Private swimming pools often sit unused for much of the year while their owners shoulder maintenance costs. Meanwhile, many swimmers face limited access to pools due to overcrowding, high costs, or lack of private options. This presents an opportunity to bridge the gap: allowing pool owners to monetize their underutilized assets while providing renters with affordable access to private swimming spaces.

How It Could Work

A platform could connect pool owners with individuals looking to rent pools by the hour or day. Owners would list details like location, size, amenities (e.g., diving boards, heating), and availability. Renters could browse, book, and pay through the platform, which might also handle scheduling, liability waivers, and payments. Additional features could include user reviews, verified cleanliness standards, and filters for specific needs (e.g., kid-friendly pools). One way to simplify the MVP could involve focusing on a single city first, with basic booking functionality and gradual feature rollout.

Benefits and Opportunities

• For pool owners: A way to offset maintenance costs or earn income from an underused asset.
• For renters: Access to private pools at lower costs than ownership or crowded public facilities.
• For local businesses: Partnerships with cleaning services or maintenance providers could create ancillary revenue streams.

Revenue might come from booking commissions, subscription plans for featured listings, or add-ons like insurance or cleaning services.

Standing Out from Existing Solutions

While similar platforms like Swimply already exist, a few differentiating factors could include:

• Focusing on niche markets (e.g., fitness swimmers or families).
• Offering bundled services (maintenance partnerships, event add-ons).
• Prioritizing localized trust-building measures, like ID verification and community-driven reviews.

By aligning incentives for owners, renters, and local services, this idea could turn idle pools into shared community resources while creating economic value.