Vrbo Listing Requirements

What TIDY needs from you to get a property live on Vrbo — especially photos and media, which are usually the slowest step. For the full channel list and Booking.com requirements, see Listing Channels.

Vrbo is whole-home only

No shared spaces or single-room rentals are allowed on Vrbo.

Photos & Media

Photos: 6 minimum to publish; aim for 20–25+.
- Minimum resolution 1024×683 px; recommended 3840×2160 (4K).
- Landscape only, under 20MB, JPG/PNG/GIF. No watermarks, filters, or B&W.
- Dropping below 6 photos for 30+ days can trigger an indefinite suspension — chase owners for media early.
Video link (optional): YouTube/Vimeo tour.
Headline: min 20 characters; lead with the standout feature.
Description: min 400 characters; focus on experience, layout, proximity to attractions.

Property & Location

Exact address: street, unit #, city, state, zip.
Property type (House, Condo, Cabin, Villa, Apartment, Townhouse, Chalet, Houseboat).
Size & layout: # bedrooms / bathrooms + full sleeping config (e.g. Bedroom 1: King; Bedroom 2: 2 Twins; Living Room: Sleeper sofa).
Maximum occupancy.

Amenities & Safety

Standard: Wi-Fi, heating/AC, parking type, linens/towels, washer/dryer, kitchen appliances.
Premium: pool, hot tub, grill, patio/balcony, beach/ski access.
Mandatory safety disclosures: working smoke + carbon monoxide detectors (location confirmed). Disclose any surveillance devices per Vrbo policy.

House Rules & Booking Policies

Check-in/out windows + access type (smart lock, lockbox, etc.).
Pets: allowed? If so — weight limit, max #, type.
Events/parties: prohibited or conditional (max attendees).
Smoking: outdoors only or forbidden.
Minimum renter age.

Logistics & Availability

Booking mode: Instant Book (better ranking) vs. 24-hr request approval.
Min/max stay lengths, including seasonal rules (e.g. 7-night summer minimums).
Booking window (how far out guests can book).
Calendar sync URLs from other platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) to prevent double bookings.

Rates, Fees & Cancellation

Base nightly rate + weekend premiums (or enable dynamic pricing).
Fees: cleaning (fixed), pet (per stay/night), extra guest, security deposit.
Cancellation policy — owner picks one: Relaxed, Moderate, Firm, Strict, or No Refund.

Legal, Compliance & Taxes

STR permit / license number (now required to display where the jurisdiction mandates one).
Lodging/occupancy tax rate + whether Vrbo collects & remits or the owner handles it manually.

Owner Identity & Payment

Account owner: full legal name, phone, email, billing address.
Identity verification (now mandatory): government-issued photo ID + valid payment method for fraud prevention.
Banking: bank country, routing #, account # for payouts.
TIN/EIN or SSN for year-end tax reporting.

Vrbo’s fee to the owner

Either ~8% pay-per-booking (5% commission + 3% payment processing) or a flat $699/year subscription — useful context for owner conversations.