Susan and John have a wonderful Spanish home in the center of LA. It was very easy to get to Beverly Hills, downtown, the beach and LAX from their hom...
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Ronald
United Kingdom
Jan 30, 2020 - Mar 12, 2020
Indoor/outdoor California Spanish home
United States - California - Los Angeles
ID : US14885
Became a member in: 1994
Renewal Date: 01/Feb/2025
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We are an active retired couple. John used to work in the property insurance business, and then he managed a shopping center near our home that we are part-owners of. Now both he and I are fully retired, I after having served as a campus rabbi at USC, among other places. We love doing home exchange as a way to experience other places in depth.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Hebrew, German, French
Affinities
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Seniors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Susan: rabbi, John: property manager (Retired)
Front of house
House-front Lantana garden
Front porch & door
Living room with fireplace & entertainment center
Looking down hall from living room
Master bedroom, with queen bed
Garden view from master bedroom
Master bathroom with door to garden
Susan's study, just off kitchen
2nd bedroom with queen bed & bathroom
Dining room
Kitchen, with back door to East Court
Kitchen, looking toward breakfast & dining rooms
West Court patio off dining room
East Court, out back door from kitchen, with bbq
Our neighborhood
Front of former garage with The Flat in it
Murphy bed/sofa in the Flat
Bathroom in The Flat
Kitchenette in The Flat
Looking out window of Flat
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We find that home-exchange partners enjoy our charming 1920s Spanish Revival-style home. It is located in a quiet but centrally located neighborhood bordering Beverly Hills; it's near museums, restaurants, movie theatres, shopping and public transportation; a short trip to downtown, the Pacific ocean, desserts, and mountains. We have a mix of older and modern furniture, quite a bit of art on the walls, a lovely garden with pleasant outdoor dining and piped-in gas bbq, and also a charming Italian-like enclosed patio area for dining. Our gardener and cleaning lady continue to come weekly when we are away. Our "Flat" in the finished garage contains a queen Murphy Bed, kitchenette and ADA-compliant bathroom. We have a portable ramp to handle the several stairs required to enter the front or back door of the house itself. Both bedrooms in the house have queen beds.
A car exchange is possible; we have a 2017 Toyota Prius. We have created a detailed Home Exchange Manual to help exchange partners.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighborhood — Carthay Circle — is both quiet and centrally located. It's an peaceful enclave that's within blocks of major intersections with public transportation, useful stores, and a Beverly Hills park with child's playground, exercise equipment, and tennis courts. The Los Angeles Country Art Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, and Beverly Center are a 15-minute walk away; and the Grove is a 10 minute drive/30 minute walk. This neighborhood is mid-way between LA's increasingly lively downtown and the Pacific Ocean, with Santa Monica and other beaches. There is lots of good hiking/walking within easy driving distance.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Within a 1.6 mile radius, there are a good hundred restaurants & cafes, a multi-plex movie theatre, the small boutiques of 3rd Street and Melrose as well as the large malls of Beverly Center and the Grove. The major art collection of LACMA is a short drive or walk, as are a good many galleries. La Cienega Park—with its walking/jogging track, child's sandbox and play equipment, adult exercise area outside, lawn areas and picnic tables, and snack bar—is two short blocks away. Also close by is a small shopping center that includes a mailing store, copy & printing store, cleaner, manicure shop, foot and body spas, a fine independent pharmacy, and a popular Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf cafe.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- The Grove & Farmer's Market
- Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
- The Beverly Center & Trader Joe's Burton Way
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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