Beautiful studio apartment with high ceilings on first floor; great for single professional 
- Fantastic centric location on a safe, pedestrian, tree-lined street in a great neighborhood with shopping, restaurants and all conveniences easily accessible; walking distance to the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor 
- Minutes to the Opera and Sol metro and train stations with direct connection (40 min) to the airport.
Fully furnished with modern touches; white and pistachio color scheme Exposed white brick wall; shiny hardwood floors. 
One large window in living room overlooking the monumental Royal Theater. 
Full separate bathroom with high-end detachable shower head. 
Full bed / Tempur mattress, with clean linens provided. 
FREE Wi-Fi Internet AND cable television included with the apartment.

Very close to Royal Palace, Royal Opera House, Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel. Great neighborhood with all conveniences close by 
- Short walk to the metro where you can easily get everywhere in Madrid; 5 min. to Atocha, 40 min to Airport. 15 Walking to the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia Museums.

“Hola, I’m Leonardo, a 30 something marketing professional and passionate traveler. I am in between jobs, so I have plenty of time and would love to take advantage of my current situation, traveling as much as I can. I am looking within Europe mainly (Poland, Austria, Portugal, Spain). I would love to go back to Istanbul; I am in love with that city.”

To reach Leonardo, please find him on HOME AROUND THE WORLD

Steven and Hector live in a spacious 1400 square feet loft in beautifully maintained 6 story red brick building with outdoor pool, jacuzzi and a small gym. There is a gated parking area and 24 hour attentive door staff. The building is populated with many professionals active in the creative fields. It’s extremely quiet with excellent and easy access to South Beach, local art and culture and the airport. The loft is beautifully furnished and maintained and is perfect for a couple.

There is a very large king-size bed, a dedicated ‘office’ area for working home-away-from-home with access to 27” state-of-the-art iMacs. Hi Speed wireless internet, central air conditioning, a small but comfortable balcony, internet ready 42” flat screen TV and Parrot speakers that synchronize with Bluetooth and iPhone/Pod. There is a generous bath/shower and ample hot water. All ceilings are 15 feet high and the ceiling and some walls are raw concrete or block - otherwise the dominant color is a soft, restful grey. Lighting is all dimmer-switch controlled and low key. The apartment faces North so the light is always beautiful and the loft always cool. It is a much admired building and extremely well located for anyone that wishes to enjoy the allure of South Beach yet retreat to the peace and quiet of downtown and also have instant access to all major arteries leading in and out of Miami, the vibrant downtown art and design team and many other attractions. We have bikes and a Vesper the use of which could be discussed. You might prefer to hire a car and if so there is ample free parking around the loft.

The reputation of a city full of the bold and beautiful holds true and there is the infamous 12th street beach with its excellent assortment of eye-candy, gyms on almost every corner, a nudist beach a short drive away and a few excellent gay venues if this is your thing. We have enough art and design to compete with cities five times our size and all-in-all once the magic of Miami has captured your heart you will realize, as do we, that we live a blessed life in an almost idyllic environment. If you are a keen fitness addict there are a plethora of things to keep you busy from boating to body building to jogging the beautiful Venetian Causeway or along the wooden boardwalk that straddles the ocean. Lastly, there is ample shopping literally a 10 minute walk away with Midtown featuring a plethora of restaurants and brand name stores, and two blocks from the loft the largest food chains store in South Florida with everything you could wish for and probably the largest frozen dessert aisle in the Southern Hemisphere!

We are a gay professional couple (English/English-Colombian) who run our own companies and work in highly creative fields. Steven is the co-founder and creative force behind one of the most celebrated lifestyle stores on South Beach, now in its seventeenth year. We LOVE our loft and find it to be very special in every regard, as is life-in-general in Miami. Work and personal interests help us maintain a busy travel schedule and as we are both Anglophiles we would like to ‘settle’ in London for a good three months in a clean, modern, comfortable situation where we can live and work. Something centrally located or in the diverse community of the East End would be perfect. We are exceptionally meticulous in terms of our living standards and would treat your home with the utmost respect and we would hope for the same.

We keep a fairly rigorous gym and fitness regime so a washer/dryer is a must. We are flexible on dates but would like to be in London anywhere from June 1 thru end of September/October.

Raymond and Chad’s apartment in Buenos Aires was extensively remodeled in 2006, It has 3 bedrooms with double beds, 1 ensuite and the other full bath has a jacuzzi tub. 1200 square feet with a balcony, views,11 foot ceilings and original parquet flooring. The kitchen has a washing machine and is well equipted to cook at home. There is an on-site Portero (Property Manager) who lives in the building, intercom entry, elevator, air condtioning and lots of sunlight. The apartment is veery quiet. The buildings Architecture is “Rationalist”.

San Telmo is a historical, Antique district. Home to some of the original Tango Bars, Restaurants and bars in the city. Everything is within walking distance including museums, the metro, the grocery store, wine store …Plaza dorego is 4 blocks from the flat and hosts an Antique/Art Fair every sunday. Local musicians, artists and dancers are in the plaza everyday. There are gay coffee houses, a boutique gay hotel and a larger Spanish owned gay hotel. The neighborhood is also very family oriented with quiet evenings and weekends.

“We are an older couple. Our home base is in Santa Barbara California and we enjoy traveling to cities and unusual destinations. We’re not into cold weather, partying or “roughing it”. We enjoy cooking, fine dining and some outdoor space. We prefer to be close to public transportation or have a car with parking.”

