article_snippet: We've all spent countless hours looking at friends' holiday snaps on Instagram or Facebook with a hint of jealousy, wishing We could be sitting on a beach, eating a fancy meal or spending the night in a luxurious hotel room.
article_snippet: One of the incredible properties they have stayed at for free was a vineyard in Italy .
article_snippet: The best two have been an Italian vineyard and a Gold Coast sit in Australia which had a pool and was very close to the beach,' Laura said. '
article_snippet: We haven't had a worst one because We Skype with the home owners beforehand to check it's nice.'
article_snippet: From major cities, to deserted villages, and houses with pools and beach villas, the range of properties is as varied as length of stay.
article_snippet: The longest the couple have stayed in a property is six weeks, but the couple have also done weekend stays too. '
article_snippet: The weirdest thing we have seen in people's houses is a life size cut out of Edward from Twilight,' the couple told MailOnline Travel in an email. '
article_snippet: The home owners are usually very generous and have given we food, wine and day trips - and one lovely couple gave we a GoPro.'
article_snippet: we now have a life that we don't need a vacation from,' Laura said.
article_snippet: The home owners pay all the bills whilst The home owners are away - including internet - and the couple occasionally looks after pets .
highlights_snippet: Countries they have visited Skype ahead to ensure Countries they have visited get a nice house, and have stayed at properties with pools and on a vineyard .
  