Pensacola, USA
Platinum
Member since
2009| Exchange dates | Duration |
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| May 15, 2023 - September 30, 2023 | 3 weeks |
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We would like to do an exchange for between 2 and 4 weeks. |
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House in Pensacola, Florida
Our house in Pensacola is located in a quite neighborhood next to Bayou Texar. The house was built in 2017. It has a modern design and is handicap friendly. The house has two large decks, with the best views of the bayou from the second floor. The main living area is located on the second floor.The living-room, dining area and kitchen are all connected in an open concept. The master suite, with its soaking tub is located on the second floor, two offices,and a second bathroom are also located on the second floor. A screened in eating area is on the second floor as well. On the first floor is a lounge area with TV, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. In the lounge there is a french door which opens directly to a beautiful garden with outdoor seating areas. The house has an indoor elevator which can be used if needed.
Our house in Quillan is our home away from home. It is a charming home located in Southern France. This home is available for exchange and it is also possible to rent it. The house is in the Aude region of France, with lots of vineyards, sparkling wine, castles, and beautiful views. The house has a fantastic view of the town from the 1600s, the river Aude and the Pyrenees mountains from its private garden. Hikes begin right outside the door. It is a 3 minute walk to the center of town with fresh baguettes and Wednesday and Saturday markets with fresh produce from the region. The restaurants attract locals and French tourists with the wonderful cuisine and wine. Luckily it is walking distance home. There are two houses: the main house has an expansive kitchen and dining area, a sitting room and three bedrooms, so there is space for 5 people to sleep. The other house has 2 rooms plus a small kitchen. It sleeps four. The two houses with their shared garden, makes it ideal for two families to share the property. There is off-street parking for three cars. The address is 9 Rue de la Rhode, Quillan, France.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 12 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Library Media Specialist (retired)
- University Professor (retired)
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 2
- Environment: In the city
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Sleeping Capacity: 7
- Living Area: 300 m2
- Total Area: 400 m2
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In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Renting possible
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Baby equipment
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
- Other musical instruments
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Garage
- Bicycles: 2
Facilities
- No smoking
- Lift/Elevator
- Suitable for disabled people
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
- Use of boat
Our Destination Wish List
- Open for all offers
- Switzerland
- Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Key West, FL 33040, USA
- United Kingdom
- Boulder, CO, USA
- Lund, Sweden
- New England, USA
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Spoken Languages
- English
- Svenska
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Pensacola International Airport - 2 km
Pensacola is located in Northwest Florida. There a beautiful beaches, parks and recreation areas for everyone to enjoy. This includes tennis courts and basketball courts which are free for everyone to use. There are parks and recreation areas near by and it takes 15 minutes by car to reach Pensacola Beach with it's white, sandy beaches and emerald blue water.There are many excellent restaurants downtown. Several museums to spend time in on a hot summer day. The Naval Aviation Museum is world famous. The Historic Village with houses from the 19-century is downtown Pensacola. Guided tours of these old houses are available.
Quillan is a small town located in Southwest France in the foothills of the Pyrenees with lots of hiking, biking and fishing opportunities. The ara is sprinkled with old castles. The town is located an hour south of Carcasonne with its medieval town and castle. Canal de Midi runs through Carcasonne as well. There are local busses and trains. The Mediterranean is a little more than an hour away. Andorra is an easy drive. It takes about 3 1/2 hours to drive to Barcelona. Toulouse is 2 hours away.
Occupation
- Library Media Specialist (retired)
- University Professor (retired)
Children
- No children will be traveling with us.
Pets
- We do not have pets
About Our Family
We are now a family of two. Our son lives Boulder, Colorado, USA. Our daughter lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. They might join us for part of our vacation.
We have no pets and my husband is allergic to cats.
References
This member has completed 12 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
