Vacation rentals: Starter guide overview

Before getting started, learn more about vacation rentals on Google and how we classify lodging inventory types.

Note: If you fall into the hotels category, follow our Hotels starter guide instead.

You can list vacation rentals on Google if you are:

• A registered property management business with a direct booking website
• Already listed on a booking site that's integrated with vacation rentals on Google

Shared rooms, partial houses, and peer-to-peer rentals aren’t currently eligible for integration.

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To get started, read the descriptions below and pick the right path for your needs.

Connectivity partners provide software and tools to help property managers distribute the inventory they manage to various digital channels and enable users to book properties directly through the property manager’s booking website.

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Property managers manage properties and accept bookings directly from guests by acting as the merchant on a guest’s transaction or indirectly from travel agencies.

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Online travel agencies and metasearch providers help users research and book travel from a broad array of supplier sources.

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Google will conduct a review of your eligibility. Please be advised that additional information may be required to verify your business credentials.

Business requirements:

To maintain user trust and ensure a high-quality experience within Google’s hotel and vacation rentals features, we thoroughly evaluate the eligibility of potential partners. This evaluation includes assessing the stability and recognition of the brand, as well as reviewing a history of successful financial transactions. We may request additional information for verification purposes. All partners must adhere to our policies at all times. Google reserves the right to reject or terminate a partner's participation in Google hotels and vacation rentals at its sole discretion.