Canada-Vancouver (Kitsilano)-House (2 floors)

Canada - BC - Vancouver

Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Our house from the street.
Our house from the street.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Back yard.  We no longer have the small table.
Back yard. We no longer have the small table.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Comfortable furniture for sitting out in the yard!
Comfortable furniture for sitting out in the yard!
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Kitchen looking in from the deck doors.
Kitchen looking in from the deck doors.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Kitchen looking out at the deck (with gas BBQ).
Kitchen looking out at the deck (with gas BBQ).
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Eating area (table expands to fit up to 8 people).
Eating area (table expands to fit up to 8 people).
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Kitchen - nice and bright on a sunny day!
Kitchen - nice and bright on a sunny day!
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Living room with gas fireplace.
Living room with gas fireplace.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Living room facing the house entrance at the front
Living room facing the house entrance at the front
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Den/computer room/sitting area
Den/computer room/sitting area
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Den/computer/sitting area.
Den/computer/sitting area.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Games for rainy day (or kids tired of sightseeing)
Games for rainy day (or kids tired of sightseeing)
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Master bedroom on main floor (king size bed).
Master bedroom on main floor (king size bed).
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Bathroom on main floor (with tub/shower).
Bathroom on main floor (with tub/shower).
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,2nd bedroom on upstairs floor, double bed.
2nd bedroom on upstairs floor, double bed.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,2nd bedroom on upstairs floor, alternate view.
2nd bedroom on upstairs floor, alternate view.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,3rd bedroom on upstairs floor, double bed.
3rd bedroom on upstairs floor, double bed.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,3rd bedroom on upstairs floor, alternate view.
3rd bedroom on upstairs floor, alternate view.
Home exhange in,Canada,Vancouver,Bathroom upstairs with shower.
Bathroom upstairs with shower.
  • Sleeping capacity4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates England, United Kingdom | Ireland | Berlin, Germany
Open to all dates Stockholm, Sweden
Open to all dates Hawaii, United States

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

We are seeking:
- a two week exchange summer 2018 (the start of August if possible) to England or Stockholm, Sweden OR to the Atlantic provinces in Canada (NB, NS, PEI).
- Due to allergies, we are unable to exchange to a home with cats.

Our house has a recently renovated kitchen with an induction cooktop. The kitchen opens out onto the back deck. On the deck there is a gas barbecue and an outdoor table for eating outside in the summer. We also have patio at ground level with comfortable yard furniture and outdoor lighting to sit out on nice summer evenings. Inside we have a living room with a fireplace and another sitting area with our computer desk. For sleeping, we have a king size bed in the parent's room, located on the main floor. Each of the children's rooms (located upstairs) have a double bed (so can sleep 2 in each bed if you like being cozy!) We have a room in the basement with a sofa and our television if you are interested in watching movies. We have two children who will be 12 & 14 years old next summer so we have some children/youth 'toys' that correspond with their ages - there is lots of Lego! There are swings outside in the yard. Sorry, but we are not equipped for very young children - there are two staircases in the house but no barriers and one of the beds is elevated.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Fireplace
  • Equipped for Children
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Urban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

We live in the the 'Kitsilano' area of Vancouver. Our house is well located a short walk (5-7 minutes) to most amenities - groceries, pharmacy, bakeries, restaurants, library, playgrounds, bus stop. We are a 10-15 min bus ride (bus stop 2 blocks away) to downtown Vancouver. For those who enjoy long walks, you can walk downtown! It is a 15 minute bus ride to the University of British Columbia. We are a 15-20 minute bus or bicycle ride to beaches - we usually ride our bicycles to the beach (it is close enough that our children have been riding there for several years now). We have three adult bicycles and one large child's bicycle. From May until October there is a Sunday Farmer's Market at the local community centre (10 minute walk) where you can purchase local produce, BC cheese, wine, honey, baked goods and crafts.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Hiking
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Vancouver has many attractions and things to do - for adults and for children! In downtown Vancouver, you can explore Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Gastown, and Granville Island. For a break from attractions, stroll down Robson street or around Granville Island and do some shopping.

A little further out from central Vancouver you can visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge (30 min drive), take a day trip to Whistler (2 hr) or to one of the Gulf islands via ferry (times vary with destination). For those who like the outdoors, there are places for water sports (kayak rentals, windsurfing and sailing) and there are the local mountains around Vancouver for day hikes (30+ min drive depending on destination).

There are many other things to do in our wonderful city. It is a fantastic area for a vacation!

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop

  • Granville Island

Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Please treat our house as you would your own and we will be happy to do the same!
We would prefer to exchange to a home without any cats that live indoors - two of our family have an allergy to cats.
Please check our exchange preferences below.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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