Hostaway Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Manage vacation rental bookings and guest messages across multiple platforms.
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Why people use Hostaway
Hostaway Vacation Rental Management for Multi-Channel Bookings
This Connector puts an end to the tab-switching fatigue. You can ask your agent to pull up all guest conversations or check your revenue for the month. It brings your entire Hostaway portfolio into your AI client so you can manage your properties without ever leaving the chat.
What Vinkius changes
You get a unified command center for your vacation rentals inside your favorite AI chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Handling guest requests across platforms
A guest asks for a late check-out on Airbnb.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking net profit on specific stays
You need to see if you're making a profit after commissions.
- Real-world use case 03
Verifying multi-channel sync
You're unsure which properties are actually synced to VRBO.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Hostaway capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Hostaway.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Hostaway.
- 01 Capability
Get financials
Get a detailed breakdown of reservation revenue. It shows you the actual payouts and commissions for your bookings.
- 02 Capability
List listings
See every vacation rental property in your portfolio. This helps you quickly identify which units are active or need updates.
- 03 Capability
Get listing
Pull specific details for a single property. Use this to check amenities or photos for a specific rental.
- 04 Capability
List reservations
See a list of all upcoming and past bookings. It's the fastest way to see who's staying where.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Hostaway.
- 05 Capability
Get reservation
Get the full details of a single booking. Use this to find guest info or specific stay dates.
- 06 Capability
Get calendar
View your master availability and pricing calendar. It's perfect for revenue management and spotting gaps.
- 07 Capability
List channels
See which platforms like Airbnb or VRBO are currently synced. This ensures your listings stay live everywhere.
- 08 Capability
List conversations
Pull all guest messages from every channel into one view. You won't have to jump between apps to reply to people.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Hostaway to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Hostaway from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ut0JWUGo7BlklY5IiBhtleMfYEOGBlad7hITFK4j/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Hostaway, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Hostaway for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ut0JWUGo7BlklY5IiBhtleMfYEOGBlad7hITFK4j/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Hostaway URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Hostaway in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hostaway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ut0JWUGo7BlklY5IiBhtleMfYEOGBlad7hITFK4j/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Hostaway
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Hostaway, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hostaway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ut0JWUGo7BlklY5IiBhtleMfYEOGBlad7hITFK4j/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Hostaway
Ask Copilot: "Using Hostaway, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hostaway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ut0JWUGo7BlklY5IiBhtleMfYEOGBlad7hITFK4j/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Hostaway
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Hostaway, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hostaway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ut0JWUGo7BlklY5IiBhtleMfYEOGBlad7hITFK4j/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Hostaway
Ask Cline: "Using Hostaway, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add hostaway --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ut0JWUGo7BlklY5IiBhtleMfYEOGBlad7hITFK4j/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Hostaway
Ask Claude: "Using Hostaway, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Hostaway can move forward.
This is for property managers and short-term rental owners who are overwhelmed by managing multiple booking platforms and need a single source of truth for their guest data and financials.
Vacation Rental Manager
Checking guest messages and updating prices across 10+ listings during peak season.
Property Owner
Reviewing monthly revenue breakdowns and payout reports without logging into a complex dashboard.
Booking Coordinator
Verifying reservation details and sync statuses to ensure no double bookings occur.
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Before you connect
Questions about Hostaway.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does Hostaway help with vacation rental management?
Hostaway connects your AI agent to your entire rental portfolio. It allows your agent to see reservations, manage guest messages, and pull financial data from all your booking platforms in one place.
Can I use Hostaway to manage Airbnb and VRBO listings together?
Yes, this Connector syncs with multiple channels including Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. Your AI agent can see and manage data across all of them simultaneously.
Will Hostaway help me see my rental payouts and commissions?
It does. You can ask your agent to pull a revenue breakdown for any reservation, which includes the actual payouts and commissions.
Can my AI agent reply to guest messages using Hostaway?
The Connector allows your agent to list all guest conversations from every channel. You can then use the information gathered to manage your guest communications more efficiently.
How do I check if my prices are synced across all platforms?
You can use the Connector to check your channel sync status. This ensures that a price update made in Hostaway has actually pushed through to all your connected booking sites.
Can Hostaway help with revenue management for my properties?
Yes, the Connector provides access to your master availability calendar. This lets you see your pricing and stay availability across your entire portfolio at a glance.
What channels does Hostaway support?
Hostaway connects to 200+ channels including Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia, Google, and TripAdvisor. managing 100,000+ listings worldwide.
Does Hostaway integrate with my own direct booking website?
Yes, Hostaway provides a robust engine to manage direct bookings from your own website alongside bookings from major OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com.
Can I manage automated guest messaging through this integration?
Yes, the Hostaway API gives you full access to the unified inbox, allowing the AI to read messages, draft responses, and trigger automated communication workflows for your guests.
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