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 travellers 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 synchronisation 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 synchronise 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 from eviivo? 

eviivo Suite’s Guest Manager allows you to manage all messages sent and received from Vrbo guests in one powerful inbox. In addition to using Guest Manager to schedule personalised email messages, you can respond to guests’ questions at any time, leverage AI-powered suggested replies and/or quick response templates, and automate Vrbo guest reviews to help enhance your profile.  

The benefit: Happier future and in-house guests, plus more efficient messaging management from a single, unified inbox.   

How do I get paid for Vrbo bookings? 

For each booking, Vrbo sends the guest’s payment card details to eviivo Suite, where they are stored securely under PCI-DSS and 3D Secure compliance. Using eviivo Suite’s Payment Manager, connected to your chosen merchant account, saves time with the ability to automate pre-authorisation. 

The benefit: Control of your payments and flexibility to use your choice of cancellation/deposit policies, in full alignment 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. Vrbo specialise in promoting vacation rental properties to travellers seeking 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™. Powerful promotions tools in eviivo’s PMS also enable you to offer a range of promo options that are fully merchandised on Vrbo’s sites. 

The benefit: Unrivalled distribution on a dedicated vacation rental platform that continually welcomes new hosts from all destinations, plus enhanced listings visibility and rankings via eviivo’s promo options. 

How quickly can I go live on Vrbo? 

New property connections typically go live within 2–3 days. We can also easily import existing Vrbo listings to eviivo Suite, which significantly accelerates the process. Your room categories will be presented as separate listings, giving you maximum visibility to showcase what you offer. 

The benefit: Fast activation with automated synchronisation from day one, including the easy configuration of extra charges frequently used in the vacation rental space (e.g. cleaning fees). 

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
synchronisation
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
  • Customisable 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

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.