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Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2020
We are a retired couple enjoying life travel and our families. Robert is a teacher of over 35 years while Angela is a retired marketing manager. We have been members of homelink since the mid 1990's and have experienced over 20 exchanges hostings and accomodation. We are open to timings destinations the only considerations are our parents who are now in their nineties.
Additional languages spoken
Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers
MoreLessProfession
Teacher / Marketing (Retired)
Our pets
Gemma
United Kingdom
Helmut & Monika
Germany
Bob & Jill
Australia
Robert and Angela loooked after our home wonderfully.
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Homesit Offered
Homesit Needed
Youth Exchange
Smoking Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Australia |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
A 3 bedroom house on a single level with a carport and a jetty into Lake Illawarra. The house is modern and fully equipped with all the normal appliances and features, It has a modern kitchen with a gas stove and electric dishwasher , micro wave. fridge / freezer and wrap around verandah on two sides which overlooks the lake which is 10 steps from the verandah. It has 2 double bedrooms with the third bedroom used also as a second lounge, and a separate study. There are two separate bathrooms with toilets showers and a spa bath and a separate laundry / utility room. It is a gated community park and you will be given an electronic tag to enable your entry. Ceiling Fans in all rooms and conditioning in the lounge room.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
It is a quiet area with unbelievable lake views and waterfront access with a large community pool and community hall / bbq within the park. We have a number of kayaks and a boat / motor for your use. There are fishing rods / nets so you can attempt to catch your own dinner and cook it on our bbq. There are 3 shopping centers ( Warrawong, Warilla Grove and Shellharbour square ) within a short 10 minute drive and numerous clubs , hotels and restaurants also nearby. Many beaches / lakes / walking tracks / playgrounds make this ideal for children. It is a twenty minute drive into the city of Wollongong with its many attractions and then a 70 minute train ride along the coast up to Sydney.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
the home is a waterfront with access to a walking / bike track around the lake. Fishing is available. A number large shopping centres with doctors / dentists is about 10 minutes drive away. The location is quiet calming and a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the views over the lake with its boating and sailing. Numerous restaurants clubs and other attractions are short distances away. Port Kembla and Windang beaches are a few minutes drive away. Wollongong central is a short drive or train/ bus journey with Sydney a 70 minute fast train trip away. Many local attractions with buddhist temple, Kiama and Shellharbour / Jamberoo historical villages, natural attractions and features such as minnumurra , waterfalls , national parks and hiking trails.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
enjoy yourself and leave our house as you found it on arrival
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2020
We are a retired couple enjoying life travel and our families. Robert is a teacher of over 35 years while Angela is a retired marketing manager. We have been members of homelink since the mid 1990's and have experienced over 20 exchanges hostings and accomodation. We are open to timings destinations the only considerations are our parents who are now in their nineties.
Additional languages spoken
Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers
MoreLessProfession
Teacher / Marketing (Retired)
Our pets
Gemma
United Kingdom
Helmut & Monika
Germany
Bob & Jill
Australia
Robert and Angela loooked after our home wonderfully.
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