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Swap homes. Renovate together.

Villa Collective brings home exchange and craftsmanship together in one network. Stay for free in other members' properties, or let verified retired craftspeople renovate your home in exchange for lodging — with no money ever changing hands.

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2026
Network launches
6
Countries at launch
€0
To list your property
Private
Closed network
WithoutVilla Collective
  • ✗You pay €900–€1,800 a week in rent
  • ✗You stay in hotels or Airbnbs – anonymous and impersonal
  • ✗Your property abroad sits empty, earning nothing
  • ✗You're bound by booking systems and cancellation rules
  • ✗You don't know who's looking after your property
WithVilla Collective
  • ✓You stay for free – your points are the currency
  • ✓You live like a local – in a real home with history
  • ✓Your property works for you when you're not there
  • ✓You choose the dates, length, and guests entirely freely
  • ✓Every guest is a verified property owner, just like you
The concept

Two ideas, one network

The platform is built on two connected exchanges. Members can swap homes with each other through a points-based system — no cash changes hands, just a fair allocation based on the property's size, location, and condition.

At the same time, property owners can offer lodging to carefully vetted retired craftspeople in exchange for renovation work. The owner gets skilled craftsmanship done, and the retired craftsperson gets a free stay somewhere attractive.

“Your property abroad isn't just a house.
It's a passport to the whole world.”

Villa Collective · The founding idea
3×
More trips per year
Without rental costs, the biggest barrier to traveling often disappears. If you'd normally spend €2,500 on lodging per trip, that money is now free for experiences, food, and time with the people you love.
Stay
Like a local, not a tourist
Hotels are anonymous. A home is personal. You'll find books on the shelf, tips in a notebook, a local favorite restaurant circled on a map. That's the difference between visiting somewhere and truly being there.
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Points never expire
Earn points when your property suits someone else. Spend them when you're ready. No rush, no expiry dates, no penalty for life changing your plans. You own your points just like you own your home.
You
Always decide
You approve every guest personally. You set which periods your property is available. You choose who you want to stay with. The system works for you – not the other way around.
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Combine with renovation
Want to renovate your property abroad? Combine it with Renovation Collective – a retired craftsperson stays with you and works in exchange for lodging. You earn points and get the renovation done.
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Private network
Not an app for the general public. Not Airbnb. Villa Collective is a closed network for property owners like you – people with the same circumstances, the same respect for a home, and the same love of traveling properly.
The process

Simple from day one

Four steps from application to your first free stay — anywhere in the world you want.

01
📋
You apply
Tell us about your property. We review it and get back to you within 48 hours. The network is private – not every property is a fit, and that's the point.
02
🏡
You list your property
An admin sets a fair points value. You upload photos and specify available periods. Your points start accruing as soon as others stay with you.
03
🔍
You pick a destination
Browse the network's properties. Send a request. The owner approves you – and you approve them. Trust in both directions.
04
✈️
You travel freely
You check in. The network handles the practicalities. You live like a local, leave a review and receive one. And start planning your next trip.
The points system

Fair, simple, free

Points are your currency. Every property is assigned a value per night based on size, location, and season — from 5 points a night (35 a week) to 10 points a night (70 a week). You earn when others stay with you and spend when you stay with them. No rent, no rush, no expiry dates.

🏡Guests stay in your villa, 2 weeks+126 pts
🏡Guests stay in your villa, 1 week+63 pts
⛷️You stay in a chalet in Savoie, 2 weeks−140 pts
🏡Guests stay in your villa, 10 days+90 pts
🌴You stay in a villa in Mallorca, 1 week−56 pts
Your points balance · Example
Total earned+279 pts
Total spent−196 pts
Enough for~1 week's stay
Balance83 pts

Points never expire. Save them for a longer trip or use them right away. You decide.

Where do you want to stay next?

The whole world, one network

We're launching in six regions where Nordic property owners already have homes — five in Europe and one in the US — and expanding from there. If your property is elsewhere, you're still welcome to apply.

France
Provence & the Alps
Olive-grove villas in Provence and chalets in the French Alps. The network's first and clearest focus.
Status: Launch in progress
Italy
Tuscany & Puglia
Farmhouses in the Tuscan countryside and traditional trulli in Puglia – often in need of gentle renovation.
Status: Launch in progress
Spain
Mallorca & Costa del Sol
Mediterranean villas with pools and terraces, and apartments near the beach. Sun most of the year.
Status: Launch in progress
Portugal
Algarve & Lisbon
Coastal houses in the Algarve and apartments in Lisbon – one of Europe's fastest-growing regions for Nordic property owners.
Status: Launch in progress
Scandinavia
Archipelago & mountains
Summer cottages, archipelago houses, and mountain cabins. Appealing to members from further south who want to experience Nordic nature and bright summer nights.
Status: Launch in progress
USA
Florida & the Sun Coast
Beachfront apartments and villas in Naples, Sarasota, and Fort Myers – popular with Nordic owners seeking sun over the winter months.
Status: Launch in progress
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Coming next
The rest of Europe and the world
We're building the network region by region and adding properties beyond the six launch markets on an ongoing basis. Have a home somewhere else? Apply as a pioneer member — the first members shape the network.
Apply as a pioneer →
How it works in practice

