Swap homes & travel freely

Members-only home exchange community. Stay up to 5 nights before you host.

Is my home a fit?

Renters & owners welcome

Kindred makes home swapping both trusted and convenient with a vetted community and full-service support, including cleaning, matchmaking, and 24/7 assistance. Relax in a cozy living room with lush greenery and panoramic city views. Kindred offers a seamless alternative to HomeExchange, ThirdHome and Behomm.
Experience a trusted Kindred home swap in our Mexican retreat, where we handle all the details, including cleaning and a welcome kit with fresh linens, bedsheets, and duvets. Enjoy a modern kitchen, stunning city views, and a lush living room. Kindred offers a seamless alternative to hotels or Airbnb for a private and convenient stay.
Experience the convenience and affordability of Kindred’s home exchange platform - the perfect alternative to Airbnb. Enjoy peaceful and cozy sleeping quarters with inviting decor, and trade homes with like-minded travelers for a unique travel experience.
Upgrade your travel experience with Kindred’s home swapping service and indulge in our modern living space. Relax on comfortable leather seating and bask in the natural light that floods in through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breathtaking views of your destination. Swap homes like a local and start your next adventure today.

How it works

Experience the best of the Big Apple with Kindred’s home swapping service. Cozy up in this inviting home featuring an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, fireplace, indoor greenery, and natural light. Swap your home and live like a local in this charming and comfortable space in the heart of New York City.
Experience the best of the Big Apple with Kindred’s home swapping service. Cozy up in this inviting home featuring an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, fireplace, indoor greenery, and natural light. Swap your home and live like a local in this charming and comfortable space in the heart of New York City.

Apply to unlock access

Rented or owned, small or large - we’re looking for safe, well-cared-for homes occupied by people who love to travel.

Apply to unlock access

Rented or owned, small or large - we’re looking for safe, well-cared-for homes occupied by people who love to travel.

Escape to Mexico with Kindred’s home swapping service and live like a local in this beautiful modern home. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, relax in the lush Cactus garden, and experience the authentic hospitality of a trusted home exchange. Swap your home for an unforgettable Mexican getaway today.

Book available homes

No nightly fees. Just pay for cleaning + a small service fee per trip. New members can book up to 5 nights before they host.

Book available homes

No nightly fees. Just pay for cleaning + a small service fee per trip. New members can book up to 5 nights before they host.

Make home swapping a breeze with Kindred’s convenient welcome kit, featuring premium linens, luxurious Aesop toiletries, and other must-have essentials. Experience effortless swaps with all the comforts of home.

Host and earn travel credits

Earn credits each time you host. You’ll meet and approve who stays in your home and Kindred will take care of the rest.

Host and earn travel credits

Earn credits each time you host. You’ll meet and approve who stays in your home and Kindred will take care of the rest.

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Book up to 5 nights before you host

New members start with 5 credits so you can start booking travel. Earn more credits when you host.

Discover affordable, authentic San Francisco living in a real home, not a hotel. This sun-drenched, budget-friendly home features a stylish wooden dining table, distinct art, comfortable pillows, and spacious rooms, perfect for those seeking a unique and cost-saving Kindred home swap experience in San Francisco.

Swap & stay for a fraction of the cost

7 night stay comparison

Swap with Kindred

$460

Hotel or rental

$2,100+

No membership fees. Just pay for cleaning and a service fee per trip.

Real people, real homes

All members must be verified and host their own home to travel

Meet members over video before approving their trip

Swap and stay in real homes, not stale vacation rentals

$100,000 host coverage included per stay

Connect with confidence and join Kindred today - our home swapping community built on trust. Experience safe home swapping with our video intro call, a key trust and safety measure. Click to watch our demo video and see how our members use this feature to ensure safe and enjoyable home swaps.
Experience the authentic hospitality and meaningful connections of Kindred’s free home exchange service in Chicago, just like our member who received a personalized gift and chocolate from their host upon arrival. Join our trusted community of home swappers and discover the joys of affordable travel with the added benefit of staying in a real home.
Explore new destinations with your pup and enjoy a pet-friendly weekend getaway with Kindred’s trusted home swapping service. Discover the comforts of a home away from home and rest easy knowing that our reliable home exchange program will provide you with a safe and secure stay.
Discover the best of New York City with Kindred’s affordable and convenient home swapping service and create unforgettable vacation memories like our happy member. Enjoy the benefits of cheap travel and experience the city like a local by staying in a real home instead of an expensive hotel.

Small or large, rented or owned, we’re looking for well-cared for homes occupied by people who love to travel.

Now accepting applications in North America and Europe.

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Questions? We’re here to help

Can I use Kindred if I am a renter, not a homeowner?

Absolutely! Because there is no cash exchange between members, using Kindred is not the same as listing your home on a short-term rental website. It’s more similar to letting a friend stay in your home while you’re away. If in doubt, we recommend checking your rental contract or asking your landlord.

Is there a membership commitment?

There are no minimum hosting requirements or membership fees. Whether, when, and with whom you swap with is entirely up to you! All new members can book up to 5 nights when they join, so you can apply and and try the platform first before making a decision.

Can I buy credits?

No, you can’t buy credits on Kindred. Kindred is strictly “give-to-get”. This makes sure everyone on the platform is contributing equally and keeps our sharing economy running. You can earn credits by hosting and or by referring other members.

Is hosting the only way to earn credits?

There are two main ways to earn credits on Kindred: hosting and referring. For every night you host, you earn one credit. For every friend you refer who is accepted, you earn two credits. If you’re light on credits, you can also arrange a 1:1 swap with the member at the same time, so that neither of you need to use any credits (they cancel out!).

How does pricing work? Is it free to host?

When you book a trip, you only pay a cleaning and service fee per trip. The cleaning fee covers the cost of cleaning your host’s home before and after your trip, while the service fee covers trip support, travel protection, and arranging all the the logistics that go into making a Kindred trip possible. Hosting on Kindred is completely free and seamless. We’ll coordinate all cleanings and handle all end-to-end logistics of the trip.
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