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CA1014637

Vernon, Canada

Bronze

Member since

2017


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
May 27, 2024 - November 30, 2024 1 months

Open to offers. Very flexible.

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Family home in BC's Okanagan Valley

We are a 30-minute drive, 38kms, from Kelowna Airport (YLW), or 5.5 hours, 450kms, from Vancouver Airport (YVR). The Okanagan is generally warm and sunny in the summer. There are several attractive beaches within 5 to 20 minutes of our home. There are 6 golf courses within 30 minutes, and Silver Star Mountain Resort for winter skiing or summer hiking and biking is 35 minutes away. Our home is level entry with walkout basement -- spacious & well-equipped for up to 3 couples or a family with children -- main level primary bedroom with King bed & 5-piece ensuite, plus an office with single cot, & full bathroom; lower level has 2 bedrooms with Queen beds, & another full bathroom down; also, a third Queen bed could be set up in the downstairs recreation room. Small TV in family room up + home theatre down. Seating for up to 8 people on the covered deck, with gas grill, & lovely 200-degree easterly view overlooking a golf course. 300Mbps WiFi, basic cable channels, Netflix & Prime. Small fenced rear yard suitable for dogs who won't jump more than 1 meter!

We have two reliable low-mileage vehicles: a 2015 Honda Odyssey Touring 8-passenger van, plus a 5-passenger 2012 Buick Verano. Neither is suitable for "off-road" use.

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 2 Children
  • 2 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Retired real estate appraiser and retired teacher

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: beds for 3 up + 4 down
  • Environment: In a small town
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Sleeping Capacity: 7
  • Living Area: 267 m2
  • Total Area: 311 m2

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In my house

  • Pets - Allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Non-simultaneous exchange
  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television
  • Piano
  • Guitar

Outdoor

  • Terrace or deck
  • BBQ
  • Garage
  • Bicycles: 4

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Suitable for disabled people
  • Car necessary
  • Use/Exchange of car

Our Destination Wish List

  • France

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français
  • Español

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Kelowna (YLW) BC - 38 km

We live in a semi-rural area, in a secluded subdivision of 62 homes, just a handful of minutes drive from our downtown. Most residents in our immediate area are active retirees, but we also have a few younger residents with children. Vernon has a trading area population of about 80,000. Kelowna, with a trading area population of about 220,000, is just 50 minutes south.

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Occupation

  • Retired real estate appraiser and retired teacher

Children

  • Girl - Age: 32
  • Boy - Age: 35

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

About Our Family

We are a retired couple who have travelled extensively throughout our lives, both together and separately. We have two adult children who are successfully launched.

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Lifestyle

We hope to visit New Zealand for 4 to 6 weeks in the first quarter of 2024. This is the season for winter sports in our area. We have excellent downhill & Xcountry facilities a 40-minute drive away at https://www.skisilverstar.com/ & https://www.sovereignlake.com/ By mid to late March, it's possible to ski in the morning, & golf in the afternoon. We are a short bike ride from the https://okanaganrailtrail.ca/ Vernon is at the north end of the Okanagan Valley, well-known for its growing wine industry. Lots of hiking & biking opportunities, plus summer water sports.

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References

This member has completed 2 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: