HomeExchange Reviews

Whether you’re hoping to budget, travel more often, cross another country or city off of your bucket list, or be more eco-friendly, HomeExchange is here to help you fulfill your goals. We put together quotes from our members about why HomeExchange is a great way to travel in 2023.

Angela is a HomeExchange member who loves welcoming guests from around the world to her home. However, before hosting she was worried about strangers to stay in her home. She shared with us how home exchanging has quashed those worries.

Jenny and her family traveled to Arcata, CA to visit her oldest son and stayed in a HomeExchange. She shared the amazing memories she made with her family and how her hosts were able to keep the magic of the holiday season alive for them, even after Christmas had passed.

Let’s take a break from the chill of winter and think back to the warm and sunny days of June and July. Last summer, Maren and her family took a trip to Boston, MA and experienced their very first HomeExchange. Read all about her fantastic family vacation and home swap!

In August 2021, Kat and her partner traveled to Paris, France for vacation. As an avid HomeExchanger, Kat was kind enough to share her story with us and to give some advice for people interested in or just starting to home swap.

Seasoned HomeExchanger Julie traveled with her partner to Cairns, Australia, where Julie found herself the recipient of amazing hospitality by her hosts. Read all about her adventure in Australia with HomeExchange.

In early 2022, Robin, her partner, and some friends traveled to Vélez-Malaga in Málaga, Spain for her sixth home exchange. She was kind enough to share her experience home swapping and exploring her local surroundings with us.

Marta and her partner traveled from Spain to Los Angeles, CA during a long vacation. While there, they did a hospitality exchange and got to know their host as well as they got to know L.A. She shared her story of her travels and her budding friendship with her host.

In July, Mary, her partner, and her kids spent some time in Eydon, England for her third exchange. She was kind enough to share her experience home swapping and visiting the English countryside with her family.

Cabins are a great way to get back to nature without having to forfeit the comfort of home. This winter, why not stay in a cabin? To help you plan your next cozy cabin getaway, we put together a list of homes available in late fall and all of winter on HomeExchange.

In early 2022, travel Instagrammer Ezgi took a trip to Amsterdam for her wedding anniversary and stayed in a HomeExchange. She was kind enough to share her experience with us and post a video documenting her trip on her Instagram.

Lauren and her family traveled to Montreal, QC for two days. Even in such a small amount of time, they were able to use HomeExchange to help them make the most of their vacation.

November is a great month to get out of the house. Whether you’re looking to go someplace new for Thanksgiving or if you’d like one more trip to the beach before wintertime, check out these top November 2022 vacation destinations.

In May 2022, HomeExchange member Anne traveled from Los Angeles, CA to Paris, France for vacation. With her adorable dog in tow, the two of them were able to explore all that Paris had to offer over the course of 20 days. Check out her story below!

During the summer of 2022, Matthew and his family of six (plus their beloved pup) traveled to Fort Collins, CO to enjoy a family vacation. With a few exchanges under his belt, he shared his and his family’s experience using HomeExchange.

In July 2022, Olav and his family traveled to Norway for a vacation. With over 20 exchanges under his belt, Olav explored Norway's fjords and mountains and struck up the beginnings of a new friendship with his hosts. Below, Olav shared more of his experience with HomeExchange and his trip with us.

In August 2022, Beatrice and her partner traveled to Tahoe Vista, in the North of Lake Tahoe. An avid home swapper, Beatrice has done over 25 exchanges since joining HomeExchange. She was kind enough to share her experience using HomeExchange to visit the great outdoors.

In May 2022, Sunni and her family visited San Juan Capistrano, a small city in California famous for its missions. She shared her experience traveling to a city off the beaten path and staying with her family in a HomeExchange.

In 2021, Pam and Joe traveled to Huntington Beach, CA with their kids. They shared their experience with HomeExchange while spending time with family and enjoying sunny Southern California.