Thread: Anyone ever house swapped?

The wife and I were talking. She has an ex-boyfriend who we're both still friends with who lives with his wife in Hawaii. We live in a town adjoining our home town. It's Rhode Island, nothing special, but it's his home town area. He wants to come back for a month or so to visit family. We wouldn't mind spending some time in Hawaii, so we've discussed swapping homes for a month.

Anyone ever done this? Results? Considerations, etc...? Granted, this is someone we know, but how about with someone in general. Also, are there forums specifically dedicated to this?

Thanks,
John

PS Anyone from Ireland interested in the same? I'm 1 hour from Harford, CT, 1 hour from Boston, MA, 3 1/2 hours from New York City and about 3 hours from all the largest New England ski areas.

John,

While never having done it myself, apparently there is a whole new culture out there that does this type of thing. I saw something on the news about it the other night also, and it's becoming a big thing.

I just did a google with words like house swap vacation and plenty came up, most you probably have to subscribe to though, and I suppose some even want a fee, but I'm sure there would be the freebie site as well.

Good Luck,

Regards

John

Hi I'm in Ireland but my wife is from iowa, so there's no way I'd get to goto the states and not stay with her parents. shame really sounds like a good idea.


edit: I'll ask around if you like. I'm sure someone would jump at the chance.

Just for a little clarification.......











.....how do the wives fit into this deal?

(..I mean.....well....ex-boyfriend and all.....u-h-h-m-m-m.....)

-whatever

-Lou

We've swapped houses, but only with people we know. Have swapped with friends from Brussels, Belgium; Paris; Corciano, Italy; London; LaJolla, CA.

My wife's an academic, and she meets people from all over the world at conferences, so some of the connections are from that. And, I work for a British company, so have some connections there.

Good luck, but be leery of the websites, as always!

Bob

Originally Posted by scarface

Just for a little clarification.......











.....how do the wives fit into this deal?

(..I mean.....well....ex-boyfriend and all.....u-h-h-m-m-m.....)

-whatever

-Lou

Hey Lou,

That's kinda what jumped into my mind as well, but I didn't want to be the first to say it............I'm glad you did it for me

John

Isn't it obvious? Of course the wives go with the house. Sure, a nice locale is nice, but a new and different wife to experience, well that's outstanding. However, I'd have trouble with the part about MY wife going with MY house... OK, I concede, bad idea. lol

- John

Originally Posted by johnmw1

Hey Lou,

That's kinda what jumped into my mind as well, but I didn't want to be the first to say it............I'm glad you did it for me

John

Worked out pretty good in that movie "The Holiday" :O

I didn't watch this on my own accord, I promise! The woman made me do it!

-Jorge