You Can Rent a Hollywood Hills Backyard Pools by the Hour

It might be the cheapest vacation you can get in the pandemic: a swim in a stranger’s pool. Homeowners are putting up their backyard pools for hourly rental on a new app called Swimply, which first saw interest when it was featured on “Shark Tank.” Marietta Ciavarra is paying $60 per hour to rent a luxurious pool in the Hollywood Hills. She believes it’s the safest way to enjoy a dip on a hot summer day - much better than going to the beach where masks aren’t always being worn by others.