Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a retired couple originally from the UK. We lived in North Vancouver for over 30 years and were members of Homelink in the early 2000s. In 2004 we sold our house and and lived on a sail boat, based in Vancouver, for 13 years. We moved to Vancouver Island in 2021 and love the quieter, rural lifestyle. We are a retired mechanical engineer and a paralegal and have 2 sons, and 3 grandsons. We have love to travel to new destinations.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Modern home with expansive views and garden leading to a beach. Gated property with a level driveway on quiet a street. Abundant wildlife viewing, including sealions, orcas, eagles and sea birds, river otters and harbour seals. Tesla charger in garage.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbours are quiet retired singles and couples. A community park with a beach is across the street. Deer wander through the property. A grocery store, pharmacy and liquor store is a 5 minute drive away and the farm shop is an 8 minute drive.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Walking trails from the house. There are many provincial parks are a 5 to 35 minute drive, including Cathedral Grove, Rathtrevor, Englishman River, Little Qualicum Waterfalls and Moorecroft. A nearby marina has a cafe and restaurant. Fairwinds golf course. Enjoy an English style pub in a country setting and breweries. Parksville has sandy beaches, river walks and amusement parks. The house is a 25 minute drive from the Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to leave the everything as you find it.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a retired couple originally from the UK. We lived in North Vancouver for over 30 years and were members of Homelink in the early 2000s. In 2004 we sold our house and and lived on a sail boat, based in Vancouver, for 13 years. We moved to Vancouver Island in 2021 and love the quieter, rural lifestyle. We are a retired mechanical engineer and a paralegal and have 2 sons, and 3 grandsons. We have love to travel to new destinations.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals
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