Matakana, New Zealand
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2007The member has not specified any exchange dates
Matakana, New Zealand
The house is set in picturesque beach side area near the village of Matakana.
The area is dotted with active vineyards some of which offer wine tasting while others offer gourmet food, art galleries and accommodation.
The house is typically New Zealand style, simple but comfortable with most amenities.
Our Family
- 4 Adults
- 0 Children
- 16 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Retired Engineer
- Retired artist and potter
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In a small town
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 6
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- Park / playground
- BBQ
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
- Use of boat
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Bali, Indonesia
- Samoa
- Cook Islands
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Australia
- New Zealand
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Auckland - 40
Occupation
- Retired Engineer
- Retired artist and potter
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
Greg is a retired Engineer who has travelled to most continents during his career. The last one, prior to his retirement, being a 2 year assignment in Shanghai, China.
Elvira was a potter for 30 years but has retired from that.
Both of us have enjoyed house renovation over about the last 40 years.
We both enjoy travelling and have done 24 exchanges to date, 15 through Intervac and 9 through another house exchange website.
References
This member has completed 16 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Curitiba, Brazil
BROC1202SOLOTHURN, Switzerland
CH1109Bremen, Germany
DE1006183Sulzburg, Germany
DE7286Colmenarejo MADRID, Spain
ES604MONTESQUIEU/VOLVESTRE, France
FR060354Edinburgh, Great Britain
GB091172Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, Ireland
IE8102Terni, Italy
IT1008500Maastricht, Netherlands
NL0603Stockholm, Sweden
SE8046Finare än bilderna visar. Trevliga Intervacvänner. Fint mottagande. Städat, rent, fräscht, härlig inredning.