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In practice, the opposite often happens, the location is removed, the profile disappears, or it is never approved at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason is not a technical error, but Google\u2019s own rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are holiday homes allowed on Google Maps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, they are <strong>not<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the rules of the Google Maps platform and the Google Business Profile system, only business entities that meet the following criteria can be displayed on the map:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>open to the general public<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have permanent or clearly defined opening hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>allow visits without prior reservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Holiday homes and apartments do not meet these criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation is available exclusively to guests with a confirmed reservation, it does not offer public access and does not operate as a traditional business premises. As a result, Google treats such properties as private real estate rather than public locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Google removes holiday home profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common reasons for profile removal are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>reports submitted by other users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>automated content review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lack of a public business premises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>non compliance with Google Business Profile policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that profiles are often removed retroactively, even if they were visible for a certain period of time. This means that a short term approval does not indicate a stable or permanent solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can this rule be bypassed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, there are attempts, but it is important to be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some accommodation owners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>register the property as \u201capartments\u201d or \u201clodging\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hide the accommodation name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use only the address without additional information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such profiles sometimes pass initial checks, but very often later end up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>suspended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>permanently removed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>with no possibility of reinstatement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means it is a risky and unstable solution that does not provide real long term benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Google actually wants for holiday homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google clearly separates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>public business locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>private accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For holiday homes, Google does not promote Google Maps, but rather other visibility channels, primarily through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google search results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Travel su\u010delje<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Vacation Rentals system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Vacation Rentals, what it is in practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Vacation Rentals is Google\u2019s system for displaying accommodation that is not open to the general public, such as holiday homes and apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>accommodation owners cannot apply independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google works exclusively with booking platforms, channel managers, and agencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>data is pulled through technical integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, holiday homes most often appear in Google results via booking platforms or through agencies and systems that have Google integration, for example specialised tourism agencies for a specific area, such as <strong>TA Krk Adria \/ Visit Krk<\/strong> for properties located on the island of Krk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Google Maps make sense for accommodation owners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">In most cases, <strong>no<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a reception desk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a publicly accessible business premises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A Google Maps profile for a holiday home is neither a stable nor a recommended solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes much more sense to focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a proper presence on booking platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visibility through the Google Vacation Rentals system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Maps and holiday homes are simply not a good match. 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