Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 21/Sep/2019
We are a semi-retired couple in our latter sixties. We are outgoing, active and travelled. We enjoy warm climes, exploring countries and their cultures, hiking, most types of entertainment, all types of food and beverages, history, and especially meeting people.
Affinities
Golf,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Seniors,
Homemakers,
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research
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Geology and Realty.
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
2300 square foot house-like, condo. Large, private patio area (~500 sq ft) with grassed, hedged front and accessed from 3 rooms each with sliding glass doors on main level. 2 large bedrooms on second level, each with private full en-suite. 1 full king bed and 1 full queen bed. 3rd washroom on main. Large modern kitchen with sitting/working island, and seating/sitting areas. All modern new appliances. Large, high-ceilinged living-room with gas fireplace, Italian leather lounging furniture and entertainment centre. Comfortable deck furniture. Unfettered sunrise views of Maple Bay and Salt Spring Island on both levels. Spectacular moon light display across bay during full-moon.
Private dock moorage (complex has only 11 units) for a boat up to 30 ft.
Courtesy 11 ft paddle board.
Courtesy 12 ft ‘Riot’ peddle kayak that can take up to 2 ‘average-size’ people and has fishing capabilities.
Small Maple Bay Beach park. Good beach-combing and swimming (sandy to rocky).
Free parking on property; possible vehicle exchange (garage).
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our area is blessed with an abundance of hiking trails to suit all hiking levels and features some world-class, majestic views. It is a hilly, well treed, coastal village-like setting in a jewel of a bay. The beach and watersports are the popular attractions.
There are 2 good restaurant/pubs and the Maple Bay Yacht Club within walking distance. Other good dining places are about 10 minutes drive. Basic liquor store close by, but grocery shopping is in Duncan.
Duncan offers a weekend farmer’s market, shopping and entertainment.
Public tennis courts are a 7 min walk.
The popular Chemainus Dinner Theatre is a 20 min drive.
We will leave a list of our favourite eateries and recommended things to do during your time-frame/visit.
50 min drive to Victoria.
1 hr and 10 min drive to Victoria airport; 30 min drive to Nanaimo airport (shuttle services available).
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are tidy people and take good care of our home. We would be respectful of other people’s space and expect the same for ours. Our home is for 2 to maximum 4 adults. We love animals, but not in our home. Minor plant care appreciated. There is a cleaning service we use which we would arrange for just before the end of a stay and perhaps this could be reciprocal with your home. Any smoking should be outdoors and mindful of any dry-condition precautions. And above all, it is a prerequisite to enjoy your stay :-)
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 21/Sep/2019
We are a semi-retired couple in our latter sixties. We are outgoing, active and travelled. We enjoy warm climes, exploring countries and their cultures, hiking, most types of entertainment, all types of food and beverages, history, and especially meeting people.
Affinities
Golf,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Geology and Realty.
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