FULL-STACK AIRBNB CLONE
Find your next stay anywhere
Browse, list, and book unique accommodations with Wanderlust — a Node.js/Express full-stack booking experience.
What Wanderlust Offers
Everything you need to run an accommodation marketplace
A full-stack Airbnb clone packed with essential features for hosts and travelers alike.
Property Listings
Browse and search accommodation listings with detailed information, photos, and pricing at a glance.
Secure Authentication
Secure signup and login system using Passport.js with a local strategy for safe user account management.
Booking System
A complete booking flow for reservations, allowing users to check availability and confirm stays seamlessly.
Reviews & Ratings
Users can leave reviews for properties they've stayed at, building trust across the community.
Interactive Maps
Property locations displayed using Mapbox integration, making it easy to explore neighborhoods visually.
Image Management
Photo uploads handled via Cloudinary, ensuring fast, optimized image delivery for every listing.
User Dashboard
A personal dashboard for managing bookings and listings, giving users full control over their activity.
Tech Stack
Built with modern, proven technologies
The foundation that powers every listing, booking, and review on Wanderlust.
Backend
The server-side foundation handling data, authentication, and business logic.
Node.js with Express.js framework
MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
Passport.js for authentication
Express Session with MongoDB/memory store fallback
Frontend
The user-facing layer delivering a smooth, responsive browsing experience.
EJS templating with EJS-mate layouts
Bootstrap styling
Mapbox SDK for interactive maps
Cloudinary for image storage
Key Dependencies
Core packages that power the application under the hood.
Getting Started
Set up Wanderlust in four simple steps
Follow this guide to get your own full-stack accommodation platform running locally. The application runs on port 8080 by default and includes graceful fallbacks for missing database connections.
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1
Install dependencies
Run the following command in your terminal to install all required packages:
npm install -
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Environment setup
Configure your MongoDB URL, Cloudinary credentials, and session secrets in the
.envfile. -
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Initialize database
Optionally seed the database with initial data by running:
node init/init.js -
4
Start server
Launch the application server with:
node index.js
Reviews & Ratings
Trust built on real guest experiences
Users can leave reviews for properties they've stayed at, helping the community make informed decisions.
The review system is seamless — after our stay at the lakeside cabin, leaving a detailed rating and review took just seconds. It's great knowing future guests can rely on honest feedback.
As a host, seeing glowing reviews come in makes all the effort worthwhile. The rating system is transparent and helps quality listings rise to the top naturally.
Explore places on the interactive map
Wanderlust uses Mapbox integration to display property locations, so guests can discover the perfect neighborhood before they book.
Open the app