Before guests begin checking in and enjoying this travel boom, we recommend taking these steps to help ensure the safety of your guests.
Seven peak-season holiday rental safety tips
Follow these best practices to help keep your guests and your holiday rental properties safe. Taking these few steps will help give both you and your guests better peace of mind.
Make sure you have these safety essentials and they are in working order:
We advise you to equip rentals with safety essentials such as carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, deadbolt locks, outdoor lighting and essential safety information for travellers.
Secure access to your property:
When delivering keys to upcoming guests, please do so safely and securely. This can be done by using a unique key code with a digital lockbox or a secure front-desk concierge. Vrbo’s policy is that hosts may not leave keys in a public place where the owner, property manager or staff is absent.
Consider following enhanced cleaning guidelines:
We recommend reviewing our enhanced cleaning and disinfection guidelines to help prevent the spread of infection. You can now update your listing to showcase your cleaning practices.
Inspect your lifts and equipment:
If you haven’t done so recently, please have a qualified lift inspector examine your residential lift for potential safety hazards to ensure that they meet the latest safety code requirements and guidance. We also ask that you review the Consumer Product Safety Commission and your local guidelines and regulations for residential lifts.
Please follow pool and hot tub safety guidelines:
A swimming pool at your holiday rental can be a big draw for travellers, and many consider a pool a must-have when booking. Follow these safety standards and rules at your pool or hot tub to ensure everyone’s safety.
Prepare for natural disasters:
There’s nothing like the uncertainty that comes with a natural disaster while managing a holiday rental. Learn how we can help if your guests and/or property are affected.
Focus on child safety:
Vrbo recommends that you have your deck and balconies inspected for damage and ensure that the height meets local regulations. Now would be a good time to double-check that all windows and doors are secure or to install shatterproof glass.
Make sure you’re familiar with local requirements and that your holiday rental meets them – both indoors and outdoors. Our terms require property owners to abide by all safety-related laws.
Thank you for your continued commitment to guest safety.
The Vrbo Team
