Data synchronization

In order to maintain synchronization between Rentals United and Vrbo, it is ensured that both static content and ARI data are up-to-date. Read further to check which property's data is synchronized with Vrbo.

Static content

Static content (property descriptive content) refers to the type of data which changes infrequently and denotes property descriptive content. In Rentals United, it includes elements like property's basic information, amenities, description, photos or payment methods. Note that some elements of pricing are also shared with Sales Channels as part of the static content.

  • Step 1: Basic info: Property name, Property type, Maximum number of guests, Floor number, Property size, Address, Geo-coordinates, Licence number, Points of interest

  • Step 2: Amenities: Amenities, Number of bedrooms, Number of bathrooms, Number of toilets, Kitchen, Bed types, Bedding composition, Amenities distribution across rooms

  • Step 3: Description

  • Step 4: Photos

  • Step 5: Price and availability: Standard number of guests, Preparation Time Before Arrival, Tax, Fee, Down payment, Security deposit, Currency

  • Step 6: Check-in and check-out: Arrival information, Arrival instructions, Pick-up service, Normal check-in and check-out times, Late check-in and early check-out fees

  • Step 7: Payments: Payment methods, Cancellation Policy, Terms and Conditions

  • In case of the first time-time synchronization or any static content update, static data synchronization is initiated by Vrbo and performed once a day. This means that changes introduced in Rentals United will be displayed in Vrbo after 24 hours. If you are a PMS user or an API client, it might take up to 48 hours for changes to be visible in Vrbo

  • Additionally, static data retrieval can be forced by Vrbo if contacted directly by the PM.

ARI data

Availability, Rates and Inventory (ARI) data refers to the dynamic content and stands for property availability, as well as rate plans and inventory data. In Rentals United, the ARI data includes elements from Step 5: Price and availability and these are elements like number of available units, changeover days, minimum stay or prices.

  • Step 5: Price and availability: LOS pricing, FSP pricing, Daily price, Extra guest price, Weekend pricing, Occupancy pricing, Discounts, Calendar, Changeover restrictions

  • In case of any ARI data change, Rentals United sends an update to Vrbo within maximum 5 minutes, usually instantly. Additionally, Vrbo checks for changes several times a day.

  • When disconnecting a property, the property's availability does not get blocked and Vrbo still has access to reservations.