Kim and Bill
United States
Aug 1, 2019 - Aug 4, 2019
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 08/Feb/2025
We are a family of three: Doug is a physician (doctor); Pattie is a communications consultant; and son Matthew (19) is in university. We have done quite a lot of traveling: home exchanges in Spain, Italy; Washington, D.C., Vienna and London; and we lived for close to two years in Auckland, NZ. We love exporing, meeting new people, learning about other places, attempting to speak other languages (Spanish, Italian, German and Kiwi English), and trying new things.
Affinities
Golf,
Pets,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Physician/Consultant
Kim and Bill
United States
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Europe |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Four bedroom, 3 bath completely restored 1923 house offers 3000 sf (280 m2) on three levels. Main level has beautifully updated kitchen, Living and dining room, office, full bathroom, and 2 bedrooms (one with single bed; one with queen bed). Downstairs has family room with table tennis, large screen television with Xbox and Wii; and guest bedroom and bathroom, and laundry room. Upstairs has master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and sitting room. Lovely private back yard with gas grill, hot tub, etc.
Quiet neighborhood. Walking or biking distance to parks, cafes, restaurants, shopping. We are a 5-10-minute drive (15 minute bike) to downtown, the "Pearl" and other lively Portland neighborhoods (Hawthorne, Mississippi, Alberta, NW 23rd, etc.). Excellent public transport and bike routes. Portland offers world-class restaurants, a lively nightlife, fabulous live music, festivals on the waterfront, and much more.
Portland is also famous for its access to outdoor activities -- including hiking, biking, camping, golf, tennis, sailing and stunning wine country. We're a 1 1/2 hour drive to the Oregon coast/beaches, Mt. Hood (year-round skiing), the stunning Columbia River Gorge, and world class wine country. Seattle is 3 hours north.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighborhood is classic old Portland: Lovely, quiet, tree-lined streets with distinctive houses, parks, playgrounds, etc. In summer the closest park opens its public swimming pool. The tennis courts are open year round. A ten minute walk (5 minutes by bicycle ) takes you to cafes, restaurants, shops and 2 supermarkets. Downtown Portland is a 10 minute drive or 20 minute bus ride. Traveling around Portland is easy, and parking in the city is easy and relatively inexpensive. Portland has many wonderful neighborhoods to explore, including several close-by to our home.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We love the Italian food at Lucca's (5-10 minute walk). Our favorite local cafe is Costello's Travel Caffe (10-15 minute walk). Northeast Broadway neighborhood is close, as are Fremont, Alberta and Mississippi neighborhoods -- which have many cafes, shops and restaurants. We have 2 supermarkets within a 15 minutes walk, as well as parks, schools and much more.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please no smoking in the house or garden. Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 08/Feb/2025
We are a family of three: Doug is a physician (doctor); Pattie is a communications consultant; and son Matthew (19) is in university. We have done quite a lot of traveling: home exchanges in Spain, Italy; Washington, D.C., Vienna and London; and we lived for close to two years in Auckland, NZ. We love exporing, meeting new people, learning about other places, attempting to speak other languages (Spanish, Italian, German and Kiwi English), and trying new things.
Affinities
Golf,
Pets,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Physician/Consultant
Kim and Bill
United States
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