- Manzac Sur Vern, Dordogne, France
- Sep 24, 2022 - Oct 5, 2022
A Beautiful Home in a Beautiful Area
We had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful home. The pre-swap communication was great, and we were given lots of information about the area. The house is just as described and very comfortable... thank you for a great swap!
Monterey Bay, 7m S of Santa Cruz, California
United States - California - Aptos
ID : US12613
Became a member in: 1997
Renewal Date: 18/Jul/2024
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We are a married couple with two grown children, both married, and four grandchildren. Doug retired in 2008 from teaching physics at the local community college. Leslie retired at the same time from a local hospital medical library and education department, and has since enjoyed writing. We are non-smokers with no pets, and have enjoyed 26 previous exchanges in France, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Ireland and Australia. All were very successful and we are happy to provide references.
We enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, sailing, nature and the outdoors. And, of course, good food and friendly people :-)
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
teacher, writer (Retired)
Park view of beach looking north toward Capitola
Front view of our home.
Back yard, deck & home view from park outside gate
Our deck with swing & hot tub (spa) behind chairs
Back portion of our living room. Opens to deck
The front portion of our living room.
Looking into the kitchen from the living room.
Master bedroom. 2nd bedroom and study are upstairs
Master bath looking through clear glass shower.
Park view of beach looking south toward Monterey
Whale watching. Santa Cruz beach boardwalk behind.
Capitola Village with river walk. Beach behind.
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is preferred
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Santa Barbara, CA, USA |
| Open to all dates | | Canada |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Bright airy home with garden spa in quiet park setting on beautiful Monterey Bay. Short walk through park to beach, and easy drives to San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Monterey, the Napa Valley wine country and the Sierras including Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Of course, the entire California coast is spectacular!
Our three bedroom home is modern and comfortable, with high vaulted ceilings and many windows. The downstairs master bedroom has a queen-sized bed and attached bath. The two upstairs bedrooms (one with double bed, one used as a study) share a second bath. Our peaceful garden includes a spacious redwood deck, welcoming hot tub (spa), and comfortable cedar swing.
We are now looking for exchanges only in the US or Canada. Santa Barbara is of particular interest as that is where Leslie grew up.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Jacuzzi
- Private parking
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is on a private, dead-end street with virtually no traffic and friendly neighbors. A 5 minute walk out our back gate takes us through a park to a cliff overlooking the ocean. From there a trail winds down to a wide, sandy beach where you can jog, walk or swim and enjoy the waves and pelicans. And maybe dolphins!
Although it feels very rural our home is only minutes away from excellent supermarkets, shops, cafes, bakeries, movie theaters, restaurants, attractions and numerous outdoor activities. While our address is officially in Aptos, we are closer in both distance and spirit to Capitola, a charming beachside community. Capitola, like all of Monterey Bay, has a very casual atmosphere and friendly informal culture.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Nearby Capitola Village is a charming place to visit (www.cityofcapitola.org/community/page/about-capitola), with shops, art galleries and restaurants. Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes north, boasts a BIG roller coaster and world-class surfing (www.santacruz.org). Monterey (www.monterey.org), less than an hour south, has a picturesque fisherman's wharf and the famous "cannery row" where sardine factories have been replaced by a world-class aquarium, shops and restaurants.
Our favourite restaurants
- Pizza My Heart (best pizza ever!)
- Crow's Nest (overlooking yacht harbor)
- Shadowbrook (romantic one-of-a-kind)
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
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
We're open to both simultaneous and non-simultaneous exchanges. We strongly prefer to exchange cars except for nearby exchanges. We prefer to exchange with other retired couples but we will entertain offers from families with 1-2 well-mannered children (note however that they would have to share a double bed).
We have 2 bicycles that you are welcome to use.
We use home exchange agreements for all our exchanges so there are no surprises. Our home will be clean when you arrive and your home will be clean when we leave. We will take excellent care of your home and car and will expect the same of you.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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