![How to list your vacation rental on Google (free booking links)](https://ksxynoprjyugtwuaqdho.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/website/covers-6c4a2ef9-2a78-47bc-af6b-7586f06f2d70.jpg) # How to list your vacation rental on Google (free booking links) ![Adriaan de Jager](https://www.bookingmood.com/images/adriaan.gif?dpl=dpl_AhqA8VUTnBMqJrk2Mz45S6WdMgKo)Adriaan de Jager5 déc. 2024Dernière modification 10 novembre 20263 min de lecture **When travelers search Google for a holiday home, Google can show vacation rentals right in the results and on Maps, with a price and a link to book. Here's how your rental gets there, and how to connect it through Bookingmood.** ## What guests see Search Google for “holiday homes in Zeeland” or open Google Maps in an area, and you'll often see a vacation rentals section: photos, a nightly price, the rating and the dates that are free. Guests can filter by price, number of bedrooms and amenities. When they pick a rental, Google shows where to book it, with a link to the provider's website. That can be your own website, alongside Airbnb or Vrbo. Our page [What is Google Vacation Rentals?](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/what-is-google-vacation-rentals) explains the service in more detail. ## Why it's worth it - **Reach.** Google is where many trips start. Showing up there puts your rental in front of guests while they're actively looking. - **Direct bookings.** The link goes to your own booking page, so guests book with you, not a platform. - **No commission.** Free booking links don't charge a fee per booking. ## What you need Google lists rentals through connected partners, such as booking systems, not through a form you fill in yourself. Google also has requirements for each listing: an exact address, good photos, a description, accurate prices and up-to-date availability. Google reviews each listing before it appears. ## Connect through Bookingmood, step by step Bookingmood is connected to Google Vacation Rentals. To list your rentals: 1. In Bookingmood, go to _Channels_ and click _New channel_. 2. Choose _Google Vacation Rentals_. 3. Fill in the required details for each unit. 4. Choose which capacity group counts as the total number of guests, so Google doesn't show a higher capacity than your rental allows. Google then reviews your listings. In the channel you see the status of each unit, any data issues Google found, and a link to the listing on Google once it's live. See the [Google Vacation Rentals integration](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/integrations/google-vacation-rentals) for details. ## Prices and availability Once a unit is approved, Bookingmood keeps Google up to date with your availability and prices, so guests see the right dates and what a stay costs. When you change a price or get a booking, you don't have to update Google yourself. ## FAQ ### Is it free? Free booking links are free: Google doesn't charge per click or per booking. ### Do guests book on Google? No. Guests find your rental on Google and click through to your own booking page to book and pay. ### How quickly does my rental appear? Google reviews each listing, which can take a while, and decides when and how often to show it. Neither you nor Bookingmood can influence that directly. Good photos, a complete description and accurate prices give your listing the best chance. ### Do I still need my own website? Yes. Google sends guests to a booking page, and that page is where they decide. Make sure it shows the photos, the full price and the calendar. Our guide on [getting more bookings through your website](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/blog/how-to-get-more-bookings-for-your-vacation-rental-website) helps. ## Get started Google Vacation Rentals is one of the most effective ways to bring direct bookings to your own website. [Start your 14-day free trial](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/auth/sign-up) of Bookingmood and connect your rentals, or read our step-by-step guide on [how to get more direct bookings](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/blog/how-to-increase-direct-bookings).