Building the infrastructure to experience the world.
Wander pioneered the “hotelification” of vacation rentals – combining the quality of a luxury hotel with the comfort of a private vacation home. Now we’re taking our verticalized travel experience guests love global with an end-to-end travel platform for trips, experiences and concierge service.
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LEADING THE WAY
We’re creating a new category
Wander is transforming the $1.3 trillion (and growing) lodging industry with a guest experience that merges the best of both worlds in hospitality – and pulls demand from both markets. Source: Statista
LODGING INDUSTRY – $1.3T
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IT'S A VACATION HOME, BUT BETTER
The Wander difference
Wander is different because we operate 100% of the homes on our platform – combining the quality of a luxury hotel with the comfort of a private vacation home.
100% Wander operated
We’ll never pass you off to a stranger. All of the locations on our platform are operated by us and managed to the highest possible standards to create an experience guests love.
Hand-picked quality
We’ll never not look like the pictures. We select homes in the most beautiful destinations and pour our hearts into making them magical so you can leave your stress at the door.
Hotel-grade amenities
We’ll never leave you with nothing to do. From workstations with super fast WiFi to gyms, pools, and saunas, all of our locations are set up for you to effortlessly blend work and play.
Inspiring views in stunning locations
We’ll never leave you feeling uninspired. Every Wander is in an incredible setting with a stunning view that will leave you creatively inspired and refreshed. Adventure awaits.
Top-tier cleaning
We’ll never leave you with a dirty house or a to-do list. Our cleaning teams are meticulous about quality and we won’t give you a list of chores when you check out.
24/7 Wander Concierge
We’ll never leave you on read. Our text-based concierge is always available to make your trip special – from activity recommendations to restaurant reservations and more.
THE THESIS
Why Wander works
Wander has verticalized the traditionally fragmented components of the travel ecosystem into one unified experience.
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CONSOLIDATION
We consolidate the top 1% of properties on one platform
The top 1% of vacation rentals generate 35% of revenue. With the best vacation rentals in one place, travelers only have one place to look when they book.
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STANDARDIZATION
We standardize operations and distribute to our audience
Our standardized, portfolio-wide hospitality experience delivers guests a quality and consistent product with a compounding distribution moat.
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AUTOMATION
We operate on WanderOS software with deep automation and AI
Our end-to-end business operations run entirely on WanderOS, enabling us to operate with software-level margins and unlock superpowers to serve guests.
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
A team on a mission
With deep experience across the hospitality, software, real estate and travel industries
FOUNDER & CEO
John Andrew Entwistle
John Andrew is founder and CEO of Wander since he started the company in 2021. Previously JA was the co-founder and CEO of Coder.com, Forbes 30 under 30 and a Thiel Fellow.
Read moreCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Kyle Tibbitts
Kyle has served as CMO at Wander since 2021. Previously, second marketing hire and Head of Brand Marketing at Opendoor and HotelTonight. He’s also the Founder of Paradox Capital.
Read moreCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Karlene Holloman
Karlene has served as COO at Wander since 2024. Previously Karlene was CEO at Common.com and VP of Operations at Jour de Vivre Hotels (which was acquired by Hyatt in 2018).
Read moreCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Nathan Potter
Nathan has served as CTO at Wander since 2021. Previously Nathan was Head of Product at Coder.com and before that a Backend Engineer at both National Instruments and at Target.
Read moreVP OF FINANCE
Lauren Vargo
Lauren has served as VP of Finance at Wander since 2022. Previously, Senior Accounting Manager at Verizon, leading a team responsible for billions in assets.
Read moreChief of Staff
Matt Kowalewski
Matt joined Wander in 2021 as the first employee and serves as Chief of Staff. Previously, Matt was Founder of Iconic Reach (acquired by EngageBDR).
Read moreHead of Sales
Emilia Sperandeo
Emilia joined Wander in 2024 as Head of Sales. Previously Director, Strategic Partnerships at Angi and Business Development Manager at HomeAdvisor
Read moreBOARD MEMBER
Alex Bard
Alex Bard is Managing Director of Redpoint Ventures and led Wander's seed round. Prior to Redpoint, Alex was CEO of Campaign Monitor.
Read moreBOARD MEMBER
Chuckie Reddy
Chuckie is Partner and Head of Growth Investments at QED Investors and led Wander's Series A. Prior to QED, spent 17 years at J.P. Morgan.
Read moreLETTER FROM THE CEO
Why we build
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We’ve all been there: you’re in desperate need of time away. The countdown is on. The bags are packed. You arrive at your vacation rental and… It’s disappointing. It looks nothing like it did online. The WiFi is spotty. You can’t get a hold of your host. You’re left with a list of rules, from amenities that are off-limits to cleaning instructions before you check-out. Suddenly, you’re missing home. You reminisce about your own bed. You’re wishing you had booked a hotel. Life has enough stress. Traveling should be an escape. We built Wander to help you find your happy place. We built Wander for you to create memories with the people you care about. We built Wander because the infrastructure to experience the world is broken, and you deserve better than that. We built Wander so that you could skip straight to the good part. It starts with operating every single home on our platform, which means we have 100% control over the quality (high), the technology (smart), and the locations (inspiring). It means putting total home control at your fingertips through the Wander app, from opening the door to adjusting the lights to turning on the fireplace. It means getting the best of both worlds: the guarantees of a luxury hotel paired with the comforts (and space) of a home. It means peace of mind with 24/7 concierge service, so if you have questions – you’ll get answers, instantly. It means being able to unwind without having to unplug, with state-of-the-art workstations and super fast WiFi. We believe humans are meant to explore the world, and that these experiences are best when shared. We believe a pioneering spirit – a call to blaze new trails and broaden our horizons – is embedded in our DNA. And we believe that, together with our customers, we can build a network of Wanders across the globe you can access with the push of a button. When stunning settings and smart technology collide in just the right way, the result is something magical. An adventure that’s unexpected. An environment that stokes creativity and resets the mind. A sense of freedom and possibility that sticks with you long after you’ve checked out. Our product isn’t our app or inventory, but the feeling we deliver to our customers. The moments we create. We’re going places. Come join us.
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DONE FOR YOU
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DONE WITH YOU
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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist
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Remote Permitting Coordinator
Account Executive
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Property Manager - Remote Short-Term Rentals
Remote Project Management Coordinator : Argentina
Remote Property Manager
Remote Travel Concierge
Senior Property Manager (Remote)
Vacation Rental Maintenance Manager
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Wander in the news
The latest press coverage, news articles, podcast appearances and more
NBC Bay Area
A 26-year-old's quest to beat Airbnb
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VentureBeat
Wander’s path to profitability with hotel-quality vacation homes
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Forbes
How One Company Is Changing Luxury Travel
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Fast Company
How a luxury vacation rental startup is using AI to guide guests
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USA Today
One of These Vacation Homes is Not Like the Others: Wander’s Rise in High-End Vacation Rentals
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Rolling Stone
Wander is pioneering the ‘hotelification’ of luxury vacation rentals
Skift
Short-Term Rental Investment Funds to See More Action This Year
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Not Boring
Owning happy places – Not Boring with Packy McCormick
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Wall Street Journal
The Office of the Future Might Not Be an Office
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Insider
Work from vacation: Wander startup offers remote workers rentals in idyllic locations
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Wall Street Journal
Working Vacations Have Never Felt This Good
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Crunchbase
Exclusive: Wander Raises $7M To Help People Live And Work Anywhere
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