VRBO and AIRBNB have met their match: Google Vacation Rentals

[Collin Hays]

I've been waiting to post this for a while, as the details were a bit fuzzy.  But there's a new sherif in town.  Google the term "Google Vacation Rentals". You will see various properties listed for any area that you choose.  Below that, you will see the various sites on which you can rent the property.  VRBO, Airbnb, and best of all, direct sites! Our site, CabinsNearGatlinburg.com, is fully integrated, meaning it is one of the booking sites listed, for our geographic service area. Currently, there is no charge for this service (but don't hold your breath very long).  

This is a potential life raft for all STR owners who have been hijacked by the ever-increasing fees imposed by VRBO and AIRBNB. It will take a while for this opportunity to fully unfold, as it's a bit clunky at the moment, but things could look a lot different in the platform space a year from now.

If you own any Airbnb stock, this might be a good time to sell it. 

Happy Day!