{"id":6063,"date":"2026-01-07T15:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.spfr.co\/?p=6063"},"modified":"2026-07-17T09:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:46:02","slug":"how-to-list-on-google-vacation-rentals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/blog\/how-to-list-on-google-vacation-rentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete guide on how to get listed on Google Vacation Rentals (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Google Vacation Rentals<\/strong> is not an OTA, so the search engine doesn\u2019t actually play a role in processing bookings. It simply directs traffic to your own website or landing page. If you don\u2019t have a website, it can also send searchers to your listing on a compatible OTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explain everything you need to know about <strong>what Google Vacation Rentals is<\/strong>, its benefits, and <strong>how to list on Google Vacation Rentals<\/strong> to increase your properties visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Let&#8217;s dive into it!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-google-vacation-rentals\"><strong>What is Google Vacation Rentals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Google Vacation Rentals<\/strong> is part of Google\u2019s broader <strong>Google Travel<\/strong> platform\u2014a powerful metasearch engine that displays vacation rental listings directly in Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Travel. It helps travelers find and compare short-term rental properties based on location, price, amenities, reviews, and availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike OTAs (Online Travel Agencies), Google doesn&#8217;t process bookings or take a commission. Instead, it redirects potential guests to your direct booking site or a partner listing, offering you more control and higher profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2h-media-osQnl-o4omw-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2h-media-osQnl-o4omw-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2h-media-osQnl-o4omw-unsplash-scaled-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2h-media-osQnl-o4omw-unsplash-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2h-media-osQnl-o4omw-unsplash-scaled-1-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2h-media-osQnl-o4omw-unsplash-scaled-1-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting your properties listed on Google means you can tap into a vast pool of potential guests who use Google to research, plan, and book vacations. Bookings from Google can also be completely commission-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-do-listings-appear\">Where do listings appear?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Search<\/strong> \u2013 When travelers search queries like \u201cvacation rental in Paris,\u201d listings appear in a dedicated module above organic search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Maps<\/strong> \u2013 Search results show pins with nightly rates and essential info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Travel (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/search?ts=CAISABoAKgA&amp;ved=0CAAQ5JsGahcKEwiIsbndkcaMAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBg&amp;ictx=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">google.com\/travel<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 A hub for vacation planning where users can browse flights, hotels, and vacation rentals on desktop or mobile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t see the form to download the Guide for Listing on Google Vacation Rentals? <a href=\"https:\/\/info.rentalsunited.com\/2022-google-ebook\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/info.rentalsunited.com\/2022-google-ebook\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-list-on-google-vacation-rentals\"><strong>Why list on Google Vacation Rentals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-benefits-of-listing-vacation-rentals-on-google-travel\">The benefits of listing vacation rentals on Google Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many reasons to get your properties on <strong>Google Vacation Rentals<\/strong>. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Visibility<\/strong> \u2014 Appear in high-intent travel searches across Google; it will increase your visibility and allow many more travelers to find and book your properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target for travelers planning their trip<\/strong> \u2014 You\u2019ll reach people using Google with the intent of planning, comparing, and booking complete trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commission-free bookings<\/strong> \u2014 Google charges zero commission. Keep more of your revenue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build guest trust<\/strong> \u2014 Being featured on Google builds credibility with potential guests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand awareness<\/strong> \u2014 Use your own logo, branding, and voice and increase direct bookings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved guest experience<\/strong> \u2014 You\u2019ll own the guest relationship, from processing payments to dealing with communication and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/justin-morgan-_Lnid7JAWFQ-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/justin-morgan-_Lnid7JAWFQ-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/justin-morgan-_Lnid7JAWFQ-unsplash-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/justin-morgan-_Lnid7JAWFQ-unsplash-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/justin-morgan-_Lnid7JAWFQ-unsplash-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/justin-morgan-_Lnid7JAWFQ-unsplash-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-listed-on-google-vacation-rentals\"><strong>How to get listed on Google Vacation Rentals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google acts as a <strong>metasearch engine<\/strong>, not an OTA. It aggregates listings and redirects travelers to complete the booking on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your <strong>direct website:<\/strong> Commission-free but only available to large property managers (5,000+ units) and requires complex setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>connected partner OTA:<\/strong> Easy to set up, but bookings incur the OTA\u2019s commission fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or a <strong>connectivity partner (<a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/google-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rentals United<\/a>):<\/strong> Best for most managers\u2014enables direct, commission-free bookings with full branding control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-30-1024x382.png\" alt=\"Image showing how to list on google vacation rentals\" class=\"wp-image-39113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-30-1024x382.png 1024w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-30-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-30-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-30-1536x574.png 1536w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-30-2048x765.