FOR NATURE LOVERS - CLOSE TO THE CITY
Turkey - Turkey - Istanbul
ID : TR00116416
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 08/Dec/2019
We are
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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.
About us
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
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
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
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | France |
Our Home For Exchange
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
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Security / Doorman
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Furnished with Antiques
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Pool / Billiard Table
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
- Use of second home
Setting
- Suburban
- Waterfront
- Mountains
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
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
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Fishing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
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
- ZSK KANTIN
- BRIO
- TIKE
Cafés & bars
- ANTILOP
Special places to shop
- NICE
- PASHA MAMMA
Leisure and cultural activities
- FARMERS MARKETS IN THE VICINITY ON VARIOUS DAYS OF THE WEEK
- ARBORETUM
Walks or jogging paths
- BELGRADE FOREST WALKING PATHS
Health or fitness clubs
- ZEKERIYAKOY SPOR KULUBU-TENNIS CLUB
- MANY GYMS IN THE AREA
Interesting day trips
- ARBORETUM
- BLACK SEA BEACHES
Our Preferences
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
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Sabbatical Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
- Hospitality Exchange Wanted
- Youth Exchange
Youth Exchange
- Year of Birth: 2003
- Languages : TURKISH, ENGLISH, FRENCH, FLEMISH, SPANISH(BEGINNER)
- Looking for: US
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