SabbaticalHomes
Online directory connecting academics with temporary home rentals, house exchanges, and house sitting services worldwide.
About SabbaticalHomes
Founded in 2000, SabbaticalHomes is a specialized online directory connecting academics, scholars, writers, and artists for temporary housing worldwide.
The platform facilitates home rentals, exchanges, house sitting, and home sharing for sabbaticals, research trips, and relocations.
SabbaticalHomes operates on a non-commission model with annual listing fees ($65–$175) and a one-time Made-a-Match fee ($50). Features include a Trust Score system and academic pricing verification.
Independently owned and featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Guardian.
What sets this company apart
Uniquely focused on the academic community ('For scholars by scholars'), offering non-commission direct rental model with academic pricing verification via institutional email. Members arrange payments directly — no platform commission.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 3 countries
Markets & Coverage
(3)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Condo
- Cabin
- Cottage
Market Segments
- LuxuryPrimary
- Budget-Friendly
- Beach & Coastal
- Mountain & Ski
- Urban
- Rural & Country
- Family
- Corporate & Extended Stay
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Multi-language support
- Mobile app / mobile-friendly
- GDPR-compliant data handling
- Free trial / freemium tier
- Help documentation & knowledge base
Pricing Plans
Pricing information based on publicly available data. Contact the service provider for exact quotes.
Academic Home Listing
- List home for rent and/or exchange
- Up to 10 photos
- House sitting options
Non-Academic Home Listing
- All features of Academic Home Listing
- For non-academic members
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- Founded in 2000, SabbaticalHomes is a specialized online directory connecting academics, scholars, writers, and artists for temporary housing worldwide. The platform facilitates home rentals, exchanges, house sitting, and home sharing for sabbaticals, research trips, and relocations. SabbaticalHomes operates on a non-commission model with annual listing fees ($65–$175) and a one-time Made-a-Match fee ($50). Features include a Trust Score system and academic pricing verification. Independently owned and featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Guardian.
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