- Encinitas, CA, United States
- May 27, 2021 - Jun 18, 2021
Wonderful hosts in an amazing destination!
It was a treat to meet John and Colette, our exchange partners, at our airport gate as we shared the same arrival and destinations cities. Our extensive communication before the trip included a Face Time call about the house details which was helpful. We arrived at the house to a thoughtful welcome gift, card and several suggestions for tourist sites. They also generously left guest passes to one of our favorite Boston museums. The home was a comfortable and quiet base for our trips around the seaside community and into Boston on the public transportation. We would highly recommend this home as a destination in an amazing part of the US.
Colonial style home & pool 15mi N of Boston
United States - Massachusetts - Swampscott
ID : US00093141
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 06/Jul/2023
13Exchanges
97%Response Rate
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Contact exchange Member
We are a retired university professor (John) and retired ESL teacher (Colette); we both worked primarily but not exclusively with English language learners. We now enjoy a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. We are adventurous types who love learning about and experiencing different countries and cultures. We are originally from California and have a special fondness for the SF Bay Area where we went to college.
Our place is often available as we travel a lot.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Spanish, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors
MoreLessProfession
College Professor (Retired)
Lynn Shore Drive, not far from our home.
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Homesit Offered
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
We are seeking the entire USA, but especially in the Eastern Seaboard, NYC, D.C., the West Coast and Hawaii. We are also once again interested in international travel now that borders are opening and restrictions are being lifted. We both are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Colonial style hilltop home with pool in Olmsted Historic District of the seaside town of Swampscott, 15 miles north of Boston (26 minutes by train, 30-40 minutes by car). “Cleaning service available” below means we arrange and provide professional level cleaning before and after visit.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Private Pool
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
- Small Town or Village
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Historic Olmsted District: older homes, curving streets, beautiful mature trees. Neighborhood planned by noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park and numerous other sites. We are at the top of the second highest hill in the town of Swampscott at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac..
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Walk to shore line, boardwalk, shopping and restaurants through historic Olmsted District. Boardwalk connects to bike path/beach on Nahant Causeway to Nahant Beaches, Tides Restaurant and Bar, Henry Cabot Lodge Park, and Northeastern University Maritime Science Institute. Train to attractions in Boston, a few miles from Salem and Marblehead (beaches and history), day trip to Concord (Walden Pond, Alcott sisters' home, Minute Man National Park). So much culture, history, gentle nature!
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
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 expect to find the property neat and clean as we left it. Trash taken out on collection days, etc. Professional level cleaning provided before and after visit.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets 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
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
- Hospitality Exchange Wanted
- Homesit Offered
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