Worry-Free Hosting: How Wander Protects Your Vacation Home Like No Other

When it comes to renting out your vacation home, security is everything. Most platforms, like Airbnb and Vrbo, offer little beyond basic guest profiles and post-stay reviews—leaving property owners to take on most of the risk. At Wander, we’ve built a better, safer way to rent your home, ensuring higher-quality guests, proactive monitoring, and comprehensive protection at every step.

Here’s how Wander provides unmatched security and peace of mind for homeowners:

1. Guest Identity Verification: No More Anonymous Bookings

Many platforms allow guests to book with minimal verification, creating opportunities for fraud, unauthorized stays, and property damage. At Wander, we take a proactive approach with Stripe-powered identity verification, ensuring that every guest is thoroughly vetted before their reservation is confirmed.

• Liveness Check – Guests must verify their identity in real-time, preventing fraudulent bookings.

• Strict Age Requirement – Only guests 21 and older can book, ensuring a more responsible clientele.

• Secure Payment Validation – Every transaction is backed by verified payment methods, reducing risks of chargebacks and unpaid damages.

By implementing these layers of security before a guest even steps foot in your home, we drastically reduce the risks of unauthorized use, last-minute party bookings, or fraudulent reservations.

2. Exclusive Client Base: Higher-Quality, Vetted Travelers

Unlike Airbnb and Vrbo, where anyone can sign up and book a stay, Wander attracts a higher-caliber guest base. Our travelers are professionals, families, and remote workers who book homes for productivity, relaxation, and premium travel experiences—not for last-minute getaways or reckless parties.

This curated guest pool results in:

✔️ Fewer incidents of damage

✔️ Lower likelihood of rule violations

✔️ More responsible, long-term renters

Instead of worrying about whether a guest is trustworthy, you can be confident that Wander’s guests are the kind of people you actually want in your home.

3. Active Monitoring: Stopping Problems Before They Start

Other platforms take a reactive approach to property management—leaving it up to hosts to handle guest issues after they happen. At Wander, we take a proactive stance by actively monitoring reservations for red flags before they lead to problems.

• Reservation Screening: Every booking is reviewed for suspicious activity, including last-minute reservations, unusual guest details, and mismatched payment information.

• Party Prevention: We monitor booking patterns and guest histories to flag potential party risks before they check in.

• Constant Communication: Our team actively communicates with guests before and during their stay, ensuring that expectations are clear and issues are addressed in real-time.

By staying one step ahead, Wander prevents the situations that typically cause damage, noise complaints, and stress for homeowners.

4. Dedicated Guest Support: We Handle the Tough Conversations

On other platforms, you are responsible for dealing with guests when something goes wrong. Whether it’s enforcing policies, collecting damage fees, or addressing complaints, hosts often feel left to manage problems alone.

At Wander, we take this burden off your shoulders.

• Our Concierge Team communicates with guests throughout their stay, ensuring compliance with policies.

• If there’s an issue, we handle guest disputes directly—you don’t have to be involved.

• If a guest violates policies, we take immediate action, including removing them from the property when necessary.

Instead of worrying about enforcing the rules yourself, you can relax knowing we handle everything for you.

5. Safely Guest Insurance: $1M in Coverage for Your Protection

Even with careful guest screening, accidents can still happen. That’s why every Wander reservation includes comprehensive guest insurance powered by Safely, ensuring that your home is fully protected at all times.

• $1,000,000 in liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage.

• $25,000 in contents protection, covering accidental damages, spills, and even bed bug remediation.

• No out-of-pocket costs for you—the insurance applies automatically to every Wander reservation.

Instead of relying on vague “host guarantees” (which often leave property owners in frustrating disputes), Wander’s real insurance policy provides immediate coverage and quick payouts for any damages.