Canada - Vancouver, 60k, E

Canada - British Columbia - Mission

Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,our front garden in spring
Our front garden in spring
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,front entrance
Front entrance
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,kitchen and family room
Kitchen and family room
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,kitchen and dining room
Kitchen and dining room
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,family room/tvroom
Family room/tvroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,Living room/piano room
Living room/piano room
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,guest room 1 with queen bed
Guest room 1 with queen bed
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,guest bedroom #2 with queen bed
Guest bedroom #2 with queen bed
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,guest bedroom #3 with queen bed
Guest bedroom #3 with queen bed
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,upstairs bathroom shared by guest bed rooms
Upstairs bathroom shared by guest bed rooms
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,master bedroom with king bed, fireplace, deck
Master bedroom with king bed, fireplace, deck
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,master ensuite, with separate tub and shower
Master ensuite, with separate tub and shower
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,backyard deck off kitchen/family room
Backyard deck off kitchen/family room
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,backyard deck off den
Backyard deck off den
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,Karen and John
Karen and John
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,front garden in spring
Front garden in spring
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,Falls from Rolley Lake, 20 minutes from our home.
Falls from Rolley Lake, 20 minutes from our home.
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,View of Mission from the Fraser River
View of Mission from the Fraser River
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,View of Fraser Valley, 10 minutes from our home
View of Fraser Valley, 10 minutes from our home
Home exhange in,Canada,Mission,Westminster Abbey  10 min walk from our home.
Westminster Abbey 10 min walk from our home.
  • Sleeping capacity8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms4

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Open to all destinations
Open to all dates Spain | New York, NY, USA | California, USA

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

HOMELINKING SINCE 1993
Our 6000 sq ft home is located in the lower mainland of B.C. in a hillside town called Mission. The house is set on landscaped acerage with mountain views. Our home is 15 min from Canada/USA border; 1 hr from downtown Vancouver by car; 1 hr from ferries to Victoria and Vancouver Island; 2.5 hrs to Seattle WA; 3 hrs to Whistler, Commuter rail available to the city.There is lots to do within minutes of our home: hiking trails,river/lake fishing, golfing ,kayaking, cycling, and shopping. Sightseeing the interesting communities both on the Canadian and US side of the border make perfect day trips! Our spacious home was built with an open concept on the main floor with 7 French doors leading onto large decks overlooking a green space and mountains. 3 large bedrooms with Queen beds are upstairs. A 4th master suite has a King bed, fireplace and private deck. Our home has a completely self contained basement suite that is currently occupied by tenants..(our adult daughter who is a French Immersion teacher and has grown up home exchanging and understands the concept.) You will be very comfortable in our home and it is in a perfect location for visiting beautiful B.C.!

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Extensive Grounds
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Garage

Entertainment

  • Internet access
  • Piano
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our home is located in a scenic suburban town called, Mission, on 1 landscaped acre, surrounded by similar homes. Local shops, restaurants, and movie theatres are within a 10 minute drive. Mission is built along the Fraser River and has expanded up the mountainside. It overlooks the plateau of the Fraser Valley. Forest hiking/mountain biking trails are abundant. Unique local restaurants and shops are available in the downtown area, as well as in the numerous surrounding communities that are within biking or driving distance depending on your preference. Commuter rail is available to downtown Vancouver Monday to Friday. Driving into the city in non rush hour times takes 50 min. Our community is a 15 min drive to the Canada/USA border.

Outdoor Activities

  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Lake
  • River

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Train Station
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

The city of Mission is located in the picturesque Fraser Valley of B.C. Our community of Mission, situated along the Fraser River, and amidst low lying mountains and West coast forests, has a mainstreet with many cafes and interesting shops within a 6 minute drive. From our house there are several excellent hiking trails through westcoast forests and mountains from easy to more difficult. We are surrounded by other communities within a 30 minute drive that each have their own character. Fort Langley is a popular local community with great biking trails and a lively downtown core. Chilliwack is nestled with a backdrop of gorgeous mountains, numerous crystal clear lakes, and a small historic shopping area. There are many wineries located within 30 minutes of our home in the Fraser Valley. Mission is a 15 minute drive from the Canada/USA border. The city of Seattle, USA is a 2 1/2 hour drive. From our house, you are a 50 minute drive from downtown Vancouver in non-rush hour times. Vancouver is a beautiful city with lots of shopping, entertainment and outdoor opportunities, like Stanley Park, and the Granville Island Market. There is commuter rail available from Mission to Vancouver Monday to Friday. The world famous ski/golf, outdoor enthusiast, resort of Whistler is a 3 hour scenic drive with spectacular ocean views and mountainous terrain. It is possible to make a day trip to visit Victoria on Vancouver Island on BC ferries either as a walk on or taking a car. Travelling to our area can be done through Vancouver International Airport which is 1 hour and 15 minutes away or Abbotsford International Airport which is 20 minutes away. While our location is central to so many attractions, we are not located in Vancouver and a car is necessary to travel from our home. We often exchange vehicles. on our exchanges.

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Please check our exchange preferences below

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant care is needed inside

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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