Charming 1930's Home in Minnetonka, MN
United States - Minnesota - Minnetonka
ID : US00121811
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 28/Dec/2021
We are
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We're a family of 4 with two young boys (2yo, 3.5yo), a dog, and a cat. Prior to having kids (and the pandemic), we loved to travel internationally as well as in the United States. We love camping, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and biking -- though we do much less of all of this with our two little guys these days :)
We're working more remotely these days and looking for opportunities to get to know different parts of the country and the world (as things hopefully open up more and we become more comfortable traveling again internationally). We are both fully-vaccinated with boosters and we'll be looking forward to getting out littlest ones fully vaccinated as soon as they approve it for their age group.
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Bridge,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessProfession
Environmental Engineer
Our pets
1 dog (border collie/aussie mix); 1 cat
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms4
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Beautiful and warm 1930's home with two en suite primary bedrooms (as well as another smaller bedroom). 3 season porch, back patio and a back deck as well. Balcony off of one of the master bedrooms. This house was the original home on the street and was a raspberry farm where the original family raised their 10 children.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Furnished with Antiques
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Garage
- Private parking
Entertainment
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighborhood is quiet, friendly, and beautifully wooded with heritage white oaks throughout. There is a small neighborhood park with a playground at the end of our street (which is a 3 minute walk from our house). We can bike through the neighborhood about 5 minutes to connect up with the extensive regional bike trail system that can bring you out to Lake Minnetonka or in to Minneapolis. The bike trails are really a point of pride here and well maintained -- Minneapolis is consistently rated one of the best cities for biking.
The Charles H Burwell House on the edge of our neighborhood is a historical house museum with a wonderful park on the Minnehaha Creek that can be used as a swimming hole when the creek is flowing. We are about a ~10 minute drive to Lake Minnetonka, ~12 minutes to Excelsior Commons, and ~15 minutes to downtown Minneapolis.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
Transport Nearby
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
While Minnesota is known as the Land of Lakes, we feel it should also be known as the Land of Parks. Within a 15 minute drive of our house we have too many beautiful parks to name them all but would highlight: Gray's Bay Dam Park (at the headwaters for Minnehaha Creek at the exit point for Lake Minnetonka), Theodore Wirth Regional Park with the Eloise Butler Butterfly Garden, Purgatory Park (with an off-leash dog park), Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Regional Park (with the Minnehaha waterfall and another amazing off-leash dog park). The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is ~20 minute drive and is phenomenal year-round.
Obviously, Minneapolis and St Paul are also two huge cities with lots to explore from art museums to breweries and restaurants and much more.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Excelsior Historic Downtown
- Linden Hills
- Uptown Minneapolis (Lake & Hennepin)
Leisure and cultural activities
- Midtown Global Market
- Bde Maka Ska, Lake of Isles, Lake Harriet
- Walker Art Center & Sculpture Gardens
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It's important for the house to be clean and tidy. We just ask that you treat it as you would your own.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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