Janice and Brian have a beautiful home, with amazing views over a lake. They were very easy to communicate with, and very considerate about our lack o...
Read More...Wayne & Gillian
New Zealand
Jul 1, 2018 - Sep 1, 2019
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 28/Feb/2023
We are an active retired professional couple who love to see new places and do new things. We have flexibility to travel for longer periods as the seasons allow. We have a bit of home exchange experience and lots of travel experience. We like to find ourselves in places where we have lots to do and an interesting community around us. Good food, good music, cultural interests and friendly surroundings are among our travel objectives. We consider it an honour and a responsibility to treat your home as if it were ours.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
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New Zealand
Robert and Cathie
Australia
Susan
Australia
Janice and Brian have a beautiful home, with amazing views over a lake. They were very easy to communicate with, and very considerate about our lack o...
Read More...Janice and Brian have a beautiful home, with amazing views over a lake. They were very easy to communicate with, and very considerate about our lack of snow/Canadian winter experience! We would encourage others to try a holiday in this winter wonderland. As a bonus, we were welcomed into the local community by Janice and Brian's lovely neighbours. So we thank the Black Lake community as well as Janice and Brian for this opportunity to experience a Canadian winter. (and another bonus - when we arrived home, our home and garden were exactly as we left them - all had been beautifully cared for).
Read Less...Thelma & John
Australia
Neville and Deborah
New Zealand
Richard & Esme
Australia
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ottawa. Brian & Janices' apartment was really lovely, very comfortable & had everything one could possibly need! Th...
Read More...We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ottawa. Brian & Janices' apartment was really lovely, very comfortable & had everything one could possibly need! The location was perfect for getting into the city easily. There were plenty of restaurants, & parks nearby. Brian & Janice met us at the apartment & showed us how everything worked which is always really helpful. Our stay was short, so we unfortunately didn't meet them again, but are looking forward to meeting them again in Australia at our house.
Read Less...Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Australia | Tasmania, Australia | Western Australia, Australia |
Open to all dates | New Zealand |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Located 15 minutes from the heritage/award winning town of Perth Ontario. ( Approximately 1 hour south of Ottawa and 1 hour north of Kingston} Black Lake is a clean, warm lake in the Rideau chain. We have 200 feet of water front. . Our home has been totally renovated in 2014/2015. One of the main objectives was to optimize the views from the house and the new 20 ft screened in room. On the upper level next to the house is a deck and hot tub. At the water front is a dock for sitting and a swim raft. There are two kayaks, a canoe and a row boat for exploring and fishing here is good. There are two full bathrooms and 2 bedrooms, an amazing kitchen and laundry facilities.
Now that things are easing up on the Covid 19 front we are actively planning to be in Aus and NZ in our Winter 2022 and 2023. Non Simultaneous exchanges are not a problem for us especially with exchangers from the Southern Hemisphere who are not up for the Canadian winter. We are happy to accomodate you during the beautiful Canadian Summer months.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are located about 75 minutes outside of Ottawa ON and about 15 minutes away from the historic town of Perth Ontario Perth is a small town with lots of shopping and services with a beautifully preserved 19th century main street. Our home is a year-round winterized home on the shore of a lake in the Rideau Lakes system. The leisure and cultural activities and Neighbourhood services are all in the town of Perth. While summer is the busiest time of the year the area is beautiful year round. In the winter skiing and snowshoeing allow you a great outdoor experience.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The nearest town is historic Perth Ontario, celebrated it's 200th year of settlement in 2016. Perth is a well preserved town of 5,000 with lots of shops and services. Ottawa is 1hr 20 min away and Kingston is 1 hr and 15 min away. Ottawa International Airport is the closest major airport.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We hope that you will treat our home as we would treat your home.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 28/Feb/2023
We are an active retired professional couple who love to see new places and do new things. We have flexibility to travel for longer periods as the seasons allow. We have a bit of home exchange experience and lots of travel experience. We like to find ourselves in places where we have lots to do and an interesting community around us. Good food, good music, cultural interests and friendly surroundings are among our travel objectives. We consider it an honour and a responsibility to treat your home as if it were ours.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessWayne & Gillian
New Zealand
Robert and Cathie
Australia
Susan
Australia
Janice and Brian have a beautiful home, with amazing views over a lake. They were very easy to communicate with, and very considerate about our lack o...
Read More...Janice and Brian have a beautiful home, with amazing views over a lake. They were very easy to communicate with, and very considerate about our lack of snow/Canadian winter experience! We would encourage others to try a holiday in this winter wonderland. As a bonus, we were welcomed into the local community by Janice and Brian's lovely neighbours. So we thank the Black Lake community as well as Janice and Brian for this opportunity to experience a Canadian winter. (and another bonus - when we arrived home, our home and garden were exactly as we left them - all had been beautifully cared for).
Read Less...Thelma & John
Australia
Neville and Deborah
New Zealand
Richard & Esme
Australia
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ottawa. Brian & Janices' apartment was really lovely, very comfortable & had everything one could possibly need! Th...
Read More...We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ottawa. Brian & Janices' apartment was really lovely, very comfortable & had everything one could possibly need! The location was perfect for getting into the city easily. There were plenty of restaurants, & parks nearby. Brian & Janice met us at the apartment & showed us how everything worked which is always really helpful. Our stay was short, so we unfortunately didn't meet them again, but are looking forward to meeting them again in Australia at our house.
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