[Madelaine Amee]

We are thinking of doing a European home swap and would like to hear from people who have done this. My biggest concern is what someone may do to my home!

Also swapping cars, computers, generally living in someone else s home.

[mixsonci]

I've never done a home swap, but I did have a gentlemen come and stay at my home to Cat sit for me for 3 weeks while I was on a trip. It was through a company called "Trusted Housesitters". It was a wonderful experience. He took very good care of my home and my cat was very healthy and happy when I returned. I would think that you would have to trade vehicles also in a "home swap", you would get theirs. I was lucky that he was from Florida so he had his own car. I would not let him (or them) use my golf cart. Too many variables to go wrong if they are not familiar with TV and the rules. They can rent one if they really want to use one.

[pmbinnj]

We swapped homes and spent the summer of 2015 in Ireland. It was a wonderful experience but we learned what to do differently if given the same opportunity. If you PM me with your email I'll share the pros and cons.