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Homestays

Homestays


From crashing on a free couch to renting a holiday mansion, there are plenty of alternatives to staying in a hotel.

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Tired of stiff sheets and fluoro lighting? Forget hotel rooms, CHOICE looks at new ways of bedding down for the night, from bargain holiday house rentals to freebie couch-surfing, house-swapping and house-sitting gigs. We check out Airbnb, Stayz, HomeAway, Flipkey, house-sitting and house-swapping agencies and more, to help you find your next holiday spot.

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How to find the best homestay booking sites From holiday rentals to house swapping and couch surfing, book a bed at a great rate and protect your holiday savings.

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