One of the most common questions people ask about holiday home
co-ownership is simple: "Can I actually stay when and where I
want?"
It's a fair question because many people assume co-ownership works
like a traditional timeshare, where availability is limited and
peak dates are difficult to secure. At The Hideaways Club, booking
is designed very differently.
Our seamless, real-time booking system gives members flexible
access to a global portfolio of luxury homes with fair
availability, transparent scheduling, and the freedom to travel
when it suits you.
A smarter alternative to timeshare
Traditional timeshares restrict you to fixed weeks, fixed
locations and rigid availability.
Holiday home co-ownership with The Hideaways Club offers
something far more flexible:
- Choose from your portfolio of multiple homes and
destinations
- Book months in advance or last minute (we have a fortnightly
'featured availability' email which goes to our members, with the
'don't miss' destinations)
- View live availability in real time through our seamless and easy
to navigate booking system
- Fair allocation across all members
- Transparent usage through a simple points system
You're not tied to one property or one week; you have access to an
entire portfolio of professionally managed homes around the
world.
Our seamless real-time booking system
Booking your next stay is simple.
Through the member portal, you can browse availability, explore
homes and reserve your preferred dates in just a few clicks,
whether you're planning far ahead or looking for a spontaneous
escape.
Every member sees the same intuitive, live calendar, showing
real-time availability across all villas, chalets and
apartments.
This advanced booking system ensures:
- Complete transparency
- Instant confirmation
- Fair access for all members
- Easy planning across the year
Luxury travel should feel effortless, and the first stage of your
journey, the booking, is designed to reflect that.
Fair access through a simple points system
Availability across the portfolio is managed using a clear and
balanced points system, depending on your Membership share
class.
Weeks vary in value depending on season and demand, helping ensure
fair usage across the membership, with the opportunity to enjoy
peak travel periods.
This structure prevents over-booking, supports flexibility, and
keeps availability flowing throughout the year.
Balanced membership means more availability
Availability is carefully structured to maintain consistent
access to homes. It works out that there are approximately six
members for every home in the portfolio, and 12 members for every
apartment. Shorter stays in the city apartments naturally create
more availability.
This balanced member-to-property ratio is designed to ensure homes
are enjoyed, and availability is still accessible.
Over the past 10 years, our Classic portfolio has averaged a 40%
vacancy rate, and our City collection around 30% vacancy, meaning
there is almost always something available to book.
Last-minute travel made easy
Spontaneous travel is part of the joy of ownership.
Inside the member portal, our Late Availability page highlights
handpicked upcoming stays across the portfolio, from good to best
availability over the coming weeks. We also send a fortnightly
'Featured Availability' email to Members to highlight options.
Whether you're looking for a quick city break or an extended villa
stay, last-minute travel is always within reach.
Proven usage and availability across the portfolio
Our booking model isn't just flexible, it's proven to
work.
2025 member usage:
- Classic members averaged 26.3 nights per year
- City members averaged 15.5 nights per year
Portfolio occupancy in 2025:
- 71% occupancy across Classic homes
- 81% occupancy across City properties
This balance ensures homes are well used, while still maintaining
meaningful availability for members.
Global membership creates natural flexibility
The Hideaways Club membership is internationally
diverse:
40% UK
30% Europe
10% Asia
10% United States
10% other regions
Different travel patterns, school holidays and seasonal preferences
create natural distribution of demand, helping maintain consistent
availability throughout the year.
Even more choice through reciprocal stays
Members also enjoy access to reciprocal partner properties,
expanding travel opportunities beyond the core portfolio.
In 2025 alone:
- 1,095 reciprocal property nights were booked, equivalent to
access to around six additional homes each year
This adds further flexibility and choice when planning your travel
calendar.
Designed for fair, flexible luxury travel
Our booking and availability model is built around three
core principles:
- Transparency
- Real-time calendars and clear availability
- Fairness
With balanced member ratios and structured usage, flexibility, and
the ability to book ahead or last minute and travel globally.
This is what makes luxury holiday home co-ownership with The
Hideaways Club fundamentally different from timeshare
ownership.
Experience effortless holiday home co-ownership
With live availability, fair allocation and flexible booking,
The Hideaways Club gives you genuine access to exceptional homes -
when you want to enjoy them.
- No rigid weeks
- No hidden competition
- No compromise on choice
Just seamless booking and the freedom to travel.
Ready to explore?
Discover how simple luxury holiday home co-ownership can
be.
Speak to our team to learn more about membership, availability and
how booking works across our global portfolio.