbo received the connection request and is reviewing the listing for compliance.

24-72 hours

If the status persists beyond 72 hours:

Ensure all listing details are complete.
Check for any error messages on the Vrbo integration page in Guesty.

Listing successfully published on Vrbo.

Not applicable

No action required. The listing is live.

Vrbo rejected the connection attempt.

Not applicable

Refer to our Vrbo publishing errors guide.

Troubleshooting publishing issues

If you encounter issues while attempting to publish a listing, follow the steps below to resolve it.

Is the listing status "Pending"?
- Yes, for less than 72 hours: No action needed. When Vrbo approves the listing the listing status will change to "Connected" in Guesty.
- Yes, for more than 72 hours: Proceed to step 2.
- No, shows as "Failed": Skip to step 4.
Are there any error messages on the integration page?
- Yes: Address the error message as indicated.
- No: Proceed to step 3.
Is the listings status "Pending" for more than 72 hours?
- Refer to our pending listings troubleshooting guide.
Is the listing status "Failed"?
- Review the error message displayed for the relevant listing.
- Refer to our Vrbo publishing errors guide and follow the provided steps for resolution.
- Make any necessary corrections to the listing details.
- Click "Retry" to attempt publication again.

Common error messages and solutions

Read below how to solve the three most common publishing errors.

Address formatting errors

Error	Solution
"Invalid address" or "StreetDigit"	Format the address according to local standards. Ensure the street name number are included in the address field. For listings without street names, use “Unnamed Road” as a placeholder. The street number must be followed by the street name in the address field (e.g., 123 Main Street) and republish. Verify the postal/ZIP code is correctly formatted. If it contains a dash after the first five digits, remove it and any following digits.

Error

Solution

"Invalid address" or "StreetDigit"

Format the address according to local standards.
Ensure the street name number are included in the address field.
For listings without street names, use “Unnamed Road” as a placeholder.
The street number must be followed by the street name in the address field (e.g., 123 Main Street) and republish.
Verify the postal/ZIP code is correctly formatted. If it contains a dash after the first five digits, remove it and any following digits.

Missing required information

Error	Solution
Missing required fields" or "Incomplete listing"	Check that all required fields are completed: Property details Guest occupancy Amenities (minimum 5) Photos (properly sized, no watermarks) Rates and availability Registration/license numbers (if applicable)

Error

Solution

Missing required fields" or "Incomplete listing"

Check that all required fields are completed:

Property details
Guest occupancy
Amenities (minimum 5)
Photos (properly sized, no watermarks)
Rates and availability
Registration/license numbers (if applicable)

Photo compliance issues

Error	Solution
Photos do not meet requirements	Check that uploaded photos meet the requirements: Ensure photos are high resolution (minimum 1024x683 pixels) Remove any watermarks, logos, or text overlays Avoid uploading duplicate images Upload at least 5 total photos

Back to the top

Once submitted, a listing may take up to 72 hours for Vrbo to approve. Once approved, its status will change to "Connected" on the Vrbo integration page within 48 hours. Learn now to verify a Vrbo listing is connected.

Tip:

To enhance your listing’s visibility and attract more guests, learn how to boost a Vrbo listing's ranking in search results.

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