Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 01/May/2019
We are a family of three living in Reykjavik, Iceland. Gudrun is a children´s clothing designer with degrees in Psychology and public health and Robert is a historian currently working in sales. Karen Sol is three years old. Her favorite things to do are playing in the snow and going to the swimming pool :)
Additional languages spoken
Icelandic, Danish
Affinities
Golf,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Science / Research
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Children´s clothing designer
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
First floor apartment in an apartment building in the suburbs of Reykjavik. Only about a 12 minute drive to downtown Reykjavik by car. There is also a bus stop right outside the apartment (route 6) and the bus will take you downtown in about 30 minutes. The apartment has a private entrance and is approx. 100 square metres. It has 3 bedrooms, one bedroom with a double bed (180x200cm), another one with 1 single bed 90x200cm and a floor mattress (and one air mattress) if requested and a children´s room with a crib and we also have a toddler bed that we can put in there if requested. Outside we have a large wooden terrace with outdoor furniture. Free parking space. The apartment is equipped with: High speed WiFi, 65” flatscreen TV, PS4, washer, drier, dishwasher, coffe maker, toaster, mixer, kettle, microwave oven, minute grill and blender. The kitchen is fully equipped for home cooking. High chair for baby. Towels and linen are included. Baby carriage and kids strollers are available (2 of them if needed). Two bicycles also available. Toys for toddlers :)
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Apartment/ Main Residence
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Entertainment
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The neighbourhood is very calm and family friendly with playgrounds and beautiful walking paths surrounding the area. There is a geothermal swimming pool in approx. 15-20 min walking distance. Only a 5 minute walk to shops, pharmacy and supermarkets. There is also a 5 minute walk to one of Iceland´s largest sports and entertainment complex which includes a cinema, restaurant, sports bar, bowling alley and a skating rink.
The apartment is well situated if you have a rental car, it´s close to the main highway and only a 35 minute drive to Þingvellir National Park. Also ideal for a day trip to Snæfellsnes National Park on the west coast (approx. 2 hour drive). There is a bus stop (route 6) right outside our apartment and it will take you to f.ex. Kringlan Shopping mall in about 15 minutes and downton Reykjavik in about 30 minutes. The neighbourhood is surrounded with beautiful walking and hiking paths. The most popular ones being the hiking paths to Úlfarsfell and Esja mountain.
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The apartment is well situated if you have a rental car, it´s close to the main highway and only a 35 minute drive to Þingvellir National Park. Also ideal for a day trip to Snæfellsnes National Park on the west coast (approx. 2 hour drive). There is a bus stop (route 6) right outside our apartment and it will take you to f.ex. Kringlan Shopping mall in about 15 minutes and downton Reykjavik in about 30 minutes. The neighbourhood is surrounded with beautiful walking and hiking paths. The most popular ones being the hiking paths to Úlfarsfell and Esja mountain.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We never use shoes in the house :) No parties are allowed.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 01/May/2019
We are a family of three living in Reykjavik, Iceland. Gudrun is a children´s clothing designer with degrees in Psychology and public health and Robert is a historian currently working in sales. Karen Sol is three years old. Her favorite things to do are playing in the snow and going to the swimming pool :)
Additional languages spoken
Icelandic, Danish
Affinities
Golf,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Children´s clothing designer
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