Philadelphia, USA


Member since
2004Exchange dates | Duration |
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May 01, 2021 - March 29, 2023 | 14 days |
flexible time period- can include less or more than 14 days- depending when |
Philadelphia
Large 19th century home, huge yard/garden, approximately 1hour to beaches, NYC, Philadelphia
We live in a rural area, but at an intersection that connects to the city or the shore. Easy access to trains, should one not want to drive. We are conveniently located between ocean, the famous Pine Barrens, and high culture found in either New York City or Philadelphia (art, theater, orchestra, museums, zoos, restaurants, etc.) Within 5 miles (less than 10 minutes) to shopping, cinema, malls, etc. Cultural and beautiful Princeton is ½ hour drive. Our yard is enormous and is contiguous to farmland behind. There are many rivers, and we have 3 canoes and 2 kayaks. We also have bikes - very flat so easy cycling. Large kitchen with glass-top stove, microwave, dishwasher, hand-made cabinets, and view of garden with patio, grill and outside eating. We are a couple in our 60s. My husband is a pastor and I direct a non-profit agency. We have a piano, many books to browse (art, theology, textiles, travel, nature). My husband is a birder and loves nature. I love art, culture and travel. I collect textiles and one could easily think they were in Central Asia, the Middle East or Africa from our decor. Our son is married and lives in Grand Rapids, MI.
Copied below are helpful links and photos, if you are interested in the NJ Pine Barrens (hiking and canoeing), Great Adventure (huge amusement park), biking, the Jersey Shore beaches, and Philadelphia. Also, much closer hiking and biking in immediate area to house- info provided personally in home.
Hiking/canoeing/kayaking-
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/island.html
http://www.njpinebarrens.com
http://www.pineypower.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=nj+pine+barrens&biw=1024&bih=729&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=C-atVPLAEcazer-xhLgI&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAw&dpr=2
Biking-
https://delawareriverheritagetrail.org/
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/DelawareCanalStatePark/Pages/Biking.aspx
https://delawareandlehigh.org/map/
https://delawareandlehigh.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DEL_FULL_WEB_2020.pdf
http://www.njhiking.com/nj-bike-trails/
Beaches and the shore-
http://www.newjerseyshore.com
http://www.visitnj.org/nj/beaches
Philadelphia-
http://www.visitphilly.com
Huge Amusement park-
https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Je parle /comprends francais - si vous préférez de m'écrire avec les questions, ou je peux traduire les details au dessus.
Entiendo espanol, pero hablo y escribo mal. Si uds escriben, yo puedo comprender.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 6 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Pastor/director
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 2
- Environment: In the country
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 7
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hospitality wanted
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Hospitality exchange
- Youth exchange
- Renting possible
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
- Piano
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Garage
- Bicycles: 3
Facilities
- No smoking
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
- Use of boat
Our Destination Wish List
- Open for all offers
- France
- Great Britain
- Italy
- Tunisia
- USA
- Scotland, UK
- Morocco
- Turkey
- Canada
- Quebec, Canada
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français
Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Philadelphia, Trenton, Newark, Atlantic City - many airport choices- Philadelphia is 41 miles
Occupation
- Pastor/director
Children
- No children will be traveling with us.
Pets
- Have 2 cockatiels, one outside cat and one dog. We can find sitter if problem.
About Our Family
Dana and Karen
Lifestyle
We have participated in hosting guests,or being received as guests over 10 times, in addition to the 5 simultaneous exchanges listed. We enjoy art, culture, history, and nature. We are looking to retire within the next couple of years- and will be more flexible with time and duration of visits. Both of us have Master's degrees and enjoy discovering new stimulating places in the world.The convenience of our location on the east coast of the US- makes many cities accessible (Princeton, Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, and even Boston if you don't mind driving) .
References
This member has completed 6 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:

Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Canada
CA2579
Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
FR1015506