A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools

Rental swimming pools, facilitated by platforms like Swimply, are becoming a popular summer trend in the sharing economy. Owner Jasmine Lawson in Birmingham, Ala., hosts over 1,000 guests annually through her pool rental, which includes amenities like a hot tub and party space. Swimply, which allows rentals of pools and other private spaces, reports a 50% increase in reservations this year compared to last.