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Become a Vrbo host

Vrbo is the channel for whole homes for families and groups, often with longer stays. How to list your place, step by step. Free, no sign-in.

Last checked against the service's own pages on 3 November 2026.

Before you start

What you need

  • A whole home: Vrbo doesn't take rooms or shared places
  • Address, bedrooms, beds and bathrooms
  • At least six photos and a description of at least 400 characters
  • ID and a bank account number
  • A couple of working days for Vrbo to confirm the connection when you link the place to Gjestfri
Time needed

With the content ready, registration goes quickly. When you later connect the place to Gjestfri, Vrbo confirms the connection manually, which takes a couple of working days.

Build your checklist

Answer five questions and get a checklist made for you. Nothing is stored unless you ask for it by email.

1. Are you hosting as a private person or through a company?
2. Do you have good photos of the place ready?
3. Is the place already listed on another channel?
4. Do you know which bank account payouts should go to?
5. Have you checked the short-term rental rules where the place is?

Your checklist

Answer all five questions and your checklist appears here.

How to list your place on Vrbo

  1. 1

    Start at host.vrbo.com

    Enter the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Vrbo shows an earnings estimate and takes you on to registration. If you already have an account, log in there.

  2. 2

    Create an account

    Create an account or log in. The account is yours, also when you later connect the place to a channel manager.

  3. 3

    Describe the place

    Property type, address, bedrooms, beds, bathrooms and amenities. Vrbo guests often travel as a family or group, so beds and bathrooms count for more than on other channels.

  4. 4

    Photos and text

    Vrbo requires at least six photos, a headline of at least 20 characters and a description of at least 400 characters for listings connected to a channel manager. Photograph every room and answer what a family wonders about: beds, bathrooms, kitchen, parking, distances and what suits children.

  5. 5

    Prices, rules and booking method

    Price per night, cleaning fee, cancellation terms and house rules. Choose whether bookings are accepted automatically or after a request.

  6. 6

    Payouts and identity

    Register your account number and verify your identity. Vrbo collects payment from the guest and pays you out; you'll see the payout timing in your account.

  7. 7

    Publish

    Read through the listing and publish. Vrbo may ask you to confirm details before it goes live, so keep an eye on your email.

  8. 8

    Connect to Gjestfri

    The Vrbo connection is made with your username and password at our connectivity partner, never with us. Vrbo confirms the connection manually, which takes a couple of working days.

Once the listing is live

Connect it to Gjestfri and we keep the calendar, prices and guest messages together across channels, so you avoid double bookings.

Connect to Gjestfri

Questions and answers

What commission does Vrbo take?
Vrbo charges a commission and a payment processing fee per booking. The rates are shown when you register. Run the numbers in our commission calculator.
Can I rent out a room on Vrbo?
No. Vrbo is only for whole homes that guests have to themselves.
Who are the Vrbo guests?
According to Vrbo, mostly families and groups who book earlier and stay longer than on other channels. If your place has several bedrooms, Vrbo is worth trying.
Is Vrbo the same as Expedia?
Vrbo is part of Expedia Group but has its own registration for holiday rentals. A Vrbo listing becomes visible across Expedia Group's network at no extra cost.
What happens once the place is approved?
Then it's bookable. Connect it to Gjestfri and we keep the calendar in sync with Airbnb and Booking.com, so you avoid double bookings.

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This tool gives an indicative estimate, not tax or investment advice. Your actual numbers may differ. Made by Gjestfri.