Swimply Marvelous! Homeowners in Chester County Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out In-Ground Pools

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Image via Swimply.
This pool in West Chester is available to rent for $36 an hour.

In the run-up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck. Swimply, a kind of an aquatic Airbnb, allows people to rent backyard swimming pools from willing residents. Jamie Tucker dove into this trend for WFMZ 69 News.

Homeowners list the details of their pools on Swimply.

They describe special features (saltwater, underwater lights, etc.), list available dates, and include alluring photographs.

They also add caveats — no kids, no pets, no parties, etc. — to ensure their comfort in what goes on poolside.

There is no charge for Swimply listings; the service provider merely takes a cut of the fee.

Renters book through an app.

The idea caught fire during the pandemic. Benefits accrued on both sides of the arrangement: Renters got an appealing outdoor activity. And owners augmented their incomes.

A Long Island woman parleyed her pool into an extra $20,000 in three months.

Users search the Swimply site geographically.

At present, it shows 31 pools available for swim time in Chester County. Prices range from $30-$90 an hour, generally set by how upscale the pool is.

More on Swimply is at WFMZ 69 News.

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