Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 21/Mar/2021
We are a relaxed, sporty, small family who love to travel. Our main sport is tennis and our daughter is keen to train and compete all over the world, so we are especially interested in any exchanges in Europe or anywhere else that has red clay courts! Our home in sunny Nelson is like your own private sanctuary complete with a pool, spa and tennis court (of course, haha), and ideally located in beautiful Tasman district - home to wineries, biking, hiking and more.
Affinities
Pets,
Tennis,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Technology Professionals
Our pets
One small lovely pooch!
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Auckland, New Zealand | Brisbane City QLD, Australia | Gold Coast QLD, Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a lovely, private family oasis - the perfect place to relax and enjoy the good life! Very large (5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 lounges, office, gym, pool, spa tennis court and more!)...ideally located in desirable Richmond, just a short drive to Nelson and in the other direction the amazing beaches and natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Considered by locals to be one of NZ's best kept secrets, Richmond is a lovely little town with so much to offer! Peaceful and laidback, you can either enjoy a detox/wellbeing staycation in our private home sanctuary complete with gym, pool and spa; or perhaps consider our home a base for exploring the many features beautiful Tasman district has to offer. Wineries, beaches, hiking, biking, golf, tennis, fishing - even skiing at local Rainbow Field in winter - Nelson/Tasman is one of the fastest growing regions in NZ - for good reason. So much to enjoy, and the living is easy :)
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house it's a short walk (20mins) to the Queen St and Richmond Mall shopping which has pretty much everything you need, including cafes with proper espresso coffee. Also within walking is the Richmond tennis club (not that you'll need it since you'll have your own home court!). We leave an older but perfectly fine car on site, and it's just a short drive to many attractions - World of Wearable Arts, Pic's Peanut Butter World, historic Nelson city centre, and the amazing Tahunanui beach which also features a hydro-slide, mini golf, NatureWorld, indoor roller skating, bumper cars, trampolining and more! In the other direction, a relaxed brief country drive will take you to the many wineries, restaurants and artisan workshops of the area. Mapua is also just 12 minutes drive and has lovely restaurants, a wine bar, Golden Bear craft beer brewhouse, local ice-creamery, and art galleries.
Our favourite restaurants
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We simply would ask that you treat our home as if it were your own. It is important that it be kept clean and tidy of course, and that you be considerate of our neighbours - although to be honest, because of the size and layout of the property, that's unlikely to be an issue. Also, we do have pool and garden maintenance people who come by on a fixed schedule - they must always be treated with warmth and respect - they are there to help keep our home the lovely oasis that it is, for us all to enjoy :)
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 21/Mar/2021
We are a relaxed, sporty, small family who love to travel. Our main sport is tennis and our daughter is keen to train and compete all over the world, so we are especially interested in any exchanges in Europe or anywhere else that has red clay courts! Our home in sunny Nelson is like your own private sanctuary complete with a pool, spa and tennis court (of course, haha), and ideally located in beautiful Tasman district - home to wineries, biking, hiking and more.
Affinities
Pets,
Tennis,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Technology Professionals
Our pets
One small lovely pooch!
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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