A Place for Minds on the Move

Since 2000, we have been dedicated to providing temporary home rentals and home exchanges to our community of academics, writers, artists and friends.

How It Works

It's just that simple.

Home Listings

Offer your home for rent or exchange with the flexibility of including house sitting or home sharing.

Tenant Listings

Create a listing for your ideal temporary home away from home, anywhere in the world. Live like a local while you research, write, create and explore.

Reasonable Fees

Enjoy fair listing fees and a flat fee for each match found on the site. All rental payments are made directly between members.

Matches

Find a housing match: check each other’s references, and you’ll appreciate the freedom to make your own arrangements and enjoy the personal connection.

Trust Score

Help others see how connected you are to the community with your Trust Score. You'll earn Trust Points for posting listings, announcing matches, writing reviews and more!

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Stay Near Universities

Just a few of many.

Explore off-campus housing offered by and for scholars near hundreds of universities and colleges around the globe. Many have home offices to inspire the writer and researcher in you. A lot of these homes also have the character and warmth of a personal retreat. You’ll find homes close to world-class universities, libraries, labs and campus facilities. The opportunities are endless, so let’s get started today!!

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Stay in Cities Around the World

The world is your oyster.

Explore thousands of home rental and home exchange listings in cities large and small as well as true getaways in the countryside. You’ll find the ideal home in over 50 countries, some with the options of house sitting or home sharing. Staying in the personal comfort of another member’s place lets you experience the character of a real home. Start dreaming about your next sabbatical, research trip or extended travel!

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Toronto

Ontario, Canada

London

England, United Kingdom

San Francisco

California, United States

Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Paris

Île-de-France, France

Boston

Massachusetts, United States

New York City

New York, United States

Sydney

New South Wales, Australia

Los Angeles

California, United States

Montreal

Quebec, Canada

The SabbaticalHomes team photo taken during a video conference meeting.

Who Are We?

For scholars by scholars.

When she created SabbaticalHomes.com in 2000, founder Nadege Conger envisioned the website as a way for scholars to connect, arrange affordable housing and find trustworthy tenants. Today, SabbaticalHomes.com is still run by the founder and a creative team of hard-working, enthusiastic and diverse individuals.

This thriving hub of home and tenant listings is a unique resource with a trusted community. As the leading international directory for academic home rentals, home exchanges, house sitting, and home sharing opportunities, SabbaticalHomes makes it possible for Minds on the Move to live, work and stay all over the world. Most home listings are available furnished to ease the transition of relocating, going on leave or traveling. Search our website to find the perfect home or tenant!