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to note that <strong>Google Vacation Rentals<\/strong> is separate from Google My Business, and you should create a Google vacation rental listing in addition to your business page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"requirements-to-list-on-google-vacation-rentals\">Requirements to list on Google Vacation Rentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before listing, ensure your properties meet <strong>Google\u2019s criteria<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Must be a short-term rental property<\/strong> with a valid address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-quality listing content<\/strong>: accurate descriptions, professional photos, and clear pricing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync availability<\/strong> through your partner\u2019s calendar integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-your-vacation-rental-website\">Create your vacation rental website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To list your properties through Rentals United, you first need a professional website where guests can browse and book. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-technology\/#website-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rentals United\u2019s My Website tool<\/a>, you can easily set up a website in minutes. The website builder puts all your listing content into a fully secure, customizable website where guests can book and pay directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in finding out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/get-commission-free-direct-bookings-with-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Website<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/get-commission-free-direct-bookings-with-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check-out this blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MyWebsite-Mockup-Google-1024x803.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MyWebsite-Mockup-Google-1024x803.png 1024w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MyWebsite-Mockup-Google-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MyWebsite-Mockup-Google-768x603.png 768w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MyWebsite-Mockup-Google.png 1272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-optimize-your-listings-on-google-vacation-rentals-to-increase-bookings\"><strong>How to optimize your listings on Google Vacation Rentals to increase bookings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After getting your listings on <strong>Google Vacation Rentals<\/strong>, it\u2019s important to give yourself the best chance of ranking well in search and attracting more guests. Optimizing your presence will improve visibility and increase bookings. There are a few <strong>things you can do to boost your performance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improve your website\u2019s SEO<\/strong> \u2014 Use relevant keywords like \u201cvacation rental in [location]\u201d and \u201cbook direct [destination]\u201d across your content. Regularly update blog posts and include destination guides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domain authority<\/strong> \u2014 Backlinks and references from other sites will make Google view your site as more trustworthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write compelling descriptions<\/strong> \u2014 Use sensory and benefit-driven language to help travelers imagine their stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use high-quality photos<\/strong> \u2014 Feature clean, bright images of bedrooms, living areas, views, and local attractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve your reviews<\/strong> \u2014 Use a tool like <strong>Rentals United\u2019s Elevate<\/strong> to get <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/elevate\/#optimization-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI-powered insights<\/a> about property performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"google-vacation-rentals-vs-ota-s\"><strong>Google Vacation Rentals vs. OTA\u2019s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Google Vacation Rentals<\/th><th>Traditional OTAs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Booking Commission<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Up to 25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct Booking Control<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brand Visibility<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guest Relationship<\/td><td>Full Ownership<\/td><td>Controlled by OTA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flexibility<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to explore other options besides Google Travel, look for <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/\">sites like Airbnb or Booking.com<\/a> that you can leverage on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-list-your-properties-with-rentals-united\"><strong>How to list your properties with Rentals United<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rentals United makes it incredibly easy to get your properties in front of travelers searching on Google. When you list through Rentals United, your <strong>logo and branding<\/strong> will appear in both Google Vacation Rentals search results and on the property details page. When a guest clicks the \u201cVisit site\u201d button, they\u2019re sent <strong>straight to your own property website<\/strong> with <strong>no commission fees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group_27_1_optimized_250-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group_27_1_optimized_250-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group_27_1_optimized_250-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group_27_1_optimized_250-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group_27_1_optimized_250.png 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Even better?<\/em> If you don\u2019t yet have a booking website, Rentals United has you covered with their easy-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-technology\/#website-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website builder<\/a>. As a Google-connected partner, Rentals United ensures your property content is <strong>always synced, up-to-date<\/strong>, and visible on <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-channel-manager\/#connected-channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">90+ major and niche listing sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-cta-1-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/connect-with-our-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t see the form to download the Guide for Listing on Google Vacation Rentals?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/info.rentalsunited.com\/2022-google-ebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Vacation Rentals helps travelers find and book short-term rental properties through a simple Google search. Here, we\u2019ll explain how to list on Google Vacation Rentals and how you\u2019ll benefit from more visibility and commission-free bookings. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,45,37,74,68,35],"tags":[41,34],"blog-tag":[67,58],"class_list":["post-6063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-branding","category-distribution","category-featured","category-listing-sites","category-partners","category-rentals-united","tag-bethany-mae-milne","tag-vivien-magyar","blog-tag-google-travel","blog-tag-guides"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6063"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45156,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6063\/revisions\/45156"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6063"},{"taxonomy":"blog-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-tag?post=6063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}