Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2020
We are a family of 3 with a cat. We are in our mid 40’s and our little is now 6.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Music Promotion
Our personal links
Our pets
Cat (her name is Disco)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
2 bedroom, 2 bath airy hillside ranch home with office, dining and playroom in Pasadena, on the border of Eagle Rock and Highland Park neighborhoods of North East Los Angeles. House has an indoor/outdoor feel with kitchen and playroom doors that open onto deck and bedroom doors that open onto patio/pergola with seating area and outdoor fireplace. All beds have organic mattresses and organic linens. We try to have a chemical free environment as much as possible. The large grassy backyard is very private and surrounded by trees and has an additional lower yard with a shaded bench and fruit trees. The backyard includes a tree platform. Office can function as a 3rd bedroom if needed (we have an additional daybed that can replace desk). Playroom is filled with wooden toys for children. There is an additional office/studio in our garage as well as laundry (washer and dryer). Home has central air and a reverse osmosis water filter and whole house filter. Home would be great for a small family to explore the LA area and beyond.
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House - single floor/ Main Residence
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Entertainment
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet, hillside South Arroyo neighborhood of Pasadena. Just one block east of Los Angeles neighborhood, Eagle Rock and about 10 blocks north of hipster enclave Highland Park. We are 6 miles from downtown Los Angeles, 6 miles from other hip LA neighborhoods like Echo Park and Silver Lake. We are 2 miles from Old Town Pasadena (family friendly shopping and dining) and 2 miles from South Pasadena (has a beautiful farmer's market). There is a lovely cafe and park within walking distance up the hill (.4 miles). There is a metro train to downtown Los Angeles (Little Tokyo/Arts District station) in Old Town (2 miles). Most things will require driving but this is Los Angeles after all.
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Tons of restaurants, bars, shops within 1-2 miles of our house in many different NE Los Angeles and Pasadena neighborhoods. There are plenty of museums including a kid's museum (Kidspace) less than 2 miles away and a Marionette Theater (Bob Baker's Theater). Tons of hiking trails and nature in foothills (6 miles away). We are 6 miles from LA's chinatown, 8 miles to The Broad, The Disney Concert Hall, REDCAT, LA's Art District and other downtown Los Angeles attractions. We are 15 miles from Hollywood. We are 20 miles from all the Los Angeles beach cities - Huntington Beach, Venice, etc. We are also less than a two hour drive to Ojai Valley, Santa Barbara and Temecula wine countries which can all be day trips. We are 40 miles from Disneyland and Orange County beaches. All in all a good home base for exploring all of Los Angeles.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We ask that our house remain clean. We have a weekly cleaning and gardening service that is provided. We have a small electric car and a larger family wagon that we can exchange if needed.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2020
We are a family of 3 with a cat. We are in our mid 40’s and our little is now 6.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Music Promotion
Our personal links
Our pets
Cat (her name is Disco)
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