What is a vacation rental channel manager?
Innovative distribution, maximum revenue.
A vacation rental channel manager is a software tool that automatically synchronizes your property listings, availability calendars, and dynamic pricing across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com from a single centralized dashboard to prevent double bookings.
Innovative distribution. Maximum revenue.
The best vacation rental channel manager
Now that you know what a channel manager is, it’s time to choose the best one. Distribute your listings on first-class channels, gain actionable insights into your data, and increase your revenue with the industry’s most reliable vacation rental channel manager. All in one place.
With direct API connections to over 90 leading channels worldwide providing real-time rates and availability, you’re always in control.
See all our connected channelsWhy Choose Rentals United as your vacation rentals channel manager?
1. The industry’s Preferred Connectivity Partner
We’re the industry’s preferred partner
Rentals United is the only SOC II certified vacation rental channel manager recognized as a top-tier partner by all major OTAs.
100% Certified API Connections:
Rentals United holds a valid contract with every external service we connect to. All integrations are purely API-driven and undergo strict OTA certification processes to protect you from double bookings.
Priority OTA Support:
Rentals United's customers have priority support available to them. In case you have an issue with your channel connection, we can fix it faster than anyone else.
2. Complete ownership and control to scale
You own your listings
You remain the contract holder, and you keep all your reviews. If you ever leave, your OTA contracts stay intact
Connect to the best channels
Signing direct contracts with major channels can take weeks. Rentals United customers receive priority treatment for OTA onboarding.
Keep existing listings
Already have well-positioned accounts on channels we support? You can map them to Rentals United on day one, ensuring a quick route to ROI without losing your hard-earned rankings.
3. High-performance technology
Perfect real-time synchronization
Real time synchronization of all changes to availability, pricing, or restrictions sync to your distribution channels in real-time.
Reliable API connection
We are the first to implement the newest API features released by OTAs.
Multi-Unit tool
Rentals United supports OTA distribution for both individual and multi-unit properties.
Build high-performing listings
Complete listings: Transfer all your property's conversion-driving data to distribution channels
Build high-performing listings in all vacation rental channels
Transfer all your property's conversion-driving data seamlessly from your property management system to your sales channels.
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Full Listing Content: Images, rich descriptions, and amenities drive conversions
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Image Optimization: We guide you on image quantity and size requirements to ensure OTA acceptance and unlock your listing's full potential.
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OTA amenities supported: Different channels prioritize different features.
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Precise bedding configurations: Easily map out exactly what bed types are in each room to meet guest expectations.
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Accurate fees and taxes: Recreate your exact fee and tax structure for 100% price parity between your property management system and connected channels.
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PCI and SOC II Compliance: Seamlessly transfer the data required by local registration and licensing regulations, while protecting sensitive data.
100% compliance
Automate your vacation rental business and charge guest credit cards online (SOC II /PCI compliant) without needing a physical terminal at check-in.
Achieve profitability with all pricing models support
Our vacation rental channel manager supports dynamic pricing models: per-day pricing, length-of-stay pricing, occupancy-based pricing, last-minute discounts, and extra guest fees.
Listing Quality Report
When you join Rentals United you get access to our unique tool that checks your listing content and provides actionable advice on what to improve. Follow the advice and enjoy high rankings in the OTAs. Our tool analyses channel requirements and best practices. You can generate easy-to-understand reports on demand.
Streamline Multi-Unit Management
Managing multiple similar properties can be challenging. That’s why we support multi-unit management for leading channels like Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia.
With our channel manager, you can create and manage multi-unit listings effortlessly, gaining a comprehensive overview of all your bookings. Sync your multi-unit bookings with the rest of your channels to ensure all data is up-to-date.
FAQ
I want to change my channel manager but I'm worried about downtime. What should I do?
We've successfully migrated many of our clients from other vacation rental channel managers without them missing out on a single reservation. The transition is seamless and you don’t need to turn your old channel manager off until we are 100% ready and tested. So, if you're looking to get access to Rentals United's outstanding channel management features like static content push, price scaling and direct integrations with OTAs, as well as the opportunity to connect to 60+ listing sites, don't worry about missing out on bookings during the transition phase.
Do I need a property management system (PMS) to work with you?
Rentals United can be an add-on to your current property management software (third-party PMS or your own PMS) or come as a stand-alone – it all depends on what you need. Some property managers' priority is advanced distribution, and they can make do with the few operational features we have. Others who need advanced operation automation use a dedicated PMS that connects to RU: this way, they get access to an extensive suite of operational tools as well as advanced channel distribution.
I already have well-positioned accounts. Can I connect them?
No problem, you can sync and manage your existing listings automatically from your new Rentals United account. This won't hurt your rankings – on the contrary, chances are that your rankings will improve, given that OTAs will now consider you a tech-enabled professional.
Do I have to advertise on all your channels or can I pick and choose?
You can pick and choose the channels you wish to advertise on and will be assigned a key account manager to advise you on which channels are best for you. Then, all your calendars will be synced in real-time – no matter how many channels you advertise on – so your risk of overbookings will be minimal.