Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 02/Sep/2020
Joanne and I have been married for 24 years. We met skiing in Steamboat Springs Colorado. She is Australian and I am Canadian. She is the brain of the family and I am the cook and the gardener, and the joker.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Technology Professionals
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large 2 bed deluxe apartment in 1911 Craftsman house on quite street, very close to the city centre. Walking distance to many great Vancouver attractions.
Type
Apartment/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Mt. Pleasant is Vancouver's original neighbourhood. This tree lined and quiet street is in a heritage zone with beautiful houses. Main street voted Canada's most interesting lifestyle street is a short walk away.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
All manner of interesting shopping, eating, entertainment and people watching is only a few city blocks away. Many old Corner grocery stores have been transformed into coffee shops (https://themightyoak.ca). The city's vibrant craft brewing scene is a short walk away (https://www.yelp.ca/search?cflt=breweries&find_loc=Fairview+Slopes%2C+Vancouver%2C+BC). Main Street is home to countless restaurants with great food from many cultures(https://globalnews.ca/news/2800219/vancouvers-main-street-called-one-of-north-americas-coolest-streets/). Queen Elizabeth Park and Van Dusan Gardens are also walking distance for plant lovers(https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx). The house is between two community centres for swimming, or going to the gym(https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/hillcrest-centre.aspx).
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
The suite is in as new condition and we have made every effort to ensure your stay is a good one. We look for people that value the effort and treat the suite with care. As it is a very private suite in a larger house we ask for quiet between 10pm and 8am. No parties please.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 02/Sep/2020
Joanne and I have been married for 24 years. We met skiing in Steamboat Springs Colorado. She is Australian and I am Canadian. She is the brain of the family and I am the cook and the gardener, and the joker.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Technology Professionals
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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