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What does Vrbo.com Property Search Scraper do?

Introduction

Vrbo.com stands as the most popular vacation rental site in the US, hosting over 2 million rentals worldwide with 19+ million reviews. For vacation rental professionals, property managers, market researchers, and real estate investors, accessing comprehensive property data from Vrbo is crucial for competitive analysis, pricing strategies, and market research. However, manually collecting this information from hundreds or thousands of listings is time-consuming and impractical.

The Vrbo Property Search Scraper addresses this challenge by automating the data extraction process from Vrbo search results pages. This tool enables users to gather large-scale property data efficiently, providing valuable insights into vacation rental markets across different destinations and time periods.

Scraper Overview

The Vrbo Property Search Scraper is a specialized data extraction tool designed to collect comprehensive property information from Vrbo search result pages. Since Vrbo operates under the Expedia Group umbrella and merged with HomeAway in 2020, the platform maintains a structured approach to displaying property data, making it suitable for systematic data collection.

This scraper excels at extracting key property metrics including pricing information, location details, guest ratings, property features, and visual content. The tool incorporates advanced proxy rotation and retry mechanisms to ensure reliable data collection while respecting the platform's guidelines.

Target users include vacation rental property managers conducting competitive analysis, real estate investors researching market opportunities, data analysts studying travel trends, and marketing professionals developing pricing strategies for vacation rental businesses.

Input and Output Specifications

Example url 1: https://www.vrbo.com/search?destination=London%20%28and%20vicinity%29%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom&regionId=178279&latLong=51.507538%2C-0.127804&flexibility=0_DAY&d1=2025-01-25&startDate=2025-01-25&d2=2025-02-08&endDate=2025-02-08&adults=2&isInvalidatedDate=false&theme=&userIntent=&semdtl=&sort=RECOMMENDED

Example url 2: https://www.vrbo.com/search?adults=2&categorySearch=&children=&d1=2025-01-25&d2=2025-02-08&daysInFuture&destination=Richmond%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom&endDate=2025-08-07&isInvalidatedDate=false&latLong&regionId=6144808&semdtl=&startDate=2025-07-24&stayLength&theme=&upsellingDiscountTypeAdded=&upsellingNumNightsAdded=&userIntent=&pwaDialog=&sort=RECOMMENDED

Example url 3: https://www.vrbo.com/search?destination=Chelsea%2C%20London%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom&regionId=6054502&latLong&d1=2025-01-25&startDate=2025-07-24&d2=2025-02-08&endDate=2025-08-07&adults=2&isInvalidatedDate=false&theme=&userIntent=&semdtl=&children=&pwaDialog=&daysInFuture&stayLength&sort=RECOMMENDED&upsellingNumNightsAdded=&upsellingDiscountTypeAdded=&categorySearch=

Example Screenshot of property list by query page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration that defines the extraction parameters:

Input:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum waiting time when accessing the links you provided.
  "proxy": { // Add a proxy to ensure that during the data collection process, you are not detected as a bot.
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "SG" // You should choose an Country that coincides with the Country you want to collect data from
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "urls": [ // Links to property list by query pages.
    "https://www.vrbo.com/search?destination=London%20%28and%20vicinity%29%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom&regionId=178279&latLong=51.507538%2C-0.127804&flexibility=0_DAY&d1=2025-01-25&startDate=2025-01-25&d2=2025-02-08&endDate=2025-02-08&adults=2&isInvalidatedDate=false&theme=&userIntent=&semdtl=&sort=RECOMMENDED",
    "https://www.vrbo.com/search?destination=Chelsea%2C%20London%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom&regionId=6054502&latLong&d1=2025-01-25&startDate=2025-07-24&d2=2025-02-08&endDate=2025-08-07&adults=2&isInvalidatedDate=false&theme=&userIntent=&semdtl=&children=&pwaDialog=&daysInFuture&stayLength&sort=RECOMMENDED&upsellingNumNightsAdded=&upsellingDiscountTypeAdded=&categorySearch=",
    "https://www.vrbo.com/search?adults=2&categorySearch=&children=&d1=2025-01-25&d2=2025-02-08&daysInFuture&destination=Richmond%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom&endDate=2025-08-07&isInvalidatedDate=false&latLong&regionId=6144808&semdtl=&startDate=2025-07-24&stayLength&theme=&upsellingDiscountTypeAdded=&upsellingNumNightsAdded=&userIntent=&pwaDialog=&sort=RECOMMENDED"
  ]
}

Required Parameters:

• urls: Array of Vrbo search result URLs targeting specific destinations and date ranges
• max_items_per_url: Limits the number of properties extracted per search page (recommended: 20-50)
• max_retries_per_url: Number of retry attempts for failed requests (recommended: 2-3)

Proxy Configuration:

• useApifyProxy: Enables residential proxy rotation to avoid detection
• apifyProxyGroups: Specifies proxy type (RESIDENTIAL recommended for reliability)
• apifyProxyCountry: Sets proxy location matching target market geography

Output Format

You get the output from the Vrbo.com Property Search Scraper stored in a tab. The following is an example of the Information Fields collected after running the Actor.

