How to choose a house for an adult shoot.

Start with permission

The most important feature of a shoot house is an owner who knows exactly what the booking is for and has agreed to it. Many short term rental hosts and platforms do not allow commercial filming without permission, and many do not allow adult production at all. A shoot that is stopped halfway costs far more than the location fee.

Every home on our locations page belongs to an owner who has agreed to production use and approves each booking, so the conversation on the day is about the shoot, not about whether you are allowed to be there.

Match the space to the crew

Count every person who will be on site at the same time, including performers, camera, lighting, sound, hair and makeup, producers and assistants. Then check that the home can hold all of them comfortably.

• Sets. How many distinct looks do you need? One house with a kitchen, a living room, a bedroom and a pool can cover several scenes without a company move.
• Holding. You need somewhere for performers to wait, change and rest that is out of the shot.
• Hair and makeup. Look for a room with good light, a mirror and power close by.
• Staging. Gear cases need a corner that is out of every frame.
• Bathrooms. More people means more bathrooms. Check the count against your crew.

Our homes list the maximum number of people on set, cast and crew together. Stay within it.

Light and windows

Think about the time of day you will shoot each scene. Note which way the main windows face, whether they can be covered, and whether any of them look straight at a neighbor. Large windows are beautiful for daylight scenes and harder to control at night, so plan your lighting and window treatments together.

Sound

Listen for road noise, flight paths, pool pumps, air conditioning and fridges. Ask which of these can be switched off during takes and who is allowed to switch them back on. Hard floors and bare walls echo, so a room that looks perfect may need blankets or rugs to sound good.

Power

Ordinary home circuits are not built for a full lighting package. Ask where heavier lights can be plugged in, keep the load spread across circuits, and bring LED fixtures where you can. If you plan to bring a generator, check with the permit office first.

Privacy and sightlines

Walk the yard and the pool deck and look back at the house from every neighbor's point of view. Under our booking terms, no scene may be visible to neighbors or from the street unless we approve it in writing before the shoot. A home with a private, screened outdoor area gives you far more options.

Parking and load in

Count vehicles, not just people. Check how many cars fit on the property, what the street parking signs say, and where the gear will come in. Some Los Angeles neighborhoods have permit parking districts, so read the posted signs before the day. Considerate parking is one of the simplest ways to keep a location available for future shoots.

The practical details

• Air conditioning and heating that can be adjusted between takes.
• Floors and surfaces you can protect with mats and blankets.
• A clear plan for trash, catering and clean up.
• Which furniture may be moved, and how it should be put back.

A quick shortlist test

Before you send a request, check that you can answer yes to each of these:

1. The owner has agreed to adult production at this home.
2. The home fits everyone on set within its limit.
3. Every scene can be shot without being seen by neighbors or from the street.
4. You have a plan for power, parking and load in.
5. Your paperwork is ready: performer IDs and records, insurance and any permits. See what productions need before booking.

Written and last reviewed by the Adult Content Locations team on October 30, 2026. Questions? Read the FAQ or write to hello@adultcontentlocations.com.