Forest, lake, tennis, golf, culture
Germany - Nord Rhein Westfalen - Essen
ID : DE00106302
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2022
We are
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- 3
German-Korean couple with three kids - two of them are in school so only school holidays are possible.
We are travellers, lived in many countries. I am a second generation homelinker, as my parents were already homelinkers. :)
Trips to any location in Europe for 1-2 weeks are very welcome. Summer holidays can also be intercontinental.
We are always looking for: Paris, Berlin, Bodensee, Seoul as we have family there but are open to any offers.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Korean
Affinities
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Engineers
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Beautiful house from 1890s, next to Baldeney Lake in Essen. Kids are warmely welcome. 2 beds for adults, 3 for kids - we can arrange for more beds if needed. Sorry, no TV. If you are looking for flights, the closest international airport is Duesseldorf (DUS) - 25 minutes by car.
The garden (2000 sqm = 0.5 acres) includes an outdoor playground with slide and hanging bridge. Lots of outdoor toys and vehicles available. Many trees for climbing in the garden. Lots of fruit plants and fruit trees (rasperry, blue berry, cherries, apples, pears, peaches,....) in the garden. Weber BBQ.
Indoors also lot of LEGO, Hot Wheels, Duplo, wooden toys, board games. Space to play. Drum set for kids and piano.
Kitchen, living room and small bathroom ist downstairs. Upstairs are the rooms for the 3 kids, main bathroom and the parents sleeping room. 240sqm in total.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Internet access
- Piano
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
- Waterfront
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live between a forest and the lake Baldeney. There are restaurants in walking distance, but for shopping you have to drive 5 minutes by car or 10 minutes by bike. Golf Court, Stand-Up Paddeling, Swimming in the lake, Tree Climbing parc, ... at walking distance.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Lake
- River
- Sailing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Train Station
- Tram
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Many things to do for families and couples. Essen is part of the Ruhr area and becoming a tourist destination. Essen is the only city in Europe to have won both major EU city awards: the title of "Green Capital of Europe" and the title "Cultural Capital of Europe". Our house is 45 minutes by tram to Duesseldorf city. 3 hours from Amsterdam by car/train.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
- Hoge Veluwe National Park
- Cologne, Aachen, Duesseldorf
- Ketteler Hof
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Just leave the house the way you found it.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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