[ // List of property information
  {
    "id": "8287074ha",
    "url": "https://www.vrbo.com/8287074ha?chkin=2025-01-25&chkout=2025-02-08&d1=2025-01-25&d2=2025-02-08&startDate=2025-01-25&endDate=2025-02-08&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1736931941740&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudnJiby5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&useRewards=false&adults=2&regionId=178279&destination=London+%28and+vicinity%29%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&destType=MARKET&neighborhoodId=553248635976381477&latLong=51.507538%2C-0.127804&privacyTrackingState=CAN_TRACK&searchId=7f439afc-fb2b-4b5f-9472-71d9aaf2968e&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_dp=132&top_cur=USD&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=33604339&selectedRatePlan=0001f25b1b4bc91140ce90a5419c4a5a3fb2&expediaPropertyId=33604339&pdpImageUrls=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.trvl-media.com%2Flodging%2F34000000%2F33610000%2F33604400%2F33604339%2F05eea101.jpg%3Fimpolicy%3Dresizecrop%26rw%3D598%26ra%3Dfit%2Chttps%3A%2F%2Fimages.trvl-media.com%2Flodging%2F34000000%2F33610000%2F33604400%2F33604339%2F24b060a7.jpg%3Fimpolicy%3Dresizecrop%26rw%3D297%26ra%3Dfit%2Chttps%3A%2F%2Fimages.trvl-media.com%2Flodging%2F34000000%2F33610000%2F33604400%2F33604339%2Feaacb101.jpg%3Fimpolicy%3Dresizecrop%26rw%3D297%26ra%3Dfit%2Chttps%3A%2F%2Fimages.trvl-media.com%2Flodging%2F34000000%2F33610000%2F33604400%2F33604339%2Fe5f89df5.jpg%3Fimpolicy%3Dresizecrop%26rw%3D297%26ra%3Dfit%2Chttps%3A%2F%2Fimages.trvl-media.com%2Flodging%2F34000000%2F33610000%2F33604400%2F33604339%2F50a36591.jpg%3Fimpolicy%3Dresizecrop%26rw%3D297%26ra%3Dfit&propertyName=Beautiful+little+flat+in+Camden+close+to+tourist+attractions+%26+public+transport",
    "name": "Photo gallery for Beautiful little flat in Camden close to tourist attractions & public transport",
    "location": "Within Camden",
    "image_urls": [
      "https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604400/33604339/0fb831fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=355&ra=fit",
      "https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604400/33604339/05eea101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=355&ra=fit",
      "https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604400/33604339/24b060a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=355&ra=fit",
      "https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604400/33604339/eaacb101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=355&ra=fit"
    ],
    "price": 132.0,
    "currency": "$",
    "original_price": 147.0,
    "total_price": 2385.0,
    "features": [
      "Apartment ",
      " Sleeps 2 ",
      " 2 bedrooms ",
      " 1 bathroom"
    ],
    "rating_score": 9.2,
    "rating_count": 34
  }, // ... Many other property details
]

The scraper returns structured data for each property with the following fields:

Core Identification Fields:

• Id: Unique Vrbo property identifier for tracking and reference
• Url: Direct link to the individual property listing page
• Name: Property title as displayed on Vrbo (useful for marketing analysis)

Location and Visual Data:

• Location: Geographic information including city, region, and country details
• Image Urls: Array of property photo URLs for visual content analysis

Pricing Information:

• Price: Current displayed price per night in local currency
• Currency: Three-letter currency code (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.)
• Original Price: Pre-discount price when applicable, revealing pricing strategies
• Total Price: Complete stay cost including fees and taxes

Property Characteristics:

• Features: Array of amenities and property attributes (WiFi, pool, kitchen, parking, etc.)
• Rating Score: Numerical guest rating (typically 1-5 scale)
• Rating Count: Number of guest reviews contributing to the rating

Each field serves specific analytical purposes: pricing fields enable competitive analysis and dynamic pricing strategies, location data supports market segmentation, features facilitate amenity benchmarking, and rating metrics indicate property quality and guest satisfaction levels.

Usage Instructions

Step 1: URL Preparation Navigate to Vrbo.com and perform your desired search with specific filters (destination, dates, guest count). Copy the complete search result URL, ensuring all parameters are included for accurate targeting.

Step 2: Configuration Setup Configure the JSON input with your target URLs, set appropriate item limits (20-50 properties per URL recommended), and enable residential proxies matching your target market's geography.

Step 3: Execution and Monitoring Run the scraper and monitor progress through the provided dashboard. The tool will automatically handle pagination, retry failed requests, and rotate IP addresses to maintain extraction reliability.

Best Practices:

• Use residential proxies from the same country as your target market
• Limit concurrent requests to avoid rate limiting
• Schedule extraction during off-peak hours for better performance
• Regularly update URLs as search parameters may change

Common Issues and Solutions:

• Empty Results: Verify URL parameters and check for website updates
• Blocked Requests: Increase proxy rotation frequency and reduce request speed
• Missing Data: Some properties may have incomplete information; filter results accordingly

Benefits and Applications

Time Efficiency: Automate data collection that would typically require hours of manual research, allowing focus on analysis and strategy development rather than data gathering.

Market Intelligence: Access comprehensive vacation rental data including pricing, booking trends, guest reviews, and occupancy rates for informed business decisions.

Competitive Analysis: Compare your properties against competitors by analyzing pricing strategies, amenity offerings, and guest satisfaction levels across specific markets.

Real-World Applications:

• Revenue Management: Optimize pricing based on market rates and seasonal trends
• Investment Analysis: Evaluate potential property acquisitions using performance metrics
• Marketing Strategy: Identify successful property positioning and amenity combinations
• Portfolio Management: Monitor multiple properties' competitive landscape continuously

Business Value: Combining data from multiple vacation rental platforms achieves a more comprehensive market perspective, enabling data-driven decisions for property management, investment, and marketing strategies.

Conclusion

The Vrbo Property Search Scraper provides essential market intelligence for vacation rental professionals through automated, comprehensive data extraction. By transforming manual research into systematic data collection, this tool enables strategic decision-making based on real-time market conditions and competitive landscapes.

Ready to gain competitive advantage in the vacation rental market? Start extracting valuable Vrbo property data today to optimize your pricing strategies, identify market opportunities, and stay ahead of the competition.

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