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Kindred Community

​Kindred is a members-only home-swapping network built on a close-knit community. We make travel more affordable and accessible by allowing you to earn credits for hosting others, either through swaps or while you're away. No money is exchanged between members; everything runs on a simple credit system. Instead of overpaying for rentals while your home sits empty, we empower our members to explore their next destination conveniently and affordably, while fostering a trusted community of people who seek to live a travel-rich lifestyle.

Introducing response rates

Introducing response rates

We're introducing response rates on member profiles. It's a simple way to recognize responsive hosts, give guests more confidence, and strengthen the community we're building together.

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  • You can now set the minimum number of nights guests can request for each availability. This gives guests clarity upfront—and helps you get requests that match what you’re looking for.

    Set a minimum stay for your availability

    You can now set the minimum number of nights guests can request for each availability. This gives guests clarity upfront—and helps you get requests that match what you’re looking for.

    1 min read
  • Kindred home decorated for the holidays

    Home (swapping) for the holidays

    Get inspired for your holiday travels and learn how to book a Kindred trip. Plus, we reminisce about our favorite film, The Holiday.

    6 min read
  • Kindred home in Berlin

    What makes house swapping safe?

    Joining a trusted home swapping network where every member and home are vetted ensures everyone feels comfortable. Take a look at all of Kindred's trust and safety measures here.

    4 min read
  • Kindred home in Vancouver

    Is home swapping legal?

    In most cases, house swapping is perfectly legal. Here, we've created a guide to help you evaluate what rules may apply to your property.

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  • Kindred home in Berlin

    How does home swapping work?

    We'll answer your questions, and you’ll hear from Kindred members about their experiences.

    6 min read
  • August Product Updates

    August product updates

    Discover how we’ve made home swapping on Kindred even easier with new features like enhanced discovery of swap opportunities, trip availability updates, and direct messaging.

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