Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2020
We are retired professionals. Have one daughter and three amazing grandsons ! Out door enthusiasts,love travelling and experiencing other cultures. We are also very grateful for were we live and always love coming home !
Affinities
Golf,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Dentist and Counsellor (Retired)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | Tuscany, Italy | Siena, Province of Siena, Italy | Rome, Italy |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island we are one hour north of Victoria our capital city and one hour to the South Is the second largest city of Nanaimo. Both offer ferry and air service to Vancouver. Five minutes from our house is a floatplane service to downtown Vancouver or the international airport. It is also close ferry service to Saltspring Island and Gulf islands. Our house is situated on 5 secluded acres facing SW WATERFRONT with a private dock and boat launch. It is a Unique timber frame lodge style home with rustic elegance and charm. Very welcoming and comfortable. Easy to feel at home. Open concept includes modern kitchen ,dining room and great room. Laundry room with w/d and half bath.The kitchen opens onto ocean view couvered BBQ outdoor dining area and large lower deck for lounging and enjoying sunsets. Large great room with stone fireplace and ocean view perfect for entertaining or getting cozy with a book. There are 2 lofts . One can be used as a mediation area. The 2nd loft is den/yoga area with a small patio. The lower level is a theatre room with a bathroom which has an infra red sauna. This room also opens onto a small ocean view patio and leads to a couvered open air shower and claw foot tub where you can soak and watch boats sailing by. The master bedroom has a king size bed and a large ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen bed ocean view and opens onto a sitting room with satellite tv/wifi//Netflix and also opens onto the the lower deck. There is a labyrinth in the meadow nestled amongst the forest and a lotus pond near the house to enjoy peace and serenity. This property is a get away from it all retreat surrounded by nature!
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Located at the end of a 5km peninsula which is mainly municipal forest and park. All neighbours are on acreages. It is a 20 min drive to shopping and amenities.All attractions are anywhere from 10 minutes to day trips
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Check out the Utube video Once upon a day Cowichan or Cowichan tourism. These are awesome to give you the feeling of the Valley!! Being on the waterfront our home offers the best of both worlds. Water sports are at your fingertips. You can go swimming or kayaking right off the dock or lounge on a inflatable “Party Island” for 4 and soak up the sun. Stoney Hill Regional Pack is min away. It is a spectacular easy 45 min trek . Or if you seek peace and serenity you can take a stroll through the meadow and walk the labyrinth.
Or if you just want to enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer just minutes across the bay are two great neighbourhood pubs . Also min away on Monday nights Birds Eye Cove Farm offers wood fired oven pizza in a beautifully pastoral setting.
CHEERS and BON APPETITE
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 home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please Treat our home the way you expect us to treat yours!!!
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2020
We are retired professionals. Have one daughter and three amazing grandsons ! Out door enthusiasts,love travelling and experiencing other cultures. We are also very grateful for were we live and always love coming home !
Affinities
Golf,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Dentist and Counsellor (Retired)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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