Belinda
New Zealand
Mar 1, 2019 - Mar 12, 2019
Became a member in: 2001
Renewal Date: 30/Sep/2024
Looking back on about 20 years as a member of Homelink and 20+ Amazing Home Exchanges later, plus the many lifelong friends we've made along the way, Sherry and I Both feel that we won the Lottery when we joined Homelink.
Back then we were just 2 working people with 2 young boys and we Loved to Travel whenever we could afford it. Unfortunately, the cost of Accommodation and Transportation were prohibitive - until Homelink eliminated BOTH - which has enabled us to Travel more Often and Stay Longer. Over the years, we've found that when we stay in a Hotel/Motel, we meet people who are on the move and one of the things we Love about a Home Exchange is that you Become Part of a "Neighbourhood."
In addition to the huge Financial Advantages, a Successful Home Exchange provides lifelong Memories, Experiences and Opportunities for Everyone involved. A recent Exchangee from NZ told us that their 6 week Home Exchange with us had saved them $12,000 on their Canadian Ski Holiday.
New Zealand is our favorite destination during our Canadian Ski Season (December- March). We have done about 15 Exchanges to NZ during the past 20 years and will gladly provide references on request.
Affinities
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers
Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors
Profession
Retired Teacher (Retired)
Our personal links
Belinda
New Zealand
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | New Zealand |
May 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024 | Ireland |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Welcome to our Home.
Sherry and I have spent the last 8
Canadian Winters (Pre Covid) in New Zealand while our Exchangees have Enjoyed Exceptional Skiing. at our 2 local Resorts - Red Mountain in Rossland BC and Whitewater Resort near Nelson BC., both of which are Internationally Acclaimed Ski Destinations. Glad to provide lots of references.
If You and Your Family are interested in Experiencing a Canadian White Christmas and a World Class Skiing Experience we look Forward to hearing from You.
We are Primarily interested in traveling from Early December till mid March and can offer you a wonderful " Home away from Home" during your stay, and
some of the very BEST Outdoor Winter Recreation in all of
Canada.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Sherry and I have raised our Family and
have lived in our current home for the the past 45 years.
We live in a quiet residential
neighbourhood in the Village of Fruitvale, which has a population of about 2000 people.
Our home is situated on a very private acre overlooking Beaver Creek.
We Absolutely love our Location and are very fortunate to be able to enjoy the wide variety of birds and wildlife that visit our property.
Depending on the time of year, our visitors include Deer, Bear, Raccoons and even the occasional Skunk.
We have wonderful Neighbours who sometimes get to know our Exchangees better than we do!
The Kootenay area of British Columbia is renowned for it's Outstanding Scenery and the Exceptional Variety and Quality of Outdoor Recreation Activities...............So - Rather than just "Read" about it - it's Much More Fun to
Come and "Discover" it for Yourself!
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
This is Absolutely the best kept "Ski Secret in Canada" - away from the
crowds of Whistler, Europe and the USA
at a fraction of the cost. We are less than an hour away from BOTH Red Mountain and Whitewater Ski Resorts - 2 World Class Ski Destinations.
Sherry and I are in our 70's and are both retired. We Skied at Red Mountain and Whitewater - for 25 years with our 3 sons until New Knees, a New Hip, and Too Many Birthdays curtailed our Skiing, which is why we look forward to Exchanging our Snow for Your Sunshine!
We have also skied throughout the BC Interior including Big White, Silver Star, Apex as well as the coastal Mountains in the Vancouver area and Whistler. We feel that we enjoy the Best of all Worlds right here in our own backyard.
We will gladly consider ALL Exchange Opportunities but we Love to spend our Summers at home sharing BBQ's with our Neighbours and enjoying the Birds and Wildlife that visit.
We look forward to hearing from you , and will gladly provide references.
Our favourite restaurants
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No Smoking and - We leave a Comprehensive Exchange Binder in an effort to help our Exchangees make the
most of their Home Exchange Experience.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2001
Renewal Date: 30/Sep/2024
Looking back on about 20 years as a member of Homelink and 20+ Amazing Home Exchanges later, plus the many lifelong friends we've made along the way, Sherry and I Both feel that we won the Lottery when we joined Homelink.
Back then we were just 2 working people with 2 young boys and we Loved to Travel whenever we could afford it. Unfortunately, the cost of Accommodation and Transportation were prohibitive - until Homelink eliminated BOTH - which has enabled us to Travel more Often and Stay Longer. Over the years, we've found that when we stay in a Hotel/Motel, we meet people who are on the move and one of the things we Love about a Home Exchange is that you Become Part of a "Neighbourhood."
In addition to the huge Financial Advantages, a Successful Home Exchange provides lifelong Memories, Experiences and Opportunities for Everyone involved. A recent Exchangee from NZ told us that their 6 week Home Exchange with us had saved them $12,000 on their Canadian Ski Holiday.
New Zealand is our favorite destination during our Canadian Ski Season (December- March). We have done about 15 Exchanges to NZ during the past 20 years and will gladly provide references on request.
Affinities
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers
Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors
Profession
Retired Teacher (Retired)
Our personal links
Belinda
New Zealand
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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