USA - Bungalow-style house very near Boston

United States - MA - Arlington

Home exhange in,United States,Arlington,Our bungalow-style house in Springtime
Our bungalow-style house in Springtime
Home exhange in,United States,Arlington,Dining room table - expands to seat 8
Dining room table - expands to seat 8
Home exhange in,United States,Arlington,Living room again - lots of windows!
Living room again - lots of windows!
Home exhange in,United States,Arlington,Living room - beautiful gumwood
Living room - beautiful gumwood
Home exhange in,United States,Arlington,Kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,United States,Arlington,King bed in master bedroom - tempurpedic mattress
King bed in master bedroom - tempurpedic mattress
  • Sleeping capacity9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is preferred

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

We have a single family house with 9+rooms and a large yard in a lovely, tree-filled neighborhood, 7 miles from Boston. Sand beaches, rocky coastline w/lighthouses, & soaring mountains are easy drives. NYC is an easy weekend trip.

The house sleeps up to 9 people. There are 4 bedrooms. Three on the 2nd floor (King, single, & low bunk beds). Plus a finished basement room with with 2 futon beds (1 double, 1 single). There is also a Queen sleeper sofa in the 1st floor library. We have a large living room w/beautiful wood trim, a fireplace, & windows overlooking the neighborhood. In the kitchen are gas oven, fridge, dishwasher, toaster oven, & microwave. The dining room seats 8 people. We have a flat screen TV w/Apple TV box, Sonos wireless speakers, WiFi (fiber optic), electric keyboard, and several laptops. There are 4 window AC units, and a clothes washer/dryer.

For kids we have toys, books, boardgames. Also 4 bikes for taller kids or adults. The yard has a stone patio, table/chairs, swings, hammock, low zipline, & a tree house.

You may use our camping gear if you like. For a car trade we have a Honda van that seats 7-8.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Fireplace
  • Equipped for Children
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

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

Extras

  • Babysitter available
  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Arlington is awesome!
= Close to Boston but not as urban as neighboring towns - lovely neighborhoods, parks, restaurants, an active arts community, great neighbors.
= Walk (2-10 mins) to nearby parks that have walking paths, playgrounds, a fishing/skating pond, & a spectacular view of the Boston skyline.
= Go bike riding on the nearby Minuteman Bicycle Path.
= Drive or bike (5/15 mins) to nearby ponds for swimming, canoeing, kayaking.
= Drive or bike (5/15 mins) to nearby conservation lands for walking & wildlife watching.
= Walk/bike, or drive to several grocery stores, numerous fun restaurants, 2 movie/performance theaters, and a gorgeous library with a children's level.
= Arlington also has historical & cultural resources such as:
= the farmhouse site of the fiercest battle of the first day of the U.S. Revolution.
= beautiful statues by famed artist Cyrus Dallin, who lived here.
= a statue of the original Uncle Sam, Samuel Wilson, who was born here

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Lake
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River
  • Sailing

Leisure

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

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Underground Station

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

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

BOSTON
= 20 mins on subway
= Home of the first public park & the first public Botanical Garden in the US
= Revolutionary war sites, e.g., Bunker Hill
= Many music offerings, e.g., Boston Symphony
= Several professional sports teams, e.g, Red Sox
= Many dining options in Chinatown, Italian North End, etc.
= http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/ OR http://www.nps.gov/bost/index.htm

NEAR BOSTON
= Beautiful beaches & coastal towns of Rockport & Gloucester (<1 hr N)
= White Mountains of NH (2.5 hrs N)
= Acadia Nat'l Park Maine (4.5 hrs N)
= Cambridge - home to MIT & Harvard (15 mins E)
= Concord, Lexington, Arlington - where the Revolutionary War began (<1 hr W)
= Plymouth, where the Pilgrims settled (1 hr SE)
= Beaches & sand dunes of Cape Cod (2+ hrs SE)
= Mansions of Newport, RI (1.5 hrs S)
= New York City (4.5 hrs S)

Our favourite restaurants


Walks or jogging paths


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Please check our exchange preferences below

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is preferred

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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