John
Ireland
Jul 6, 2020 - Jul 23, 2020
Country home in the Gulf Islands of BC Canada
Canada - British Columbia - Mayne Island
ID : CA00116101
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 31/Jan/2021
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Nancy is a retired Insurance Executive and Michael is a semi-retired Barber Shop Owner.
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
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- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Open plan post & beam country home on beautiful Mayne Island BC, 2 floors with kitchen, bathroom with shower, living room and family room on the main floor, upstairs a full bathroom and two large bedrooms with deck off the master bedroom. 5 minute walk to beach and seaside Bistro with sweeping views over the Straight of Georgia. One hour from Vancouver and Victoria, 2 hours from Whistler and 20 minutes to all the Gulf Islands. Wonderful hiking trails, kayaking and whale watching. Fresh local produce and friendly folks.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is quite, peaceful and friendly with walking distance to the beach. Neighbours are all on half acre lots so they are near but not too close for your privacy.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Sailing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Short walk to Bennett Bay for dining, drinks by the ocean, kayaking and hiking trails. 5 minute drive to the quaint village for grocery shopping. Mayne Island is famous for Artists of all mediums. Art studios throughout the island.
Our favourite restaurants
- Mayne Island Bistro
Cafés & bars
- Village Bay Cafe
- Farm Gate
Special places to shop
- Saturday's Farmers Market
Leisure and cultural activities
- Mayne Island Community Centre
- Terrel Welch Art Gallery
- Japanese Gardens
Walks or jogging paths
- Isabella Point
- Orca Trail - Cotton Park
- Edith Point Trail
Health or fitness clubs
- Tim Begley Fitness Club
- Spa at the Mayne Inn Resort
- Tennis Court, Mayne Island Community Centre
Interesting day trips
- World Famous Buchart Gardens in Victoria
- Shopping at Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre Vancouver
- Visit Galiano, Pender and Saturna islands by water taxi
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are very tidy and wish mutual respect and return to the way you found it. Items used such as wine, food and barbeque gas to be replaced. We have fir floors so no shoes in the house or movement of furniture, butcher blocks to be used for cutting on kitchen counters. Absolutely no smoking or pets in the house.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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