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Staying with locals in Southland gives you an authentic experience that hotels simply can't offer. Sofahop hosts across 31 cities in Southland open their spare rooms and sofas to travelers — in return, guests are expected to host when they're back home.
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Sign up — it's freeMost hosts in Southland welcome guests for 1–5 nights. Longer stays are sometimes possible — discuss expectations with your host upfront.
Yes — arrange stays with different hosts in different cities as you travel through Southland. Plan each stop separately.
Try nearby cities. Sofahop covers 31 cities across Southland, so there's often an alternative a short distance away.
At least 1–2 weeks in advance for popular cities in Southland. For less-traveled areas, a few days is usually fine.