Modern home, only 300m to the safe, patrolled (in summer) beach. Restaurants and local shops are within walking distance but a car is available on a reciprocal arrangement, giving more choices and flexibility. Supermarket is a 5 min drive, Stockland (the main shopping centre) and the Central Business District are a 9 min drive. It is about a 5-8 minute walk to a bus stop.
Hervey Bay has an airport 9 minutes drive away with regular flights to/from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Essentially this is my Primary home but we have a second home should you wish to stay a little longer, arrange a non simultaneous exchange or use a Globe or Pluto.
The Space
Open plan living/dining with well-equipped kitchen, Butler’s Pantry/laundry and computer nook. Good sized smart TV with fast internet. Glass sliding doors open out to Alfresco and BBQ area. Easy care garden with watering system.
Main bedroom has a king size adjustable bed with comfortable mattresses. This could be separated into two single beds, depending on your requirements. There is a large walk-in robe which leads through to the double ensuite with walk-in shower. A TV sits on the chest of drawers opposite the bed.
Second bedroom has a comfortable Queen size bed and fitted robe. A TV is also set up opposite the bed.
Third bedroom has a single bed.
Main bathroom has single wash basin and walk-in shower. There is also a separate toilet with hand basin.
Split system air conditioning to all bedrooms and living areas. Ceiling fans throughout, including the Alfresco area.
Electric clothes dryer is in walk-in storage area at rear of the garage.
Guest Access
All on one level and easily accessible. Wide front door and passageway. One step down from Alfresco to garden at rear. Automatic garage has door through to house and also a sliding door with one step down to side path.
Notes
We have lovely, friendly neighbours on both sides who would help out with anything you need and local knowledge of where to go and what to do. There is also a house manual, instructions for using all appliances and plenty of information on possible activities.
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
Travel Styles
Weekend
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
Beach
Water
Tropical
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
Accessibility
Step free access
Easy entrance
Single level
Wide hallways
Accessible door handles
Accessible tap hardware
Accessible windows
Accessible bedroom
Accessible height bed
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Shower stool
Slip resistant bathroom flooring
Handheld shower
Accessible kitchen access
Slip resistant kitchen flooring
Accessible laundry access
Slip resistant laundry flooring
Accessible parking space
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
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AvailableNon-reciprocal Only
Neighbourhood
The Hervey Bay Surf Lifesaving Club is 300m away. The beach is patrolled in summer and school holidays, even though the bay is very sheltered with safe swimming. Hervey Bay is far enough south to not have any crocodiles, dangerous stingers or cyclones. (We have arguably the best climate in Australia.)
There is a bike/walking track alongside the Esplanade which stretches for 12km and beyond. Also a shady boardwalk between Torquay and Scarness. All the way along the Esplanade there are numerous picnic tables, free BBQ facilities and plenty of toilet blocks.
Fraser Island (now called by its Aboriginal name of K’gari) is well worth a visit. It is a short ferry ride away and dingoes can be seen in the wild.
Hervey Bay is recognised as the whale watching capital of Australia. There are numerous tour boats. The season extends from July to October.
Not too far away is Mon Repos where you can take a Turtle Encounter Tour. The season is from November through March. Adult turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs from November to February and hatchlings emerge mid January to late March.
For the kids there is a free water park (Wet Side) just a 5 minute drive away plus various playgrounds and skateboard parks.
Getting to my home
By air from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane: The Hervey Bay airport is a 9 minute drive away from my home.
By train from Brisbane or Cairns: The train stops at Maryborough with a connecting bus through to Hervey Bay (Stockland).
By car: via The Bruce Highway north or south, then follow the signs/navigator. (Hervey Bay is about a 4 hour drive from Brisbane.)
Nearest airport
7km away
Getting Around
There is a small supermarket an 8 min walk away plus several coffee shops and restaurants but, as previously mentioned, a car is available (on a reciprocal arrangement) to get to the main shopping areas - 5 min drive to Urangan Central, 9 min drive to Stockland.
A bus stop is only about a 5-8 minute walk. Bus times vary depending on the time of day.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
Always willing to meet and greet and give helpful suggestions over a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
Judy and Gary were great hosts. From picking us up from the airport through to showing us around and popping milk and eggs into the fridge for our stay. We felt very welcome and totally comfortable during our stay.
A beautiful modern home close to the Esplanade and ocean and very accessible to local transport and the heart of Hervey bay and marina. Judy and Gary were so helpful and welcoming including meeting us at the airport.
Our stay at Judy's beautiful home in Hervey Bay was absolutely fantastic. Judy was the perfect host from start to finish and couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful.
Her home is amazing—beautifully presented, incredibly comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. It immediately felt like a home away from home.
