Kevin & Louise
United States
20/04/2019 - 27/04/2019
Miembro desde: 2015
Miembro hasta: 16/Nov/2024
Hi, I'm a consultant to foundations and nonprofits in the areas of community development and environment. I just brought my son to college so am excited to wander again a bit! I especially enjoy biking, swimming, hiking and being in nature whenever possible, though I love to explore other cities, too. You can count on me to be neat, quiet and clean and to spend most of my vacation outside taking in the sites. Looking forward to exchange with you!
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Deportes acuáticos,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Senderismo,
Gourmets,
Arte,
Yoga / meditación,
Aficionados a la música
MásMenosProfesiones
Profesores universitarios,
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Artistas / industria del entretenimiento,
Trabajadores de ONG,
Voluntarios
MásMenosProfesión
environmental /social change
Kevin & Louise
United States
Paul and Nancy
United States
Wendy is a great host and her place was great. Park Slope has so much to offer. Great time would do again
Read Less...Mark and Elizabeth
United States
What a great time we had! Your home is an elegant retreat after exploring Brooklyn and Manhattan! (Loved lunch on the rooftop deck with lower Manhatta...
Read More...What a great time we had! Your home is an elegant retreat after exploring Brooklyn and Manhattan! (Loved lunch on the rooftop deck with lower Manhattan views, including the Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty!) We loved the easy walk from the subway to this home, and also the very local grocery and restaurants. What a gorgeous friendly neighborhood! We visited many spots in Brooklyn, from Prospect Park to DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) to meet the famous bridges of NYC, and enjoy the festive atmosphere there. The next day, we hopped the subway to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and on the walk home, we stopped again at the grocery for an easy dinner and flowers! It was wonderful to be able to see part of NY that most people never do - from the top floor (and rooftop) of a spotless Brownstone! Thank you, too, for being such considerate guests at our place. This was a great experience.
Read Less...Frédérique en Erik
Netherlands
As frequent visitors of Manhattan, this was our first time staying in Brooklyn. What a wonderful experience ! Wendy's appartment is so cosy and comfo...
Read More...As frequent visitors of Manhattan, this was our first time staying in Brooklyn. What a wonderful experience ! Wendy's appartment is so cosy and comfortable. The rooftop is easy to reach, and an absolute dream. Hope we'll swap again !!!!
Read Less...Intercambio no simultáneo
Intercambio de casa
Intercambio de fin de semana
Intercambio de larga duración
Intercambio sabático
No se permite fumar
Se aceptan niños
Uso de coche personal posible
Abierto a cualquier fecha | Finland | Norway | Berlin, Germany |
Descripción de la casa que ofrecemos en intercambio
Like many folks, I've been working at home and I'm eager to change the scenery for a bit. I'm open to exchanges over weekends, weeks or even month(s)-long. My lovely comfortable, clean and cozy apartment is in beautiful Park Slope, Brooklyn. It is very near several subway lines into Manhattan (30 minute ride), steps away from wonderful restaurants and easy walking distance to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music and other Brooklyn treasures. The apartment has a modern kitchen, 2 sunny bedrooms, a small office and sunshine coming in kitchen and bathroom open-able skylights. We have a table under our solar canopy on the roof with great views of the NYC skyline. Please note that the apartment is on the 4th floor of a walk-up. Our safe and fun neighborhood has its own great restaurants, music spots and shopping - even now with lots of outdoor seating and open, pedestrian streets. It is not unusual to come across people playing music or hosting a sale on their stoop. Staying in Park Slope is a great way to visit NYC without being in the middle of noisier neighborhoods. The apartment and neighborhood are child friendly.
Tipo
Apartamento/ Residencia principal
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
Park Slope, Brooklyn is a leafy, brownstone neighborhood about 30 minute subway ride to Manhattan (which you can see from our roof). The neighborhood offers a welcome respite from the noise and traffic of Manhattan but is still close to all that Manhattan has to offer.
For more info about Park Slope see: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/25/realestate/park-slope-brooklyn-a-neighborhood-to-grow-into.html?_r=0
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Actividades culturales
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
Park Slope is full of delicious restaurants and lovely boutiques for shopping. Our home is easy walking distance from beautiful Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Zoo, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Every Saturday is the wonderful Green Market at Grand Army Plaza and Sunday at JJ Byrne park, nearby. The neighborhood is well-served by many subways going into Manhattan as well as Coney Island and other Brooklyn sites. I like riding my bike to Brighton Beach or even Riis or over the Brooklyn Bridge on the new bike lane to Manhattan. There are Citibikes available on both sides of our block for day trips.
Nuestros restaurantes favoritos
Los mejores bares y restaurantes
Las mejores tiendas
Actividades culturales y de ocio
Paseos o rutas para salir a correr
Gimnasios o centros deportivos
Excursiones de día que merecen la pena
Lo qué nos gusta y lo qué no... Estas son nuestras preferencias y normas domésticas.
Mostly, we just like you to leave our home as you found it as we do yours. Please, no smokers, no pets. We have a table on the roof which you are free to use with caution but no deck or railing at present so absolutely no children or pets on the roof.
Condiciones
Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Miembro desde: 2015
Miembro hasta: 16/Nov/2024
Hi, I'm a consultant to foundations and nonprofits in the areas of community development and environment. I just brought my son to college so am excited to wander again a bit! I especially enjoy biking, swimming, hiking and being in nature whenever possible, though I love to explore other cities, too. You can count on me to be neat, quiet and clean and to spend most of my vacation outside taking in the sites. Looking forward to exchange with you!
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Deportes acuáticos,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Senderismo,
Gourmets,
Arte,
Yoga / meditación,
Aficionados a la música
MásMenosProfesiones
Profesores universitarios,
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Artistas / industria del entretenimiento,
Trabajadores de ONG,
Voluntarios
MásMenosProfesión
environmental /social change
Kevin & Louise
United States
Paul and Nancy
United States
Wendy is a great host and her place was great. Park Slope has so much to offer. Great time would do again
Read Less...Mark and Elizabeth
United States
What a great time we had! Your home is an elegant retreat after exploring Brooklyn and Manhattan! (Loved lunch on the rooftop deck with lower Manhatta...
Read More...What a great time we had! Your home is an elegant retreat after exploring Brooklyn and Manhattan! (Loved lunch on the rooftop deck with lower Manhattan views, including the Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty!) We loved the easy walk from the subway to this home, and also the very local grocery and restaurants. What a gorgeous friendly neighborhood! We visited many spots in Brooklyn, from Prospect Park to DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) to meet the famous bridges of NYC, and enjoy the festive atmosphere there. The next day, we hopped the subway to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and on the walk home, we stopped again at the grocery for an easy dinner and flowers! It was wonderful to be able to see part of NY that most people never do - from the top floor (and rooftop) of a spotless Brownstone! Thank you, too, for being such considerate guests at our place. This was a great experience.
Read Less...Frédérique en Erik
Netherlands
As frequent visitors of Manhattan, this was our first time staying in Brooklyn. What a wonderful experience ! Wendy's appartment is so cosy and comfo...
Read More...As frequent visitors of Manhattan, this was our first time staying in Brooklyn. What a wonderful experience ! Wendy's appartment is so cosy and comfortable. The rooftop is easy to reach, and an absolute dream. Hope we'll swap again !!!!
Read Less...Más de 70 años de experiencia
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