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Feedback for Fredrik Simultaneous exchange 22 nights Jun 2026

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

A pleasure to have hosted Fredrik and his family! We arrived home and all is fine. Despite our whole trip being stormy (with numerous unexpected events one after another, from sickness right before the trip and delays during our journey there to troubles in our home), Fredrik remained a calm, understanding and cooperative exchange partner who solved problems with us. He found plumber and oversaw their check, which showed a leakage behind the wall that my building manager would be responsible for fixing. They used our cargo bike and city bike with respect and left them in the same state as when we left. They did more cleaning than what we expected of them. All in all, totally recommend!!!

Feedback for Fredrik Simultaneous exchange 22 nights Jun 2026

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

What a lovely town house, full of kid-friendly furniture and toys! Nice calm quiet neighborhood. We had a nice stay at their house for 3 weeks, having a chance to visit Stockholm, Orebro, Birka… Our baby loved it here too. Communication with Fredrik is easy and regular. We also swap bikes - they let us use their 2 bikes with a child seat at the back which our 1yo really like, a nice change from the cargo bike we have at home. When the older bikes broke down, Fredrik immediately asked his mom to help, and she brought to us her own bike as a replacement, how kind! We enjoyed their terrace and garden, especially watering their plants and seeing raspberries, strawberries and tomatoes grow day by day. My baby picked and tasted a couple of home grown fruits on his own. All in all it’s a nice experience and a good change of environment from the bustling busy city where we live. Despite our whole trip being stormy (with numerous unexpected events one after another, from sickness right before the trip and delays during our journey there to troubles in our home, Fredrik remained a calm, understanding and cooperative exchange partner who solved problems with us. To Fredrik, Madelen, Majken and Rubin, thank you all!

Feedback for Viet & Bich Non-Simultaneous exchange 2 nights Jun 2026

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

After a few exchanges, we are already each other's regulars :) So, again, I have only nice words for Bich and Viet. Wonderful hosts who stayed up so late (past midnight) to support us when our evening train was delayed. Clean and nice simple home, well equipped. Their home gave us a golden chance to rest and recover before our long night train the following day. Their kindness and support before and during our stay were appreciated very much. Looking forward to hosting you again, my dear friends and exchange partners.

Feedback for Marcel & Germaine Non-Reciprocal exchange 10 nights Apr 2026

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Germaine & Marcel’s homely apartment and warm welcome are unrivalled. Easy communication, detailed guide (especially the BoX!), pristine and well equipped home. A big bonus point is all Germaine’s beautiful handmade and hand drawn artwork and plants around the apartment that we felt like we already visited a gallery with botanical garden upon arrival! Our first trip with baby can’t be better! We had a wonderful time in Zurich, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Brienz, and Aareschlucht. Their suggested walking trails are also brilliant; the Zurich lake cruise was awesome; swimming while overseeing magnificent mountains was cool; also we cycled everywhere everyday. George is thankful to borrow their e-bike while I cycled with a rental bike with childseat for our tiny little Tobi. The supermarket Spar is on the ground floor of the building, while the train station is right in front of the door, so it can’t be more convenient than that. Their kitchen has everything one would need to cook & bake, truly making us feel like home. Barlauch (wild garlic) is everywhere, such as along bike paths across the Sihlcity mall, and along the trails to Ruine Manegg. We picked fresh ones every other day for our meals 🥰 Thank you so so much! Tu, George and little Tobi

Feedback for Aneta Non-Reciprocal exchange 2 nights Jan 2026

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Aneta and her family are wonderful guests. Very understanding and easygoing. They truly left our home better than they found it. You guys are always welcome back!