Judy provided clear, detailed instructions that made settling in effortless, and she also shared some wonderful local recommendations that helped us make the most of our time in Hervey Bay. Her communication throughout the exchange was excellent, and it was clear she genuinely wanted us to have a great experience.
We couldn't have asked for a better home exchange and wouldn't hesitate for a second to exchange with Judy again in the future. We highly recommend both Judy and her wonderful home to anyone considering a stay. Thank you, Judy, for such a memorable experience for our whole family!
We had a lovely few days at Judy’s home. The birds singing in the morning make for an enjoyable, relaxing and peaceful breakfast outside in the comfortable alfresco area.
Everything you need is available and easy to understand instructions for getting in and using equipment.
Will definitely stay again if they’ll have us
Michael and I had a wonderful few days at Judy and Gary’s home. After a hectic few weeks it was truly restful and so peaceful sitting in the sun in the lovely back garden. The butcher birds were in full song during the day which was very special. Being able to walk to the esplanade was a bonus.
We had everything there that we needed and I slept so well in the very comfortable bed. Luxurious bathroom too. Didn’t actually have time to use the kitchen facilities except for breakfasts, as we ate out at nearby restaurants and cafes.
The house is also very close to the airport which is so convenient. Close also to marina and botanic gardens too.
We need to come back during whale watching season!
Thanks Judy and Gary
Judy’s home in beautiful Harvey Bay is a real gem - spacious and full of light with all the amenities you could ask for. Honestly, when it comes to the needs and comfort of her guests, there is nothing that Judy hasn’t thought of!
We loved sitting on the back patio or swaying in the breeze in the hammock, watching the many birds who visit Judy’s garden of native blossoms.
The home is close walking distance to the waterfront, restaurants, cafes, and Urangan Pier.
And there’s so much to see and do in Harvey Bay! The sunrises and moonrises over the water are incredible.
K’Gari, the world’s biggest sand island is a short boat ride away, you can feed the dolphins at Tin Can Bay or explore the lovely inland country towns. We visited the Theebine Hotel, a great country pub and watched the Melbourne Cup with the locals.
Judy was easy to coordinate with and our simultaneous exchange was a breeze. Thanks for such a wonderful stay at your gorgeous home!
Judys and Garys wundervolles und modernes Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und überaus komfortabel. Wir haben sehr gut in den Betten geschlafen und es gibt viele verschiedene Kopfkissen - für jeden Geschmack/Bedarf das passende. Auf der Terrasse gibt es eine grosse Hängematte, die wir ausgiebig genutzt haben.
Judy und Gary sind beide total unkomplizierte und liebenswürdige Menschen, wir durften sogar länger als geplant bleiben. Das haben wir sehr geschätzt. Danke nochmal dafür!
Es ist der perfekte Platz in hervey bay, um von hier aus tolle Unternehmungen in der Gegend zu machen. Wir haben K'Gari (Fraser Island) gesehen, eine tolle Walebeobachtungstour gemacht, Kängurus gesehen, Delfine in Tin Can Bay gefüttert und jede Menge tolle Strände genossen.
Wir hatte wirklich eine wunderbare Zeit und wirklich ein Platz im Paradis ❤️❤️❤️
Judy's beautiful new home was perfectly positioned to everything. We enjoyed lovely sunset walks along the nearby beach, a full day whale watching tour, a full day on K'gari (Fraser Island) and several drives to nearby towns.
Judy was so wonderful to deal with, swiftly agreeing to my request for an exchange. Nothing was too much trouble.
Hopefully one day we will get to meet Judy and Gary! They are true PLU members and wonderful representatives of our exchange community!
Thank you again, Judy!
Judy’s lovely modern, light filled and spacious home was a great base for our relaxing stay in Hervey Bay.
We had everything we needed at our finger tips and were very comfortable in the clean and well designed set up, which was both pleasant to spend time in and easy to look after.
As we also exchanged cars we were able to split our time between several day trip adventures (K’Gari, Maryborough, Childers and Bundaberg), a few bush walks and then lazy days where we walked several kms along the beautiful local beaches, then enjoyed a coffee and a swim before returning home to relax and read on the lovely back porch.
There’s several coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance and it is only a few hundred metres to the beach, but the home itself is lovely and quiet.
All in all another very pleasant exchange.
Judy was very patient as I was learning the PLU ropes.
Her home in Hervey Bay is immaculate, very well thought out, comfortable and well equipped.
A plus with the location is that it is only 400 m from the only beach in the area with lifeguards. It was so easy just to stroll down and enjoy a swim.
We were not there during whale watching season, but went up the coast to Mon Repos Turtle Center and saw a loggerhead turtle laying eggs on the beach and down the coast to Tin Can Bay Dolphin feeding, so we had a varied holiday.
