We had a wonderful time at Kara and Kent's house - it's in a quiet neighbourhood and a great base for exploring Vancouver Island. They gave us lots of...
Read More...Stefan
Italy
Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 23, 2022
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are professional couple with two children aged 15 and 17. We enjoy sports, history, animals, the outdoors and travel! We have participated in 4 wonderful home exchanges to date - one local exchange in BC, two exchanges in the UK in 2016 and 2018 respectively, and our most recent exchange in Varese, Italy in 2022. We are always open to offers but are particularly looking for an exchange sometime between June 21-July 15, 2024 in Germany, ideally near Berlin, Dortmund or Munich. There would only be three of us on that trip as our daughter will be off to University.
Affinities
Pets,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals
Profession
Human Resources Manager, Pharmacy Technician
Our pets
Molly & Riley (Dogs) - but not at home for the exchange
Stefan
Italy
Stefan
Italy
We had a wonderful time at Kara and Kent's house - it's in a quiet neighbourhood and a great base for exploring Vancouver Island. They gave us lots of...
Read More...We had a wonderful time at Kara and Kent's house - it's in a quiet neighbourhood and a great base for exploring Vancouver Island. They gave us lots of tips on places to go in their area which we were able to explore on their bikes. We felt like we were at home.
Read Less...Samantha & Simon
United Kingdom
What a fantastic home exchange, we loved the house and area. It was great to be able to get up in the morning a go for a stroll on the beach. Deer and...
Read More...What a fantastic home exchange, we loved the house and area. It was great to be able to get up in the morning a go for a stroll on the beach. Deer and eagles could be seen from the doorstep. We went kayaking, bear and whale watching, Vancouver Island is a hikers dream with beautiful swimming lakes within 15 mins drive. Kara and Kent’s home is spacious and comfortable with a great garden to play in. We particularly enjoyed picking raspberries every day for breakfast. Communication was great and it was lovely to meet Kent on our final night for dinner. Much love and thanks to the whole family for sharing their home with us.
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Sabbatical Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Jun 22, 2024 - Jul 20, 2024 | Germany | Belgium | Netherlands |
Open to all dates | France | England, UK | Switzerland |
Open to all dates | Italy | Denmark | Spain |
Open to all dates | Norway | Austria | Ireland |
Open to all dates | Portugal | Croatia | Italy |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
(We are ideally looking for an exchange to Germany for sometime between June 21-July 15, 2024 - ideally near Berlin, Dortmund or Munich) Modern and very clean, non-smoking 3 bedroom family home in beautiful seaside city of Nanaimo, 3 blocks from the ocean. Nanaimo is a perfect central location for access to all that Vancouver Island has to offer. Very safe, located on a private cul de sac with private backyard, this home is only a 10 minute walk to the ocean. Situated perfectly for daytrips to tourist destinations of Victoria and Long Beach (Tofino), and a 1.5 hour stunning ferry ride to Vancouver. Nanaimo is a growing city (approx. pop. 100,000) with mountains, lakes, wilderness and all amenities are within a 5 minute drive. Perfect location for families or couples looking for a great West Coast Canada experience. See www.nanaimo.ca, www.tourismnanaimo.com, hellobc.com/vancouver-island.aspx. We are a professional working couple with 2 teenage children (age 15 and 17) and have three successful house exchanges to date. We will treat your home with great care and look forward to future house exchanges.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live on a private cul de sac (7 houses) with excellent neighbours. We are a 10 minute walk to the ocean, 2 blocks from the local school and sports fields, and a 5 minute drive to Woodgrove Centre (large shopping centre), Costco, and grocery stores. We have a large and private backyard with deck and lovely landscaping. We are located in one of the best areas of Nanaimo - the north end - due to its well cared for homes and close proximity to the beach and ocean views.
We are a half hour drive to the nearest airport and for those traveling to Nanaimo, the best route is to Vancouver (YVR) and then flight over to Nanaimo airport or take the BC ferries which can be a lovely way to see the coast. Our home is about a 15 minute drive to the Departure Bay ferry terminal. You will want a car for your stay here. We do have bus transportation close by, but the best way to explore the island is by car.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Nanaimo is centrally located on Vancouver Island within easy travel to Victoria (provincial capital), Long Beach (Tofino) for west coast beaches and surfing, and Vancouver (largest city in BC) as well as Campbell River and Comox for hiking and fishing. In 3 hours you can also reach the US border or Whistler Mountain Resort (home of the 2010 Olympics)
Our favourite restaurants
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We have 2 dogs that will be looked after elsewhere during the exchange (Golden Retriever and Labradoodle). We keep our home clean and tidy and will do the same for yours. We ask that you leave our house in the same condition that you find it.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are professional couple with two children aged 15 and 17. We enjoy sports, history, animals, the outdoors and travel! We have participated in 4 wonderful home exchanges to date - one local exchange in BC, two exchanges in the UK in 2016 and 2018 respectively, and our most recent exchange in Varese, Italy in 2022. We are always open to offers but are particularly looking for an exchange sometime between June 21-July 15, 2024 in Germany, ideally near Berlin, Dortmund or Munich. There would only be three of us on that trip as our daughter will be off to University.
Affinities
Pets,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals
Profession
Human Resources Manager, Pharmacy Technician
Our pets
Molly & Riley (Dogs) - but not at home for the exchange
Stefan
Italy
Stefan
Italy
We had a wonderful time at Kara and Kent's house - it's in a quiet neighbourhood and a great base for exploring Vancouver Island. They gave us lots of...
Read More...We had a wonderful time at Kara and Kent's house - it's in a quiet neighbourhood and a great base for exploring Vancouver Island. They gave us lots of tips on places to go in their area which we were able to explore on their bikes. We felt like we were at home.
Read Less...Samantha & Simon
United Kingdom
What a fantastic home exchange, we loved the house and area. It was great to be able to get up in the morning a go for a stroll on the beach. Deer and...
Read More...What a fantastic home exchange, we loved the house and area. It was great to be able to get up in the morning a go for a stroll on the beach. Deer and eagles could be seen from the doorstep. We went kayaking, bear and whale watching, Vancouver Island is a hikers dream with beautiful swimming lakes within 15 mins drive. Kara and Kent’s home is spacious and comfortable with a great garden to play in. We particularly enjoyed picking raspberries every day for breakfast. Communication was great and it was lovely to meet Kent on our final night for dinner. Much love and thanks to the whole family for sharing their home with us.
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