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Just In Time For The Sweltering, Summer Months: An App To Rent Swimming Pools

CHICAGO (CBS) -- On these scorching days, going for a splash is a refreshing idea.

If you don't have a pool, not a problem. You can rent one.

Swimply is similar to a vacation rental, but instead of renting your house, customers pay to use your private pool.

They book through an app of certified pools. pay and get a code to access the property.

Rates range anywhere from around $15 to more than $100 per hour depending on the amenities.

Last year Swimlpy saw a 4,000% growth with hosts across the United States, Canada and Australia using the app.

A top hosts made enough to pay off their pool -- at more than $40,000.

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