Escapia + Vrbo: The partnership that pays

Not all travelers are created equal. Vrbo brings you the kind of guests professional property managers want most: longer stays, higher spend,¹² and rated 5 stars by hosts 97% of the time.¹³ These aren’t just bookings — they’re better business.  

To win more of these bookings, you need a Vrbo channel manager that helps you stand out in a competitive market. You need Escapia. 

Escapia is designed to help you thrive on Vrbo. With purpose-built tools, unmatched support, and deep integration made possible by our shared Expedia Group ecosystem, here’s how we help you drive stronger outcomes through exclusive partnership benefits: 

• Vrbo Elite Connectivity Partner: Escapia is continually awarded Vrbo’s highest-rated connection, ensuring faster syncs, fewer errors, and seamless listing management.
• 1:1 Vrbo optimization consultations: Our experts partner directly with their colleagues on Vrbo’s Partner Success team to provide strategic consultations focused on your success, helping you improve listing visibility and boost performance. 
• Exclusive Vrbo pricing tool: Escapia is the only property management software offering dynamic pricing for Vrbo with real-time, first-party data within the platform to help you price competitively and profitably.   
• Zero distribution fees to Vrbo — and 30+ more channels: With Escapia’s built-in channel manager, there are no per-unit distribution fees to Vrbo. You’ll also get access to 30+ additional fee-free direct connections, including popular sites like FindRentals, HomeToGo, and others — helping you keep more of what you earn.
• Smart automation: Features like Vrbo scheduled messages in our centralized inbox help streamline guest communication with professional, timely responses. 
• One company, one team: As part of the Expedia Group family, Escapia and Vrbo work together behind the scenes, so you benefit from faster issue resolution, earlier product access, and unified support. 
• Trusted by Premier Hosts: Escapia powers one of the largest communities of Vrbo Premier Hosts, with 81% of customers earning Premier Host status.¹⁴ It’s proof that having the right tools leads to stronger results.   

With decades of industry experience and continual investment from Expedia Group, Escapia was created to meet the real-world needs of professional Vrbo property managers. 

From advanced trust accounting to mobile tools that keep your team connected, Escapia helps you manage every part of your business with ease. As part of the Expedia Group tech stack, we also deliver enterprise level privacy, security, and compliance to keep your business protected. 

At Expedia Group, we believe in one simple truth: Your success is our success. We’re not just providing technology; we’re building long-term relationships with vacation rental professionals. Our goal is to help you spend less time on operations and more time delivering exceptional guest experiences. 

As you grow, we grow with you. 

Whether you’re new to PMS, frustrated with your current solution, or ready to take your Vrbo strategy further, Escapia helps you scale your business confidently.  

From high-value bookings to more exposure and fewer fees, Escapia is the vacation rental software management platform preferred by top-performing Vrbo management companies across North America, Australia, and New Zealand.  

See how Escapia can help you stay ahead on Vrbo — and beyond.