Multiple reports describe a growing summer activity in the sharing economy: renting private swimming pools through an online platform. Swimply operates an “Airbnb-style” marketplace where pool owners list their private pools for other users to book, and renters select times and properties directly through the service. The coverage also notes that demand appears to be building during the summer heat. NPR reports that Swimply has recorded about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year. The articles characterize the trend as a practical alternative for people who do not have access to a pool at home, allowing renters to temporarily use someone else’s facility for leisure and recreation. Overall, the sources focus on how the platform works and the level of interest indicated by reservation counts, without providing additional details about pricing, safety requirements, or regulatory responses.