Hey, I'm KennedyHow I get free stays
Free, self-paced, and built for your iPhone. The exact steps I use to trade hospitality photos for nights at villas, boutique hotels and vacation rentals.
- No follower minimum
- iPhone + an editing app
I had an iPhone and 50 followers on Instagram when I landed my first week-long stay.
Hosts care about images of their space, not your follower count. These steps show you how to find the hosts who need them.
Why I made this free
Fresh out of college, I was juggling multiple part-time jobs just to pay rent while somehow still expecting myself to see the world. The math was not mathing, and I quickly realized how expensive wanting to leave home is when you have no real money.
I had an iPhone and 50 followers on Instagram when I landed my first week-long stay. Hosts care about images of their space, not your follower count.
People charge hundreds of dollars to gatekeep this process, but you get the exact steps I still use today for free. Everyone deserves to travel, not just people with deep pockets.
Find a host with a photo gap
Owner-run villas and boutique hotels with a great space and weak photos. You'll learn where to look and what to skip.
Send a pitch with your dates
Say when you'll be in the area and what caught your eye about their property, then offer fully edited photos with full usage rights.
Shoot, deliver, check out
Work from a shot list, deliver on the date you promised, and ask for a testimonial that lands your next stay.
From the hosts I've shot for
From the Open Diary
Vlogs from the stays and notes on what's working.
Questions
How I Get Free Stays
Exactly how I do it.
First section is open, unlock the rest with your email.
Personal Guidance
For those that want the extra help!
In All Honesty
Personal lessons & experiences to share.