About Trade Vacations
A marketplace where skilled tradespeople and coastal property owners help each other out — work a few hours, enjoy a beach getaway.
The idea
Vacation rental owners along the Virginia Beach and Outer Banks coast face a constant challenge: keeping their properties in top shape. Meanwhile, skilled tradespeople — painters, carpenters, plumbers, and more — are always looking for affordable ways to enjoy the coast.
Trade Vacations brings both sides together. Owners post maintenance tasks and offer short stays in return. Workers apply, complete the work, and enjoy a beach vacation. No cash changes hands for the trade itself — just skills for stays.
We focus on the Virginia Beach and Outer Banks region today, with plans to expand along the Eastern Seaboard as the community grows.
What we stand for
Trades, not transactions
We believe in fair exchange. Workers get memorable getaways, and owners get quality maintenance — everyone wins.
Community first
Our double-blind rating system and verified profiles keep the community trustworthy and welcoming.
Coastal roots
We started on the Virginia Beach and Outer Banks coastline because we love it here — and so will you.
Quality matters
Every worker profile is reviewed. Our two-strike policy ensures the trades that happen on our platform meet a high standard.
Ready to join?
Whether you have skills to trade or a property to maintain, there is a place for you here.