How Infinity by Pacaso Is Redefining Vacation-Home Ownership Through Exclusive Global Access
Mauna Lau, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, USA | Price On Request

Infinity by Pacaso is an invitation-only home exchange created for owners of remarkable residences valued between $5,000,000 and $20,000,000 in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Members gain access to swap stays within a vetted portfolio of member-owned and professionally managed residences, all coordinated seamlessly. The program transforms homes that often sit unused into passports to exceptional stays around the globe, offering access to locales such as St. Barths, Ibiza, Mexico City, and New York.

The exchange is operated by Pacaso, the technology-enabled marketplace co-founded in 2020 by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff that modernizes vacation-home ownership and access across more than 40 destinations in Europe, the United States, and Mexico.

Infinity is assembling its founding community now, and Pacaso is waiving the $100,000 membership fee for the first five qualifying JamesEdition readers to join, an offer that closes once the founding community is full. Founding members shape the network from its earliest days and join a circle whose homes set the standard for those who follow.

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One Community, Two Ways In

Since 2020, Pacaso has built a global community of owners on a simple idea: a beautiful vacation home should not require buying all of it, or doing all the work. Through Pacaso, families purchase one-eighth to one-half of a professionally managed, design-forward home, with every detail handled on their behalf. The model has made co-ownership straightforward for thousands of members, who swap dates and stays with one another across the network.

Infinity is the other door, created for those who already own an extraordinary home. There is no need for a share of someone else’s residence; membership rests on offering what the whole community values most, a remarkable place to stay. Infinity invites owners to put that home to work, trading access to it for access to hundreds of others. Same community, same standard of care, a different way in.

A New Tier of Access for Discerning Owners

Infinity addresses a long-standing paradox for owners of extraordinary residences, where a spectacular home in a coveted destination sits empty for much of the year while renting it to the public feels like a compromise of privacy. The program offers a managed alternative built on curation, trust, and discretion. Owners keep full ownership of their home and, in return for offering access to it, draw from a vetted collection of equally remarkable residences around the world.

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Ownership Reimagined as Global Access

For owners of the world’s most remarkable homes, usage has traditionally been limited by time and the desire for variety, while conventional home-swapping platforms have lacked the vetting and aesthetic parity these residences require. Infinity creates a closed ecosystem where every home and every owner is personally selected before being welcomed into the network. The result is a private collection of off-market homes that would otherwise never be available for exchange, presented with the attention to detail expected at this caliber.

Membership operates on a one-time initiation fee of $100,000, providing ten years of access to the global exchange. Owners contribute a minimum of fourteen days of their home per year, and Pacaso partners with each property manager to prepare and showcase the residence to fellow members. The Pacaso network spans more than 350 homes across the world’s most desirable destinations and continues to grow.

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Trust as the Defining Currency

The core value of Infinity rests on curation and trust. Every potential member and their property, including its management, undergoes a thorough review, creating a community where owners can be confident that the homes they visit will meet their standards and that their own residence will be treated with reciprocal respect. This addresses a familiar friction point in the broader home-sharing market, where mismatches in property quality and guest behavior can undermine the experience.

By intentionally limiting membership, Pacaso prioritizes the quality of the network over its size, betting that access to a small, verified group of peers is more valuable than access to a large, anonymous inventory. They describe the model as a hermetically sealed community of trust, positioning it closer to private aviation than to traditional home-exchange networks.

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Featured Homes: A Glimpse Inside the Network

The following residences illustrate the standard of design, location, and stewardship that defines homes within the Pacaso network, reflecting the caliber of properties members encounter across the Infinity exchange.

Mauna Lau, Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Price: On Request
Beds/Baths: 3 beds, 4 baths
Size: 2,097 sqft

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Set within the private Laule’a enclave at the Mauna Lani Resort, Mauna Lau delivers refined Hawaiian living with effortless indoor-outdoor connection. Expansive pocket doors open the great room to a covered lanai and a private pool and spa framed by lush landscaping, with sweeping views of Mauna Kea, the fairways, and the Pacific. The chef’s kitchen includes Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, generous stone surfaces, and custom cabinetry, while a serene interior palette draws inspiration from the Kohala Coast. Owners enjoy access to the Mauna Lani Beach Club, acclaimed public golf courses, and the resort’s sports and fitness club.

Palma Verde, West Palm Beach, Florida

Price: On Request
Beds/Baths: 4 beds, 5 baths
Size: 3,647 sqft, 6,350 sqft lot

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A fully gated sanctuary, Palma Verde is an all-concrete-block modern residence offering four spacious bedrooms and four and a half baths designed for effortless living and sophisticated entertaining. Soaring ten-foot ceilings, arched doorways, and a gas fireplace set a tone of refined comfort, while expansive bifold doors connect the interiors to a resort-style pool area. Wellness features include a steam room, outdoor shower, and heated saltwater pool and spa, complemented by a full outdoor kitchen and an oversized second-floor balcony with serene views of the grounds.

Hillside, Carmel Highlands, California

Price: On Request
Beds/Baths: 5 beds, 8 baths
Size: 6,670 sqft, 25,265 sqft lot

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Perched above the Pacific in the iconic Carmel Highlands, Hillside is a showpiece designed by Studio Schicketanz, where a bold cantilevered form and walls of glass frame sweeping whitewater views from nearly every room. Across three levels, the home offers five bedrooms, five full baths, and three half baths. The main level centers on a chef’s kitchen with Boffi cabinetry and a Mugnaini wood-fired oven, flowing into open living spaces and expansive terraces above the sea. The primary suite features panoramic views, a spa-like bath, a private office, and direct access to an infinity pool and sauna overlooking the coastline.

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A New Definition of Owning the World

Infinity by Pacaso represents the next evolution of vacation-home ownership, where the measure of value shifts from possession toward access. For owners who value connection as much as privacy and who see generosity as a form of access, the program converts dormant equity into a network of extraordinary stays, managed with the care and discretion Pacaso is known for. Built on the company’s established Global Swap program and proprietary technology, Infinity offers a trusted, seamless pathway to experiencing the world’s most private destinations through homes that reflect thoughtful ownership.

To learn more about membership in the program, contact Pacaso via the form below:

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