The Best Deals for Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!

Published: Nov. 9, 2022, 10 a.m.

#86: Host Chris Hutchins delves into the topic of vacation homes in today\u2019s solo episode.\xa0He explores the pros and cons of vacation home options, including home rentals and exchanges, fractional ownerships, vacation real estate investment funds, and timeshares. Chris also discusses his family\u2019s experience owning timeshare properties, shares special offers for All the Hacks listeners, and more.\nFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/vacation-homes\n\xa0\nPartner Deals\nPacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits\nInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science\nDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\n\nHigher-End Vacation Home Rental sites\n\nAvantStay\n\n\nWander (email hello@wander.com and mention All the Hacks to get $250 off)\n\nHaven In\n\nVillas of Distinction\n\nVacation Home Rental sites\n\nAirbnb\n\nVrbo\n\nCabo Villas\n\nHome Exchange\n\nHome Exchange\n\nLove Home Swap\n\nPeople Like Us\n\nThird Home\n\nCouchsurfing\n\nMy Place\n\nFractional Ownership\n\nPacaso\n\nMy 5 Homes\n\nPrivate Residence Clubs\n\nThe Orchard\n\nTimbers Resorts\n\nVacation Real Estate Investment Funds\n\nEquity Residences\n\nDestination Clubs\n\nInspirato\n\nInspirato Pass\n\nBlog: Luxury Pass Reviews\n\n\nExclusive Resorts\n\nDestination Club Comparison List: Sherpa Report\n\n\nTimeshares\n\nRent or Buy Secondhand\n\nRed Week\n\nTug2\n\nKoala\n\nDay Passes to Resorts: Resort Pass\n\n\nRent Private Pools: Swimply (<- $25 off)\n\n\xa0\nFull Show Notes\n(00:00) Introduction to Vacation Home Episode\n(04:33) Discovering No-Upfront-Cost Vacation Home Rentals\n(06:41) Exploring Home Exchange Options\n(12:42) Types of Vacation Property Programs: Equity and Non-Equity\n(16:08) Unpacking Fractional Ownership\n(21:00) Insights into Vacation Investment Real Estate Funds\n(23:42) Understanding Destination Clubs\n(32:15) Delving into Timeshares\n(36:23) Answering Timeshare Exchange Queries\n(37:35) Downsides of Purchasing Existing Timeshares\n(39:39) Chris\u2019 Perspective on Timeshares\n(40:58) Short Getaways: Recommendations for a Day or Few Hours\n\xa0\nConnect with All the Hacks\nAll the Hacks:\xa0Newsletter\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0Membership\xa0|\xa0Email\nChris Hutchins:\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.