Kindred homes in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz, California
Sunny and charming Santa Cruz home
3 Beds ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 2 Baths
- Available in Oct, Nov
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Santa Cruz, California
Portal House West
2 Beds ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 1 Bath
- Available in Oct
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Santa Cruz, California
Peaceful and modern Seabright cottage
2 Beds ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 1 Bath
- Available in Dec
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Santa Cruz, California
Sunny and family-friendly Santa Cruz home
4 Beds ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 1 Bath ∙ Pets on request
- Available in Oct, Dec
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Santa Cruz, California
Peaceful and sunny Santa Cruz home
2 Beds ∙ 3 Bedrooms ∙ 2 Baths
- Available in Dec, Jan
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Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz Mountain Ranch,for active lifestyle
4 Beds ∙ 4 Bedrooms ∙ 4 Baths ∙ Pets on request
- Available in Oct, Nov
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Santa Cruz, California
Private Surf Studio with Vaulted Cedar Loft & Deck
1 Bed ∙ 1 Bedroom ∙ 1 Bath ∙ Pets on request
- Available in May, Jun
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Only pay for cleaning and a service fee. Members can book 5 nights before hosting.
How it works

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How does Kindred work?

Spend credits to travel. Earn credits when you host.

1 Night = 1 Credit

Start with 5 credits when you join

Apply to Kindred with your home. Once accepted, you can travel up to 5 nights before you host.

Claim your 5 free credits

Radically affordable

No cash exchanged between members
No membership fees
Just pay for cleaning and service fee per trip

Trip to London for 7 days

Cleaning fee$200
Service fee$210
Credits7 Credits

Total

7 Credits + $410

I saved so much on my trip to Miami that I treated myself and my sister to a much needed spa day while we were there.

— Amy, 25+ nights on Kindred

Trip to London for 7 days

Cleaning fee$200
Service fee$210
Credits7 Credits

Total

7 Credits + $410

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 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. Members can also earn credits by referring friends. Credits are issued once your friend uploads photos and their home is verified. 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 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.

Home swap and house exchange in Santa Cruz, California

Name: Santa Cruz
Address: Santa Cruz, California

Kindred is a home swap network, not a rental site — members in Santa Cruz host each other, earn credits for hosting, and spend them on stays in other members’ homes.

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Add your home, get it verified, and open the dates you’re away. Hosting earns credits, and credits pay for a stay in any member home — nothing has to match.

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Kindred homes in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz, California

Sunny and charming Santa Cruz home

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Santa Cruz, California

Portal House West

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Santa Cruz, California

Peaceful and modern Seabright cottage

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Santa Cruz, California

Sunny and family-friendly Santa Cruz home

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Santa Cruz, California

Peaceful and sunny Santa Cruz home

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Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Mountain Ranch,for active lifestyle

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Santa Cruz, California

Private Surf Studio with Vaulted Cedar Loft & Deck

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