Fancy a dip? This Airbnb-like website lets you rent private pools in your area

Simply book yourself a slot on and grab your sunscreen!

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No pool, no problem. An Airbnb-esque rental company will swoop in and help you find the best places in your neighborhood to take a dip.

If you're in need of a little R&R and can't get your hands on an inflatable hot tub, we suggest you peruse Swimply. Upon opening the app, you'll be prompted to fill in your location, desired date, and duration of your swim session. From there, you'll discover a whole host of private rental possibilities, which vary by location. Typically, pool rentals range from $45–$100 per hour. 

If you have a pool that you're looking to list on the site, excellent news: Swimply is also looking for hosts, and it might just be a good way to earn a little extra cash. (The site claims you're able to rake in up to an extra $10,000 per month by doing so.) And for the practical-minded, you'll be pleased to know that the Swimply Insurance Policy protects hosts for up to $1 million for general liability claims.


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The Simple Life hosted by Mike & Tina in Los Angeles $60/hour
$60 at SkimLinks - swimply.com

The Simple Life hosted by Mike & Tina in Los Angeles | $60/hour

This heated pool ranges from 2–7 feet and is in a chic, modern backyard with ample grass space and a volleyball net. A minimum two hours is required. 

Brooklyn Cabana hosted by Anna in New York$85/hour
$85 at SkimLinks - swimply.com

Brooklyn Cabana hosted by Anna in New York|$85/hour

Make a splash in this 14' x 28' in-ground, heated, salt water pool ranging from ~3–8 feet deep. Extra amenities such as a grill and Margaritaville blender are available for an additional cost. Note that this opens in June. 

Palm Springs of ATX hosted by Crail & Joey in Texas $75/hour
$75 at SkimLinks - swimply.com

Palm Springs of ATX hosted by Crail & Joey in Texas | $75/hour
This relaxing, 30 x 16 ft pool reaches about five feet deep and even has a hot tub. Note that a three-hour minimum is required. 

Since travel plans might not resume to normal in time for summer vacation, a swim staycation just might be what the doctor ordered. It's a way to have fun, get out, and enjoy some downtime without the risk of being exposed to large crowds. And, in the near future, the company will expand its rental offerings via Joyspace to include private gyms, basketball courts, and other cool amenities!

While the 2021 forecast might be worrisome (if you're taking a look at the Farmers' Almanac summer weather predictions and worrying about the impending cicadas invasion), there will still be some sunshine to soak up, and you need to take advantage. 

You can catch the listings, booking how-tos, safety procedures, and more information on Swimply

Danielle Valente

Danielle is a writer for woman&home and My Imperfect Life, where she particularly enjoys covering lifestyle and entertainment news. She was previously the editor of Time Out New York Kids and a news editor at Elite Daily. When she's not working, you can find her reading a good book and enjoying a cup of coffee. Follow her @dvwrites.