If you’d like to swap with Raymond and Chad, please meet them at HOME AROUND THE WORLD

Peter lives in a chic apartment in the centre of Berlin and is offering either a hosting arrangement or a direct home swap. 

For my guests is included: Do-it-yourself breakfast, coffee / tea, soft drinks, TV, private bath, wi-fi (Internet), four additional rooms for sharing, kitchen, washing machine etc. Dates welcome.

If apartment swap is not possible: Bed and Breakfast-guests charge 30 euro/night (1 person), 40 euro/night (2 persons). Subway just in front of the house (U1-Kurfürstenstraße). Five minutes walking distance to Nollendorfplatz (gay scene) and Potsdamer Platz (city centre).

More informations about Europe’s most exciting gay city: OUT IN BERLIN

“My Name is Peter, 40 years, journalist in Berlin. It’s my own apartment in which I live alone. I’m looking forward to welcome you as my guests. As an experienced Berlin host you can count on relevant advices for sightseeing and nightlife. My apartment is an open house für interesting people. Hopefully I find the same in your city! I’m interested in guestrooms together with my partner.”

To contact Peter and find out more, please see: HOME AROUND THE WORLD, the world’s leading gay home swap site. 

Justin would like to swap any one of his terrific vacation rentals in the Shelborne Hotel and Beach Resort  in South Beach. He has several ocean front and city view units.

 The lovely Shelborne Hotel is located directly on the Ocean at 18th and Collins 1 1/2 blocks from Lincoln Rd. The building has a pool, hot tub and 2 restaurants. It’s in one of the best locations in South Beach. There are restaurants, night clubs, shopping, the beach and all within a few minute’s walk.. There is no need for a car.

“I’m in my mid 40s and like to travel. I have a few great employees that run my businesses and allow me to get away. Would be interested in anything interesting that is a major city in the US or Europe. Seattle, Vancouver, LA, NYC, Chicago, Boston, etc. Anything from a weekend getaway to a few weeks swap.”

To contact Justin and find out more about the perfect Miami swap, please visit:

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Hossein and Tim live in a recently renovated European style two level condo. The first level includes the living room, a full bath, the kitchen and a spacious deck to enjoy sunny days. The second floor offers a full bath, guest room with balcony, and the master bedroom with large windows, a fireplace, and a California-king bed. Stairs lead up to the roof deck where you can enjoy awesome views of Boston.

“We are situated on the Back Bay/South End line. The house is on the Corridor Park which is a lovely greenway with beautiful landscaping, parks, and tennis/basketball courts. We are steps from two metro lines, and a 5 minute walk to the prudential shopping center. Within one block there are multiple restaurants including the best pizza in town, thai, and japanese. Within a 10 minute walk, there is whatever kind of restaurant you could imagine from chain restaurants to privately owned tiny italian places to “I can’t afford that”. We are a 15 minute walk to Newbury street which has high-end shopping and restaurants with outdoor seating.”

“We enjoy urban vacations as well as rural vacations. In an urban setting, we would like to be close to the gay village. In rural vacations, we would like to be in an area with plenty of outdoor activities.”

Please contact Hossein and Tim at HOME AROUND THE WORLD

Joel and Tom live in a beautifully restored and furnished Mid-Century Modern, facing the second fairway and the mountains of Palm Springs. The home is great with high ceilings, sophisticated modern art and furniture and maximum comfort. You can have lunch in your private interior courtyard, relax by one of 16 pools, play golf or play tennis, all on the property. The living room is breathtaking, with floor to ceiling windows on two sides. Additionally, there is a clubhouse with great food and a bar. 

There is a great gay life in Palm Springs: Gay Palm Springs. Additionally, there are fantastic hikes, bike paths, gyms, shopping- everything you would want in a resort vacation spot.

“We are also just a short drive from L.A. and San Diego. We are cooks and have a fully equipped kitchen. We are very experienced travelers- been to many parts of the world. We are interested in a trip to Europe in August or September.”

They are open to suggestions and are particularly looking for home swaps in Paris, Rome, Italy, and Southern France. 

Please contact our lovely boyz at HOME AROUND THE WORLD. 

Michael and his partner live in a top floor penthouse in a converted cinnamon warehouse on the Thames accessed by lift. “We have an obstructed view of The City directly on the water. We have two outdoor terraces on the Thames: one small, one large. You can comfortably entertain friends for lunch on the upper terrace in the summer. The apartment is modern and recently converted. “The kitchen is state of the art with Gaggenau appliances if that’s your thing. We have two living rooms. The upper room has a lovely view direct to St Paul’s Cathedral. We have two bedrooms which are both ensuite. With 2 TVs and a Bose music system.”

The flat is exceptionally located in the heart of Borough Market, next to the Golden Hind and Southwark Cathedral (where Shakespeare’s brother is buried) and opposite the Clink Prison, (an historic medieval debtors’ gaol). Little Dorrit lived down the road (if you know your Dickens). The ruins of Winchester Palace are seen from the bedrooms, as is the looming presence of the Shard of Glass. The Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre are a short stroll along the river. It’s 2 minute walk to London Bridge tube station and you can be in the West End in 15 minutes. It’s a 1km stroll to the Tower of London.

“At the moment, we are only looking to rent or swap the apartment for the Olympics week. For swaps, we are only interested in luxury places in Cape Town, Buenos Aires or possibly Paris/Berlin. Otherwise we are looking to rent the place for the Olympics weeks only.”