Oak Park, USA
Member since
2023Exchange dates | Duration |
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August 06, 2023 - July 01, 2025 | 14 days |
7-10 days in the US, Canada, Mexico, Americas OR 2-6 week farther abroad |
Spacious & bright townhouse in desirable area for touring Los Angeles and Southern California
Our townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath with a private back patio set up for dining and barbecue and a large front grassy yard. There are views of rolling hills and mountains in the entire area. Up our street it is a 5 minute walk to the private community pool and spa. There are parks and trails minutes away. All types of shopping and restaurants of eery level and top and movies are literally 5-15 minutes away.
Downstairs has a living room and dining area 9 we love the high ceilings), full kitchen ( I am a cook) and cozy family room, 1 bedroom ( option for more sleeping or office) and the guest 1/2 bath. Upstairs has spacious master suite with high ceilings and view with a king bed and bath with shower, the 2nd bedroom with queen bed and a hall bath with tub/shower are off the landing. The private enclosed patio with table for 6 and barbecue and garden can be entered off the living area or den. You go to the garage and laundry across the patio.
We are midpoint from Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Barbara with Ventura, Pasadena, West Hollywood, Venice/Sant Monica, Long Beach, Newport Beach or Laguna Beach easy to get to their own atmosphere for spending the day. Also, San Diego, the Hearst Castle, Paso Robles, and Catalina Island all deserve overnights or even longer.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 3 Children
- 4 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Psychologist & Interior Designer
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In the suburbs
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeping Capacity: 6
In my house
- Pets - Allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Hot tub or jacuzzi
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
- Guitar
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Private swimming pool
Facilities
- No smoking
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Columbia, SC, USA
- Japan
- Australia
- Mexico
- Greece
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: LAX, BUR - 1hour by car for LAX, 45 minute by car for Burbank
Oak Park/Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village are a group of local Los Angeles suburbs set against the mountains with easy access to the nicest beaches of Malibu. Everything you need and much to do is 5-15 minutes away. Swimming, tennis, golf, pickleball, hiking, restaurants, shopping, clubs, spas, music venues, etc. are local.
Occupation
- Psychologist & Interior Designer
Children
- Girl - Age: 43
- Girl - Age: 35
- Boy - Age: 39
Pets
- One 14 year old girl Vizsla who we plan to board
About Our Family
Gary and I have been married for 45 years! We have 3 adult children. Olivia and Jordan live locally and Margo lives in New York City. We will exchange for just us but would like to ask our children to come for a bit if they can get away. Gary is still very busy in private practice as a psychologist. I am winding down from 40+ years of interior design. We exchanged 4 times years ago with our young family and loved it. We love to see what life is in other places for people who live in an area, not be just tourists. We will take side trips to explore further. We enjoy gorgeous nature and outdoor activities, we love food and culture and music and art and learning.
Lifestyle
We like both city and country areas and life. We typically eat 2 meals a day when we are vacationing. When we are home, we like to be out and about by 9 and home by (usually) no later than 11. We will do some cooking and some picnics when we travel but will enjoy restaurants. We shop a bit. I love groceries and markets and Gary likes book and clothes. Our style when traveling is more like "when in Rome do what the Romans do".