How do I change the number of guests allowed on VRBO?

Click Property. Depending on your property type, select either Property layout or Room details. Find the room or unit you want to update and click Edit. Under Occupancy, update the Total occupancy with the number of guests that can stay in each room or unit.



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Vrbo's Extra Guest Fee These are fees charged by certain hosts to pay for guests who are not included in the occupancy limit of the property. By charging guests additional fees, hosts are able to manage any wear and tear that occurs on their properties and make sure they can host larger groups comfortably.

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Vrbo separates the number of adults and children for reservations but doesn't support different rates for adults and children. It charges based on the number of guests.

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Vrbo collects a commission fee and a processing fee. These fees contribute to the costs of secure transactions, product development, and 24/7 customer service provided by the platform. You will see the benefits of paying these host fees in action throughout the service.

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Whether it's changing the dates of your stay, the number of guests, or something else, you can change a confirmed reservation by submitting a change request to your Host.

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Vrbo's guest ID verification is lighter. Vrbo uses data such as a guest's email address, date of birth and physical address to perform basic background checks. To confirm that the account actually belongs to them, guests receive a unique link in their email which must be clicked to confirm their identity.

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We allow one listing subscription per property for each account across all our global sites. The property description must be for the advertised unit only. Don't use the property description fields to describe additional units. Listing content must comply with our Marketplace Standards and Content Guidelines.

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Prevention – How to avoid more guests
  1. Include the policy in your house rules. ...
  2. Include names of guests in the vacation rental agreement. ...
  3. Charge a deposit. ...
  4. Screen your guests. ...
  5. Airbnb extra guest fee – how to add a fee and how much to add. ...
  6. Install surveillance cameras. ...
  7. Ask your neighbors to keep an eye.


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There is always a reason as to why your Airbnb property is built for a maximum occupancy limit. In some states, there are strict laws where it requires you to register every person staying at your short-term rental. Moreover, in the event of an accident or any disaster, unauthorized guests could sue if injured.

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To add or edit house rules:
  1. Go to Listings and select the listing you want.
  2. Under Policies and Rules, go to House rules.
  3. Make your changes and click Save.


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If the guest has not instant booked and only sent an inquiry, you're in luck. Denying an inquiry is as simple as hitting the decline button and writing a message to your guest apologizing that you are unable to accommodate them.

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Vrbo's map looks a bit outdated by comparison. However, aesthetics aside, Vrbo offers far better filter and sort functionality than Airbnb. For example, Vrbo lets you filter by user reviews, including properties rated highly for cleanliness and properties rated 4 stars and above. Vrbo's filters are also more intuitive.

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What percentage does Vrbo charge owners? Vrbo fees to owners are typically 8% per booking. This is made up of a 5% Vrbo manager fee and a 3% Vrbo payment processing fee.

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Vrbo, another vacation rental platform, has even stricter rules: no cameras or other surveillance devices anywhere inside a property. They are permitted in outdoor areas, if disclosed.

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