Vrbo house manual template and checklist
Short answer: a good Vrbo house manual covers arrival, Wi-Fi, how things work, house rules, trash, check-out and emergencies. Keep each part short, and share it as a link before arrival.
The checklist
- Arrival: address, parking, how to get in (consider a guest PIN for door codes)
- Wi-Fi: network, password and a QR code
- How things work: heating and cooling, TV, kitchen, laundry, hot tub or fireplace
- House rules: occupancy, noise, pets, smoking
- Trash and recycling: where and which day
- Check-out: time and a short list
- Local tips: groceries, coffee, dinner, things to do
- Emergencies: emergency number, nearest hospital, fire extinguisher and first aid kit
Printed vs. digital
Printed manuals get lost and go out of date. A digital manual can be read before arrival, updated in seconds, and opened from a QR poster in the home. See an example.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Vrbo house manual?
- A house manual explains how your vacation home works: getting in, Wi-Fi, appliances, rules, trash, check-out and emergencies. Vrbo lets you share house rules and check-in details, and many owners add a fuller digital guide.
- How do I share a house manual with Vrbo guests?
- Send the link to your digital guide in your booking confirmation and pre-arrival message, and put a QR code poster in the home.