We were delighted to meet Amanda and Roger when they welcomed us to their fantastic house in St Augustine. We immediately got on well, partly because ...
Read More...Michel & Michele
France
23.06.2020 - 14.07.2020
Wurden Mitglied in: 2013
Ablaufdatum: 20/Dec/2023
Both retired. We sometimes travel with our adult daughters and 3 grandchildren, twins of 17 and one of 9, but mostly just travel alone or with another couple. When possible we take our weimaraner/Visla combined rescue dog. He loves his fenced yard and doggie door as does Sami our indoor outdoor cat. Preferably looking for an exchange for1-2 weeks sometime in July or August in France, 2020.
Meine Vorlieben
Haustiere,
Weinliebhaber,
Gourmets/Feinkostliebhaber,
Kunst,
Musikliebhaber
MehrWenigerAffiliationen/Zugehörigkeit
Lehrer/Bildungsbereich,
Rentner
Beruf
Semi retired, marine surveyor,real estate Broker and teacher (Rentner)
Unsere Haustiere
A sweet rescue weimaraner and an indoor outdoor cat called Sami.
Michel & Michele
France
Charles (Charlie)
United Kingdom
We were delighted to meet Amanda and Roger when they welcomed us to their fantastic house in St Augustine. We immediately got on well, partly because ...
Read More...We were delighted to meet Amanda and Roger when they welcomed us to their fantastic house in St Augustine. We immediately got on well, partly because they knew the area where we have our house in England very well. The house in St Augustine had everything one could want and was very convenient for golf which was our main activity. We were pleased to be able to welcome them and other members of the family back to our house in Devon after Covid. All in all a thoroughly successful exchange.
Read Less...Billie Marie & David
United States
This was a wonderful exchange. Mandy and Roger had several delicious meals ready for us and two pets to greet us when we arrived. Their home is grac...
Read More...This was a wonderful exchange. Mandy and Roger had several delicious meals ready for us and two pets to greet us when we arrived. Their home is gracious, beautifully decorated and comfortable. There is a patio outback that looks over a lake. Egrets and herons kept us busy with our binoculars while we drank coffee outside each morning. There were plenty of places to read and lots of books to choose from. The location is outstanding for outdoor and cultural ventures. The supermarket is about a mile and a half away. We explored Anastasia Island, several bird reserves and we walked the firm sand beaches in St. Augustine, Crescent Beach, and Vilano In St. Augustine we went on an ecotour to look at porpoises and bird life. St. Augustine provided so many options for activities. We especially enjoyed the tour of Flagler College, the Lightner Museum, the fort and the water front. Jacksonville is about 35 minutes away and we went to the symphony in a stunning performance arts building. Excellent exhibits were mounted at the Cumming Museum and Gardens and the Contemporary Art Museum in Jacksonville. Now for food....lots of great fish at Salt Life, Harry's, Ragtime, and South Beach Grill. There is a .7 mile long boardwalk at Palencia, Mandy and Roger's community. We walked that either in the a.m. or late afternoon and it was a perfect way to beginning or end the day. This exchange worked out beautifully and we were pleased to get to know both Mandy and Roger through emails and finally meeting. St. Augustine is an exciting place to visit.
Read Less...Tim and Tess
United Kingdom
If you ever get the chance to exchange with the Dandys then you must. We are just home from a fantastic once in a lifetime trip to Florida with this b...
Read More...If you ever get the chance to exchange with the Dandys then you must. We are just home from a fantastic once in a lifetime trip to Florida with this beautiful house, located in the stunning private resort of Palencia in NE Florida, being the highlight of our stay. The house is luxurious and spacious with 'all mod cons', located on a quiet cul de sac that is just like all the movies you have seen set in America! Palencia is part of a resort / club with all its own immaculate amenities including fantastic swimming pools (with a water slide for kids, a quiet pool for adults and an Olympic-sized pool for serious swimming). The location is super quiet and calm, with fantastic views out onto a lake; air con kept us cool in the August heat; and we really enjoyed taking their well-behaved and adorable dog out for walks from the house over boardwalks through tropical rainforest environments. My husband was overjoyed with the onsite golf club and the great World of Golf Hall of Fame just 5 mins drive away. Orlando and Disney is about 2 hours away and the Dandys arranged for pet care while we had a few days down there. St Augustine and the region is a perfect place to holiday - beautiful unspoilt beaches (the Dandys gave us access to their private beach club and a nearby water park), we saw dolphins swimming off our local beach, lots to do and enjoy. The Dandys left us not only a whole folder full of useful information about the area, but an incredibly generous hamper full of delicious local food. All in all a fantastic swap and an amazing holiday - we didn't want to come home!
