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United States
Oct 22, 2018 - Nov 12, 2018
Villa in Reykjavík, Iceland
Iceland - Reykjavík
ID : IS00098532
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 01/Sep/2020
2Exchanges
97%Response Rate
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Contact exchange Member
I am a Managing Director of Reykjavík City Theatre and become retired this year. My wife Elsa Bjork is a past Office Manager and is also recently retired. We have three grown up children and eight grandchildren.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Bridge,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Managing Director Reykjavík City Theatre (Retired)
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term 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
Two floors Villa. On the first floor is lobby, kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, TV room and guest toilet. The ground floor has three bedrooms, bathroom, office and laundry room. Garage and parking. All about 280 m2. Beautiful garden with large terrace and hot tub. We are interested autumn 2019 in Portugal, specially in Algarve.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Security / Doorman
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Electronics Docking Station
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Setting
- Suburban
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is located in a quiet villa district with beautiful surroundings and good possibility for hiking. Supermarkets, public Swimming Pool, Health Club, Cinema and two golf courses are in a short driving distant. Restaurants and Cafés little further.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
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
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our house is in a quiet residential area and no restaurants or shops within walking distance. Many supermarkets, shops and resturants in a 5 minute drive. However, ca. 15 minute drive to downtown Reykjavik and also easy to take the bus. In our vicinity are numerous walkways, large public swimming pool, short in two golf courses, health fitness club, bowling and cinema.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important for us to find our house and car need and tidy and very clean when we arrive back at home
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
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