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.
Before you begin
Before connecting your listing, ensure the following:
- You have verified your log in credentials are correct by logging in to Vrbo.
- The listing is imported from Airbnb into Guesty.
- The listing is listed.
- Check your property details, pricing, and availability are the same across both Guesty and Vrbo update them accordingly if necessary.
Publish the listing
Follow the instructions below to publish a listing.
Step by step:
- Sign in to your Guesty account.
- In the top navigation bar, click Channels and select Vrbo.
- To the right of the relevant account, click Publish listing.
- In the pop-up, click the listing(s) you want to publish.
- Click Connect.
- Click Add to channel.
- Navigate to your Vrbo dashboard and complete the registration number form for the listing to go live.
Changes take up to one hour to sync across platforms.
Verify your Vrbo advertisement plan
- Pay Per Booking (PPB): Listings go live automatically.
- Pay Per Subscription (PPS): Purchase a subscription for the listing to go live.
- No default plan: Listing remain in "Preview" status until converted to PPB or PPS.
Handling a failed listing
If the listing status is "Failed" after attempting to publish, click Retry under the "Actions" tab. If the status remains "Failed" after two retries, contact us for further assistance.
Common error resolution guide
|
Issue |
Cause |
Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Error Code 500 | Server-side issue | Refresh and retry. Contact support if the issue persists. |
| Unlisted property | The property is not listed in Guesty. | Verify and update the listing status in Guesty. |
| Login credential mismatch | Incorrect email/password | Reset credentials and try again. |
Learn more about where to manage data according to your connection type.
Before publishing your listings to Vrbo, confirm that you’ve completed the following tasks.
- Connect your Vrbo account: Ensure your Vrbo account is successfully connected to Guesty. Listings can only be published after the connection is made.
- Create listings in Guesty: If your listings are only on Vrbo, create them in Guesty before publishing. This ensures all properties are managed within Guesty.
- Set the listing status to “Listed”: Ensure the listing status in Guesty is marked as "Listed". Only listed properties are ready for publishing and syncing with Vrbo.
- Allow approval time: Vrbo may take up to 72 hours to approve your listings. During this time, the status in Guesty shows as "Pending".
- Ensure your listing meets the following criteria to avoid delays:
- Property details: Must be specified.
- Amenities: At least 5 amenities are required.
- Guest details: Specify the number of guests, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
- Complete and valid address: The address must be fully entered, including street, building number, longitude, latitude, etc. See instructions for updating listing addresses.
- Check photo requirements.
- Add authorization hold to the auto payments setup.
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Verify financial requirements:
- Currency: Match the currency of your rates and fees to the Vrbo master brand.
- Auto payments: Configure auto payment settings to align with Vrbo’s supported payment methods, including credit, debit cards, and specific limitations based on the region of your account’s settings.
- Check listing title and description.
- Verify language support: Ensure your listing’s headline and description align with the Vrbo master brand language. Learn more about Vrbo language requirements.
Publish the listing
Step by step:
- Sign in to your Guesty account.
- In the top navigation bar, click Channels and select Vrbo.
- To the right of the relevant account, click Publish listing.
- In the pop-up, select the listing(s) you want to publish.
- Click Connect and then Add to Channel.
- Navigate to your Vrbo dashboard and complete the registration number form for the listing to go live.
Verify your Vrbo advertisement plan
- Pay Per Booking (PPB): Listings go live automatically.
- Pay Per Subscription (PPS): Purchase a subscription for the listing to go live.
- No default plan: Listing remain in "Preview" status until converted to PPB or PPS.
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.