Valerie & Michel
Senegal
Jul 6, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 18/Mar/2021
We are a small family (2 adults, 1 child) with broad international experience: we have lived and traveled all over the world. We have done two exchanges with Homelink, and they have been very successful. We are hoping to travel to Greece in August 2018.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors,
Law Professionals
Profession
Univeristy professor, lawyer
Our pets
2 Cats (need not be present for swap)
Valerie & Michel
Senegal
Maria Luisa & Ivano
Italy
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Bay Area, CA, USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Spacious family home in Amherst, Massachusetts, a small town in the Pioneer Valley, home to the Five Colleges. Twenty minute drive to Northampton. Hiking, biking, university theaters and museums. Great getaway location, surrounded by farms, lakes, and hills, and close to the Connecticut River. Easy day trips to Mass MOCA, Berkshires, and Boston. Explore the area's picturesque hill towns.
Recently renovated with chef's kitchen and updated bathrooms. Lots of light. Surrounded by greenery. House is walking distance to downtown Amherst, with cafes, a movie theatre, an independent bookstore, and restaurants.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet friendly neighborhood, walking distance to town, hiking. Norwottuck rail trail nearby, great for walking, biking. Close to Amherst College and UMass Amherst.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Amherst, Northampton, Pioneer Valley hill towns, MASS MoCA, Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow and other Berkshires art institutions and festivals. Boston and Cambridge are less than 2 hours by car.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Nonsmoking home. Shoes off inside. Not childproofed, but children welcome.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 18/Mar/2021
We are a small family (2 adults, 1 child) with broad international experience: we have lived and traveled all over the world. We have done two exchanges with Homelink, and they have been very successful. We are hoping to travel to Greece in August 2018.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors,
Law Professionals
Profession
Univeristy professor, lawyer
Our pets
2 Cats (need not be present for swap)
Valerie & Michel
Senegal
Maria Luisa & Ivano
Italy
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