Live like a local, not a tourist!

Homes Away from Home is an international housing resource for travelers seeking cost saving alternatives to hotels.  Our network of resources help travelers find rooms or homes to rent, homes to swap, homes to sit, or even couches to surf.  From bon vivants to backpackers, we offer lodging resources to meet all travel needs and lifestyles.

Save thousands of dollars in hotel expenses on your next vacation by lodging in a private home.  Integrate into a local community or stay in French Chateau. Save on dining by cooking in a real kitchen. Travel the globe!  Alternative lodging is becoming increasingly popular with travelers worldwide.

The links we provide give detailed guidance on how to make home exchange arrangements. Many will even arrange an exchange for you.  Most sites provide user posted reviews.  Our Tips section offers advice for successful interactions, such as: questions to ask before you arrive, and considerations for setting up an exchange contract. Homes Away from Home also posts useful travel News, links to Transportation, and Discount Travel Deals  to help you plan most aspects of your journey.

Let Homes Away from Home be your starting point – from a townhouse in Manhattan’s West Village, to a boathouse in Amsterdam, or a bungalow in Kathmandu. Save thousands of dollars in hotel expenses and live like a native!


Disclaimer: All information provided on the Homes Away From Home Web site is  for information purposes. Information on web sites is subject to change without prior notice.  Homes Away From Home makes no guarantees of any kind. Homes Away from Home is not liable, directly or indirectly, for any damages or losses caused by or in connection with the use of such site or resources. Safety is your responsibility. (This is a class project.)