What membership means for you

We're launching the network now, so we don't have past members to quote yet. Instead, we describe openly how membership works — so you know exactly what you're saying yes to.

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You list your property for free and set which weeks it's available yourself. Weeks you want to use yourself, you block – they're never visible to anyone else. You never have to give up control of your own home.

You decide when
Free listing · You approve every guest
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When someone stays with you, you earn points. You spend the points when you want to travel yourself – to another property, in another country, at a completely different time. No simultaneous swaps, no expiry dates.

You travel when it suits you
35–70 points a week depending on the property
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If your property needs renovating, you can instead host a verified retired craftsperson who works in exchange for free lodging. You cover materials and tools – the craftsperson brings the skill.

You can renovate along the way
Assignments from 1 to 8 weeks
Frequently asked questions

What you're wondering about

Does it cost anything to join?+
Membership and listing your property are free, and you never pay anything to host guests or retired craftspeople. The only fee is a matching fee of €95 per started rental week, which you pay when you stay at someone else's — the points cover the lodging itself. The fee funds running the platform, verifying members and retired craftspeople, and support throughout the exchange.
How do the points work?+
Every property is assigned a points value per night by an admin, based on size, location, and season — from 5 points a night (35 points a week) to 10 points a night (70 points a week). You spend points when you stay at someone else's, and earn points when others stay at yours. As a new member, you receive starting points equivalent to a week's stay at your own property, which you release yourself as soon as the property is bookable (photos uploaded and an admin has set a points value).
What happens if guests damage my property?+
Every guest is a verified property owner with a strong incentive to take care of your property — a bad review directly affects their access to the network. Even so, check with your insurer that your home insurance covers others staying in the property. Terms vary between insurers and countries, and a home exchange isn't always assessed as a rental — get it confirmed in writing before your first exchange.
Do the exchanges have to happen at the same time?+
No — and that's the strength of the points system. You offer your property when it suits you and spend the points when you want to. No need for simultaneous swaps. Points never expire.
Who decides who gets to stay in my property?+
You. Always. You see the profile of every guest who sends a request — including their reviews and property — and approve or decline. The system presents candidates, you make the call.
Can I combine it with Renovation Collective?+
Yes, and it's one of the strongest combinations in the network. You offer your property to a verified retired craftsperson through Renovation Collective, get the work done, and earn points — which you then spend on an exchange in another country. Assignments range from one week up to eight. You're responsible for having materials and tools on site when the craftsperson arrives.
Do I get any points when I join?+
Yes. As a new member, you receive starting points equivalent to a week's stay at your own property, so you can take your first trip right away without having hosted a guest first. The points are released once your listing is bookable — that is, once you've uploaded photos and an admin has set a points value for the property.
Can I buy points — and what does that mean for me as a host?+
If your earned points aren't enough for your next trip, you can top up for €10 per point, up to a maximum of 50% of what you've earned by hosting guests. The cap exists so that points in the network keep corresponding to real, bookable nights and retain their value. If an exchange is paid for fully or partly with purchased points, you as the host get a 10% points bonus on top of the usual payout.
Why does all contact happen through the platform?+
For your safety. Until an exchange or match is confirmed, contact is mediated by us — that's how we can guarantee every party is verified, that agreements about dates, work, and materials are documented in case anything needs sorting out, and that you have a neutral party on your side. Contact details are exchanged once the booking is confirmed.
How does it work tax-wise?+
We can't give tax advice, but here's what you should know. Both home exchanges and renovation work performed in exchange for lodging can be treated as an exchange with a value under some countries' tax rules, even though no money changes hands. How it's assessed depends on how long and how often the exchanges happen, where the property is located, and where you're liable for tax. We recommend checking with a tax advisor or accountant before your first exchange, especially for cross-border arrangements.
How is my property's points value set?+
An admin sets the points value after reviewing the property's size, location, and season. The scale runs from 5 points a night (35 a week) for simpler properties to 10 points a night (70 a week) for the most sought-after ones. The property becomes visible to other members as soon as the value is set.

Ready to explore?

Browse available properties, discover verified retired craftspeople, or see how the points system works — all part of your membership.

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