Vernon, Canada
Member since
2017Exchange dates | Duration |
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May 27, 2024 - November 30, 2024 | 1 months |
Open to offers. Very flexible. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
References
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