Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 19/Mar/2021
We are Irene and Steven, a recently retired empty-nester couple looking to experience day-to-day life in various parts of the world. We are well-traveled, and with retirement, seek to experience local cuisine, culture, the arts, and nature in a leisurely manner.
We are house proud, and will look after your home like our own.
Additional languages spoken
Chinese, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Banking / Finance
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a comfortable, modern, light and spacious, open-plan single-family home in Yorba Linda. It has formal living and dining rooms with cathedral ceilings. The house has 3 Bedrooms, and 3 Full Bathrooms. Oversized master bedroom ensuite with high ceilings and a balcony that offers hillside, serene views.
The kitchen is well equipped with a gas stove and electric oven, ventilation dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and Nespresso machine. The triple garage has another big freezer and fridge. There is a washer and dryer. Central AC with a gas fireplace.
It is situated on a large private lot with mature bonsai trees and a mini fruit orchard. Covered backyard patio. Sparkling pebble stone pool with waterfalls and spa. Fire Pit with wooden benches surround. Paved backyard. Rose bed, grevillea, and other flowering plants make it a hummingbird paradise. Distant hillside views complete the look for a backyard grill.
Our friendly and longtime pool man and gardener look after the pool and garden.
A car is available to swap.
WiFi internet, cable TV is available.
We would like to do longer duration, post pandemic international exchanges of a minimum of one month, so we each get an understanding of the other’s local environment. Domestic exchanges can be available for a shorter period.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is located in East Lake Village with a clubhouse, gym, pools, kayaking, etc. Longer term exchanges may be able to have access to these facilities.
Yorba Linda is the “Land of Gracious Living” and is home to the Nixon Presidential Library. It is a suburban community characterized by mostly residential family neighborhoods, key commercial centers, parklands and open space, multi-use trails, and important historic resources. Recognized as one of the “100 Best Places to Live” in the United States, Yorba Linda continues to uphold its shared values of responsible growth, preservation of existing neighborhood character, and conservation of natural resources.
The Town Center includes over 125,000 square feet of upscale entertainment, restaurant, and service uses, with an open space commons area for visitors to enjoy.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Yorba Linda is 30 mins to the beaches, an hour to Los Angeles and Santa Monica, 2 hours to San Diego. There are many hikes in the area. Visitor attractions include Disneyland (15 mins drive), Crystal Cove State Park, Balboa Island, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Griffith Park, The Getty Museum & Villa. Many other museums, art galleries, sports stadiums, concerts, and shows. Wine country in Temecula. Many restaurants in the area, including excellent ethnic restaurants. Many high end shopping malls, outlet malls.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important for us to find our house clean and tidy when we return, and in the condition we left it. In the event you prefer to have someone else clean the house, our long time housekeeper will clean it for $175.
Conditions
Car Exchange
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 19/Mar/2021
We are Irene and Steven, a recently retired empty-nester couple looking to experience day-to-day life in various parts of the world. We are well-traveled, and with retirement, seek to experience local cuisine, culture, the arts, and nature in a leisurely manner.
We are house proud, and will look after your home like our own.
Additional languages spoken
Chinese, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Banking / Finance
Over 65 years of house exchange experience
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