Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a professional couple with strong interest in the arts, especially contemporary art. We travel frequently to New York, where we keep an apartment, and to European cities such as Rome, Venice, Paris and London.
Additional languages spoken
French, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Construction
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architect/writer
Our pets
Kiwi, a quiet miniature golden doodle, lives with us, but she does not travel.
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We do not exchange our whole home. We offer a private suite on its own floor in our architect-designed 5-story house on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. Our five-story contemporary home is unique in this historic area, with its panoramic views, library, terraces, elevator & all amenities. The guest suite is on the third floor, facing the hillside, and is completely private. Access is via central stairway or via private elevator.
The suite we offer is completely private; with its own bath, internet access, TV, European sofa-bed, mini-kitchen/bar. There is elevator access & a laundry room just outside the suite. Guests are welcome as well to enjoy the library, view terraces, out-door dining patio & other common areas of the house.
Our house is a 'green' home, w/solar energy capture, radiant heat & non-toxic finishes throughout. We do not use any non-organic or scented grooming or cleaning products & ask the same of all our guests. We supply organic grooming products in bathroom.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
From our hill you can see and walk to most of the well-known attractions of this beautiful city: North Beach, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Ferry Building, Fishermen's Warf, Downtown, Union Square, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Embarcadero, etc.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our home is uniquely situated to take maximum advantage of the diverse attractions of San Francisco without needing a car. North Beach, just below us is full of delightful restaurants and cafes. The Embarcadero, with its famous farmers' market and ferries to Sausalito, Alcatraz and Tiburon is a short walk over the hill. Nearby busses give easy access to all parts of the city.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below. We are interested in co-hosting visitors non-simultaneously in our home in exchange for similar accommodations (either apartments, pied-a-terre or private suites) in Paris, London, Rome or other historic cities in Europe or the USA. The guest suite we offer for exchange, while private, is located inside our home. We do not vacate our home for guests. Our time-frame
is open, since we offer non-simultaneous exchanges. Our house is not set up to accommodate children and we do not accept any pets. A small, quiet golden doodle named Kiwi lives with us, but she does not go into the guest suite.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a professional couple with strong interest in the arts, especially contemporary art. We travel frequently to New York, where we keep an apartment, and to European cities such as Rome, Venice, Paris and London.
Additional languages spoken
French, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Construction
MoreLessProfession
architect/writer
Our pets
Kiwi, a quiet miniature golden doodle, lives with us, but she does not travel.
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