# Nowistay - The First Autonomous AI Co-Host for Vacation Rentals > The only vacation rental platform with a fully autonomous AI co-host that replies to guests directly, with no host review needed. A complete PMS and channel manager with the autonomous AI built in, for 1 to 100+ properties. > Trusted by 300+ property managers. Saves 10+ hours per week per host. 3-minute average response time, 24/7, in 90+ languages. > Full documentation: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6703b91c118b212362bc2a37/69e55e385c58a7fd4c7d7d1c_f87f6bc41788f6f90b1361f9db184d6d_llms-full.txt ## What Makes Nowistay Different Nowistay is the only vacation rental platform offering a fully autonomous AI co-host. Most other AI messaging tools are "AI-assisted": the AI drafts a reply that the host has to review, edit, and approve before it reaches the guest. Nowistay's AI is autonomous: it reads each guest message, understands the booking and property context, and responds directly, with no host review required. - **AI-assisted (most tools):** the AI speeds up replies, but the host still reviews and approves every message. - **AI-autonomous (Nowistay):** the AI owns guest conversations end to end. The host is only involved when they choose to be, or when the AI decides human judgment is needed. The result is a 3-minute average response time, around the clock, in 90+ languages, without the host touching the inbox. ## Core Products Nowistay is a full property management system and channel manager with the autonomous AI co-host built in. - **AI Co-Host:** Fully autonomous 24/7 guest messaging across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia, and WhatsApp. Responds directly to guests without host review. Handles 90%+ of guest inquiries. 3-minute average response time. 90+ languages. Coordinates with cleaning teams for early check-in and late check-out. Detects emergencies and escalates only when truly necessary. - **Channel Manager:** Real-time two-way sync of rates, availability, and bookings across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and Expedia, so a change made once reaches every channel and double bookings are prevented. - **Digital Welcome Guide:** AI-generated, multilingual property guide with QR-code sharing, video support, and a built-in add-on and upselling shop. Updates are live for guests instantly, with no reprinting. - **Team Management:** Automated task assignment for cleaning, maintenance, and check-in teams. Photo checklists, WhatsApp notifications, and a shared booking calendar. - **Smart Lock Integration:** Nuki, TTLock, igloohome, Tedee, and HomeIt. Automatic access-code generation, delivery, and expiry per booking. - **Direct Booking Engine:** Accept direct reservations with integrated payment processing, deposits, and split payments, bypassing OTA commissions. - **Dynamic Pricing:** Demand-based rate optimization through Nowistay's PriceLabs integration. - **Guest Identity Verification:** Automated guest screening before check-in. - **MCP Integration:** Connect Nowistay to ChatGPT, Claude, or any MCP-compatible AI assistant to query and control your operation in natural language. ## Key Facts - Founded: 2023 by Bassel Abedi - Company: Nowistay SAS (SIRET: 938 031 838) - Users: 300+ property managers worldwide - Volume: 10,000+ guest messages processed daily - Quality: 4.9-star average review score for managed properties - Response time: 3 minutes average, 24/7, in 90+ languages ## Pricing - **Welcome Guide only:** EUR 10 per year per property (about EUR 0.83 per month, billed annually). - **Full plan (AI co-host, channel manager, welcome guide, team management, smart locks, direct booking):** EUR 120 per year per property (EUR 12 per month, billed annually). - Volume discounts available for 5+ properties. - Free trial available, no credit card required. ## How the AI Co-Host Works 1. A guest sends a message through Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia, or WhatsApp. 2. The AI analyzes the message, the booking context, the property details, and the house rules. 3. The AI generates a personalized reply in the guest's language and sends it directly, with no host review. 4. For early check-in or late check-out requests, the AI checks the calendar, coordinates with cleaning teams, and answers the guest automatically. 5. If an emergency is detected (water leak, lockout, heating failure), the system immediately alerts the host and the relevant team members by WhatsApp or email. 