Guide to home exchange

This year why not try something new for Thanksgiving and travel someplace new to celebrate the holiday? With HomeExchange, swapping homes means that you’ll have access to a kitchen, a stove, and a place to have your own Thanksgiving celebration.

Do you want to go on your next getaway while still saving up GuestPoints for another trip later on? If so, we’ve got you covered with these homes available for 100 GuestPoints or less.

Are you hoping to go on your next vacation, but find yourself needing more GuestPoints to make an exchange? From hosting guests to filming videos about your experience, HomeExchange has many ways you can earn GuestPoints.

Before you start arranging an exchange, take some time to complete both your Personal Profile and your Home Listing. The more complete they are, the more likely you are to be found and contacted for an exchange.

At HomeExchange, two main types of exchange are available to you. There is the classic one: the reciprocal exchange (I come to your place and you come to mine, on the same dates

We’ve summarized members’ most common concerns when it comes to hosting for the first time and how the team and our community manage them!

With a new season comes the task of "spring cleaning"— clearing out the winter dust, shining things up, and getting ready for summer. Hopefully your summer will be full of travel,

At HomeExchange, there are 1001 ways to exchange homes, just like there are 1001 kinds of HomeExchange enthusiasts.

Finding a pet-friendly vacation home is critical to many travelers. Bringing your furry friend along on vacation can make it even more enjoyable, and you don't have to deal with

Sharing is the core value of home exchanging. But during a home exchange, many members share much more than their homes. Discover what they share!

Hotels and other vacation rentals can be heavily trafficked and full of strangers and germs. Vacation with HomeExchange, so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind!

Here are some tips and best practices to prepare your exchange as a host: what to do with your keys, how to access your house, etc.

Here are some tips for leaving the home in perfect condition after your first exchange!

From hating art museums to loving waiting in long lines, here are 15 unpopular travel opinions from our community!

Your first exchange can sometimes hold a mixture of excitement and stress in the face of the unknown. We are here to help you prepare your home to welcome your guests as you desire and they deserve!

Last week, we hosted a live session with members and non-members to answer some questions you might have about travelling with HomeExchange during the pandemic. Here’s a little recap of everything

Tips to comfortably, safely prepare to host guests during the holiday season.

A special needs mom and disability travel blogger shares her tips for planning wheelchair-accessible family vacations.

Add a magical Christmas touch to your HomeExchange profile to make it more welcoming and ensure you find an ideal home exchange for Christmas vacation.

12 home accessibility features that can make travel easier for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users, people with visual impairments, and those with chronic illness.