Robert
Ireland
May 31, 2019 - Jun 5, 2019
Condo:2 Bed-2Bath. River/mountain view
Canada - BC - New Westminster
ID : CA120158
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 30/Sep/2024
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Did 3 exchanges with our home in Ireland before we moved to Canada. One in South Africa, Australia and California. Did an exchange in Sandymount, Dublin, Summer 2019.
We love to travel and have a sense of adventure. We especially enjoy hanging out like a local in the country we visit, and getting a real feel for the place.
Tony is a civil engineer and works on light rail projects. I teach English as a second language. We have 3 adult boys, over 30 and 2 grandchildren.
We enjoy the outdoors, golfing and hiking. We are foodies too and love craft beer and local wineries.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Irish
Affinities
Golf,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Construction
Profession
Engineer/Teacher
The board walk by the Fraser River at our home.
Main Bedroom
Kitchen with all mod cons
Living room with fireplace
Chairs to relax and watch the sunset from balcony
Entertainment Center
Barbeque on our covered deck
2nd Bathroom with shower
Guest King Bed with River view
Gym downstairs
Laundry Room
Hallway and entrance
Pool with sauna and hottub, downstairs
Gym equipment
Board walk 5km long. Shops and cafes along the way
The mighty Fraser River
Games Room
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025 | Ireland | West of Ireland |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026 | Ireland | Atlantic Way |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large Condo/ Apartment in New Westminster in the suburbs of Vancouver BC
with a beautiful wrap-around balcony. Views of Mount Baker, Washington from our deck! Mighty Fraser River too!
Previous exchanges, pre- digital: Australia, California, Dublin, and South Africa
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Access for the disabled
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Elevator Access
- Heating
- Jacuzzi
- Electronics Docking Station
- Private parking
- Sauna
- Private Pool
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Pool / Billiard Table
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
- Waterfront
- Mountains
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Safe neighbourhood with a large park and boardwalk across the street. Pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby. Also, Supermarkets and a Cinema. Micro Brewery with Food Trucks 5 mins walk. Easy access via Skytrain to downtown Vancouver. 25 mins. Easy access to Sea to Sky Highway to take you to Whistler, or East to the Wine Region.
Canada is so beautiful at all times of the year. Whistler is a winter wonderland for those who like to ski. The summers are amazing with a cruise to Alaska just a breath away or a trip over the Rockies, visiting the Okanagan wine region en route.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Underground Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Short walk from all amenities and stores etc. Bus also available.
Fantastic river walk on the doorstep. Neighborhood cafes, bars and restaurants. 25 mins from the USA border. Crescent Beach 20 mins drive. Everything Vancouver has to offer is at your fingertips. Whistler 2 hour drive.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Metropolis
- Granville Island
- 4th Avenue Kitsilano
Leisure and cultural activities
- Art Gallery Vancouver
- Gastown
- Stanley Park
Walks or jogging paths
- Quayside Park
- Burnaby Foreshore
- Stanley Park
Health or fitness clubs
- Pool and Gym onsite at our condo. Free!
- Steve Nash
- YWCA, Downtown. Drop in rate
Interesting day trips
- Whistler
- Squamish
- Deep Cove
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No parties or large groups. No young children or pets. Leave everything as you find it and we will do the same in your home. Replace what you use and we will do likewise. Please make yourself at home in our place. Help yourself to whatever is in our fridge/ cupboards. Our home is yours!
We are going to N Zealand for the month of December 2024 and have a non- simultaneous exchange for this. July 2024 we are doing an exchange in Sligo, Ireland. Summer 2025 and 2026 we are hoping to secure a swap in Ireland. Our place is available during the FIFA World Cup, being hosted in Toronto and Vancouver in June/July 2026.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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