Belle expérience d'échange avec la famille de Steeve et Caroline qui ont un contact très chaleureux. Leur si jolie maison est très agréable à vivre et...
Read More...John
United States
Aug 1, 2023 - Aug 13, 2023
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 23/Sep/2024
Hi there! We had 13 excellent exchanges so far, mainly in the US and Europe. Our house is spacious and is typically in the "Brussels style", with super-high ceilings and a nice big terrace (as well as a large garden). We do have a little parrot, Mango, who's a sweetheart but a little noisy (and nosy) , and we do have 3 other big parrots ( an Eclectus, Gaïa, and a 33 years old cockatoo, Fidji, and a 26 other cockatoo, Fanny ). They are fun but you must not be afraid of them as they need to get out of their cage regularly and need a minimum of care. Our neighbourhood is very calm, is one of the nicest spot in Brussels and the bus stop across the street will take you to downtown and main shopping areas in minutes. If you feel like going out one night , 3 restaurants are just next door. And a supermarket is 100 m away. Our direct neighbour is a bakery so you'll awaken with the smell the croissants baking next-door ;-)
All of our guests were delighted so far. As the kids are getting older now (Kate is born in 2007 and Jack in 2009), we are pretty much open to any exchange around the world.
Additional languages spoken
English, Dutch, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
employes (Retired)
Our pets
Mango (little sun conure), Gaia (Big Eclectus), Fidji and Fanny (yellow crest cockatoos) (cacatoes)s) , Fidji (Alba Cokatoe)and Chuck (guinea Pig)
John
United States
Estelle
France
Belle expérience d'échange avec la famille de Steeve et Caroline qui ont un contact très chaleureux. Leur si jolie maison est très agréable à vivre et...
Read More...Belle expérience d'échange avec la famille de Steeve et Caroline qui ont un contact très chaleureux. Leur si jolie maison est très agréable à vivre et bien placée pour visiter Bruxelles. De la documentation était à notre disposition pour composer le programme de notre séjour, et il y avait de quoi faire pour profiter de cette belle capitale. La rencontre avec leurs oiseaux a été une découverte exotique.
Read Less...Barbara
Spain
We had the incredible experience of not only enjoying the beautiful house, the city, and the county, but we also had the amazing opportunity of meetin...
Read More...We had the incredible experience of not only enjoying the beautiful house, the city, and the county, but we also had the amazing opportunity of meeting and living with 3 incredible birds, each with its own personality, all of them very friendly and loving. The birds turned our vacation into an unforgettable experience. Belgium is a spectacular country to visit with breathtaking places like Ghent or Bruges.
Read Less...Katleen
Belgium
Dear Roth family We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home. It is so convenient, public transport nearby to visit the our capital, nice restau...
Read More...Dear Roth family We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home. It is so convenient, public transport nearby to visit the our capital, nice restaurants in the street, the bakery nextdoor. The communication was really good, so thank you so much! We wish you all the best!
Read Less...Marc et Sophie
France
Excellent séjour, la maison est idéalement située pour pouvoir rayonner facilement sur la Capitale. La maison est très agréable, la présence des perru...
Read More...Excellent séjour, la maison est idéalement située pour pouvoir rayonner facilement sur la Capitale. La maison est très agréable, la présence des perruches Petula et Mango et le Cochon d'Inde a été un plus pour notre famille. Nous nous sommes sentis comme chez nous. Les échanges Pré séjour ont été très agréables. En une semaine nous avons pu voir Bruxelles, Bruges et Gand. Nous recommandons cet échange et nous serions prêts à le refaire. Marc, Sophie, Benjamin et Charlotte
Read Less...Lynn and Bill
United States
We fully enjoyed our stay in Steve & Caroline's home. The lovely little neighborhood is pleasant, walking distance from the market and from a couple o...
Read More...We fully enjoyed our stay in Steve & Caroline's home. The lovely little neighborhood is pleasant, walking distance from the market and from a couple of good restaurants, and it was easy to catch the bus to the city center.
Read Less...Lynn and Bill
United States
Caroline & Steve’s home was comfortable & pleasant, & surprisingly quiet. It is perfectly located near a supermarket & bus lines into center city. We ...
Read More...Caroline & Steve’s home was comfortable & pleasant, & surprisingly quiet. It is perfectly located near a supermarket & bus lines into center city. We enjoyed their beautiful parrot Petula; if you choose to take care of her (rather than letting Caroline place her elsewhere), be sure to make friends with her & let her out of her cage for awhile each day! Despite being messy, she is such a character & so much fun! We enjoyed our stay in the city of NATO & the EU, & wow!! Those Belgian chocolates❣️
Read Less...James & Becky
United Kingdom
We loved the location of your home in Brussels. Your welcome messages and your home information sheets were superb and so helpful to us. Thank you for...
Read More...We loved the location of your home in Brussels. Your welcome messages and your home information sheets were superb and so helpful to us. Thank you for the lovely meal you left us and for the box of delicious chocolates too. We wish you many lovely home exchanges to come. Thank you for looking after our home. James and Becky
Read Less...Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Youth Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Denmark |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Nice big city house , but very calm, in the centre of Europe-10 mins from the station that would take you to Paris (1:25); London (1:40); Amsterdam (1:40) and more....Maison de maître-3 floors with a nice big city garden, at 10 mins away from the city centre (bus stop right across the street) and 15 mins to the woods by foot.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Notre quartier est très familial et calme. Il y a un supermarché à 200 m, une boulangerie juste à côté de la maison, et plusieurs restaurants réputés a quelques mètres. Notre maison a l'avantage de se situer à Bruxelles, à 10 minutes du centre et d'être extrêmement calme
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our house is located very close to the forest and has many shops nearby.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Il est biensûr important de retrouver un maison propre et rangée à notre retour. Nous n'avons jamais eu à nous plaindre et les gens avec lesquels nous avons eu l'occasion d'échanger n'ont jamais eu à se plaindre non plus. Notre maison est non-fumeur et les enfants sont les bienvenus.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Our child(ren) would like to participate in a Youth Exchange. Here are their Preferences and Personal Details.
