<p>What do you think? I live in a three bedroom 2 bath home in the Boston area -- historic area -- easy access into city (bus out front door runs all day -- to subway with full city access and easy 15 - 30 minute commute to most schools by car - depending on time of day). My daughter will be in school in the Los Angeles area next year. I wondered if there are parents interested in housing short term. I considered renting for a week in socal at the end of August to purchase dorm stuff and move my daughter in (rather than shipping everything coast to coast). Also thought we could become more familiar with the area. I am wondering if anyone with a child moving West to East from Socal is interested in the same thing. Though I'm not sure the exact logistics needed to manage this, this is a way to begin a conversation among parents. There is much "relocating" about to take place among our children. Thoughts?</p>
<p>I’ve always wanted to do a ‘house swap’ for vacations! It seems like a really cost-effective way to see the world!</p>
<p>Unfortunately I’m not in SoCal, but I think you have a good idea. Maybe post on the college forums for the schools near you?</p>
<p>Try VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner). It’s not a swap…but you can get assorted sizes of apts and houses less expensive than a hotel…especially for a week. </p>
<p>Not all are “vacation” homes. They have listings in NYC. I’ve never checked LA area (be sure you’re familiar with the neighborhood the listing is in…)</p>
<p>VRBO. I have never seen this before. What a cool site. I will remember this one!</p>
<p>We’ve used VRBO twice–once for an apartment in San Francisco and once for a lovely, old apartment in Paris. Wonderful experience both times. Price was much better than a hotel and it was nice to have a kitchen and the extra living space.</p>
<p>Craigslist also seems to have housing Swaps.</p>
<p>cyberrentals is another online place to find short-term rentals, like VRBO.</p>