Home Exchange:
How it Works



Earn Travel Credits by Sharing Time at Your Second Home

What are Keys?
When you make your vacation home available for others to use, you earn travel credits called Keys. Think of Keys like airline miles or store credit, but for luxury vacation homes.

How many Keys can I earn?
Your home is assigned a Key value from 1 to 5 Keys, determined by its location, features, and overall value. When you offer a week, you earn that same number of Keys, and during peak or super-peak weeks, seasonal multipliers allow you to earn even more.

How do I use my Keys?
You can use Keys to book stays in beautiful homes all around the world, paying only a small exchange fee that is a fraction of what you would pay if you were renting it. Expect a 90-95% savings compared to rental rates on accommodations when you book stays through our Club. Fees range from $495 to $1995 for the week, not per night.

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Add two weeks at your vacation home*

Great homes during peak times earn the most Keys.

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Earn
Keys Instantly

Receive Keys as soon as you add your week. No need to wait for a booking. You have two years to use them, and we’ll let you know before they expire.

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Use your Keys to stay at incredible homes worldwide

Sharing just two weeks often unlocks enough Keys for more than one stay. Use your Keys, pay a modest exchange fee, and enjoy exceptional homes around the world.

Bonus – our most loved member feature: Keyless Bookings

Once you’ve added two weeks, you have access to book last-minute stays (within 60 days) with no Keys, just pay the exchange fee. Keyless travel is a favorite perk amongst our members and perfect for spontaneous trips with serious savings.

The Strategic Advantage

Leverage one or two weeks in your second home to access our curated portfolio of 20 thousand luxury homes and resorts worldwide. Most members save thousands on their very first trip. It’s a simple give-and-get community that turns time at your vacation home into unforgettable travel experiences.

Ready to start earning Keys and booking incredible vacations?

Who’s talking about ThirdHome

Travel_+_Leisure

Home exchange has become popular among homeowners. Whether you actively rent your home (AirBnB/VRBO) or it’s only for personal use, ThirdHome is a great way to leverage your luxury home investment to enhance your travel lifestyle. 

Desert Mountain Desert Greens arizona texas

Home Exchange in Paris France
The Eiffel tower in Paris

By offering available weeks in your home, in return, you receive travel credits to stay in other members’ homes, rent-free. With a wealth of destinations to choose from, you’ll never have to visit the same place twice.

Enjoy private family residences, villas, luxury estates, residence clubs, and even yachts. You’ll never pay rental rates but a nominal exchange fee. Expect a 90-95% savings compared to rental costs when you travel with the Club.

Jamaican Beach Front Villa, pool overlooking the ocean.

Home Exchange members having fun on Aspen Ski Trip
Ski trip to Whistler

Membership
Qualifications

  • Located in a desirable destination.
  • Well-appointed home, furnishings, and amenities. 
  • The minimum home value to qualify is $500,000*. The average home value is $2* million.
  • We also welcome members who own time in luxury resorts and residence clubs.

*: US dollars

Booking Fees

Each stay has an exchange fee that is determined by the time of year it’s available, size, and location. These fees range from $495 to $1995 for the week, not per night. Members can expect an average savings of 90-95% off a standard rental booking rate.

I actively rent my second home on Airbnb and VRBO. Each year my wife and I find a few open weeks and make these available to other Third Home members. It is the best of both worlds as we use our home to earn income and travel the world rent-free!

Kevin D.

FAQ

We will review your home and assign a “Key-value,” which determines the credits you earn to travel when you make your second home available for a given week. Join for free and travel immediately when you make two weeks available within the next 24 months. Cancel at any time.

Fill out this application form. We will review your home and assign a “Key value,” which determines the credits you earn to travel when you make your home available for a given week.

Only members of the Club will be staying in your home. Members are permitted to bring friends and family members along to create wonderful memories together. In addition, THIRDHOME provides $5M of host protection for every stay.

No, we are a non-simultaneous exchange club where you can seamlessly book any property available in our portfolio that is available. Our members love the convenience, security, and variety of destinations.

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