Member Story Q&A: Catherine
Get an inside look at Catherine's HomeExchange Collection experience in our latest Member Q&A. Discover her tips, stories, and more!

In the HomeExchange Collection community, every story is unique. In this new series, we’ll be sharing Q&A style responses from HomeExchange Collection members, offering you a closer look at their experiences, tips, and insights. If you're considering joining HomeExchange or HomeExchange Collection, these stories might just inspire you to take the plunge and start your own exchange journey!
Tell us a bit about yourself and where you live.
We are owners of 2 very luxury properties. One in Belgium and one in Greece.
Share a memorable story from your exchanges. What made it special?
We stayed at Atlantic Beach in South Africa in Mariette and George's property and this was fabulous as it is comparable to our property in Greece. They will be in our property in Greece soon with the exact number of days they offered us!
What was the best part of staying in someone else's home compared to traditional accommodations?
Getting to stay in a property that is similar to ours!

How was your experience connecting with your guest or host?
Excellent!
How do you prep your home for guests?
We clear all our personal stuff and the rest of the house is entirely for them
Also read: Mastering Luxury Hosting: How to Elevate Guest Experiences in Your High-End Home
What made you decide to join HomeExchange Collection?
We had the need to find a home to stay in in South Africa - and the properties we can stay in are similar to our luxury home in Greece