The sharing economy has expanded to backyard swimming pools with the relaunch of Swimply in Australia. It’s a marketplace where customers can rent access to luxurious private pools.
With summer around the corner, Swimply is giving Australians the option of finding a local escape that’s fun and affordable.
Not everyone can afford to escape the country on a luxury holiday following two years of the pandemic and the pressures of the rising cost of living.
Swimply can help you get your family and friends locally and rent a private pool with many including access to a BBQ area and all the pool toys you’ll ever need.
It’s like Airbnb for swimming pools.
For pool owners, Swimply offers a way to earn extra income when they become a host and rent out their pool on the platform.
Its costs on average between $2,400 and $4,800 a year to maintain a pool in Australia year-round.
Swimply rental prices for swimming pools start at $25 an hour.
“Swimming is the number one rated activity for families, yet 87 per cent of Australians don’t have access to a pool. We want to change that,” says Swimply Australia managing director Sam McDonagh.
“Our goal is for every Australian to have access to a private pool and for every homeowner to be able to share spaces they are passionate about and make money.
“With cost-of-living pressures starting to impact every aspect of our lives, Swimply provides an opportunity for Australians to afford little moments of luxury, whether it be a family fun day by the pool, friends enjoying a splash on a warm day, or some well-deserved R&R.”
The Swimply marketplace connects owners of underused private swimming pools and entertainment areas to customers who want to enjoy a staycation.
The Swimply app is available for both iOS and Android and connects customers to valuable swimming pools in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Perth, Adelaide and other regional areas.
Swimply was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles where there are more than 25,000 pools on the platform.
To date, Swimply hosts have invited more than a million guests to swim in their pools.
To find a pool, simply download this Swimply app and search for pools in your area.
When you find something you like, put in a request and receive approval.
The app also makes it easy to chat with the host.
Once the booking is confirmed, the customer will have access to the exact address as well as entry and exit information and even the Wi-Fi password.
