Bea
Austria
Sep 24, 2015 - Oct 15, 2015
Noe Valley home
United States - California - San Francisco, center
ID : US12546
Became a member in: 1984
Renewal Date: 09/Mar/2023
41Exchanges
99%Response Rate
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We're active seniors (78 + 82) who love to travel. We've been to 35 US national parks and all over the world exchanging houses (41!), camping and with tour groups. We play bridge, enjoy museums and love discovering new places and meeting people.
About us
Affinities
Watersports,
Bridge,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors
Profession
tax accountant (Margo) & retired (Arnie) (Retired)
Our pets
an 18-yr old female cat
View of downtown, Bay Bridge and the East Bay
the Bay Bridge and the east bay
Mural paintd by Precita Eyes, famous SF muralists
View of downstairs from the balcony
We no longer have a cat
There's a deck at the back of the house.
Our bedroom. We no longer have a cat.
The bedroom has a double/full-size bed.
View of our neighborhood from the bedroom
Jacuzzi tub
3rd floor: relaxing chair, amazing view
My office building is in the back of the yard.
Bridge over fish pond with watrfall
Sunny, quiet yard.
- Sleeping capacity2
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our single-family modern home is 3 stories: 1st floor is the open floor plan with kitchen and living room and fireplace. The 2nd floor has a bathroom, bedroom and balcony with a desk. The 3rd floor has a lounge chair, work table and a loft bed (not easy access so we advertise ours as a 1-bedroom home). Great views from every room. Fabulous, quiet backyard with 11 fruit trees, flowers, bird feeders, a waterfall, fish pond and places to relax and enjoy the sun.
We have an easy-to-live-with 18-year-old cat. She occasionally uses a liter box that needs to be cleaned but otherwise, she is self-sufficient with automatic feed and water dispensers (filled for 4 weeks use) and a cat door to enter and leave the house. Our daughter will come check on her if you want to travel away overnight.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Internet access
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Noe Valley is a community of single family homes and 2-unit Victorians. San Francisco is a city of micro-climates and ours is one of the warmest and brightest. Our neighborhood has a suburban feel but is centrally located. Walk to trendy shops, great restaurants, parks, markets and services of all sorts. Yet, in our quiet home and community you'll feel far away from the city. Easy driving and parking plus good public transit. Drive to anywhere in the city in 20 minutes or less. Several buses and a streetcar within a few blocks so a car isn't necessary.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Tram
- Underground Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We're in the center of the city in a residential neighborhood, just a 20 minute drive from every part of SF. Within a few minutes walk from our quiet home you'll find unique shops, lively bars, excellent restaurants, full services (pharmacy, etc), great grocery stores with organic produce, parks, hiking trails, and so much more! Buses and a street car (tram) are 2 blocks away.
Our favourite restaurants
- Too many to list here! We'll leave a book with recommendations for exchangers
Interesting day trips
- Point Reyes Seashore
- Monterrey Bay Aquarium plus nearby attractions
- Napa and Sonoma wineries
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We also RENT our home very inexpensively.
We no longer have a cat but she is still in a couple of the photos.
We are extremely clean, careful and responsible and will treat your home as our own.
We've enjoyed over 40 successful exchanges and look forward to many more.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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