KindredReviews of livekindred.com

The idea is cool but not always worth it, especially as you rent your home, are compensated in credits but then still need to pay to travel elsewhere. Yes, it more affordable travel but it's still a cost that doesn't seem very fair if you're renting your home out but still pay to travel. Our biggest complaint: When we hosted the Kindred cleaners did a bad job, which was disappointing to come home to your place not professionally cleaned properly (toothpaste stains, dust, table not wiped, floors not mopped as promised). They did very little about it and I've lost trust in them. I also wish they sent new privacy stickers with each rental, it's the little things that matter. They do have good customer service and are reactive. It still has some things to work out.

I lent out my space a ton this summer and built up a decent amount of credits. However, any time I’ve tried to use them in the last several months there would be no responses from hosts or in this latest case, a last minute cancellation right as I’m about to start my trip. This has definitely knocked my confidence in using this platform, but luckily they did make good on their Trip Cancellation Policy so I'm adjusting my original review. I'm still not fully sold on this platform, especially considering how much money they make on service fees when you could in theory be making this money yourself using Airbnb with the same guarantees safeguarding your home. However, since Airbnb is truly evil I do prefer this platform over them. Most of the guests I had were great but I did have one that was less than ideal. It was much better in the beginning but that's always how things go. It's a great alternative to Airbnb but not nearly as reliable as booking a hotel or anything like that so keep it mind.