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What data is synced between Google Vacation Rentals and Guesty and where to manage it

After connecting to Google Vacation Rentals (GVR), manage your listings, reservations, and guest communication in Guesty.

Google Vacation Rentals syncs the listing's data from Guesty every 2-3 days.

The source of any reservations received via Google Vacation Rentals is the Guesty Booking Engine. Learn how to differentiate between reservations received via Google and the Booking Engine.

Listing setup

Action Where to manage it
Create new listings In Guesty
Edit listings

In Guesty

Updates made to listings after the connection process with Google Vacation Rentals was initiated only sync to the channel if the listing’s status is "Live on channel". Photos arrangement does not sync to Google.

Listing details

Action Where to manage it
Manage the listing's amenities In Guesty
See which amenities sync
  • AC
  • Crib
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Gym_Fitness_Equipment
  • Heating
  • Hot_Tub
  • Indoor_Pool
  • Internet
  • Ironing
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor_grill
  • Outdoor_pool
  • Oven_stove
  • Patio_balcony
  • TV
  • Washer_dryer
  • Wheelchair_accessible
Manage marketing information

In Guesty

The order of photos won't sync to Google Vacation Rentals. It is determined by Google and cannot be altered.

When uploading new photos after the listing is “Live on channel”, please make sure it is meeting the minimum requirements as stated here.

Calendar and availability

Action Where to manage it
Manage calendar & availability In Guesty

Reservation policies

Action Where to manage it
Manage instant bookings In Guesty
Manage cancellation policies

In Guesty

All of Guesty's cancellation policies or rate plans used for Online booking solutions will apply to the Google integration as well via your Booking Engine or Booking Engine API.
Manage rate plans In Guesty
Set check-in/check-out times In Guesty

Financials and revenue management

Any markups, promotions, rate plans, basic and additional fees, or taxes applied to your Booking Engine or Booking Engine API will apply to your Google Vacation Rentals integration, too. You can choose which additional fees to apply by default to Google.

Action Where to manage it
Manage basic and additional fees In Guesty
See which fees sync
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning
  • Community
  • Concierge
  • Credit Card Processing Fee
  • Damage waiver
  • Electricity
  • Heating
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Managment
  • Oil
  • Pool
  • Pool heating
  • Resort
  • Service
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Water
  • Wood
Define your tax settings

In Guesty

Taxes set up in Guesty per account or for an individual listing is reflected in Google as long as the source is set to "Booking engine" (case sensitive).
Manage markups/markdowns In Guesty
Manage payments

In Guesty

Guest payments are processed via Guesty Booking Engine. You will not be billed for failed/disconnected listings.
Manage promotions In Guesty
Adjust the guest invoice In Guesty

Guest communication

Action Where to manage it
Cancel/alter reservations In Guesty
Manage guest communication In Guesty

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