Can my AI agent find entire homes for a group trip with specific amenities like a pool or hot tub?

Yes. Use the `search_rentals` tool with your destination, dates, guest count, and amenity preferences. The agent will filter results to show only properties matching your criteria, including pricing per night and total stay cost. You can then drill into any listing with `get_rental_details` for the full amenity breakdown.

How can I check which dates a property is available before booking?

The `get_rental_calendar` tool pulls the full availability calendar for any property. It shows open dates, blocked periods, nightly rates per date, and minimum stay requirements. Your agent can scan multiple weeks or months to identify the optimal booking window based on your budget and schedule.

Can I see photos of a rental property before making a decision?

Yes. The `get_rental_images` tool returns the complete photo gallery for any property, including high-resolution images of bedrooms, living areas, kitchen, exterior, and amenities. Your agent can provide direct image URLs that you can preview in your browser or include in a planning document.

Expedia Vrbo MCP Connector for Claude

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Automate vacation rental research via Vrbo — search entire homes, compare nightly rates, and check availability calendars directly from any AI agent.

11 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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Connect your Expedia Rapid API account to any AI agent and access Vrbo's global inventory of vacation rental properties — entire homes, condos, and unique stays.

What you can do

Rental Search — Find vacation homes by destination, dates, guest count, and property type with real-time availability
Property Details — Retrieve full property descriptions, amenity lists, house rules, and exact map coordinates for any listing
Availability Calendars — Check open dates and nightly rates across weeks or months to find the best booking window
Photo Galleries — Access high-resolution property images for visual comparison before booking
Booking & Cancellation — Reserve properties and manage existing itineraries programmatically through the API

How it works

Sign up at the Expedia Group Developer Hub and create a Rapid API project
Generate your API Key and Shared Secret from the portal
Enter your credentials here and start searching vacation rentals from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Your agent becomes a vacation rental concierge — scanning hundreds of entire-home listings to find the perfect stay without browsing dozens of pages.

Who is this for?

Vacation Planners — find and compare entire homes across destinations, matching group size, amenities, and budget in one conversation
Property Managers — monitor competitor listings, pricing trends, and availability patterns across markets
Event Organizers — locate multi-bedroom properties near event venues that accommodate large groups

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11 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

search_rental_regions

Returns region IDs, names, types (city, neighborhood, airport, poi), and coordinates. Use this as a first step when the user provides a destination name instead of a destination_id, to resolve the name into a valid region ID for search_rentals. Search for rental destination regions by name

check_rental_policies

Use this to inform the user about restrictions and obligations before booking. Get the policies and rules for a vacation rental property

get_rental_calendar

Use this to check date flexibility or understand pricing variations across different dates. Get the availability calendar for a vacation rental

get_rental_details

Use this after search_rentals to evaluate a specific property before booking. Get full details for a specific vacation rental property

get_rental_images

Each image includes URLs, captions, category tags, and dimensions. Use this when the user wants to visually inspect a property before making a booking decision. Get all photos and images for a vacation rental property

book_rental

Requires the rental property ID, check-in and check-out dates, guest details (primary guest name, email, phone), and payment information. This is a write action that will create an actual itinerary. Ensure all details are confirmed before executing. Book a vacation rental property

cancel_itinerary

This is a destructive write action. The cancellation policy of the rental property will determine whether a full, partial, or no refund is applicable. Always confirm the itinerary ID and cancellation reason before executing. The guest will receive a confirmation email upon successful cancellation. Cancel an existing vacation rental booking

get_itinerary

Use this to look up a confirmed reservation by its itinerary ID. Get details of an existing vacation rental booking itinerary

get_rental_reviews

Returns individual review entries with overall ratings, category scores (cleanliness, communication, location, value), review text, traveler name, travel dates, and submission dates. Use this to help the user evaluate a rental property based on real guest experiences. Especially useful for comparing properties or verifying quality before booking. Get guest reviews and ratings for a vacation rental property

get_unit_amenities

Returns structured amenity data including categories (kitchen, bathroom, entertainment, outdoor, safety), individual amenity names, descriptions, and availability status. Use this when the user needs to verify specific amenities like pool, wifi, parking, pet-friendliness, or accessibility features. Get the full list of unit amenities for a vacation rental

search_rentals

Returns a list of matching rentals with pricing, amenities, and availability. Use this as the primary entry point for finding short-term rental properties. Search vacation rentals across Expedia and Vrbo inventory