Vrbo Channel Manager

Manage your listing on Vrbo the easy way.

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What’s so special about the
eviivo – Vrbo API connection?

Listing on Vrbo can put your accommodation in front of millions of travelers on their trusted family of platforms. But to manage that exposure effortlessly? eviivo’s Channel Manager will give you the deeply integrated, totally reliable connection to Vrbo you need:

  • Real-time synchronization to help eliminate overbookings
  • Instantly updated rates, availability, policies, photos, content, guest conversations, guest reviews, promotions and extras & fees
  • Simple commission model – no bookings, no costs!
  • Freedom to opt in and opt out in one click
  • Hours of manual work saved with automatic onboarding and updates
  • The ease of managing everything in one place

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand the reach of your vacation rental or holiday letting, automatically.

Opt in to Vrbo via eviivo SuiteTM today

Vrbo syncing up to eviivo booking calendar on laptop screen

What we synchronize with Vrbo

Bookings

Availability

Rates

Images & Descriptions

Booking Policies

Guest Conversations

Guest Reviews

Promotions

Extras & Fees

Why connect to Vrbo?

The Vrbo network offers a cost-effective way to market any type of short-term rental. From city centre apartments, cottages, villas, and chalets to castles, riads, and yurts. Its mission is to find each family the space they need for their getaway, whether they’re looking for a place with plenty of character, exceptional hosts, or simply a little privacy.

Vrbo caters to over 35 million travelers and operates popular travel websites, including other major brands like Abritel, FeWo-direkt, Bookabach and Stayz.com. It offers a rental marketplace of more than 2 million listings in 190 countries and 23 languages. It is part of the Expedia Group and also offers guests to participate in the popular Expedia Group ‘One Key’ loyalty program.

Vrbo is a leader in the vacation rental space – the perfect partner, whether you own a city apartment or a beachfront home.

So why not list your property on Vrbo?

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FAQs

How can I communicate with Vrbo guests? 

Using Guest Manager with eviivo Suite™ allows all messages you send to or receive from guests to be easily managed from one powerful inbox. In addition to personalized scheduled email messages you may choose to send, the conversations inbox means you can respond to guests’ questions at any time. You can also automate the sending of automatic reviews of your guest to enhance your profile.  

The benefit: Delight future and in-house guests by answering their queries from an easily manageable inbox. All messages are conveniently stored in the Comms tab of each booking too! 

How do I get paid for Vrbo bookings? 

Vrbo send the guest payment card for each booking into eviivo Suite™. It is stored securely under PCI-DSS and 3D Secure compliance. Using eviivo Suite™ Payment Manager, connected to your chosen merchant account, saves times with automated pre-authorisation in place. 

The benefit: You are in control of your payments and can use your choice of cancellation and deposit policies, fully aligned with your existing workflows 

How do Vrbo market my property online? 

As part of the Expedia Group, Vrbo’s dedicated website distributes your property to their base of loyal customers. They specialize in promoting vacation rental properties where guests want an alternative to traditional hotels and lodgings. As well as the globally recognised Vrbo brand, they also operate other well-known sites; Abritel (France), FeWo-Direkt (Germany), Stayz.com (Australia) and Bookabach (New Zealand). Your properties will be automatically included on all these platforms via your connection with eviivo Suite™ 

The benefit: Get unrivalled distribution on this dedicated vacation rental platform. Vrbo welcome new hosts all the time and in all destinations. You are also able to use the powerful promotions tools in eviivo Suite™ to offer a range of promo options, fully merchandised on their sites to enhance visibility and ranking of your listings. 

How quickly can I go live on Vrbo? 

New property connections typically go live within 2–3 days. We can also easily connect existing Vrbo listings to eviivo Suite™. Your room categories will be presented as separate listings giving you maximum visibility to highlight what you offer. 

The benefit: Fast activation with automated synchronization from day one, including configuration of extra charges, like cleaning fees, frequently used by owners in the vacation rental space. 

Everything   can do for you

When we say “all-in-one”, we mean it.
Stop juggling multiple tools and start managing all your business essentials
from one award-winning property management system.
Property Manager

Streamline your
daily operations in one
award-winning PMS

  • An exceptional booking calendar
  • Instant confirmations and invoicing
  • Payments, taxes and compliance
  • Rates, promos, extras & multi-media
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
Website Manager

Increase direct bookings
instantly with a beautiful,
responsive website

  • Powerful booking engine​
  • Stunning template website​
  • Mobile, SEO & AI friendly
  • Welcome rental guides
  • Easy custom page designs
Channel Manager

Unparalleled
synchronization
across channels

  • Deepest OTA integration and 2-way sync
  • Rates, availability, photos, amenities, promos, extras, messages, and reviews
  • Preferred, certified connections
  • Instant 1-click onboarding
Payment Manager

Get paid sooner,
securely, across the widest
choice of processors

  • Airtight payment security​
  • Full native level 1 PCI compliance​
  • Unparalleled automation​
  • Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal & more​
  • Widest choice of card processors
Promo Manager
  • Automated pricing rules
  • Web-exclusive promos​
  • Targeted promo codes​
  • Packages, special offers​
  • Early bird, last minute, length of stay​
Guest Manager
  • Unified guest messaging​
  • Multi-channel automation​
  • AI-powered 24/7 Concierge​
  • Customizable email designs​
  • Guest reviews and preferences​
Performance Manager
  • Preset and custom reporting
  • Charts, KPIs, snapshots, exceptions
  • Reconciliations, trial balances
  • Accounting ERP integrations
  • Housekeeping dashboard
Owner Manager
  • Trust accounting and fully automated owner statements
  • Powerful charges and fees system
  • Secure multi-user access & owner portal
  • Cleaning/maintenance dashboard
  • Customizable welcome rental guide
Dynamic AI pricing
  • Pricing driven by your goals & 100s of data signals
  • Transparent AI explains every price change
  • Full control to override/restore AI recommendations
eviivo Mobile
  • Free comprehensive mobile app
  • Access all core eviivo Suite features on the go
  • Run your business anywhere, anytime
Device Manager
  • Manage hundreds of smart locks from one place
  • Issue time-controlled access codes automatically
  • Support seamless check-in/check-out

Full access to FREE OPEN APIs

Connecting you to all leading Online Travel Agencies

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* Disclaimer:  ‘”Vrbo” is a protected trademark that belongs to Vrbo. The trademark is used merely to describe the channel manager connection provided by eviivo.  eviivo are an independent company are NOT part of Vrbo.  Any information provided about “Vrbo”  was publicly available at the time it was published by eviivo. Please visit the “Vrbo” website to check the latest facts and figures.