What is Hostaway Mcp

Hostaway-MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the Hostaway vacation rental management API, allowing Large Language Models (LLMs) to access Hostaway data and functionalities in a standardized manner.

Use cases

Use cases for Hostaway-MCP include enhancing AI assistants to provide real-time property information, automating guest communication, generating financial reports, and managing reservations efficiently.

How to use

To use Hostaway-MCP, you need a Hostaway access token and an API key for the MCP server. You can deploy it at https://hostaway-mcp.vercel.app/. Follow the setup instructions for AI assistants like Claude or Cursor to configure the server.

Key features

Key features of Hostaway-MCP include the ability to search and access property listings and amenities, retrieve reservation information, access financial data and reports, and manage guest communications.

Where to use

Hostaway-MCP can be used in the vacation rental management industry, particularly for businesses that require integration of AI capabilities with property management systems.

Hostaway MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the Hostaway vacation rental management API. This server enables Large Language Models (LLMs) to access Hostaway data and functionality in a standardized way.

:rocket: Live Deployment: https://hostaway-mcp.vercel.app/

What is this?

This service allows AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to directly access Hostaway vacation rental data through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). With this integration, you can:

• Search and access property listings and amenities
• Retrieve reservation information
• Access financial data and reports
• Manage guest communications

How to Use

This MCP server is deployed and ready to use at https://hostaway-mcp.vercel.app/.

To use it, you’ll need:

• A Hostaway access token
• An API key for the MCP server (contact the administrator)

Using with Claude for Desktop

1. Install Claude for Desktop from the official website

2. Open or create the Claude configuration file:

   # macOS
   mkdir -p ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/
   touch ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   

3. Edit the config file and add the hosted MCP server:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "hostaway-mcp-http": {
         "url": "https://hostaway-mcp.vercel.app/api/mcp-sse",
         "headers": {
           "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
           "x-hostaway-token": "YOUR_HOSTAWAY_TOKEN"
         }
       }
     }
   }
   

4. Restart Claude for Desktop

5. Click on the tools icon (hammer) to see the available Hostaway MCP tools

Using with Cursor

To use the deployed MCP server with Cursor:

1. Open Cursor’s settings
2. Navigate to the AI Assistants section
3. Add a new HTTP MCP server with the URL: https://hostaway-mcp.vercel.app/api/mcp-sse
4. Add the following headers:
   • x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
   • x-hostaway-token: YOUR_HOSTAWAY_TOKEN

Direct API Access

You can also access the MCP server API directly:

# Get MCP schema via SSE (for tool discovery)
curl -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "x-hostaway-token: YOUR_HOSTAWAY_TOKEN" \
  https://hostaway-mcp.vercel.app/api/mcp-sse

# Send an MCP request
curl -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "x-hostaway-token: YOUR_HOSTAWAY_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"function_providers":{"getListings":{"name":"getListings","params":{"limit":5}}}}' \
  https://hostaway-mcp.vercel.app/api/mcp

Learn More

• Hostaway API Documentation
• Model Context Protocol Specification