Swap Homes and Stay for Free!
Swap homes, save money, and explore the world with ease. Your next adventure is just a swap away!
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SWAP HOMES, SAVE MONEY
7 Nights in Udupi
Airbnb
$350
HomeSwap
$35
HomeSwap has no Membership fees, and a nominal $5/night exchange fee.
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Swap Homes in 4 Steps
How HomeSwap Works
STEP 1
Join HomeSwap
Make a free account and list your property. Share all the amenities available with photos. The more details the better.
STEP 2
Deposit Your House
Deposit your house in advance for the days you plan to travel, and earn points based on your amenities and the number of days remaining until your first available date.
STEP 3
Make Your Booking
Look through our catalog of houses and chose a destination which matches your preference and your available points. Make your booking if it matches.
STEP 4
Travel!
Enjoy! Go on your affordable trips multiple times a year, save money on accommodation and food! Work on the days, and travel on the weekends and nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
The HomeSwap program allows members to exchange their vacation homes with other properties listed on our portal. You earn points when you deposit the availability of your property for future stays, which you can then use to stay at other properties.
To participate, you need to register as a member (no joining fees or annual fees), list your property, and deposit it for a future stay. Points are credited when you deposit the availability of your property for future stays.
No, HomeSwap operates on a point-based exchange system. Once you deposit your property and earn points, you can use them to book stays at other homes in the network.
You earn points by listing your home and making it available for other members to stay. Points are credited to your account when you make a confirmed deposit with HomeSwap (i.e., confirmed availability for exchange without the option to cancel later) based on the value and condition of your property. Points are credited on the date of deposit, regardless of whether anyone stays on the deposited dates or not.
Yes, you can deposit your property for specific dates when it's available (not in use or required by you) and earn points, offering flexibility for both you and potential guests.
Most types of vacation homes, including villas, apartments, and beachfront properties, are eligible as long as they meet HomeSwap’s standards. You can list second homes, holiday homes, weekend homes, or any property that you own and can make available for exchange during certain periods.
Points are determined based on factors like the location, size, property features and demand for your property. Homes in high-demand locations or larger properties or with more features may earn more points.
HomeSwap offers protection through deposits and guidelines to ensure responsible usage. You can also set house rules to safeguard your property. HomeSwap recommends that all hosts document their property condition before and after each stay. In case of damage or theft, guests are responsible for the costs, and HomeSwap can mediate disputes to ensure fair resolution.
Your accumulated points can be used to book any available property listed in the HomeSwap network, subject to availability and property-specific booking terms. Your points can be accumulated for upto 3 years. After this period, any unused points will expire.
If you don’t have enough points for the stay you want, you can purchase additional points from HomeSwap to cover the difference.
Yes. Properties are available for exchange only on the dates shown by the host as available. You can exchange for only the days mentioned in the listing unless the host agrees for different dates.
Yes, you can exchange stays with properties listed on HomeSwap in various locations around the world, allowing you to enjoy international vacations.
Ensure your property is clean, well-maintained, and all essential amenities like electricity and water are functioning. Provide clear instructions for guests and make sure they have a way to contact you if needed.
Yes, you can gift your exchange bookings to family or friends, allowing them to book stays at properties listed on HomeSwap.
MAIN BENEFITS
Swapping Homes with HomeSwap
Say goodbye to pricey hotels and Airbnbs. HomeSwap doesn't require any (membership) fees, and charges a very nominal exchange fees, so you can stay for free on your holidays and save an incredible amount of money on accommodation.
All HomeSwap houses have most of the required amenities for having a fulfilling stay at your destination. Save money on eating too with most houses offering a fully functioning kitchen.
By Saving this incredible amount of money on both accomodation and food, you can extend all your stays since the cost of travel remains the same. And since you will only be paying for travel anyways, you can take many more vacations each year.
With our incredible team continuously scouting new houses to join the HomeSwap Community, you can travel the world by swapping houses.