We had an absolute wonderful time in Mill Bay at Pat and Alex's beautiful country residence. There was so much to do and so much to see in the surro...
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Manfred & Darlene
Canada
Oct 2, 2019 - Nov 6, 2019
Spacious Seaview home, panoramic ocean view
Canada - BC - Mill Bay
ID : CA100116
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 31/May/2024
13Exchanges
95%Response Rate
We are
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Contact exchange Member
2011, 3 exchanges in Italy, 1 exchange in California
2014, 3 exchanges in Britain, 1 exchange in Canada
2015, 2 exchanges in Germany, 1 exchange in Austria, 1 exchange in Canada
2016, 1 exchange in Canada
2017, 1 exchange in Hawaii, 1 exchange in Canada
2018, 1 exchange in Canada
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
MoreLessProfession
Graphic Designer and Steam Engineer - Retired (Retired)
Summer, 4AM
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 2
Dining area
Dining/Family Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom, deck, ocean view
Master Bath
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2, ensuite
Front Door
Ocean View Decks
Grape Arbour, Ocean view
Ocean View
Mall Grocery Store
More mall
Marina
Marina Restaurant
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms4
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our comfortable seaview home is in the heart of Mill Bay, a few minutes walk from restaurants, shops, marina and beaches. If you are physically active, this is a great place to come. Hiking trails through forests and up small mountains abound. The ocean is a 10 min. walk away and there are lakes nearby for water sports. When you get tired of having fun, relax on one of our 3 decks or 2 patios with a glass of local wine and enjoy the ocean, flora, fauna and our Bald Eagles and Humming Birds. We are conveniently located in the Cowichan Valley wine country, 35 minutes north of Victoria or one hour south of Nanaimo. We have a gourmet kitchen, bathroom, dining/family room and living room on the main floor. The second floor has full laundry, 2 bedrooms and den with heated floor ensuites and cable TV. The 3rd bedroom is used as an office so not included in the exchange. The bottom of the house has a private walk-out 1 bedroom fully furnished suite.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- None
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The neighbourhood is semi-rural and quiet with friendly neighbours. Our non-smoking 3 storey home is located on a .5 acre lot with a treed running creek. There are many birds including Bald Eagles and Hummiing Birds to watch and it is common to see deer walking through the area. If you are lucky you may also get to see whales in our bay. We are a few minutes from shopping and the ocean, close to golfing, great dining, parks and recreation. There are lakes nearby for boating, fishing and swimming. Taxi and bus service is in the area.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
- Outdoor adventures include hiking, mountain biking and fresh or salt-water fishing, kayaking or paddle boarding. The unique wooden Kinsol rail trestle is close by.
-Wine tasting at the numerous vineyards in our beautiful valley, many with gourmet restaurants. On your own or join a tour.
- Do the Totem Pole walk in Duncan, 15 minutes away.
- Visit the internationally acclaimed Butchart Gardens accessible by ferry from Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay
- Tour Victoria and stroll around the Inner Harbour, enjoy afternoon tea at the famous Empress Hotel or visit the Royal BC Museum, Hatley Castle and Craigdarroch Castle.
- Spend some time in the town of Duncan which is known as the City of Totems. Visit the Cultural Native Centre to find out more about the aboriginal people of the region.
- Ride the steam train at the BC Forest Discovery Centre near Duncan.
- See the famous murals in Chemainus or browse the arts and craft shops. Have dinner and attend live theatre in the evening.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Duncan Farmer's Market, 20 min. by car
- Thrifty Foods Mill Bay, 5 min. walk
- Coombs Old Country Market, 1.5 hour by car
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
- Homesit Offered
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