Laura
Spain
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 29/Jan/2025
We are a widely travelled couple (scientist/authors) who neither want to make money with letting our house nor to save money with the swap. We just like to change the scene from time to time, and in the meantime our house and garden can be enjoyed by somebody else :)
Wir sind vielgereiste Wissenschaftler und Autoren, die mit dem Wohnungstausch weder Geld verdienen noch sparen wollen. Von Zeit zu Zeit haben wir gern einen Tapetenwechsel und freuen uns, wenn in der Zeit Haus und Garten von jemand anderem genossen werden kann :)
Additional languages spoken
English, Spanish, Greek
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Seniors,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research
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Wissenschaftler/Autoren
Our pets
2 Katzen
Laura
Spain
Lara
Spain
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Germany
Carine & Jean-Pierre
France
one word: it was WONDERFUL
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Austria
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France
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Italy
Buffoli e
Italy
Buffoli e
Italy
Paula
Germany
Manfred
Germany
Brian
Ireland
carla en goos
Netherlands
Prof. Dr. Alfred Georg
Germany
Prof. Dr. Alfred Georg
Germany
Hubert & Christel
Germany
Nach einem sehr herzlichen Empfang, einem gemeinsamen Abendessen und einem weiteren Tag mit sehr interessanten Gesprächen haben wir unseren dreiwöchig...
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Austria
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Germany
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Germany
Toni &
Spain
Christiane and Norbert gave us one of the best exchanges we've ever had. We talked and got to know each other a lot both before and after the exchange...
Read More...Christiane and Norbert gave us one of the best exchanges we've ever had. We talked and got to know each other a lot both before and after the exchange. They were very generous in leaving us one of their cars to visit the island and it was also a pleasure that they left us in charge of Salina, the beautiful cat that lives with them, with whom we had fun and tender moments. The house, perfectly integrated in the environment, and the immense garden, that with so much affection they take care of, are fantastic. Their situation is privileged. It allows you to get to know most of the hot spots of Lanzarote without driving too many kilometres. The island thrilled us and we liked it very much. Someday we would like to return to Lanzarote and, of course, to Christiane and Norbert's house.
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Homesit Needed
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Quiet cottage (finca) with terrace in Lanzarote (Canarian Islands) in a designed garden/park with stonewalls, vineyard, flowers, many different fruit trees (fruits depending on season like grapes, lemons, oranges, figs, mangos, mulberries to name a few), a herb garden, a lot of different thematically styled places where to sit and relax, mountain and sea views from the garden, privacy (no neighbours), car available. Ideal for relaxing, meditation, writing...
The house has one floor, approximately 80m², containing 1 bedroom with a french bed (160x200), 1 living/dining room, 1 separate kitchen, 1 bathroom with shower, toilet, washbasin and bidet. As far as the furniture is concerned, we have our personal style mix of antique and modern design, in combination with the Canarian cottage style. The house is situated on a lot of 24.500 sqm, whereof about 8.000 sqm are cultivated, right on the foot of the mountain of Tinache (450m altitude), 4 km from La Santa fishing village and beaches.
We expressly point out that our finca is only suitable for 2 adults.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
"La Huerta" is situated on the very periphery of Tinajo, a non-touristic Canarian village with supermarket, fish shop, bakeries, pharmacy, post office, pet shop & veterinary, barber shops, rural bars/cafes, small brewery with local beer, several restaurants, filling station... You can walk/ jog around or climb up the vulcano Montaña Tinache next to the house, as well as go for a swim in La Santa or to lonely beaches nearby. Also, there are opportunities for renting equipments for biking, diving, surfing as well. In our house book we provide you tips and guides for outdoor activities, places to go etc. Within the municipality of Tinajo there are the Timanfaya National Park, the Natural Park Los Volcanes, and the Vulcanologic Visitor's Centre. Also, the Peasant's Monument (Monumento al Campesino by César Manrique) is within a few minutes reach.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The island itself is unique amongst the Canarian Islands because of its stunning volcanic landscape in beautiful colours and shapes. There are black shores (breathtaking rocks and stones as well as sandy beaches) and still quiet and lonely beaches.
