Hundvåg, Norway
Member since
2012Exchange dates | Duration |
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July 22, 2024 - August 11, 2024 | 2 weeks |
Looking for exchange in middel size town somewhere in Europe. |
House in Stavanger, Hundvåg / cottage in Moi Norway
-House located on the Hundvaag island, just by the sea.
- Only 5 km over the bridge from Stavanger City.
-4 bedrooms + guest room with sleeping coach,
- 3 small living-rooms, kitchen/dining and living room, 3 baths and 1 sauna.
Beautiful nature nearby.
There is a beautiful nature around the house at our island, a lot walking paths. In the city there is a lot of museums, and old wooden building architecture. Each summer there is a lot of things going on like food festival, boat festivals and so on. In Rogaland we have on of the most popular and famous places to visit for the moment. That is Preikestolen, a spectacular mountain plateau in a fjord close to were we live. Further in is also on of Europe's most popular and famous places for Base Jumping. In the end of that fjord we Kjeragbolten which many has on their list "just have to go there".
We also have Jæren with all the beaches (kilometers of white sand and dunes, just 30 minutes drive from our house. This area our family use all seasons around the year. By following the links, you can get a good overview of the area we live. Of course we will provide more information on request and help to sort out as far as we can.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stavanger
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kjeragbolten
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preikestolen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A6ren
http://www.visitnorway.com/en/Where-to-go/Fjord-Norway/Stavanger
We also have a summer cottage a 1.5 hour drive from Stavanger. The cottage can also be rented:
https://www.finn.no/reise/feriehus-hytteutleie/ad.html?finnkode=221019467
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 3 Children
- 11 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Principal Consultant
- Maternity nurse
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 3
- Environment: By the sea
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeping Capacity: 8
References
In my house
- Pets - Allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Hospitality wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Hospitality offered
- Youth / Teen exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Hot tub or jacuzzi
- Central heating
- Baby equipment
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Television
- Piano
- Guitar
- Other musical instruments
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Sauna private
- Bicycles: 6
Facilities
- No smoking
- Use/Exchange of car
- Use of boat
- Pet care wanted
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Spain
- Portugal
- Netherlands
- Provence, France
- French Riviera, France
Spoken Languages
- English
- Suomeksi
- Norsk
- Svenska
Occupation
- Principal Consultant
- Maternity nurse
Children
- Boy - Age: 19
- Girl - Age: 16
- Girl - Age: 16
Pets
- 2 cats, Hilma & Thelma
- 2 dogs, Valentino & Viking
About Our Family
Our family of five consist of dad Jørn, mom Kati, three children boy Otto born12/2005, and Ilona and Emeline born 06/2008 twin girls. We also have 2 cats named Hilma and Thelma. We also have two little Prazsky Krysarik dogs named Valentino & Viking. They are only 2,5kg and we like to travel with them, when and if it`s possible.
Lifestyle
Our lifestyle is outdoor activities when we are home at Stavanger all year around. Inside we like to play board games, and in the spring and summer work in the garden. We are interested in different cultures, people and food, history and landscape. We like to exploit new areas of the world, visit at local markets, bazaars, and see the way people live.
References
This member has completed 11 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Brugge, Belgium
BE00726Pečky, Czech Republic
CZ613576Vejle, Denmark
DK120240Galten, Denmark
DK908312Girona, Spain
ES974417Valkola, Finland
FI0776Hämeenkoski, Finland
FI0838Wonderful home and family. Excellent location by the sea and the attraction of the city.
Helsinki, Finland
FI0979Hyvinkää, Finland
FI1009257Kaikki sujui erinomaisesti. Koti oli vielä kauniimpi, isompi ja paremmalla sijainnilla kuin odotimme. Isäntäperhe oli erittäin ystävällinen. Perheen lemmikit olivat ihastuttavia.