Kate is now reached a very good level of mandarin Chinese and we are looking for one month's exchange ( August 2023- . We can provide a personal room and since Steve is American and I'm a French speaking Belgian, we can welcome a student who is looking to speak one of these languages.
Kate
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 23/Sep/2024
Hi there! We had 13 excellent exchanges so far, mainly in the US and Europe. Our house is spacious and is typically in the "Brussels style", with super-high ceilings and a nice big terrace (as well as a large garden). We do have a little parrot, Mango, who's a sweetheart but a little noisy (and nosy) , and we do have 3 other big parrots ( an Eclectus, Gaïa, and a 33 years old cockatoo, Fidji, and a 26 other cockatoo, Fanny ). They are fun but you must not be afraid of them as they need to get out of their cage regularly and need a minimum of care. Our neighbourhood is very calm, is one of the nicest spot in Brussels and the bus stop across the street will take you to downtown and main shopping areas in minutes. If you feel like going out one night , 3 restaurants are just next door. And a supermarket is 100 m away. Our direct neighbour is a bakery so you'll awaken with the smell the croissants baking next-door ;-)
All of our guests were delighted so far. As the kids are getting older now (Kate is born in 2007 and Jack in 2009), we are pretty much open to any exchange around the world.
Additional languages spoken
English, Dutch, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
employes (Retired)
Our pets
Mango (little sun conure), Gaia (Big Eclectus), Fidji and Fanny (yellow crest cockatoos) (cacatoes)s) , Fidji (Alba Cokatoe)and Chuck (guinea Pig)
John
United States
Estelle
France
Belle expérience d'échange avec la famille de Steeve et Caroline qui ont un contact très chaleureux. Leur si jolie maison est très agréable à vivre et...
Read More...Belle expérience d'échange avec la famille de Steeve et Caroline qui ont un contact très chaleureux. Leur si jolie maison est très agréable à vivre et bien placée pour visiter Bruxelles. De la documentation était à notre disposition pour composer le programme de notre séjour, et il y avait de quoi faire pour profiter de cette belle capitale. La rencontre avec leurs oiseaux a été une découverte exotique.
Read Less...Barbara
Spain
We had the incredible experience of not only enjoying the beautiful house, the city, and the county, but we also had the amazing opportunity of meetin...
Read More...We had the incredible experience of not only enjoying the beautiful house, the city, and the county, but we also had the amazing opportunity of meeting and living with 3 incredible birds, each with its own personality, all of them very friendly and loving. The birds turned our vacation into an unforgettable experience. Belgium is a spectacular country to visit with breathtaking places like Ghent or Bruges.
Read Less...Katleen
Belgium
Dear Roth family We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home. It is so convenient, public transport nearby to visit the our capital, nice restau...
Read More...Dear Roth family We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home. It is so convenient, public transport nearby to visit the our capital, nice restaurants in the street, the bakery nextdoor. The communication was really good, so thank you so much! We wish you all the best!
Read Less...Marc et Sophie
France
Excellent séjour, la maison est idéalement située pour pouvoir rayonner facilement sur la Capitale. La maison est très agréable, la présence des perru...
Read More...Excellent séjour, la maison est idéalement située pour pouvoir rayonner facilement sur la Capitale. La maison est très agréable, la présence des perruches Petula et Mango et le Cochon d'Inde a été un plus pour notre famille. Nous nous sommes sentis comme chez nous. Les échanges Pré séjour ont été très agréables. En une semaine nous avons pu voir Bruxelles, Bruges et Gand. Nous recommandons cet échange et nous serions prêts à le refaire. Marc, Sophie, Benjamin et Charlotte
Read Less...Lynn and Bill
United States
We fully enjoyed our stay in Steve & Caroline's home. The lovely little neighborhood is pleasant, walking distance from the market and from a couple o...
Read More...We fully enjoyed our stay in Steve & Caroline's home. The lovely little neighborhood is pleasant, walking distance from the market and from a couple of good restaurants, and it was easy to catch the bus to the city center.
Read Less...Lynn and Bill
United States
Caroline & Steve’s home was comfortable & pleasant, & surprisingly quiet. It is perfectly located near a supermarket & bus lines into center city. We ...
Read More...Caroline & Steve’s home was comfortable & pleasant, & surprisingly quiet. It is perfectly located near a supermarket & bus lines into center city. We enjoyed their beautiful parrot Petula; if you choose to take care of her (rather than letting Caroline place her elsewhere), be sure to make friends with her & let her out of her cage for awhile each day! Despite being messy, she is such a character & so much fun! We enjoyed our stay in the city of NATO & the EU, & wow!! Those Belgian chocolates❣️
Read Less...James & Becky
United Kingdom
We loved the location of your home in Brussels. Your welcome messages and your home information sheets were superb and so helpful to us. Thank you for...
Read More...We loved the location of your home in Brussels. Your welcome messages and your home information sheets were superb and so helpful to us. Thank you for the lovely meal you left us and for the box of delicious chocolates too. We wish you many lovely home exchanges to come. Thank you for looking after our home. James and Becky
Read Less...Belle expérience d'échange !
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