Rob & Diana
Canada
Jul 27, 2018 - Aug 15, 2018
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Family of three with daughter Paula 12 years old. Hans is in public service, Alexandra works as head of education and fundraising in a municipal museum.
So far, we had 5 exchanges: 3 with France, one with Italy and one with Canada.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Public Service / Arts Manager
Our pets
cat Max
Rob & Diana
Canada
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | New York, USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
THE THREE OF US WOULD LIKE TO SPEND A FEW DAYS IN NEW YORK THIS AUGUST 2023. NON-SIMULTANEOUS EXCHANGE POSSIBLE, F.I. IN WINTER FOR SKIING IN AUSTRIA
Our holiday apartment occupies the entire first floor (ca 100 m2) of Alexandra's parent home. We are lucky to own this place, as the village of Hüttschlag is located within Austria’s largest National Park, new constructions are very limited here. This small town sits at an altitude of 1.000m above sealevel, it is surrounded by high mountains (one of them with a glacier), and has lots of traditional alpine architecture, good roads, one supermarket and a decent public bus connection. Salzburg city, Mozart’s birthplace, is one hour drive away, many other attractions like castles, canyons, a natural ice cave or lakes are nearby. Beautiful hiking in summer and autumn with traditional alpine huts serving homemade food.
In winter, Hüttschlag is next to the ski area Grossarl-Dorfgastein, one of the best rated ski areas in Austria (check their website https://www.grossarltal.info/en/winter/ski-holidays/ski-area.html), which again forms part of Ski Amade super ski area, one of the largest ski areas in Austria. During winter, there is a frequent ski bus service from our home (the station just 50 meters away) to the ski lifts in Grossarl, the ride takes 14 minutes.
The apartment consists of
• a large kitchen-with-living room (can sleep 2 on a sofa bed),
• a master bedroom (sleeps 3),
• a master bathroom,
• a guest bedroom (sleeps 2),
• a guest anteroom (sleeps 3 on sofa beds) and
• a guest bathroom.
In total, 8 persons can sleep here easily, 10 are possible if the sofa-bed in the living room is used as well.
The living-room has a large and fully furnished kitchen, a large dining table and a fireplace with comfortable seats. There are two TVs, so no discussions about the program necessary. Afraid, only German programs, though (which eliminates the need for discussions, anyway).
Throughout the apartment, there is central heating. Welcome to use the fireplace in the living room as well, which gives good and longlasting heat (high quality firewood on the balcony, will be charged).
There is ample parking space in front of the house and next to it.
We own a cat named Max. Will be taken care of by Alexandra's parents, just mentioning it in case someone is allergic.
We spend all school holidays in our holiday home, especially Christmas, Easter, Summer and Autumn holidays. A non-simultaneous exchange is welcome and easily possible, however outside these holiday times.
Type
Apartment/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Small town neighborhood, surprisingly many activities like small festivals etc in the vicinity. Hunting or flyfishing activities can be organised.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
hikes of any length possible right from our doorsteps
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
If required, cleaning service is available against payment.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Family of three with daughter Paula 12 years old. Hans is in public service, Alexandra works as head of education and fundraising in a municipal museum.
So far, we had 5 exchanges: 3 with France, one with Italy and one with Canada.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Public Service / Arts Manager
Our pets
cat Max
Rob & Diana
Canada
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