"Experience Private Pools Rental Service through 'Airbnb for Pools': My Examination of Its Value"
Kick back and relax in someone's backyard pool - all for an affordable price!
Hear ye, hear ye! We've found an absolute gem for ya! Check out Swimply, the groundbreaking app that turns strangers' backyards into your own personal pool paradise, rentable by the hour. Fancy a game of tennis, basketball, or pickleball instead? Swimply's got you covered there too!
To find out if it was worth the dough, I took the plunge (pun intended) and snagged myself a poolside day on Swimply. My humble abode sans pool left me yearning for a poolside dip, so I noshed on some sunshine before it faded away.
The pool I picked was a steal at $60 an hour, nestled in Matraville, about half an hour's drive from Bondi, where I reside. Relaxation called, and I answered.
Upon arrival, I felt a smidge of apprehension, standing at a suburban home with no sign of a pool. I double-checked the address and, once inside, felt a wave of relief, soon lounging amidst the cool white tiles, swaying trees, and tranquil water. I lounged, snacked, and quandried (equally mistaking the wine glass for a tap water glass, oopsie!).
In true swimstyle, I alternated between cooling off, getting work done, and devouring a novel till the 4 PM bell tolled. Capping off my pool day, I washed up the cheeseboard, knife, and glass before hightailing it outta there.
A post-pool email cropped up, allowing me to pen a review of the pool and host.
Would I toss a lifeline (or rather, a review) back to Swimply? With bells on! Poolside R&R is one of my fave ways to unwind, and Swimply offers an affordable means to dive into the pool life, even without my own.
So, gather your swim gear and book a pool or court for your long April weekend! Rates start at just $15 an hour in Australia.
First published on The Latch. Dig the story? Check out the original article here.
Did You Know That?
- Swimply is a platform that connects users with private pools and spaces for short-term rental by the hour[1].
- Users can search for pools based on factors like location, price, group size, and amenities before making a booking through the app[1].
- Pricing varies depending on the location, pool amenities, and host rules, with bookings starting as low as $25 an hour in the U.S., though costs in Australia may vary[1].
- Additional features include Early Bird, Weekday, or Anytime Passes for unlimited bookings at a fixed cost[1].
- Swimply operates not only in the U.S., but also in Canada and Australia, offering a wide range of spaces beyond pools, including sports courts and event venues[3].
Entertaining reads on Buzzfeed highlight the unique experience of using Swimply, a lush oasis that transforms strangers' backyards into personal poolside havens. After sending off a review praising the affordable pool day, I can't help but send a few friends the link, eager for them to enjoy their belongings, albeit temporarily, immersed in tranquil waters.