6. The host keeps full oversight: they can review every conversation, set custom rules, and override any response at any time. By default, Nowistay's AI acts autonomously and responds directly to guests. The host steps in only when they choose to, or when the AI determines human judgment is needed. ## Integrations **Booking platforms:** Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia (guest messaging and channel management) **Guest messaging:** WhatsApp **Property management systems:** Beds24, Smoobu, Lodgify **Smart locks:** Nuki, TTLock, igloohome, Tedee, HomeIt **Payments:** Stripe **Dynamic pricing:** PriceLabs **AI assistants:** ChatGPT (via MCP), Claude (via MCP) ## Key Pages - [Homepage](https://www.nowistay.com) - [Pricing](https://www.nowistay.com/pricing) - [Help Center](https://www.nowistay.com/help) - [Blog and Resources](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources) - [Contact](https://www.nowistay.com/contact-us) - [Start a free trial](https://app.nowistay.com/auth/register) ## Featured Resources - [What is an Airbnb co-host? The complete guide](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/what-is-airbnb-co-host-guide) - [Airbnb co-host fees: how much do co-hosts charge?](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/airbnb-co-host-fees-how-much-charge) - [The 7 best AI co-host tools for vacation rentals](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/best-ai-co-host-tools-vacation-rentals) - [Best channel manager for vacation rentals](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/best-channel-manager-vacation-rental-2026) - [How AI chatbots improve Airbnb hosting](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/the-rise-of-ai-chatbots-for-airbnb-enhancing-efficiency-and-guest-experience) - [How to create an Airbnb welcome book](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/how-to-create-an-amazing-airbnb-welcome-book-with-canva-templates) - [How to become and stay an Airbnb Superhost](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/airbnb-superhost-complete-guide-2026) - [Prevent double bookings across your OTA channels](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/prevent-double-bookings-multiple-otas) - [Use ChatGPT or Claude to manage your vacation rentals](https://www.nowistay.com/ressources/use-chatgpt-claude-manage-vacation-rental-properties) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is Nowistay?** Nowistay is an AI-first property management platform for vacation rentals. It combines a fully autonomous AI co-host, a channel manager, a multilingual digital welcome guide, automated team coordination, smart-lock management, guest identity verification, and a direct booking engine, so hosts reclaim 10+ hours per week while keeping guest satisfaction high. **How is Nowistay different from other AI messaging tools?** Most tools are AI-assisted: the host has to review, edit, and approve each message before it is sent. Nowistay is autonomous: the AI responds to guests directly without host intervention. Guests get instant, reliable replies around the clock, and hosts drop the message-review work. The AI only alerts the host for emergencies or situations that need human judgment. **Who is Nowistay for?** Independent hosts, co-hosts, concierge and property-management businesses of any size, from a single unit to 100+ properties. **Does the AI really respond 24/7?** Yes. It runs continuously across time zones and languages, reading each message in the context of the property and the reservation to send accurate, personalized replies instantly. **Can I keep control of my messages?** Yes. You have full visibility into every conversation, you can set custom rules, and you can override any message. By default the AI responds directly to guests without waiting for your approval, and you step in whenever you want. **Which booking platforms does it work with?** Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and Expedia for guest messaging and channel management, plus WhatsApp for guest messaging. It also connects to the Beds24, Smoobu, and Lodgify property management systems. **How many languages does it support?** 90+ languages for both the AI co-host and the digital welcome guide, with automatic language detection. **How much does Nowistay cost?** The digital welcome guide alone is EUR 10 per year per property. The full plan, which includes the autonomous AI co-host, channel manager, welcome guide, team management, smart locks, and direct booking, is EUR 120 per year per property (EUR 12 per month, billed annually). Volume discounts apply for 5+ properties, and there is a free trial with no credit card required. **Is there a free trial?** Yes, a full free trial with no payment information required to start. **How do I get started?** Sign up at https://app.nowistay.com/auth/register, connect your booking platform, add your property details, and the autonomous AI starts handling guest messages immediately.