Your Vrbo traveler feedback appears on your Profile → Reviews, and a new review posts after the blind period ends.
Finding traveler feedback on Vrbo is simple once you know the two places to check: your public profile’s Reviews tab and the trip record tied to the stay. Below you’ll see clear paths for desktop and mobile, the blind window timing that controls when text goes live, and fixes when a review seems missing. You’ll also see what hosts can rate, what stays public, and what remains private.
Seeing Your Vrbo Traveler Reviews: Fast Paths
Start with the Profile menu when you’re on a laptop, or the Menu button in the app. Your review history sits with your account, not inside a single listing. Hosts rate you after checkout, and once the blind window closes, their text shows on your profile.
Desktop: Two Clicks To Your Reviews
- Sign in at vrbo.com.
- Select your avatar → Profile.
- Open the Reviews tab to see feedback hosts have written about you.
You can also open Trips, pick a completed reservation, and look for any review details tied to that stay.
Mobile App: Quick Menu Route
- Open the Vrbo app and sign in.
- Tap Menu (≡) → Profile.
- Tap Reviews to view feedback once it’s published.
On mobile, you can also open Trips → Past and check the booking card. The profile tab remains the central hub for your history.
What “Published” Actually Means
Vrbo runs a blind window so neither side can see the other’s words until both submit or the window ends. Text goes live when both parties have posted, or when time runs out. Hosts also leave category star ratings. Those host-given traveler ratings aren’t public; they inform host decisions but don’t appear on a public page.
Devices, Paths, And What You’ll See
This guide compresses the most common routes to your traveler feedback across devices. Pick the path that matches what you’re using today.
| Device | Path | What You See |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Web | Avatar → Profile → Reviews | Published host feedback about you; newest first |
| Desktop Web | Trips → Past → Trip Details | Stay-specific info; review status for that booking |
| iOS / Android App | Menu → Profile → Reviews | Your live review history on mobile |
| iOS / Android App | Trips → Past → Booking Card | Per-trip context; link back to your profile reviews |
Timing Rules: When Your Review Appears
There are two clocks to know. First, both sides get a long window to write feedback after checkout. Second, there’s a short blind window that hides each side’s text until both post or the timer ends.
The Write-Window
You and the host can submit feedback for many months after checkout. If one side moves fast and the other waits, the blind process still holds the text back during the short window described next.
The Blind Window
Once one side submits, the other side has a short countdown to write theirs. During this time, neither side can read the other’s words. When both submit or the clock hits zero, the text publishes. If the other side never posts, your review still publishes after the blind period ends.
What’s Public, What’s Not
- Public on your profile: the host’s written feedback about you after publication.
- Private to hosts: traveler star ratings a host gives you in categories like cleanliness and house rules.
- Locked after submission: once you submit feedback, you can’t edit it later.
For the official policies and the blind-period rules, see Vrbo’s help pages on the Reviews page and the review guidelines.
Step-By-Step: Confirm Your Review Is Live
Check Your Profile First
- Sign in on web or app.
- Open Profile → Reviews.
- Scan for the property name and date of stay.
If you see the text there, the blind window has ended and the host’s review is published.
Then Check The Trip Card
- Open Trips → Past.
- Select the reservation that matches the dates in question.
- Look for any review status notes tied to that booking.
Still Not Seeing It?
Move through the quick tests below. In most cases, the item you expect is either still in the blind window or the host never wrote one.
Why A Review Might Be Missing
Most “missing” cases fall into a few buckets. Use this matrix to pinpoint the likely cause and the next move.
| Symptom | What It Usually Means | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No text on your Profile → Reviews | Host hasn’t written feedback or blind window still running | Give it time; check again after the blind window ends |
| Trip shows complete, but no feedback | Review submitted but under moderation | Wait for moderation to complete |
| You posted feedback and want to edit it | Edits aren’t supported after submission | Contact support only if removal is required |
| Host star ratings not visible on profile | Traveler ratings are private to hosts | No action; these don’t display publicly |
| Feedback violated rules and disappeared | Content filtered by policy review | Rewrite within guidelines and resubmit if you were the author |
Your Options If A Review Breaks The Rules
Vrbo screens content for slurs, threats, and other banned material. Blackmail and retaliatory posts aren’t allowed. If you spot a breach, gather specifics and reach out. If a review crosses the line, support can remove it after a check.
Policy language sits in the official review guidelines. That page spells out prohibited content and the process for taking action.
What Hosts See And Rate
Hosts can rate travelers in categories such as overall experience, cleanliness, house rules, and communication, using stars during the post-stay flow. That rating helps hosts evaluate new requests. It doesn’t appear on your public profile, so you won’t find those stars listed next to your name.
Tips To Encourage More Positive Feedback
Before You Arrive
- Send a short arrival note in the app. Confirm time and any house quirks you saw in the listing.
- Read the rules and message if something is unclear. Hosts appreciate clear intent.
During The Stay
- Respect quiet hours and posted rules.
- Report maintenance issues through the app so there’s a record.
Checkout Habits That Matter
- Follow the checkout list on the fridge or in the listing.
- Send a quick thanks in the message thread before you leave.
Hosts notice tidy guests. That often leads to smoother approvals for future requests and a stronger record on your profile.
How To Write Better Feedback As A Traveler
Clear, specific comments help the next guest and build trust with hosts. Stick to facts from your stay and avoid personal attacks. If a stay went off track, describe what happened, how the host responded, and what resolved the issue. Keep screenshots of message threads in case support needs context.
Vrbo publishes guidelines for tone and content. Read the official rules before posting so your words pass moderation the first time. You’ll find them here: review guidelines.
Quick FAQ-Style Clarifications (No FAQ Section Needed)
Can I See A Host’s Review Before I Write Mine?
No. The blind window hides both sides until both submit or the timer ends.
Can I Edit After Posting?
No. Edits aren’t supported. If removal is needed for a valid reason, reach out to support.
Where Do Reviews Live Long-Term?
They sit on your profile and remain tied to the trip record. The profile page is the fastest way to view your full history.
Owner-Side Notes That Affect Travelers
Property owners manage their Reviews hub from the dashboard. That’s where they rate guests after checkout and view upcoming and past stays. The same hub exists in the mobile owner app under Menu → Reviews. Knowing this helps you understand why a host may reach out shortly after you leave—they’re closing the loop.
Vrbo’s help pages outline the exact dashboard steps owners use, including where “Rate traveler” appears and what categories they score. If you’re curious about that flow, check Vrbo’s article on the Reviews page.
Privacy And Safety Notes
Public traveler feedback is attached to a first name and profile. Star categories that hosts assign to you stay private. When messaging through Vrbo, keep all payment and coordination on-platform. That protects you if a dispute pops up and keeps the review trail intact.
Recap You Can Follow Right Now
- Open Profile → Reviews on web or app to see published traveler feedback.
- If nothing shows, check Trips → Past and confirm checkout dates.
- Wait for the blind window to end if a host just posted.
- Use respectful, fact-based wording when you leave feedback. Follow the official guidelines.
Method Notes
This guide reflects Vrbo’s public help materials on the Reviews page structure, blind-period timing, edit limits, and visibility of traveler ratings, along with in-app menu routes. Policy links above point to the exact rule pages rather than a site homepage for clarity.