Read Less...Andy & Phyllis
United States
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Offen für alle Zeiträume | Cornwall, UK |
Beschreibung unseres Tauschangebotes
Single story (story) 4 bedroom , 2.5 bath home on a cul-de-sac with a commons area at the front and a small lake at the back. One king and ensuite, 2 Queens and 2 twin beds
House approx. 2334 sq. ft. All age groups live in Palencia which has a golf course . (pull up www.vivapalencia.org) Close to many other golf courses such as World Golf Village, TPC, Sawgrass. Lots of good restaurants close by. Jacksonville closest International Airport. Car available at house. Close to the Intra-Coastal waterway, Beaches ,so there is usually a good breeze. Kitchen has table to fit 6-8 and dining room can seat 12-14. 4th bedroom made into study area with 2 computers and a very comfortable Queen size Murphy Bed. We have a dog and an indoor outdoor cat who love cuddling. We would prefer animal lovers so they could stay home but we can find alternate lodgings if needs be! House very pet friendly with large doggy door to fenced back garden. We can also arrange for visits to Serenata , a wonderful beachfront club in Vilano Beach in St Augustine. (Half bath in laundry room.) A Publix is right at the entrance of Palencia with a pharmacy, We now have two Mexican restaurants, a Pacific Asian Bistro, tow pizza places in Palencia and a gift store.
Typ
Haus Bungalow/ Hauptwohnsitz
Annehmlichkeiten
Entertainment / Unterhaltung
Extras
Umgebung
Beschreibung unserer Nachbarschaft und Gegend
Close to beautiful beaches within 30 minutes of driving. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the US and has a very rich history. Lots of history in surrounding areas and every kind of cuisine available in St Aug. and / or Jacksonville Beaches and Ponte Vedra. Miles of road for cycling, close to kayaking courses and sight seeing, sailing and fishing. (We gave our bikes away for a Ukranian family but can probably find some for you to borrow) Close to excellent shopping outlets and to Jacksonville. (symphony and theater). Day trips abound and so much to see. Unfortunately the World Golf Hall of Fame moving to North Carolina, but there are movie theaters, Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine. We are a couple of hours from Savannah and five from Charleston, South Carolina. Jacksonville is our closest International Airport but St Augustine local airport is only five miles away. Charter flights from UK to Sanford are inexpensive and Sanford is only 1.5 hours away. Disney World is 2+ hrs from here. If you want to visit our Beach Club we can arrange a pass and you can also eat there.
Our Publix Supermarket is at the entrance of the community. We also have a Costco about four or five miles up WGVillage Parkway. There are also new restaurants and service industries opening up . Our storm damaged walkway out to Palencia's island on The Intra-Coastal is repaired now so hopefully will be available again for breezy walks, fishing and picnics.
There is a guard gate in Palencia even though the roads are public. We will make sure you can get in!
Outdoor Aktivitäten
Freizeitmöglichkeiten
Kulturelle Aktivitäten
Nahe öffentlicher Verkehrsmittel
In der Nachbarschaft
Das sollten Sie sehen oder unternehmen, während Ihrem Tausch bei uns
A little over 2 hours to Savannah and 5 hours to Charleston and close to Disney world. Jacksonville is our nearest large city and takes 30 minutes. Charter flights from UK to Sanford are inexpensive or can fly into Jacksonville (JIA )or Orlando. Access can be sought for visitors to the Golf Club, and to beach.
Unsere empfohlenen Restaurants
Gute Cafes und Bars
Spezielle Plätze und Shops
Freizeit-und kulturelle Aktivitäten
Spazier- oder Joggingwege
Fitness Clubs
Interessante Tagesausflüge
Was wir mögen und was nicht… Dies sind unsere Wünsche und Hausregeln.
