- Tavira, Faro District, Portugal
- Jun 4, 2020 - Jun 19, 2020
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 31/Oct/2021
We are experienced home exchangers having been to Saint-Louis, France and several exchanges in Canada, USA and Mexico and looking forward to many more!
Married couple 66 & 62 John runs his own mortgage/finance broking business and Leigh is a primary school teacher. We are transitioning to retirement. Enthusiastic world travellers seeking new locations and adventures. Experienced home exchangers with previous homes in Brisbane and Mount Tamborine. Keen gardeners. We moved to Brisbane late 2017 to be close to our two daughters and grandchildren. Leigh is an avid reader. We both love wildlife photography.... just aren't real flash at it.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Teacher/Mortgage Broker (Retired)
Our pets
Dog Louie
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Car Exchange is preferred
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Housesit already arranged for April - June 2021.
Fully detached single story house in suburban Brisbane with solar heated pool and garden; Hidden from view of all neighbours due to positioning and trees; Easy access to Brisbane International Airport; Public transport to shopping mall and city nearby. CBD within 20 minutes drive from house. Fully renovated in the past two years so it is all shiny and new for exchangees. Great place to relax after big days of sight-seeing and touring.
The house is best suited to one family since bedroom 3 is locked off as an office. We would arrange our own travels if a non-simultaneous exchange was proposed so the house is unoccupied during your stay.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Capital city of Queensland, Brisbane offers all that you could expect from a large metropolitan city. Neighbourhood shops within easy bike ride. Quiet suburban neighbourhood 20 minutes drive from CBD and 10 minutes to seaside suburbs Wynnum & Manly. Easy access to international and domestic airport via the Gateway motorway. Parks, bushland, canoe trail nearby. The photos of birds and koalas are from “Dairy Swamp” where we walk our dog most days. Our daughters live nearby to assist as required
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Because our area is a premier Australian tourist destination, there are numerous attractions and activities all within an hour of our home. These include the famous Gold Coast with its pristine beaches, surfing spots and theme parks. Above the Gold Coast is Mount Tamborine (our previous exchange home) which is part of the ancient Mt Warning volcano caldera with its rainforest environment, national parks and home to a wide range of exotic flora and fauna. Two hours north is Queensland's other major beach area, the Sunshine Coast.
Our favourite restaurants
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We need someone to house & dog sit for up to three months from April to June 2021 while we travel in Australia.
We are open to offers anywhere from 2022. Membership will be renewed for Oct. 2021
In the spirit of HomeLink exchanges we would seek to have our home left in the same condition that you will find it. We will leave a comprehensive folder of tourist attractions, activities and maps for your use.
Our 2016 Toyota Prado is available for simultaneous exchanges in 2022. We understand that significant kilometres will be accumulated on our vehicle while visiting Australia. However it is suggested that very long road trips are undertaken with a hire car. Likewise, we would not take long trips in your car.
We have an iKamper Skycamp 2.0 rooftop tent which fits on top of the Prado which is available for camping trips. All necessary camping gear.
Conditions
Car Exchange
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 31/Oct/2021
We are experienced home exchangers having been to Saint-Louis, France and several exchanges in Canada, USA and Mexico and looking forward to many more!
Married couple 66 & 62 John runs his own mortgage/finance broking business and Leigh is a primary school teacher. We are transitioning to retirement. Enthusiastic world travellers seeking new locations and adventures. Experienced home exchangers with previous homes in Brisbane and Mount Tamborine. Keen gardeners. We moved to Brisbane late 2017 to be close to our two daughters and grandchildren. Leigh is an avid reader. We both love wildlife photography.... just aren't real flash at it.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Teacher/Mortgage Broker (Retired)
Our pets
Dog Louie
Over 65 years of house exchange experience
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