Kindred
Kindred for pet parents

Swap homes with other pet parents

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

Is my home a fit?

Renters & owners welcome

Comfortable and pet-friendly living room in a Kindred home swap, featuring a relaxed dog on the couch. Experience home swapping where your pets are treated like family and can feel right at home.
Cozy bedroom in a pet-friendly Kindred home swap, with a curious cat gazing out the window. Enjoy stress-free travel with your pet in welcoming homes that understand the needs of pet parents.
Emotional bond between a pet and owner captured in a Kindred home swap. Safe, pet-friendly homes that make traveling with your furry family members feel just like home.
Serene sunset view from a pet-friendly Kindred home swap, with a cat peacefully watching the horizon. Experience the tranquility of home swapping where pets are welcome to enjoy the adventure alongside you.

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Join a network of 80,000+ homes in over 100 cities

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Swap and stay at pet-friendly homes all over the world

How it works

  • Apply and get verified

    Members must be verified and host their own home to book a stay. We seek safe, well-cared-for homes owned or rented by people who love to travel.

  • Book pet-friendly homes

    Stay in real homes with everything you need for you and your pet. Pay only for cleaning and a small service fee when you book a trip.

  • You decide who stays

    Meet and vet guests (and their pets!) before approving their trip, keeping control of who stays at your home. Once approved, Kindred handles the rest.

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Pet-friendly Kindred home swap featuring a secure backyard and pet-proofed interior. Find the perfect home with outdoor space and safe environments, making travel with pets easy and stress-free.

Find the home (and backyard) you’re looking for.

Swapping to a pet-friendly home reduces stress and logistics when traveling with your pet. Kindred provides homes with secure yards, pet-proofed interiors, and proximity to nature ensuring pets can enjoy their stay as much as their owners.

Affordable pet-friendly travel with Kindred home swaps, showing a happy dog in a cozy living room. Save on pet fees and daycare costs by choosing a home swap that welcomes your furry family members.

Bring your pet, skip the fees.

Unlock the freedom of affordable travel without the pet fees or daycare costs. On Kindred, you simply pay for cleaning and a service fee, so you can book a week long stay at a pet-friendly home for the price of one hotel night.

Kindred home swapping chat between pet parents, sharing updates about pets during a stay. Connect with fellow pet parents who can provide reliable pet-sitting services, ensuring your pets are cared for while you’re away.

Swap with fellow pet parents who care as well as you do.

Kindred can match you with other pet parents willing to watch your pets while you’re away. Leave for your trip without worry knowing they are in good hands.

We’ve got you covered

  • Professional cleaning

    Don’t worry about any mess. We cover cleanings before your guest arrives and again after they leave.

  • Comprehensive host protection

    Accidents happen but we’ve got it taken care of. We’ll cover damage or accommodation changes.

  • Concierge support

    Our dedicated team is always around to answer questions and solve any problems during your trip.

Pet-friendly Kindred home with comprehensive host protection, professional cleaning, and concierge support. A cat comfortably sits on the carpeted stairs, highlighting the safe, well-maintained environment Kindred offers for both pets and owners during home swaps.

  • Trip protection

    In case of a last minute cancellation by the host, Kindred has a trip protection guarantee to support getting you into alternative accommodations.

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Book up to 5 nights before you host

You and your pet deserve a getaway. New members start with 5 credits so you can start booking travel. Earn more credits when you host.

Is my home a fit?

Share the world with your pet

  • Curious black cat perched on a stair railing in a Kindred home, offering pet-friendly accommodations that allow pets to explore new environments safely. Ideal for pet parents searching for homes that welcome all types of pets, ensuring comfort and adventure for your furry companions.
  • Fluffy white dog enjoying a serene view of snowy trees from a Kindred home swap. Perfect for pet parents who prioritize quiet, peaceful surroundings where pets can feel at home. Kindred’s allergy-aware homes ensure both pets and their owners can relax in a clean, welcoming environment.
  • Joyful husky smiling on a park bench during a nature walk, highlighting the pet-friendly outdoor experiences available through Kindred. Ideal for those looking for homes near parks and trails, where pets can enjoy the outdoors, and owners can find pet-friendly paths and play areas.
  • Content orange cat lounging on a sun-soaked deck in a Kindred home swap, emphasizing the availability of secure, outdoor spaces perfect for pet parents. A great choice for those who want their pets to have access to the outdoors, without compromising on indoor cleanliness and allergy-conscious living.
  • Dog enjoying a meal at a trendy pet-themed café during a Kindred home swap. Explore vibrant local communities that embrace pets, offering unique dining experiences for you and your furry friends. Perfect for pet lovers seeking destinations where their pets are as welcome as they are.

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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