Philadelphia, USA
Gold
Member since
2004| Exchange dates | Duration |
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| November 01, 2024 - July 08, 2026 | 14 days |
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flexible time period- can include less or more than 14 days- depending when |
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Philadelphia
Large 1950’s home, huge yard/garden, less than 1hour to beaches and Philadelphia. Can train to New York City.
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 1½ hour drive. In -ground pool. There are many rivers, and we have 3 canoes and 2 kayaks. We also have bikes - very flat so easy cycling. Modern kitchen with glass-top stove, microwave, dishwasher, and view of garden with patio, grill and outside eating. We are a couple in our 70s. 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
- 7 Exchanges made
Occupation
- As of August 2024, both of us are retired.
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
- Hospitality wanted
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Hospitality offered
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 / private parking
- Bicycles: 3
Facilities
- No smoking
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
- Use of boat
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- 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
- As of August 2024, both of us are retired.
Children
- No children will be traveling with us.
Pets
- Have 2 cockatiels and 2 Irish setters.
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 retired and can be 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 7 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
FR1015506Nous avons eu l'occasion de rencontrer nos hôtes quelques jours. Ils sont accueillants et c'est une vraie expérience de vie américaine. Leur maison est située dans une zone rurale mais à l'intérieur d'un vaste complexe urbanisé . C'est une maison ancienne à côté de l'église car notre hôte est pasteur. Nous avons pu rencontrer des gens de leur communauté.
Nous n'avons pas fait beaucoup de cuisine et avons beaucoup circulé à l'extérieur donc nous n'avons pas beaucoup profité de la maison et ne pouvons pas juger les équipements. C'est une maison ancienne donc elle ne convient pas aux gens épris de modernité et de murs blancs mais elle est conforme à l'annonce. Il y a un vaste jardin avec un salon de jardin agréable.
La situation est à la limite du New Jersey et de la Pennsylvanie. Elle permet d'accéder à Philadelphie facilement. Une voiture est indispensable pour découvrir les villes de la vallée du Delaware. Nous avons gardé leurs animaux pendant l'échange ce qui était prévu dans le contrat.
