Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 08/Dec/2019
We are a family of five, my 16 year old son Ege who is on an AFS student exchange in Belgium this year, my husband Cemal who is a professor of mechanical engineering, my parents Filiz and Umit, our cocker spaniel Panchito and myself. I used to work as a marketing director and I`ve retired a few years ago. We live together in a villa in the forest 20 minutes walking distance to the beaches along the Black Sea, distant enough from Istanbul to be able to enjoy nature and close enough by car or public transportation.
We love travelling, taking long road trips, doing both the typical tourist routes and going off the beaten track. We love to explore the places familiar only to the locals.
Additional languages spoken
French, English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Foodies,
The Arts
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MARKETING EXECUTIVE (Retired)
Our pets
1 VERY MELLOW DOG, AN 8 YEAR OLD COCKER SPANIEL, PANCHITO
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Youth Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | France |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
A VILLA IN THE FOREST, 20 MINUTES WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BLACK SEA BUT ALSO VERY CLOSE TO THE CITY.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
THIS IS A TRANQUIL NEIGHBORHOOD MADE UP OF VILLAS. LOCATED IN THE FOREST AND CLOSE TO THE BLACK SEA, IT IS A VERY TRANQUIL AREA BUT WITH ALL THE FACILITIES NEARBY. IT IS A CLOSED COMMUNITY OF 1100 VILLAS CALLED ARIKOY. THERE IS AN INDOOR AND AN OUTDOOR POOL, A SAUNA AND TURKISH HAMAM COMPLEX (OPEN ONLY ON CERTAIN DAYS OF THE WEEK), INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, A WALKING PATH, A SUPERMARKET, A FEW TAKE AWAY RESTAURANTS, A CAFE, A BAKERY, A GROCER AND VARIOUS OTHER SMALL SHOPS ALONG WITH SEVERAL ATMS WITHIN ARIKOY. 5 KMS AWAY IN ZEKERIYAKOY, THERE ARE MANY SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, PHARMACIES, A HOSPITAL, VETERINARIANS AND ALL KINDS OF FACILITIES. 20 MINUTES WALKING DISTANCE, 7KMS BY CAR, IS THE BLACK SEA COAST WHERE THERE ARE MANY BEACH CLUBS AND VERY POPULAR THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS.
IT IS A 25-30 MINUTE DRIVE THROUGH A VERY SCENIC ROAD THAT GOES THROUGH THE FOREST TO THE CLOSEST SUBWAY STATION AND 45-60 MINUTES DRIVE TO TAKSIM SQUARE DEPENDING ON THE TRAFFIC. THERE ARE BUSES AND MINIBUSES EVERY 10 MINUTES TO OTHER DISTRICTS OF ISTANBUL OR THE SUBWAY. THE COMMUNITY ARIKOY HAS ITS OWN FIXED SCHEDULE MINI BUS GOING TO THE SUBWAY AND BACK WHICH YOU CAN TAKE FREE OF CHARGE. IT IS NOT AS FREQUENT AS THE BUS OR THE MINIBUS BUT FASTER. IT IS A 25-30 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE ISTANBUL AIRPORT. SHUTTLE BUSSES FROM THE AIRPORT TAKE YOU TO A STOP CLOSE TO ARIKOY AND THERE ON, YOU CAN TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WHICH IS PRETTY FREQUENT.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
SUPERMARKET, CAFE, RESTAURANT, BAKERY, BUTCHER, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOL, GYM, BEACH, AND FOREST, ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. A HOSPITAL, VETERINARIAN AND A WIDE RANGE OF SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND SUPERMARKETS 5KMS AWAY BY CAR.
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
MY SON, EVENTHOUGH HE IS 16, HE IS VERY KEEN ON HIS TOYS, ESPECIALLY HIS LEGOS. SINCE HE IS AWAY THIS YEAR, HE WOULD LIKE FIND THEM IN THE CONDITION HE LEFT THEM. SMOKING IS ALLOWED ONLY OUTSIDE THE HOUSE. CATS ARE NOT WELCOME SINCE MY MOTHER HAS CATPHOBIA BUT DOGS WHO DO NOT DAMAGE ANY FURNITURE OR NOT VIOLENT SINCE WE HAVE A COCKER SPANIEL OF OUR OWN ARE WELCOME.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
EGE
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 08/Dec/2019
We are a family of five, my 16 year old son Ege who is on an AFS student exchange in Belgium this year, my husband Cemal who is a professor of mechanical engineering, my parents Filiz and Umit, our cocker spaniel Panchito and myself. I used to work as a marketing director and I`ve retired a few years ago. We live together in a villa in the forest 20 minutes walking distance to the beaches along the Black Sea, distant enough from Istanbul to be able to enjoy nature and close enough by car or public transportation.
We love travelling, taking long road trips, doing both the typical tourist routes and going off the beaten track. We love to explore the places familiar only to the locals.
Additional languages spoken
French, English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
MARKETING EXECUTIVE (Retired)
Our pets
1 VERY MELLOW DOG, AN 8 YEAR OLD COCKER SPANIEL, PANCHITO
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