Feedback for Viet & Bich Non-Simultaneous exchange 16 nights Jan 2026

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Bich and Viet are truly the dream guests that we were honoured to have hosted. Easy communication, and very flexible. They took care of our homes and kept us updated throughout their stay. They watered our rental Christmas tree too. Thanks to Q&A with them we improve our home guide which we believe will benefit all our future guests. Due to unexpected reason we had to leave Vienna later, and instead of delaying their trip they agreed to come as planned, meaning they were our first hospitality guests ever (only the first night). We had such a wonderful time together, cooking, walking on the riverside, sharing stories and adventures… They were very kind to our little baby as well. Luckily my baby was calm enough so their night sleep were undisturbed 😆 They politely asked if their 2 siblings could join them for a part of the trip and of course our home was big enough so we said yes. We appreciate the respect and thoughtfulness. We came home to a clean nice home with cute gifts and treats from Prague on the table. Viet and Bich followed exactly our guide for cleaning, an set it up perfectly for our return. We hope to swap with them more in the future. We recommend hosting Bich and Viet, your home will be in good hands. Thanks so much!!!

Feedback for Sandra Non-Reciprocal exchange 3 nights Dec 2025

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Sandra and her family are very nice, we are happy to welcome them as our first PLU guests in our Vienna home. It was a last minute exchange and we made it! Everything went smoothly from start to end, communication, arrangements, cleaning… we are grateful for their understanding and help during the exchange as it wasn’t easy for us with a baby and a train to catch at 6am. Glad they had a nice stay at our home. Thank you, Sandra, you are all welcome to be back!

Sandra replied · 7 months ago

Thank you Tu and George . We had a wonderful time, and you helped us so much too! Everything was perfect. We loved every minute of our stay , and thank you for your great communication skills everything went really smoothly .

Feedback for Viet & Bich Simultaneous exchange 5 nights Dec 2025

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

We had a wonderful exchange and truly enjoyed staying in Viet & Bich‘s home. From the very beginning, communication was outstanding, friendly, clear, and extremely responsive, which made all arrangements smooth and stress-free. The apartment is very comfortable, bright, and thoughtfully equipped, making it easy to feel at home right away. Its location is a real highlight: excellent public transport connections right outside the door allowed us to reach all major places quickly, even at night. The neighborhood itself is pleasant and well supplied with shops, cafés, parks, and everything one might need within walking distance. We especially appreciated the practical layout and the attention to detail, whether for relaxing after a day of exploring or for remote work in a quiet, light-filled space. It’s clear that Bich & Viet have put a lot of care into making guests feel welcome. Thank you again for your kindness, flexibility, and exceptional level of communication. We would happily recommend this home and would be delighted to swap with you more in the future.

Feedback for Iris Non-Simultaneous exchange 5 nights Oct 2024

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Iris is very nice and welcoming with a bubbly chatty personality. We had great chats in some evenings together. I love her stories and kind hearted acts. Her kitty is so cute, she loves touching and cuddling. The location is very convenient, Albert supermarket right across the street, pharmacy and a couple of bakeries nearby, about 7min walk to the nearby bus and tram stop, and half an hour to Lelylaan train station that leads you to other Dutch towns. Iris' home is in an old building with some charm and characteristics of its own. I had never been to such a social housing unit before. Quite an interesting experience. I stayed only a couple of nights as Iris' single guest during my stay. She offered me her winter bedroom which provided some privacy (I expected to stay in a bunkbed with others). The room is rather crowded with an electrically adjustable single bed and an "ensuite" shower booth, but I didn't mind. As a minimalist who used to do couchsurfing during my youth and not so demanding, plus I only came back to sleep and left early in the morning, I found the accommodation quite decent. Unexpectedly tap water in the home is non-drinkable, but that's fine for me as I could fill my bottle in many fountains in the city centre where I spent most of my time during the day. The wooden stairs (2 floors) are quite steep and narrow (no lift), but fortunately I only have a small backpack and a light small suitcase. This stay is for me an experience out of my usual comfort zone, but I know Iris has a big heart to share, and she has given her best. She opens her home and heart to welcome me. I had a chance to see for myself the seriousness of Amsterdam's housing crisis, and how many local Dutch elderly are and will be suffering. I'm certain it is the case for many Europeans too. For anyone who demands more comfort, higher quality, tidiness and cleanliness (like my picky husband - see how spotless our home is!), this might not be the place for you. For solo backpackers who have been to remote parts of the world and can stand various inconveniences with a positive attitude, this would be an unique experience I would recommend to try. Thank you, Iris, for your time and hospitality. We are looking forward to hosting you in our spare bedroom in Vienna soon. Tu

