- Galway, Connacht, Ireland
- Sep 5, 2018 - Sep 27, 2018
Became a member in: 1998
Renewal Date: 03/Feb/2024
We are a retired couple in our sixties with a twenty-five year old daughter. Eileen is a retired college counselor who enjoys bicycling, walking and quiet time for reading. Kevin is a retired Electrical Engineer who loves bicycling, swimming and music.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals
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Engineer/Counselor (Retired)
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
The Home
Our home is a small Victorian house with a wraparound screened porch, located in a rural/suburban setting surrounded by gardens, bordered by forestland and stonewalls with winter views of the Westport River. The first floor has an open floor plan with living room picture window that overlsooks forest and river views, kitchen with full amenities, full bath and small den with a daybed and extra pull-out twin, cable TV, VCR and computer with Internet access. Second floor has two bedrooms, one with a queen and one with a single bed.
The Neighborhood
Westport is a rural, coastal New England town, known for its fishing, agriculture and a lively summer vacation community. Summer events typically include summer theatre, art exhibits at local winery, musical events and town fairs. We are located three miles from Westport Harbor beach with pristine white sand beaches, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Quiet, scenic country roads of Westport and neighboring Little Compton, R.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Westport is a seaside community. Our neighborhood is a forested rural setting with easy access to white sand beaches and scenic bicycle routes outside our door.Our town has several good restaurants serving farm to table cuisine, taking advantage of local farm and seafood offerings. Westport is a lively summer cultural destination with winery tours, concerts, art exhibits, nature tours and other summer events. It is within easy driving distance for day trips to Newport R.I., Boston and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
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Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 1998
Renewal Date: 03/Feb/2024
We are a retired couple in our sixties with a twenty-five year old daughter. Eileen is a retired college counselor who enjoys bicycling, walking and quiet time for reading. Kevin is a retired Electrical Engineer who loves bicycling, swimming and music.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Engineer/Counselor (Retired)
Over 65 years of home exchange experience
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