For example, the National Park of Timanfaya and the Natural Park Los Volcanes, as well as the vineyard of La Geria are outstanding in the world. And of course, don't miss the Fundación César Manrique, the former residence of the artist, built into lava bubbles, as well as his numerous accessible artworks on the island such as Jameos del Agua, Mirador del Rio or El Jardín de Cactus - a ingenious combination of art, architecture and landscape with sustaining tourist attraction.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
The basic idea of our house and garden is the realization of the combination of traditional rural life in lanzarote with contemporary comforts, asthetics and travel experiences. We love to find our house and garden as clean and tidy as it was when we left. We do the same and we always respect the belongings of others. In case you should accidently break something, please tell us frankly, we hate surprises :) Of course we have to find our cats, Salina & Luisa, alive and in good health and mood as well :) They are very kind with everybody and easy to handle.
It is strictly forbidden (as well as in most places on the island) to throw anything into the toilet (paper, sanitary towels, cigarette stubs...), there is a bin provided.
Smoking is not allowed in the house but feel free to do so on the terrace and in the garden, using the ashtrays provided.
Depending on the length of your stay, we would ask you to gather the windfall or rotten fruits as well in a bucket and throw it into the normal garbage. Depending on season it could be required to apply an ecological plant protection product. The plants, especially those in the pots, need to be watered. There is also an automatic watering which has to be switched to water different parts of the garden.
We kindly ask you to use the paths generally and not to step on the stone gardens. As for the vegetation in Lanzarote normally is very poor due to the water deficiency, the soil is usually covered with black or red granulated lava (so-called picón) to maintain the dew of the night. Thus, there is no lawn to mew, but the leaves should be raked from time to time to keep the seatings inviting.
Please understand that this is our residence and not a holiday home: no parties, no additional guests, no children, no pets.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 29/Jan/2025
We are a widely travelled couple (scientist/authors) who neither want to make money with letting our house nor to save money with the swap. We just like to change the scene from time to time, and in the meantime our house and garden can be enjoyed by somebody else :)
Wir sind vielgereiste Wissenschaftler und Autoren, die mit dem Wohnungstausch weder Geld verdienen noch sparen wollen. Von Zeit zu Zeit haben wir gern einen Tapetenwechsel und freuen uns, wenn in der Zeit Haus und Garten von jemand anderem genossen werden kann :)
Additional languages spoken
English, Spanish, Greek
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Seniors,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Wissenschaftler/Autoren
Our pets
2 Katzen
Laura
Spain
Lara
Spain
Sven&Ursula
Germany
Carine & Jean-Pierre
France
one word: it was WONDERFUL
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Spain
Peter
Austria
Jacques & Yolande
France
Leonardo, Fiorella
Italy
Buffoli e
Italy
Buffoli e
Italy
Paula
Germany
Manfred
Germany
Brian
Ireland
carla en goos
Netherlands
Prof. Dr. Alfred Georg
Germany
Prof. Dr. Alfred Georg
Germany
Hubert & Christel
Germany
Nach einem sehr herzlichen Empfang, einem gemeinsamen Abendessen und einem weiteren Tag mit sehr interessanten Gesprächen haben wir unseren dreiwöchig...
Read More...Nach einem sehr herzlichen Empfang, einem gemeinsamen Abendessen und einem weiteren Tag mit sehr interessanten Gesprächen haben wir unseren dreiwöchigen Aufenthalt auf Lanzarote sehr genossen!
Read Less...Rudolf und Angela
Austria
Paula
Germany
Paula
Germany
Toni &
Spain
Christiane and Norbert gave us one of the best exchanges we've ever had. We talked and got to know each other a lot both before and after the exchange...
Read More...Christiane and Norbert gave us one of the best exchanges we've ever had. We talked and got to know each other a lot both before and after the exchange. They were very generous in leaving us one of their cars to visit the island and it was also a pleasure that they left us in charge of Salina, the beautiful cat that lives with them, with whom we had fun and tender moments. The house, perfectly integrated in the environment, and the immense garden, that with so much affection they take care of, are fantastic. Their situation is privileged. It allows you to get to know most of the hot spots of Lanzarote without driving too many kilometres. The island thrilled us and we liked it very much. Someday we would like to return to Lanzarote and, of course, to Christiane and Norbert's house.
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