Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 01/Jun/2019
My wife and I have lived in Costa Rica for 10 years now. Before that we lived in Barrie, Ontario for 10 years. We return to Ontario to visit family and friends every summer and look to do a house exchange at that time. We are responsible people that will take very good care of your home.
Additional languages spoken
Spanish
Affinities
Golf
Profession
Developer
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Ontario, Canada | Kincardine, ON, Canada | Barrie, ON, Canada |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
The “High Rise” is a 241m2 (2594 sq ft) Quality Luxury House designed specifically for Lot#2 of Selva Rio Estates. It is a 2 story house that reaches 9.5m (31.2 feet) high. It is like none other you have ever seen. To start with, the main living areas and the pool are on the second story to take in the amazing views. The second story is a complete open concept with 6.21m (20.4 feet) high ceilings, which are finished with gorgeous laurel wood with almond wood beams. The kitchen (with an island and a small bar) and living room take up the majority of this space. The cupboards and doors are custom, hand-made from Cedro (Spanish cedar) wood. All countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms are granite. All floors and the first 2m high of walls in the bathrooms are tiled. On one side is a bathroom which is inside the huge rock wall that stretches to the ceiling and on the other side is a nock that jets out and serves as the office while overlooking the jungle. The six sliding doors in the living room allow you to open up the house creating an amazing outdoor feel, even inside. The doors lead out to the large covered patio area with an impressive custom cement railing and an infinity pool to cool off in. That is right, your own infinity pool on the second story, high in the sky, with an underwater bench to relax on while looking out over the fabulous views. This 2 bedroom, 3 bath luxury home is sure to please.
On the first floor we have the bedrooms which have 10 feet high ceilings which stay cool for a great night’s sleep. They are located off the rock covered hallway. The master bedroom has sliding doors directly out to a small covered sitting area which is perfect for having your morning coffee and listening to the birds. The master bedroom also has a large ensuite washroom. This washroom has a huge shower that has 2 separate control valves and 2 giant rainfall showerheads that come out of the ceiling. These showerheads are equipped with LED lights that change color with the water temperature. A walk-in closet completes the room. The second bedroom is also equipped with an ensuite washroom and the laundry room is on the first floor as well. There is a covered carport at the front
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House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our house is located in the gated development of Selva Rio Estates. SRE is only 3 km from the town of Escobal and the main highway 27. SRE is 15 minutes from Atenas which was named by National Geographic as having the best climate in the world! You are in the country and will see tons of wildlife which being close to everything you need in town.
30 minutes to SJO airport and beach.
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Leisure
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
A great day trip is the Poas Volcano http://www.anywherecostarica.com/attractions/national-park/poas-volcano and the La Paz waterfall Gardens http://www.waterfallgardens.com/ . These are located 1 hr 15 min away.
Zoo Ave http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g309224-d309755-Reviews-Zoo_Ave-Alajuela_Province_of_Alajuela.html is only 20 minutes away.
The white water rafting http://www.riostropicales.com/index.php/adventure-travel/whitewater-rafting/pacuare-river-day-trip is the Best tourist thing I have ever done! It is a 12 hour day.
Zip Lining http://www.adventuretourscostarica.com/tours/canopy/jaco_beach in Jaco beach which is 50 minutes away is a real thrill.
A day at the Beach, Herradura is only 45 minutes away and is our personal favorite http://www.anywherecostarica.com/destinations/playa-herradura
Atenas Coffee Plantation Tour, take the tour than have lunch at the Aunt's house http://toledotouradventure.blogspot.com/2012/11/toledo-coffee-tour.html
Waterfall jumping tour http://costaricawaterfalltours.com/ , 50 min away is probably the second best tourist thing I have done.
This is only a small sample of things to do. But don't forget to plan a couple days of relaxation by the pool. Plus you will want to hit a few of the fabulous restaurant Atenas has.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Looking for responsible people such as ourselves to do the swap with
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 01/Jun/2019
My wife and I have lived in Costa Rica for 10 years now. Before that we lived in Barrie, Ontario for 10 years. We return to Ontario to visit family and friends every summer and look to do a house exchange at that time. We are responsible people that will take very good care of your home.
Additional languages spoken
Spanish
Affinities
Golf
Profession
Developer
Our personal links
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