Looking to enjoy the summer by making a splash in an outdoor pool? Well, you can rent out backyard pools Airbnb-style in Edmonton.
You read that right, you can actually rent out other people’s backyard pools like an Airbnb right here in the city.
A company called Swimply lets users rent out backyard pools by the hour for a private swim experience. The website is an online marketplace similar to Airbnb where homeowners can list their pools for rent.
Currently, there are four spots listed in Edmonton, with prices ranging from $75 to $250 an hour.
Owners can also set limits on how many people are allowed in the pool.
Swimply (Tyler)
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Some locations feature lounge chairs, a lunch table, a diving board, and a hot tub to really turn up the party.
Hosts aren’t obligated to allow guests access to a bathroom, but about 85% of current Swimply hosts do, according to the company.
Hosts who don’t have washroom facilities available for use can only rent the pool for one hour at a time to a maximum of five guests.
Swimply also operates in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Winnipeg.