There’s an Airbnb-like service for so much more than home rentals these days
What happens when the “sharing economy” meets the real estate and rental markets on fire? A world where the smallest portions of life can cost a fee. Increasingly, if it’s bolted, it can be had for a price. Some examples:
(Swimply)
Swimming pool · $ 45 / hour, St. Boniface, Man.
These owners have dubbed their backyard saltwater pool “Dabs Resort,” after an acronym for parents Darren and Andrea and two sons. Listed in Swimply, comes with tubs full of water toys.
Backyard and garden $ 100 / hour, Vancouver
Spacefy offers short-term venue rentals or film / photo locations such as a grassy space across from Cambie and King Edward with a vine accent pergola and various chair and table configurations. Complete with a view of the house of alleys.
(Spinlister)
Bike $ 15 / day, Musquodoboit Harbor, NS
You can rent your bike at SpinlisterWhether it’s a weekend warrior mountain bike or a road ride like this Newport Cruiser. Catherine B. throws in a helmet and a lock, plus a saddlebag if she wants to have a picnic.
(SpaceiShare)
Backyard shed · $ 75 / mo, Laval, Que.
SpaceiShare Allows for private parking spaces and storage spaces that extend beyond condo lockers and include vacancies, basements, and a 10-by-10-foot backyard structure. “Ideal for Christmas decorations and sports equipment,” says the ad.
(Facebook)
Penthouse Balcony $ 25 / hour, Toronto
Well, maybe not everything can be rented. A small 60-story downtown balcony with an Instagram-worthy view of Dundas Square and Lake Ontario was offered for hourly lease, but the venture was quickly terminated when the condo management company received complaints.
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