- BELLBOWRIE, Queensland, Australia
- Aug 8, 2016 - Aug 29, 2016
Great home in a great city – Vancouver, BC
Canada - BC - New Westminster
ID : CA00088706
Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2022
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We are recently retired professionals - Cheryl as a University Professor and Rob as an Educational consultant. Our two children (son and daughter) are both grown up, working in jobs they really like, and making their way very nicely in the world.
We have completed several house exchanges over the years and found them all very successful - and a great way to travel and learn about new places.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
University Professor, Instructional Design consultant (Retired)
Street view
Front porch north facing with chairs
Looking into living room from entrance hall
Looking from living room to the front entrance
Looking into den - south side
Looking into den - north side
Dining room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Main floor bedroom; windows look to back and side
Main floor bathroom
Main floor bathroom
Upstairs landing
Main bedroom upstairs; sitting area
Main bedroom upstairs; sleeping area
From bathroom into main bedroom upstairs
From main bedroom upstairs into bathroom
One of our three rose bushes (back garden)
Family party on the patio in back garden
Our front garden
Gate to back yard
Cheryl & Rob
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Car Exchange is preferred
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Tastefully renovated older character home in quiet, friendly, older residential neighbourhood. Bright, spacious, and comfortable fully detached house with lawn and gardens on 3 sides. Recently renovated modern kitchen with all new appliances, dining room, living room with fireplace, den, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, finished basement. Private deck with BBQ and patio table, back yard, flower gardens, trees. 2015 Toyota Rav4 available for reciprocal car exchange.
Easy walk to shopping, restaurants, cafes, public library, Olympic size community pool and gym, 2 community centres, 2 large and many small parks; just blocks to the majestic Fraser River. Safe and reliable public transit; 45 mins to downtown Vancouver. Close to major roads; 30 mins to downtown Vancouver, 2 hrs to Whistler; 3 hrs to Seattle. We love this house, this neighbourhood, and Vancouver. This is a wonderful place and we are sure our exchange partners will enjoy staying here.
See www.tourismnewwestminster.com/ and www.seevancouverbc.com/
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Parking included
- Sauna
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our Queen's Park neighbourhood is a 5 block x 5 block area in New Westminster that is noted for its older, craftsman style character homes, quiet streets, and lots of trees and gardens. Bounded by the large Queen's Park on the east and Sixth Street on the west (a well-developed commercial street), it is a great neighbourhood for walking and is close to bicycle trails and public transit. There is very good local shopping and an assortment of restaurants and cafes. It is definitely one of the more desirable neighbourhoods in greater Vancouver.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We live in a quiet neighbourhood but can walk to most of the stores and services we need, including 2 supermarkets, 1 health food store, 1 bakery, 3 pharmacies, 3 coffee shops, 2 liquor stores, a wide variety of restaurants (Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Greek, Malaysian, French Canadian, German, Italian, Thai, Mongolian Grill, Canadian), and a wide range of retail stores in the two nearby malls and along Sixth Street and adjoining streets. There are 2 live theatres within walking distance and you can easily walk to 2 large parks with extensive outdoor recreational and sports facilities, as well as 2 community centres. If this is not enough, Vancouver is a wonderful and diverse cosmopolitan city that is only 30-45 minutes away.
See http://www.tourismnewwestminster.com/ and https://www.tourismvancouver.com/.
Leisure and cultural activities
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are responsible home owners and keep our house clean and in good condition. We will be respectful of exchange houses we stay in and will leave them at least as clean and well-stocked as we find them. We expect the same from our exchange partners.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Car Exchange
- Car Exchange is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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