Activate and manage your accommodations on the VRBO portal from Avantio
Connecting your account with VRBO is just the first step. Ensuring your accommodations are active and properly configured is key to start receiving bookings smoothly. In this article, we guide you step by step to activate your properties, resolve alerts, and adjust the parameters of each home.
A quick look before starting
Once the VRBO portal is connected and the accommodations/bookings mapping is completed (if the latter is necessary), you can access the «Accommodations Activation» tab. From there, you'll see a list of all your active accommodations in the VRMS.
Additionally, you can easily filter by name, reference, class, status, or city to find the property you're looking for.
Step by step: how to activate your accommodations
Enter the «Accommodations Activation» tab.
Locate the accommodation you want to activate (you can use the filters if you have many).
Click on the activation button until it shows green.
If everything is correct, the accommodation will be activated.
Pay attention to details: If information is missing in an accommodation, you'll see a yellow alert. You won't be able to activate it until you resolve it.
Activate and manage your accommodations on the VRBO portal from Avantio
Connecting your account with VRBO is just the first step. Ensuring your accommodations are active and properly configured is key to start receiving bookings smoothly. In this article, we guide you step by step to activate your properties, resolve alerts, and adjust the parameters of each home.
A quick look before starting
Once the VRBO portal is connected, you can access the «Accommodations Activation» tab. From there, you'll see a list of all your active accommodations in the VRMS.
Additionally, you can easily filter by name, reference, class, status, or city to find the property you're looking for.
Step by step: how to activate your accommodations
Enter the «Accommodations Activation» tab.
Locate the accommodation you want to activate (you can use the filters if you have many).
Click on the activation button until it shows green.
If everything is correct, the accommodation will be activated.
Pay attention to details: If information is missing in an accommodation, you'll see a yellow alert. You won't be able to activate it until you resolve it.
Alerts: what they mean and how to resolve them
When an accommodation appears highlighted in yellow, it means there is incomplete information or it does not meet VRBO's minimum requirements.
To resolve it:
Click on the box of the accommodation with an alert.
A description with the problem details will be displayed.
The system will take you directly to the corresponding section to complete it.
Once corrected, return to the tab and activate the accommodation.
Common error: Not filling in all the mandatory fields, such as property type, room distribution, or cancellation policy.
Specific settings per accommodation
If you need to make personalized adjustments to a specific property, you can also do it from this same view:
Click on the box of the accommodation.
You will access the specific settings for that accommodation.
From here you can:
Set a price increase
Establish the release (lead time for allowing bookings)
Enable or disable instant booking
Select a cancellation policy different from your default one
Useful tip: Any change here will override the portal's general settings for that property.
New feature: house rules
You can now add up to 3 house rules per accommodation. This option is located at the bottom of each home's settings.
Each rule can have up to 150 characters
Example: «No parties allowed», «No smoking inside the property», «No pets allowed»
These rules help set clear expectations from the start, reducing conflicts and improving the guest experience.
How to deactivate accommodations
If you no longer want to display a property on VRBO, you can deactivate it very easily:
Enter the «Accommodations Activation» tab
Find the accommodation you want to deactivate
Click on the activation button until it turns gray
This way, it will no longer be available for bookings without needing to remove it from the system.
Final summary
Properly activating your accommodations and keeping them updated ensures that your properties are visible, attractive, and ready to receive bookings. Additionally, with tools like house rules or individual settings, you can tailor each listing to your business needs.
Frequently asked questions
What if an accommodation doesn't activate?
It likely has an alert. Click on the yellow box and follow the instructions to complete the missing information.
Can I have different settings for each accommodation?
Yes. Individual settings override the portal's general settings only for that property.
Can deactivated accommodations be reactivated?
Of course. You just need to click the activation button again until it shows green.
Are house rules mandatory?
No, but they are highly recommended to set clear expectations from the start.