Feedback for Lisette Non-Simultaneous exchange 14 nights Jun 2024

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Lisette and Aaron, thank you a million for letting us stay at your new home in Gouda and spend a wonderful time with your 3 little angels aka monsters. We came with lots of treats and catnip, then we left with lots love and Bodhi's hair. Hahahaha. Oh we miss them very much. Anyway, back to feedback. The home is cosy, nice and big. Very clean, of course, but only if you make sure the cats don't sneak out the balcony and bring in whatever they can grab to remain outside :D 15min to the city centre with the cool Thursday cheese market, and right next to a big green field where you can immerse in to escape from the bustling big cities. It's such a wonderful retreat to us. Lisette is always available for any questions. We had a lot of fun talking even though we haven't met in person. This is one of the most memorable trip we have on PLU, thank you thank you thank you! Tu & George

Feedback for Sara and Brian Non-Simultaneous exchange 4 nights Jan 2024

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Brian, Sara + mom are wonderful guests! Great communication! Our exchange agreement was very quick as their travel plan matched well with our time away. It was fun to talk and laugh about a lot of things with Sara. Brian asked about different things around the flat, which showed how careful and respectful he was. We are grateful to this family, who took care of our home (and our plants) while we were a quarter of the earth away. It was nice to see how they enjoyed Prague, it brought joy to us as hosts as well. We would definitely love to host them again should they plan to come once more. Thank you, and we can't wait to plan our trip to Phuket in the near future.

Feedback for Teresa & Masami Non-Simultaneous exchange 27 nights Dec 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

We left Osaka with a heavy heart after 4 weeks staying at Teresa and Masami's home. This city (and country in general) is wonderful. We wouldn't have a chance to have such a dream-like trip if not thanks to the hospitality and kindness of these two hosts. We came with excitement, then we left with even more excitement and a lot of memories. Maybe a few more kilograms too, because the food is so good. :) Teresa and Masami, many many thanks! We wish you a lot of wonderful home exchange experience on PLU, and we are looking forward to hosting you at our homes!

Feedback for Brigitta& Rene Non-Simultaneous exchange 17 nights Dec 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

It's our pleasure to host Brigitta and Rene as our first guests in our holiday house in Pangandaran. They are respectful and nice guests, they gave us a lot of good advice about how we can improve the attractiveness of the place, they left the house in good condition. It is a holiday house in a newly established gated community in a destination more oriented towards local tourists, therefore there are indeed some inconvenience, such as a shortage of English speakers and less services. We appreciate their understanding and open-mindedness to dive into the unknown, think outside of the box, and explore the area on their own. That's bravery!

Feedback for Alison Non-Reciprocal exchange 24 nights Sep 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

We are so grateful that Alison and Steve welcomed us for a long 3-week stay at their big house. Edinburgh feels like a second home to George and finally I have the chance to visit such a beautiful city with rich culture. Communication between Alison and us was always smooth and easy. We love the location of their home a lot. It's close to the park, the shore, the city, bus stops, and even a package-free shop which we visited often. The manual has all instructions we need, and their list of restaurants are full of good suggestions. We experienced floor heating for the first time in our life here - what a difference! :) We thank them for their hospitality, and wish them a lot of nice exchanges in the future.

