A warm welcome to all members of our vibrant Facebook groups! Thank you for choosing to be a part of this vibrant community where home exchange dreams come alive! Whether you're a seasoned pro at swapping homes or just testing the waters, you've landed in fantastic company. Drew and Kathy, the passionate founders of People Like Us (PLU), alongside our entire team, share your love for home exchanges. We understand the joy of forging connections, the thrill of affordable travel, and the lasting friendships born from these unique experiences.

Join PLU as the friendliest and most trusted home exchange community in the world!


What are my benefits as a Premium Member?

  • Unlimited Exchanges: Travel more, pay less. Enjoy a full year of limitless home swaps with no added costs.
  • Connect Globally: View and chat with over 10,000 like-minded members from 120 countries. Your next exchange partner is just a message away!
  • Find Your Perfect Match: With our robust search tools, including calendars, preferred destinations, and 150+ filters, your dream home exchange is at your fingertips.
  • Build Trust with Badges: Gain credibility with verification and reviews, and stand out in the community.
  • Priority Support: Get personalized assistance whenever you need it, ensuring smooth and stress-free exchanges.
  • Earn Globes for Flexible Exchanges: Collect Globes for non-reciprocal stays and unlock even more travel opportunities!

Ready to make your home exchange experience extraordinary? Join as Premium and let's unlock new horizons together!


Why is People Like Us the most trusted home exchange community?

Trust and Safety First: Your peace of mind is our priority. That's why we place trust and safety at the core of every exchange.

Identity Verification: Strengthen trust with every exchange through our secure identity verification process, ensuring safe and reliable connections.

Loved by Our Members: Ranked #1 in the Homestay Category among businesses with more than 500 reviews on Trustpilot


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Meet people like us.


Karin and Peter

Norrbottens län Sweden

"The most friendliest home exchange comunity there is!"

KATHLEEN MARIE

Tucson AZ United States

"I wish I had found out about PLU sooner! It has allowed me to not only dream of travel, but to actually experience places I wouldn't have thought about before. The members are so friendly and the Administrator, Drew Seitam, responds quickly to questions or any user problems you may have. It's also fun to be a part of the Facebook group where you are in conversations with people from all over the world and get the scoop on where the locals recommend that you go to for sites and food."

KERRIE M

Ocean Grove VIC Australia

"Perhaps the most friendly home exchanging community in the world, People Like Us brings like minded people together. With a love of travel, whether that be far and wide, or in your local area, PLU is a fabulous network offering ideas about destinations that you may never have contemplated. Come on, join us! You will never look back!"

Mihai Marius

Les Sables-d'Olonne France

"Gorgeous, A site with people like us, as its name indicates. Free registration, two weeks after 2 exchanges for our planned trip to Australia. Excellent"

GERALDINE MARIE

Littleton CO United States

"People Like Us is a Community, with a capital “C” ! The members share their love of exchanging, meeting families from around the world, making new friends and provide support to make your exchange a success!"

MALIN MARGARETA

Hallands län Sweden

"People Like Us is so much more than just an exchange platform - it’s a community. Not only have we found exciting exchange destinations and fantastic homes and locations, but also made new friends across the globe. And we constantly learn more about other countries, customs, local food, handcraft, languages and so much more through the lively Facebook feed. It has given an international touch to our everyday life!"

SHAWN ELIZABETH

Chelsea MI United States

"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!"

ROSEMARY ANN

Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom

"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"

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are four types of exchanges: Simultaneous: you and another member exchange your homes at the same time. Non-simultaneous: you exchange with another member but you travel at different times. If you don't know when you'll travel for the second leg, you can leave the dates blank and bank a future exchange. Non-reciprocal: in this type of exchange, you stay in another member's home but they do not come to yours. In a non-reciprocal exchange, you have full use of the home. In People Like Us, you can host a non-reciprocal exchange just to make you feel good, or you can do it for a Globe, PLU's token system. When you earn a Globe, you can use it to travel to someone else's home. Hospitality: also a non-reciprocal exchange in that only you travel to the other member's home and they don't come to yours, but in a hospitality stay, you only have partial use of the home and the other member will also be there. You can also use a Globe for a hospitality stay.

Home exchange is a vacation accommodation solution where people swap their homes with other travellers without money changing hands. It allows families to stay in their exchange partner's home while the other party stays in theirs. Home exchange can be reciprocal (simultaneous or non-simultaneous) or non-reciprocal.

Home exchange involves a free swap of homes between two parties, whereas renting a vacation home involves paying a rental fee. Home exchange offers a cost-effective and immersive way to experience different destinations.

The exchange itself is free, but to access all the benefits of home exchange, a yearly membership fee applies when joining People Like Us. https://peoplelikeus.world/premium

Yes, home exchange can involve various accommodations like houses, apartments, villas, and houseboats. Exchanges often involve different types of homes depending on location and preferences. People Like Us offers a plethora of accommodations to explore and enjoy.

Open communication and clear expectations are vital for a memorable and enjoyable exchange. Discuss any questions or concerns with your partner beforehand. Here are a few tips to prepare your home for a successful home exchange: > Clean thoroughly: Create a welcoming space for your guests. > Clear out space: Ensure enough closet and storage room for them. > Provide clear instructions: Detailed info on amenities helps them feel at ease. > Arrange key exchange: Coordinate with your partner for a smooth arrival. > Prepare for arrival: Add a personal touch with a warm welcome gesture.

Home exchange at People Like Us is based on trust and reciprocity. Secure messaging, Identity, and phone verification, as well as open communication and clear expectations with potential partners, ensure safe exchanges.

Start your home exchanging journey with PLU today!