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Autotausch
Home Exchange Type (Tauschverfahren)
Wurden Mitglied in: 2013
Ablaufdatum: 20/Dec/2023
Both retired. We sometimes travel with our adult daughters and 3 grandchildren, twins of 17 and one of 9, but mostly just travel alone or with another couple. When possible we take our weimaraner/Visla combined rescue dog. He loves his fenced yard and doggie door as does Sami our indoor outdoor cat. Preferably looking for an exchange for1-2 weeks sometime in July or August in France, 2020.
Meine Vorlieben
Haustiere,
Weinliebhaber,
Gourmets/Feinkostliebhaber,
Kunst,
Musikliebhaber
MehrWenigerAffiliationen/Zugehörigkeit
Lehrer/Bildungsbereich,
Rentner
Beruf
Semi retired, marine surveyor,real estate Broker and teacher (Rentner)
Unsere Haustiere
A sweet rescue weimaraner and an indoor outdoor cat called Sami.
Michel & Michele
France
Charles (Charlie)
United Kingdom
We were delighted to meet Amanda and Roger when they welcomed us to their fantastic house in St Augustine. We immediately got on well, partly because ...
Read More...We were delighted to meet Amanda and Roger when they welcomed us to their fantastic house in St Augustine. We immediately got on well, partly because they knew the area where we have our house in England very well. The house in St Augustine had everything one could want and was very convenient for golf which was our main activity. We were pleased to be able to welcome them and other members of the family back to our house in Devon after Covid. All in all a thoroughly successful exchange.
Read Less...Billie Marie & David
United States
This was a wonderful exchange. Mandy and Roger had several delicious meals ready for us and two pets to greet us when we arrived. Their home is grac...
Read More...This was a wonderful exchange. Mandy and Roger had several delicious meals ready for us and two pets to greet us when we arrived. Their home is gracious, beautifully decorated and comfortable. There is a patio outback that looks over a lake. Egrets and herons kept us busy with our binoculars while we drank coffee outside each morning. There were plenty of places to read and lots of books to choose from. The location is outstanding for outdoor and cultural ventures. The supermarket is about a mile and a half away. We explored Anastasia Island, several bird reserves and we walked the firm sand beaches in St. Augustine, Crescent Beach, and Vilano In St. Augustine we went on an ecotour to look at porpoises and bird life. St. Augustine provided so many options for activities. We especially enjoyed the tour of Flagler College, the Lightner Museum, the fort and the water front. Jacksonville is about 35 minutes away and we went to the symphony in a stunning performance arts building. Excellent exhibits were mounted at the Cumming Museum and Gardens and the Contemporary Art Museum in Jacksonville. Now for food....lots of great fish at Salt Life, Harry's, Ragtime, and South Beach Grill. There is a .7 mile long boardwalk at Palencia, Mandy and Roger's community. We walked that either in the a.m. or late afternoon and it was a perfect way to beginning or end the day. This exchange worked out beautifully and we were pleased to get to know both Mandy and Roger through emails and finally meeting. St. Augustine is an exciting place to visit.
Read Less...Tim and Tess
United Kingdom
If you ever get the chance to exchange with the Dandys then you must. We are just home from a fantastic once in a lifetime trip to Florida with this b...
Read More...If you ever get the chance to exchange with the Dandys then you must. We are just home from a fantastic once in a lifetime trip to Florida with this beautiful house, located in the stunning private resort of Palencia in NE Florida, being the highlight of our stay. The house is luxurious and spacious with 'all mod cons', located on a quiet cul de sac that is just like all the movies you have seen set in America! Palencia is part of a resort / club with all its own immaculate amenities including fantastic swimming pools (with a water slide for kids, a quiet pool for adults and an Olympic-sized pool for serious swimming). The location is super quiet and calm, with fantastic views out onto a lake; air con kept us cool in the August heat; and we really enjoyed taking their well-behaved and adorable dog out for walks from the house over boardwalks through tropical rainforest environments. My husband was overjoyed with the onsite golf club and the great World of Golf Hall of Fame just 5 mins drive away. Orlando and Disney is about 2 hours away and the Dandys arranged for pet care while we had a few days down there. St Augustine and the region is a perfect place to holiday - beautiful unspoilt beaches (the Dandys gave us access to their private beach club and a nearby water park), we saw dolphins swimming off our local beach, lots to do and enjoy. The Dandys left us not only a whole folder full of useful information about the area, but an incredibly generous hamper full of delicious local food. All in all a fantastic swap and an amazing holiday - we didn't want to come home!
Read Less...Andy & Phyllis
United States
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