HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., April 22 — Blue Sage Capital (“Blue Sage”), an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm, in partnership with MBN Brands (“MBN”), an independent sponsor, is pleased to announce the formation of Dwell Vacation Rentals (“Dwell” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Dwell is a full-service short-term rental property management platform with 2,000+ units across the Hilton Head Island, Edisto, and Myrtle Beach markets.
Operating as a franchisee of Casago, North America’s premier vacation rental and property management brand, Dwell combines locally embedded management teams with technology, dynamic pricing tools, and proven operational infrastructure to deliver high-quality performance for homeowners and guests alike. The Company’s South Carolina coastal portfolio spans from Myrtle Beach down to Hilton Head Island, some of the Southeast’s most sought-after vacation destinations.
“Blue Sage is excited to partner with CEO Wyatt Batchelor and the entire MBN team to build and operate a first-class vacation rental management platform,” said Jonathan Pearce, Partner at Blue Sage Capital. “We believe there is a compelling opportunity to implement industry best practices and technology, while leaning into the local in-market presence homeowners and renters expect, to exceed the expectations of our guests and property owners.”
“The Casago franchise model gives us something most operators can’t replicate, a national infrastructure with genuine local accountability. Our focus is simple: premier returns for homeowners and a best-in-class guest experience across every market we serve. This exciting partnership with Blue Sage and MBN Brands provides resources unmatched by any other operator in the industry,” said Wyatt Batchelor, Chief Executive Officer of Dwell Vacation Rentals.
