Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 18/Nov/2023
We are a family of 3 with a cute little son born end of 2021. We like to travel around but with a toddler, it's often an adventure. We just recently joined Homelink to try to make traveling more relaxed and comfortable. We are really sportive (cycling, running and walking) and we appreciate tranquility and nature.
Additional languages spoken
English, French
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies
Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Science / Research,
NGO workers
Profession
Product developer
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We are a family of 3 (2 adults and 1 baby boy, born in 2021). We live in a modern family home with 3 floors which was recently build (2020) in a calm and low traffic area. The house is located in Gentbrugge, a quiet village very close to the city center of Ghent with lots of young families. We have a small, charming city garden with terrace and are surrounded by a city park. Our house is 160 m² with 1 master bedroom with desk/polyvalent area, 1 children's room (baby bed, and 2 single beds), 1 desk area (where we can add an extra matrass) & 1 dressing.
The garden is small but we are surrounded by a city park with water pound. We have 2 city bikes available,1 urban arrow cargo bike and a Thule bike trailer (2 seats) available.
Our house is located at cycling distance from the city center of Ghent, a vibrant city with lots of architecture, culture and trendy urban life. According to the Lonely Planet authors, Ghent is Europe's best kept secret. This is what they write on their website: "Here’s a secret within a secret: Ghent might just be the best European city you’ve never thought of visiting, in a country that continues to be criminally overlooked."
The city park surrounding the house is connected to the car-free bike path next to the river via which you can go to the Gentbrugse Meersen (nature reserve with playground). Mulptiple small parks and playgrounds are at walking distance. It's also an ideal place to visit the rest of Belgium, only 45 min drive to Antwerp, Brussels and Bruges. The Flemish Ardennes (Tour of Flanders) with lots of walking and cycling options are a 30 minutes car drive. The main train station of Ghent with many connections to the rest of Belgium is at 10 minutes drive.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our house is located at cycling distance from the city center of Ghent, a vibrant city with lots of architecture, culture and trendy urban life. The city park surrounding the house is connected to the car-free bike path next to the river via which you can go to the Gentbrugse Meersen (nature reserve). It's also an ideal place to visit the rest of Belgium, only 45 min drive to Antwerp, Brussels and Bruges. The main train station of Gent with many connections to the rest of Belgium is at 10 minutes.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
In the city center of Gentbrugge (2min walk), you can find all the daily necessities (supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, ...). You can also find some very nice bars and restaurants. If you go to the city center of Gent (10 min cycling), there is an enormous variety of activities (culture, music, sports, restaurants, bars, musea, cinema,...).
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It's important to us, that we'll find the house in the same way of tidyness and cleanliness than you found it when you arrive.
Especially in the kitchen, we ask to take care of it, avoiding food/oily aliments to fall down.
You're welcome to use our basic food (paper, salt, flour, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar). Should you need something from our drawer, we expect you to replace it if empty.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 18/Nov/2023
We are a family of 3 with a cute little son born end of 2021. We like to travel around but with a toddler, it's often an adventure. We just recently joined Homelink to try to make traveling more relaxed and comfortable. We are really sportive (cycling, running and walking) and we appreciate tranquility and nature.
Additional languages spoken
English, French
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies
Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Science / Research,
NGO workers
Profession
Product developer
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