Feedback for Peter Non-Reciprocal exchange 23 nights Sep 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Peter, Izabela and their daughters stayed at our place for about 3 weeks. It is our pleasure to be their first home swapping partners. With this feedback we confirm that they are wonderful guests - highly recommended for other PLU members! They are very respectful and kind. We had a few video calls before their arrival. Communication was regular and easy. (We had to excused ourselves for some technical issues with the kitchen LED light during their stays, which we couldn't fix in time for their arrival. But Peter was very understanding and kind, even tried to help!) They left our place in tidy and clean condition as we wished for. I have to mention, their daughters are TALENTED ARTISTS! The paintings are just, wow, so surreal. We glad you had a wonderful time in Prague, wish you many nice exchanges ahead! Tu & George

Feedback for Melina Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Aug 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Very happy to welcome Melina and Max to our home in Prague. We would highlight our great communication with Melina during their stay. There was a small stain on our wooden kitchen counter but they informed us right away so we discussed the solution. This shows how respectful they are to any small details in our flat. You and your family are welcome back anytime, let us know and we will be delighted to host you again!

Feedback for Brigitta& Rene Non-Simultaneous exchange 40 nights Aug 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Brigitta and Rene were our hosts for nearly 6 weeks in Vienna, and now have become our good friends. We are honoured to be their first home exchange partners, and by this feedback we can assure you that they are a true PLU member: kind, friendly, selfless, and open-minded. Communication with Brigitta has always been easy and chill. We started chatting with her at the beginning of spring and finally exchanged in the summer. She gave us guidance on everything, answered our (many many) questions, picked us up at the metro station when we arrived, and showed us around their location. They invited us for a tasty homecooked dinner, shared with us their life stories and a lot of tips about Vienna & the surroundings. They were so kind to lend us their office too! Their homemade champagne is super tasty. Brigitta & Rene’s home is in the best location in Vienna. It’s a few minutes’ walk to the clean & clear Danube where we swam in everyday, a few minutes to the metro, and right next to Danube park. Billa supermarket and good restaurants are right downstairs, a few steps away. Within 5-10min bike we could reach many restaurants, Danube island hosting many summer events, 2 shopping centres, BIPA pharmacy, a gas station, even a bike repair stand. We brought our bikes from Prague so in fact we only used public transport twice. 20-30min on the bike brought us everywhere: Prater amusement park - 15-min, the city centre ~25-30min. We stayed in AP1, not where they live but it is fully furnished. We are minimalists and mostly cook basic food so it’s totally sufficient for us. Whatever we asked they lended to us: a TV, good knives, a wine opener. Even their office kitchen is well equipped. We thank them for their kindness and hospitality during our stay in Vienna, and are looking forward to hosting them in our Indonesia house this winter!

Feedback for Sabrina Non-Reciprocal exchange 3 nights Jul 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

This was the biggest surprise on PLU so far! After sending many messages in vain to try collecting Globes (as we needed to experience different locations before choosing our dream home), we received Sabrina's reply, full of enthusiasm and kind supportive words. Without knowing when they could stay at our places, without any home feedback on our profile, she gave us her trust and offered us their Globe. We are so grateful. Finally the day came. It was our pleasure to welcome Sabrina, Margherita and Davide. What an honour to have them as our first guests ever. Very warm, kind, and easy-going. We were nervous as our flat might be small and not as convenient as many other homes we have been to, but they kept reassured us that it was all fine. They brought us tasty made-in-Padova pastry, a cute mozaic porcelain souvenir, and tea tea (so thoughtful of them because we said once that we love tea) :) We returned to a tidy home. We didn't expect much cleaning/tidying as their flight was super early in the morning. How respectful and thoughtful they are. No wonder why they have done 91 exchanges and counting. Sabrina, you and your children+partner are always welcome in the future. PLU community is blessed to have you.

