- A wonderful location to visit the SF Bay AreaGreat backyard, nice roomy home.
Great backyard, nice roomy home.
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Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 29/Jan/2023
We are both educators (school psychologist and elementary school teacher) with two adorable boys (9 and 5). We enjoy outdoor activities, sports, good food, and good company
Additional languages spoken
Spanish, Portuguese
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Educators
Roger & Aida
United States
Great backyard, nice roomy home.
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United States
Roger & Aida
United States
iris
United States
Jackie & Jake
United States
We loved our stay. We felt very much at home in their home. Their home had lovely character and our niece especially loved playing the piano! We h...
Read More...We loved our stay. We felt very much at home in their home. Their home had lovely character and our niece especially loved playing the piano! We had a great time and really enjoyed coming "home" after exploring the bay area. It was a great location. We walked to the Bart everyday and were able to enjoy all the activities San Francisco had to offer. We also enjoyed starting our morning with a run around Lake Merritt.
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Mexico
Pat
United States
Kevin & Louise
United States
Ross & Janet
Canada
Yves H
United States
Guillaume
Canada
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
3000 Sq ft. historic family home. Back yard, BBQ, playroom with darts/tv. Walking distance to Lake Merritt, historic sites, bars/restaurants. Close to public transportation and easy freeway access to San Francisco, Berkeley and wine country.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Adams Point is part of the historic Grand Lake neighborhood of Oakland. Lake Merritt is noted as the first official wildlife refuge in the US. Great restaurants, local bars, kid-friendly activities including Children's Fairyland, which is said to have inspired Walt Disney to create Disneyland. Walking access to almost anything you will need, including grocery stores. Easy freeway access to San Francisco and Berkeley as well as easy day trips to beaches and wine country.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Great restaurants within two blocks, NY Times acclaimed restaurants under two miles away. Grand Lake Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Fox Theatre, Lake Merritt, Fairyland, Oakland Museum of California, Redwood Regional Park, UC Berkeley, Tilden Park.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
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
It is important to find our house neat and tidy when we get back. We have a great relationship with our neighbors and expect any guests to be respectful of our community and surroundings.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 29/Jan/2023
We are both educators (school psychologist and elementary school teacher) with two adorable boys (9 and 5). We enjoy outdoor activities, sports, good food, and good company
Additional languages spoken
Spanish, Portuguese
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Educators
Roger & Aida
United States
Great backyard, nice roomy home.
Read Less...Barry & Fay
United States
Roger & Aida
United States
iris
United States
Jackie & Jake
United States
We loved our stay. We felt very much at home in their home. Their home had lovely character and our niece especially loved playing the piano! We h...
Read More...We loved our stay. We felt very much at home in their home. Their home had lovely character and our niece especially loved playing the piano! We had a great time and really enjoyed coming "home" after exploring the bay area. It was a great location. We walked to the Bart everyday and were able to enjoy all the activities San Francisco had to offer. We also enjoyed starting our morning with a run around Lake Merritt.
Read Less...Barbara
Mexico
Pat
United States
Kevin & Louise
United States
Ross & Janet
Canada
Yves H
United States
Guillaume
Canada
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