Home Tourism. Just for fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about how Digs works? Whether you’re thinking about exploring a home or opening yours — you’re in the right place.
What is Digs?
Digs is a platform for short, curated visits inside remarkable private homes.
Guests can step inside beautifully designed spaces, hear the story of the home, and experience architecture and interiors up close.
Visits are brief, small-group, and hosted by the homeowner.
Is this like Airbnb?
Not really.
Airbnb is about staying overnight. Digs is about stepping inside — just to see.
No overnight stays. No hospitality burden.
Why would someone open their home?
Many homeowners take pride in the spaces they’ve created.
Digs allows them to:
- Share their home’s story
- Connect with design lovers
- Earn income from occasional visits
- Support charitable causes
How do visits work?
Visits are small, scheduled gatherings.
Guests book a time through the platform and join a short, host-led visit.
Think of it as:
- Part architecture tour
- Part storytelling
- Part design inspiration
Are homes safe?
Safety and trust are central to the platform.
Digs uses identity verification, curated hosts, and controlled group sizes to ensure visits remain respectful and secure.
Hosts maintain full control over their participation and availability.
What kinds of homes are featured?
Homes on Digs may include:
- Architect-designed residences
- Historic homes
- Uniquely renovated spaces
- Remarkable interiors
- Homes with a compelling story
The focus isn’t size or luxury — it’s character and curiosity.
Can anyone host?
Not every home is a fit.
Digs curates homes based on design, character, and the story behind the space.
Homeowners can apply to become curators and the team reviews each submission.
Do I have to open my home often?
Not at all.
Curators decide if, when, and how often their home is available.
Some hosts may open their home only a few times per year. Others may enjoy hosting occasional small visits.
You are always in control of your schedule.
Will strangers be walking through my home?
Visits are small, scheduled, and curated.
Guests register in advance and attend brief host-led visits.
Group sizes are limited and visits typically last 20–40 minutes.
Digs is designed to create respectful, thoughtful experiences — not open houses.
What parts of my home would visitors see?
You choose.
Many curators share only a few spaces — for example a living room, garden, library, or architectural feature.
There is no expectation that guests see your entire home.
The experience is about the story of the space, not access to everything.
How much do visits cost?
Prices vary by home and experience.
Many visits are designed to be accessible, with some supporting charitable causes or local organizations.
Where will Digs launch?
Digs is beginning with a pilot in Chicago, a city known for its architectural heritage and design culture.
Additional cities may follow.
When will it launch?
We are currently gathering interest from both guests and potential hosts.
Join the list to be notified when the first homes open.
Why hasn’t this existed before?
People have always been curious about how others live.
But there has never been a simple, respectful way to step inside remarkable private homes.
Digs creates that opportunity.