Feedback for Padraig Non-Simultaneous exchange 8 nights May 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

George and I had fun even before arriving, because his manual made us laugh one page after another. Lots of good info and tips, of course. Million thanks to Padraig and his top notch hospitality. We were welcome with a bottle of wine, some snacks and breakfast goodies. There are lots of maps and guides on his desk, ready for us to explore. His home is clean and convenient, with many stores, pharmacies and restaurants nearby. Our stay was comfortable and joyful. We often walked to La Defense metro station (13min from his home), which led us to all touristic landmarks in 10-20 minutes. Our offices in La Defense and Neuilly-sur-Seine area are just 10-20min's walk away from this flat. All in all this is a perfect spot for our stay. Looking forward to hosting you, Padraig!

Feedback for Melina Non-Simultaneous exchange 21 nights Mar 2023

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Melina and Maxi are really kind, we can't say thank enough. Our stay is perfect. - Their home is nice, clean and full of sunlight in every room. They left us some space in their wardrobe, in their fridge. - Their hospitality is top notch. We were greeted by their friend who waited for us till midnight as our flight got delayed. They sent us a brochure with excellent tips in advance (which we followed and got their by bus from the airport, the eur20 monthly ticket), also a google map link to all their fav restaurant. Communication is always smooth. - We were welcome (surprisingly) with a bunch of goodies from both Spain and Argentina: a tasty bottle of wine, olives, Argentinian sweet alfajores and some candies. Yummy! We can't wait to host you in our Prague home, guys. Everyone, if you want to visit Barcelona, look no further, DROP THEM A LINE! Their bucket list is really long, chop chop, let's cross it off!

Melina replied · 3 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊 We are super glad that you enjoyed Barcelona and our home!! You are amazing guests 🤗

Feedback for Páll Non-Reciprocal exchange 11 nights Dec 2022

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

10 out of 10 points, no, 15 out of 10! We contacted Páll when he already offered his home to someone else, but he was so kind to arrange for us to stay at his parents' home (1st surprise), plus letting us use their car (2nd surprise). We also had a chance to visit his home during our stay. As a minimalist couple, we have to say both apartments are above our expectation and need, no doubt beautiful, neat, large and warm :) While energy prices are going through the roof everywhere in the world and everyone is trying to save on heating, their homes are blessed with geothermal heating like the rest of Iceland, so our stay is very comfortable despite the temperature reaching -20 degree C sometimes (3rd surprise). Location wise, Hafnarfjörður is conveniently located between the international airport and downtown Reykjavik (both homes' location). The Flybus service provides transportation to and from the airport, whose station is within walking distant. While it is not very central, we love how special, quiet, cute and friendly this place is. After 2 weeks staying there, we drove back to the apartment from Reykjavik without navigation. Communication is seamless and easy, making us feel welcome and comfortable. We also appreciate their brochure with clear instructions, a long list of recommendations about what/where to do/go/eat and how to hunt for the aurora. Páll even shared with us travel típ like using coupon app, which gave us several discounts for services during our stay (4th surprise). We can't be grateful enough. There is no better way to travel than home exchange; and Pall's family is one of the reason why we have such a great community at PLU.

Feedback for Anja Lund Non-Reciprocal exchange 12 nights Jul 2021

Tu & George Verified

17 exchanges304 nights23 feedback

Home: 10/10 ⭐️ cosy, lovely, clean, close to the beach 🏖 not far to city centre by bike, very good bikes are available for guests’ use. Communication: 10/10 ⭐️ experienced host, very friendly and supportive. George and I stayed at Anja’s home for nearly 2 weeks, can’t explain how grateful we are. Her family welcomed us with local beers and snack plus a HUGEEE folder/guidebook full of guides, maps and tips. They were so thoughtful to prepare even keys and tools for the bikes 🚲 Our holiday could not be so great without her suggestions throughout our stay. There is a guinea pig and many plants to take care of but detailed instructions are in the guidebook so it was easy for us to manage 😉 Luckily after the exchange we had a chance to meet up for a cosy dinner with Anja, Torben and their son Theo, it was amazing. We are thankful for the exchange and really recommend others who visit Copenhagen to give Anja a message - you won’t be disappointed.