Judy and Gary met us for coffee when we arrived, I much prefer to meet people in person if possible. They are a lovely couple and very helpful. I recommend a stay at their home.
We so enjoyed our stay in Judy's beautiful home in Hervey Bay. It had everything we could want for cooking and relaxing, and was close to the beach, many good restaurants, gorgeous parks, and countless other attractions in the area, all within a short drive or easy walk. It was great to have the chance to meet Judy and Gary for drinks and conversation, and we took advantage of their suggestions on viewing the area's remarkable population of flying foxes, migrating humpbacks, kangaroos, and birds. This exchange provided the perfect balance of exploring this truly unique region and relaxing in a lovely, comfortable home.
Wow! What a week we had!
Perfectly located close to the beach and restaurants.
The house had a very good layout and every detail seems very well thought through. Modern and stylish.
Judy and Gary took us for drives around the area, and we where able to watch both kengaroos and whales! They picked us up at the airport and drove us to the bus station when we left. Thank you both😍.
Hervey Bay is a quiet little town where you absolutly can relax and let the blood pressure get down😉
Judys house has everything you need and PLU has once more impressed us.
What a beautiful house Judy has. We have had a great time in Hervey Bay and Fraser Island.
Judy is the best host, she left some treats for us which we enjoyed. It was a pleasure to meet Judy and Gary a couple of times and to talk about the life of us all. It is so much fun to learn about another country and the way things work. That is the best thing of HomeExchange, to become a local in a strange place.
Thank you Judy for this experience and we can very much recommend Judy and het house for an exchange.
We had an excellent stay at Judy and Gary's lovely home and our exchange and with them was wonderful!
From first contact with Judy until the exchange was finalised, our communications with Judy and Gary were excellent and they were very welcoming hosts. Judy and Gary were great to deal with and made us feel very welcome. They picked us up from the airport, showed us around Hervey Bay and their exchange home shortly after we arrived.
Their exchange home is equipped with all "mod cons" and is located in a nice, quiet area of Hervey Bay where it is easy to get around - just a short walk or a short drive to get to the shopping strip of Hervey Bay - including coffee shops; great eateries and tourist shopping and to the local supermarkets at Hervey Bay. The house is spotlessly clean and we could not have wished for a better place to stay. Gary and Judy looked after our home as if it was their own and it was obvious that they had taken great care of our home, which is very much appreciated.
It was a pleasure to spend our exchange holiday at Judy's spacious, comfortable, modern and well equipped house. We loved it. We also exchanged cars with them and that enabled us to venture out to Maryborough and Bundaberg and to the bays, beaches and coastal areas around Hervey Bay. Just splendid and convenient.
We would very much recommend Judy and Gary as exchange partners and also recommend their house at Hervey Bay for an ideal place for a laid back, peaceful and restful stay, far from the stresses of modern life. Thanks Judy and Gary :)
We had an amazing time at Judy and Gary’s home in Hervey Bay and right from the start felt very welcome. They left a few tourist brochures for us as well as a welcome gift. Their home is spacious, clean and well set up without clutter. The beds were comfortable and bedding was of high quality, kitchen was well equipped. The outside area is beautifully landscaped, we enjoyed spending time there, and particularly the hammock was a hit with our two teenagers. The house has got a few ceiling fans which were handy on a couple of hot days. We had everything we could possibly need.
Hervey Bay and the surrounding region has a lot to offer and we really enjoyed swimming, walking (Botanic Gardens, Urangan Pier and The Esplanade) and cycling. We loved sampling local seafood at Maddigan’s and ice cream next door at a place called Planet72 (72 different flavours!)
Judy suggested swapping cars which worked out well and we were able to explore the area further away. We highly recommend Snakes Down Under near Childers, Bamboo Land, and horse riding at a sanctuary for horses Hucknall Horses. Other two lovely coast places well worth a short trip are Burrum Heads and Toogoom.
Right from the start the communication with Judy was very pleasant and smooth. She always replied to my messages promptly and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Judy and Gary as home exchangers.
Judy and Gary were so friendly. We actually met them unexpectedly and had a lovely catch up before our exchange. It was so much easier to show them around our home.
They left our home so neat and Michael couldn’t tell they’d been. I would recommend them to anyone and look forward to perhaps doing another similar exchange in the future. They live close enough it would be easy,
We had a really positive experience having Judy and Gary as guests in our home. Communication was excellent from start to finish. They were very respectful of our home and left it beautifully clean and tidy. Thankyou guys!
