We really enjoyed our time at Karen and Gails lovely home. The home had everything we needed, we especially loved their deck area, where we spent a lo...
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Horst & Heike
Switzerland
Sep 14, 2023 - Sep 19, 2023
Beautiful Victoria!
Canada - BC - Victoria
ID : CA00104882
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/Oct/2023
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Exchanges finalized for 2022. Open to Canadian offers 2023 and British Columbia short term exchangers May-October.
We are Karen and Gail. Karen is originally from St. John's Newfoundland and Gail is from Dartmouth Nova Scotia. We are happily retired. We have a sweet young non shedding dog who will not be travelling with us, unless on short local exchanges. She will stay with friends while we are away. We are very experienced exchangers having done more than two dozen: Paris, Portugal, England, Spain, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, Canary Islands, Virgin Islands, Virginia, California, Manhattan, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and many weekend exchanges in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.
We spend our winters in our vacation home in Bucerias Nayarit Mexico. We would love to spend a week or so in other parts of Mexico during the winter months in exchange for our place there: three bedroom, three bathroom townhouse in a secure 24/7 gated community. Two community pools; 5 minute walk to beach.Contact me for details!
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Bankers (Retired)
Our pets
Non shedding quiet female dog
Our Home
Welcome!
Family Room-natural gas fireplace
Living Room
Main Kitchen Upstairs
Kitchen looking toward dining room
Kitchen- door to deck
Bedroom with Queen Bed
Bedroom with Queen Bed
Dining Room + there are extra chairs to seat 6-8
Family Room - both sides of sofa recline- COMFY!
Family Room sliding door to deck
Main Bath with Tub and Shower
Second bathroom with shower stall
Dining area on deck
Deck off Kitchen and Family Room
Deck screened in with remote control
Evening Sunset from Deck
Lower Brick Patio
Raspberry Patch with funky birdhouses
Garden
Sitting and Eating Area in Suite
Kitchen in Suite
Suite Kitchen
Queen Bed in Suite
Suite Bathroom with walk in shower
Suite Bathroom
Lower Patio with Natural Gas Fireplace
Lower Patio
Outside Fireplace at Night
Karen and Gail
Toyota Rav 4 available for exchange
Our new little free library in front of our home
Elly non shedding six year old AussieDoodle
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Centrally located home in a great neighbourhood. Beautiful well tended garden which was featured on the annual charity tour for the Victoria Hospice a few years ago. It has an automatic sprinkler system so no plant care is needed. Large deck with natural gas grill outside kitchen door. Lovely views of surrounding area. Plenty of outdoor areas for relaxing in both sun and shade. We have a fabulous natural gas outdoor fireplace in the garden to enjoy on a cool evening + extra seating around a propane fireplace on the deck. The deck can be screened in to create an outside room- perfect to enjoy evening meals! We love our outdoor areas and spend much of our time outside. Fully equipped kitchen; two bedrooms each with queen beds; satellite tv; comfortable family room with electric fireplace and leather reclining sofa; living room with natural gas fireplace.
There is a separate entrance self contained one bedroom suite with a queen bed on the ground floor. It has a living area, beautiful kitchen and bathroom. It is perfect for non simultaneous exchanges. Depending on the size of your party, you can stay in the main house or the suite. For simultaneous exchanges, you have access to both areas. So in total we have three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two kitchens.
Laundry with washer, dryer and laundry tub is located in the garage and is accessible from both areas.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Electronics Docking Station
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- None
Setting
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
This is a lovely area with miles of trails and parkland just behind our home. Our neighbours are friendly and helpful. We love the convenience of our location-it's like the hub of a wheel as we are an easy drive to the city centre, the airport, the ferries, "up-island", beaches and golf courses. Within a five minute walk is a large shopping area with grocery store, liquor store, bookstore, pharmacy, restaurants, neighbourhood coffee shop, hairdresser, dentist, medical clinic and much more. Also within walking distance: recreation centre with pool and library and many casual and fine dining restaurants. There is a neighbourhood pub across from the bus stop 3-5 minute walk. There are numerous walking trails that literally go for kilometres throughout the entire Greater Victoria area. We consider our neighbourhood to be a hidden gem in the Victoria area.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Museums
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 are about 15 minutes north by car to the world famous Butchart Gardens via a lovely country road with farm stands and country markets, Victoria airport and 20 minutes to the mainland and gulf island ferries.
15 minutes west will take you to the TransCanada Highway to drive "up island" to the towns of Duncan, Chemainus (world famous murals) or Coombs- on the way to the Pacific coast towns of Ucluelet and Tofino with kilometres of sandy beaches. Canada's "Pacific Rim National Park" is located there as well.
15 minutes south takes you to our beautiful Inner Harbour featuring our Legislative Building (stunning at night with the thousands of lights), fantastic Royal BC Museum, The Empress Hotel, funky shops, pubs and restaurants. From the Inner Harbour you can go on an Orca whale watching tour; take a salmon fishing tour, take an overnight trip to Seattle Washington via the catamaran or take a day trip on the ferry to Port Angeles Washington USA. 10-15 minutes east you will find beautiful parks and beaches such as Cadbury Bay, Mount Douglas Park, and Cordova Bay Golf Course.
During the summer months there are always events happening in the downtown area, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Buskers Festival, The Symphony Splash and so much more.
Watch this video about Vancouver Island:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4d5CbK0b3A
See the links below for more information.
https://www.butchartgardens.com
https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/victoria-symphony-splash
https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/seasonal-events
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We have a 10 kilo female non shedding dog who will be on vacation with friends. For short term exchanges within driving distance, we would like to bring her with us. She is quiet, obedient completely housebroken and very well trained.
We are tidy and our house will be totally clean and ready to welcome you! We will leave your home in the same condition
No smoking
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets 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
- Weekend Home Exchange
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