People Like Us is a global community built on a simple idea: your home can take you anywhere.
Instead of booking accommodation, members exchange homes, unlocking travel that feels more personal, more flexible, and more connected to the places they visit.
You’re not staying in rentals. You’re living in real homes, in real neighbourhoods, experiencing destinations the way locals do.
This isn’t about transactions or nightly rates. It’s about trust. It’s about sharing. And it’s about travelling in a way that opens up more of the world—without the usual barriers.
At the heart of People Like Us is a community of like-minded travellers.
People who value respect, communication, and the idea that travel can be more than just a place to stay—it can be an exchange of lifestyles, experiences, and perspectives.
Most members join for the travel. They stay for the community.
Start your home exchange experience with People Like Us by building up your listing. Add unlimited photos, describe your home and region, introduce your family, and include a profile picture.
At People Like Us, we offer four types of home exchange:
Simultaneous: The most common type, where you exchange homes with another member at the same time.
Non-Simultaneous: Exchange with another member at different times, providing flexibility in travel arrangements.
Non-Reciprocal: A one-way exchange, with exclusive use of another member's home. Most non-reciprocal exchanges use Globes, our unique token for non-reciprocal exchanges. A Globe is worth one stay at another member's place, with duration and location agreed upon by you and your exchange partner.
Hospitality: Experience staying at another member's place like an invited guest, using part of your host's home.
Explore your dream vacations with ease by sending enquiries through People Like Us. Our intuitive filters help you define desired destinations, dates, and home types. Introduce yourself, share your preferences, and contact multiple members in your desired region.
Receive enquiries from others, opening doors to fantastic opportunities. Even if you're not interested, respond courteously - we value a caring community.
For more exposure, join our lively Facebook group, where we chat about travel and life. Share your home and travel preferences. Trust, the foundation of home exchange, thrives in our community. Your perfect vacation awaits!
You've connected with an interested exchange partner – how exciting! Follow these tips for a successful first exchange:
Agree on Dates & Party: Confirm travel dates and the number of travelers in your party.
Get to Know Each Other: Initiate a video conference to meet the family and discuss house details. Communication is key!
Finalize Important Details: Ensure agreement on house key and car location (if included).
Prepare Your Home: Leave a helpful note with WiFi, security, and appliance info. Clean and get ready for your adventure!
Unlock the full potential of home exchange with our Premium Membership and enjoy exclusive benefits:
Join the most trusted home exchange community and elevate your travel adventures with our Premium Membership today!
✓ It's actually free No nightly rates, no cleaning fees, no hidden costs. You offer your home, they offer theirs. That's the whole deal. Families are taking two-week holidays in Paris and Tuscany for the cost of a flight.
✓ Your home is in safe hands Every member is identity-verified and vouched for by the community. You're not opening your door to a stranger; you're welcoming someone whose home you could be staying in next week. That's a very different relationship.
✓ Real homes beat hotels every time A proper kitchen. A living room. A neighbourhood that isn't the tourist strip. Home exchange gives you the kind of space and authenticity that no hotel room can match, no matter the budget.
✓ You're joining a community, not a website The people on People Like Us aren't just users; they're homeowners who share your values around travel, trust, and generosity. Many members end up with friendships that long outlast the exchange itself.
✓ Loved by Our Members: Ranked #1 in the Homestay Category among businesses with more than 500 reviews on Trustpilot
(Insert Trust Pilot Logo)
"I would recommend PLU anytime. There is such a positive atmosphere among the members and a safe feeling of belonging to this “familiar” community."
"The website is constantly upgraded with added features and functionality to make it more user-friendly. The site seems to be a labor of love for the management."
"Just completed our first exchange and we are hooked! I had looked into it for years but never felt fully comfortable until connecting with members on PLU. We were excited to become Founding members as soon as the option was available! Its money well spent! We already recouped the expense of the 3 yr membership with our one exchange! We could have not found a hotel room for the night for what we spent. We are so thankful to Drew and all the wonderful people who have built this special community!"
"Great site & network. We were with another home swap site for many years, but we are so impressed by PLU. So friendly, accessible & true to the sustainable ethos of the original home swap organisations"
"We have used a number of home exchange sites over a couple of decades. PLU is now a favorite as the philosophy is one of trust and respect, values we hold dear. It will only improve as new members join."
"I write my testimony in Italian because unfortunately in Italy traveling by exchanging houses is still a little-known way of travelling, but believe me it is fantastic: you visit places you would never have visited, far from tourist destinations, you are guests in houses full of comforts, you meet people welcoming from all over the world and they often stay in contact with you over time, you save money and sometimes even exchanging the car is very convenient, there is always someone at your house to water your plants or feed your animal friends. Of all the communities I signed up for, this is undoubtedly the best, super organized and full of nice people!"
"People Like Us is more than just a home swapping website - we love feeling part of a community that offers opportunities to make meaningful connections with people around the world."
"We love the vibe of PLU! Friendly, accessbile, and trusting. We've exchanged via another site and we are looking forward to exchanging via PLU soon!"
For a limited time, enjoy 20% off our Premium membership and unlock: ✨ Full exchange capabilities ✨ Verified member profiles ✨ Access to all listings ✨ Priority support from our friendly team Your next vacation doesn’t have to wait. Start planning a home exchange for late summer—or dream big for next year.
People Like Us is the world's most trusted home exchange community. We believe in sharing, trust, generosity, respect, communication, equality, cooperation, honesty, hospitality, friendship, flexibility and adventure. We take pride in our homes and we care about the environment in which we live: our village, city, country and our planet. We care about the ethos of home exchange and we do it because we love the experience and the friendships that it generates.