Virginie and Yves
Switzerland
Jul 7, 2015 - Jul 28, 2015
Beautiful family house by the beach
Iceland - Gardabaer
ID : ISA5779
Became a member in: 2007
Renewal Date: 14/Apr/2019
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We are
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Contact exchange Member
We are a couple with two children. Thorsteinn is a director of Environmental and pubic health office and a voluntary member of the local search and rescue team in Kopavogur. Maria is publishing manager at the Icelandic Institute of Natural History. We enjoy travelling and outdoor activities.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English, Norwegian Bokmål, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Science / Research
Profession
Director / Publishing manager and editor
Our pets
A cat, dog and 5 hens (pet care needed for the cat and the hens)
Our neighborhood, the house is to the left.
Living Room/Dining Room
Living Room/Dining Room
Living Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Master bedroom
Child room 1
Child Room 2
Guest Room
Guest Room 2
Bathroom 1
View from the terrace. Chicken house in the garden
View from balcony
View to Reykjavík city center
A light house by our driveway
Northern lights seen from our window in March
The coast by our house
Bessastaðir President Residency is 2 km away
Bessastaðir President Residency
Our neighborhood
Walking/Riding trail passes our home.
- Sleeping capacity8
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We live in a lovely and spacious house on two floors, just 20 m from the beach. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, kitchen, laundry room. Smart TV, Apple TV and Satellite TV. The garden is large, with patio area, chicken house, and trampoline.
From the living room there is a beautiful view on a nature reserve called Kasthúsatjörn, which is very important for birds. It's a common sight to see riders on their horses pass by and during summer horses graze in the meadow just outside the garden. From the balcony there is amazing 360° view on the ocean and mountains that surrounds the capital area.
In an attached building there is a vacation apartment that we rent out, so there might be other people on the property.
The house is ideal for 4–6 persons, although it accommodates up to 8 persons. Car is recommended.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Setting
- Suburban
- Waterfront
- Mountains
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Álftanes is characterized by beautiful shorelines, clear ponds and abundant bird life. A countryside image of fairly dense settlement in the peace of nature with all the advantages of being near Reykjavík.
The district is nice and quiet, the house is very close to the sea, and the place is ideal for outdoor activities. It offers diverse bird life, protected bird area, pastures for horses (except for the coldest months), and sometimes magnificent ocean waves. Perfect place to watch the Northern Lights at winter and the midnight sun at summer.
Bessastaðir, the official residence of the Icelandic President is only 2.5 km away.
About 2 km away there is an excellent public swimming pool, Álftaneslaug, which offer the only wave pool in Iceland. It also has a steam bath, big slide, hot tubs and a gym.
Álftanes Kaffi is a nice little coffee house about 2 km away, very close to the swimming pool. There you can have coffee and delicious treats in cosy environment and all meals made from scratch. Great soups and the pizza is superb.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
20 minutes walk to a fantastic public swimming pool, and next to the swimming pool is a nice café that offers the best pizzas. The president residency is also in a walking distance.
Our favourite restaurants
- Álftanes kaffi
Cafés & bars
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We would need you to take care of our cat and the hens, but we have people that will take the dog while we are away.
It‘s important for us to find our house in the same condition as we left it when we get back. We never wear outdoor shoes inside and we expect you to do the same. No parties or events. Treat my home with care and as if it were your own.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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