Setting up Vrbo Listings - Less than 5 Properties

Article contents

• Create Listing in MyVR
• Complete Listing Details
• Verify Calendar
• Start Integration
• Understanding Next Steps - Offline

NOTE:

• If you have fewer than 5 properties, follow the instructions below to set up MyVR listings in Vrbo.
• Before setting up listings, you need to install the HomeAway/Vrbo for Owners app 
• If you have 5 or more properties, see the HomeAway/Vrbo for Property Managers listing instructions.
• It generally takes about 48 hours for the syncing to go live once users add an existing Vrbo listing to a MyVR account.

Create Listing in MyVR

Step 1: Navigate to Apps > Installed > HomeAway for Owners

Step 2: On a property line, click Create new Listing

Step 3: Chose to create a new listing in Vrbo, OR link to existing booking

NOTE: If linking to an existing listing, enter the Property ID

Complete Listing Details

NOTE: 

• Listing is in status “Not Setup”.
• Listing details need to be completed before syncing with Vrbo.
• Any items that have a red X are requirements that are not met by the content of the listing in MyVR and need to be updated.

Step 1: On a property line, click Manage

Step 2: Click Fix It next to any red X’s to update the content. Repeat until all red X’s have been replaced with green checkmarks. 

Click Refresh to update verification status.

Verify Calendar

NOTE: This is to ensure that when the listing is published, the availability is accurate to avoid any double bookings.

Step 1: Scroll down past Review Requirements

Step 2: Verify that all events and reservations are included prior to integrating.

NOTE: Use the helpful links provided to open your calendar sync app, view the full availability calendar in MyVR, or view the calendar help center for more resources.

Start Integration

Step 1: Scroll down past Verify Calendar

Step 2: Tick the box to confirm that reservation data has been verified on your calendar

Step 3: Click Purchase Listing

Step 4: In pop-up box, click Next Step, then click Purchase Listing

Understanding Next Steps - Offline

• Synchronizing status will change from “Not Setup” to “Pending”.
• The listing is ready to be fetched by Vrbo. 
• Vrbo only fetches property data once nightly. After the listing is on Vrbo, MyVR support staff will set up the subscription in HomeAway and activate the listing.
• After 48 more hours, the listing should become live on Vrbo. 
• If you do not see your listing switch to Live within 72 hours, please contact MyVR Support.