Florence
France
Aug 4, 2018 - Aug 13, 2018
Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 08/Jul/2021
Additional languages spoken
English, Russian
Profession
Journalist and Musician
Florence
France
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Deutschland |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our apartment is located in a residential area close to the center of Berlin. Public transport is in walking distance. Our place is a perfect base for exploring Berlin’s sights and cultural attractions, which are just 20-45 mins away door-to-door. We have convenient shopping and recreational opportunities, cafes and restaurants nearby.
The house is built in1890s architecture. It's an apartment of 75 square metres:
-1 bedroom with a double bed (200 cm x 180 cm)
-1 living room with sofa, table+chairs (for 4 persons), piano, no TV
-1 children’s room: bed (200 cm x 100 cm), desk, chair, small sofa, (we still have some games and a few toys if needed)
-small kitchen with dishwasher
-small bathroom with shower (no bathtub)
-small balcony
-WiFi
You can use our bicycles (3) and our traveller's card for Berlin’s public transportation system (weekdays before 8 p.m. one person goes for free, after 8 p.m. and on weekends two adults + children go for free). We have never had any pets in the apartment, but we like cats and are experienced in caring for them. If you have any special needs please don't hesitate to ask!
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our place is a perfect base for exploring Berlin’s sights and cultural attractions, which are just 20-45 minutes away door-to-door. We have convenient shopping and recreational opportunities, cafes and restaurants nearby. In the vicinity you find:
- a bicycle route that goes all around Berlin along the former Berlin wall (Mauerradweg, 5 minutes from here by bike)
- various supermarkets
- cafes and restaurants
- several parks with opportunities for jogging..., playgrounds
- a little lake (in the city, swimming possible, outdoor cocktail bar on the shore, roughly 25 minutes by bike)
- a public open air bath (several pools for adults & children, large meadows and playground (roughly 25 minutes by bike)
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
You'll find some information, maps and materials in the apartment. Tell us what you are interested in and we'll try to collect some recommendations for you. If you have any special questions or wishes, please don't hesitate to ask.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No smoking please!
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 08/Jul/2021
Additional languages spoken
English, Russian
Profession
Journalist and Musician
Florence
France
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