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System Requirements: Supported PMS & Inventory Models

Explains the mandatory 1:1 "Vacation Rental" inventory model required for all PMS integrations (e.g., Streamline, Guesty). Wander does not support "Pooled" or "Hotel-style" inventory models, as they lack the specific unit ID required for booking.

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For a Property Management System (PMS) to successfully integrate with Wander, it must be configured to support a specific inventory model. Wander’s booking engine requires a direct link to a specific physical asset to manage availability, pricing, and blocks correctly.

Core Requirement: The "Vacation Rental" Model (1:1 Mapping)

Wander only supports the "Vacation Rental" or "Short-Term Rental (STR)" inventory model.

  • Definition: Each physical unit must have its own unique listing ID and its own dedicated calendar in the PMS.

  • Requirement: There must be a strict 1:1 mapping between a listing on the Wander site and a specific calendar in your PMS.

Inventory Models NOT Supported: "Pooled" or "Hotel-Style"

Wander does not support "Hotel-style" or "Pooled Inventory" configurations.

  • Definition: This model lists a generic "Room Type" (e.g., "2BR Ocean View Condo") where the PMS automatically assigns a guest to any available unit from a pool of identical inventory upon booking.

  • Why it fails: Wander’s integration engine needs to know exactly which specific unit to check for availability and which specific calendar to block. In a pooled model, this specific unit ID is missing or dynamic, causing the integration to fail.

Guidance for Multi-Unit Buildings (e.g., Condos)

You can list multiple units within the same building (e.g., 5 different condos in the same complex), but they cannot be grouped under a single "type."

  • Correct Setup: Create 5 separate listings in your PMS (e.g., "Ocean View Unit 101", "Ocean View Unit 102"), each with its own photos, description, and calendar.

  • Incorrect Setup: Creating one single listing called "Ocean View Condos" with a quantity of 5.

Supported PMS Integrations

The following systems are currently supported, provided they are configured with the 1:1 inventory model described above:

  • Streamline

  • Escapia

  • Guesty

  • Hostaway

  • Lodgify

  • OwnerRez

  • Track

  • RentalsUnited

Note: Pricing models (e.g., Length of Stay vs. Nightly) and tax configurations may vary by PMS, but the 1:1 inventory mapping is a universal requirement for all Wander integrations.

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