- Sunshine Beach, QLD, Australia
- Mar 7, 2020 - Mar 14, 2020
Amazing views of Wellington Harbour
New Zealand - Wellington - Wellington
ID : NZ00101791
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/Jan/2022
3Exchanges
97%Response Rate
We are
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Contact exchange Member
We are a couple in our 60's and 70's. Stuart is a retired engineer and I work part time as a psychotherapist. Our preference for exchanges at the moment is for the Greek Islands; possibly London; and anywhere near Mooloolaba, Australia, where our son lives. We are happy to receive requests from other places however, if we are able to bank our end of the exchange for a year or two or three. We are most interested in Italy, France, the U.K., Croatia, Greece, and New York.
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Construction ,
Science / Research
MoreLessOur pets
We have a cat.
View over Wellington city and harbour.
Close up of the Tararua mountain range from deck.
Open plan living area.
Lounge area.
Dining area.
View from the kitchen.
Kitchen and entrance door.
Front bedroom
Upstairs bathroom.
50 steps from the drive and parking.
- Sleeping capacity2
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
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 | Greece |
| Open to all dates | London, UK |
| Open to all dates | Australia |
| Open to all dates | New Zealand |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have a very light and sunny home with views over Wellington from nearly every room. The living areas are open plan and open with french doors onto a sunny deck that overlooks the view. It can be windy in some weathers but wonderfully calm in others. We have two bedrooms upstairs, each with a queen bed. Downstairs is a study and the second bathroom and laundry. Despite having the two bedrooms we only have capacity for a couple as the other room is not set up for guests. The house is up about 50 steps and there is off street parking. The street is a cul-de-sac so it's pretty quiet and we enjoy the sight and sound of tui, grey warblers, kereru, kaka, thrush and blackbirds and the occasional kingfisher.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garage
- Private parking
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Brooklyn sits just above the city and within easy walking distance. We are about a half hour pleasant walk into central Wellington (and there are buses handy too) and there are some good walks and mountain bike tracks accessible from the house. Our village has several cafes, a very popular independent picture theatre, a well reviewed cafe/bistro/bar, as well as a pharmacy, money machine, small convenience stores, liquor store and takeaway shops. By car, the city and waterfront is a 5-10 minute drive and in the other direction it's a 10 min drive to the coast and a lovely drive (or walk) around a rugged coastline and several bays and beaches.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Wellington is a vibrant and very walkable city, with great cafes, museums, theatres, and shopping, a lovely harbour and waterfront, as well as beaches and wild coastal walks. It's also the headquarters of Peter Jackson's movie making with access to Wellywood tours.
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
At the moment while the pandemic is raging we can only consider NZ exchanges, and possibly Queensland Australia.
Once we are free to travel our usual preferences apply; ie. the Greek Islands; possibly London; NY; France, Italy and Australia, especially Queensland. But we are open to other places if we can bank our part of the exchange until a year or two or three ahead.
We have wooden floors so no stillettos.
Our deck is high above the ground and not safe for children. We also have white sofa covers which are a nightmare with children.
We have a cat that needs to be fed night and morning.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant Care Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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