To walk into your beach house to find everything as you left it is exactly the way our beachhouse was when we arrived today 4 days after Judy left. It fills your heart with joy that there is do much respect for your home when exchanging with PLU. Judy was easy to communicate with and followed our instructions to the letter. With people like Judy exchanging you can’t help but love home exchanging!!
Judy and Gary were the perfect guests. Firstly, communication and coordination was easy and they were super-flexible about dates. They then treated our home with the utmost respect and left it in pristine clean condition for our return. They even made up our bed with clean sheets, so we didn’t have to do anything on our return- so appreciated! And left us a beautiful card and gift as well. They are really sweet people and a delight to exchange with.
Judy was very good at communicating. Everything went well except the weather. We haven’t been back to Tewantin since the exchange but I am sure everything is fine.
Judy was very good at communicating. Everything went well except the weather. We haven’t been back to Tewantin since the exchange but I am sure everything is fine.
Judy and Gary were brilliant guests who took very good care of our home during their Pluto stay in our Oakville home. Communication with them was clear, thorough and timely.
I had the chance to spend the day with Judy and Gary, taking them out to some of our family favourite hiking spots and we had a lovely time together at dinner as well.
I certainly recommend any type of an exchange with Judy and Gary as they are lovely people, respectful guests and keen travellers. While we haven't stayed in their home, we certainly would look them up if we every head to Australia for an exchange! Also, Archie our little poodle liked them too!
Judy & Gary were very good guests. They were so kind to come to my smaller new apt when they had signed up for my former larger one. (My move happened after we’d already planned the swap). Judy is very well-organized & proactive & communication is productive & positive. I can enthusiastically recommend them as PLU swapping partners! Thanks again, Judy
Judy and Gary were easy to communicate with before, during and after our exchange and left our home and car exactly as they found it.
We’d have no hesitation recommending them as exchange partners.
Judy & Gary are perfect guests, kept the home neat and tidy and good communications
Can see they enjoy dining out downstairs and private tours using our recommended taxi driver.
We hope to go their lovely home one to watch whales
Judy and Gary were great guests. Communication was very easy and they left our home lovely and clean and even did some of the washing which was appreciated. They are welcome back anytime.
Gary and Judy looked after our home as if it was their own. Our home was obviously taken great care of, which we very much appreciated. Our home was spotlessly clean when we arrived home and, as we said above, we could not have wished for better exchange partners nor for a better place to stay in Hervey Bay. Top stuff!!! :)
Judy and Gary were very friendly and respectful guests and left our home exactly as they found it. We really appreciated the fact that they looked after our cat and watered our collection of indoor plants. They even left us a wonderful bottle of Australian wine and chocolates- it was not at all necessary but shows how thoughtful Judy is. They are welcome back anytime, you couldn’t ask for nicer, more trustworthy exchange partners.
Feedback for Karen·Non-Reciprocal exchange·3 nights
Karen and her friend Jennie were delightful guests who were very respectful of my home, leaving things as they found them.
Gary and I were both able to meet up with them - Gary picked them up from the airport and I met them for a chat over a glass of wine. 🍷 Lovely company.
Communication was excellent both before and during the exchange. I loved hearing about all their adventures.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karen to any other PLU member.
Feedback for Casey·Non-Reciprocal exchange·9 nights
We were able to meet Casey, Katie, Heidi and Ned briefly before they flew home. What a delightful family!
I certainly have nothing but praise about how they looked after and respected my home. All was left very clean and tidy.
Communication throughout was seamless. A very pleasant exchange experience. Highly recommended.
Thank you Casey and family - we hope to see you again.
We had an excellent stay at Ginie and Michael’s place. We had everything we needed, were extremely comfortable and immediately felt at home. (Ginie had left a few little gifts to welcome us.)
It truly is a house in sync with nature, surrounded by native trees and bushes which of course attract the birds. We loved sitting out on the veranda appreciating the ambiance.
The beach is just a short walk away and plenty of other attractions are within a short drive. The weather was perfect for us as well.
We found the best Fish and Chip shop ever at Rusty Pelican at 1770. Perfect spot by the water to relax after a more strenuous walk.
Would certainly love to come back again one day.
We had a lovely 3 days at Geraldine and Terry’s home, exploring everything that the area offers - from coastal beaches to National Parks. The Yeppoon Lagoon is a terrific attraction, although this time around it was a little chilly to swim.
The house had everything we needed and we were very comfortable. The views from the balcony were amazing, especially with the changing light over the ocean.
Communication with Geraldine was seamless and everything went smoothly - most definitely an excellent PLU exchange. Highly recommended.
Feedback for Ginie·Non-Reciprocal exchange·3 nights
Absolutely perfect to come home to. Thank you so much.
We have found the members of PLU are so respectful and trustworthy and Ginie and Michael certainly are exemplary. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. 😊
What a wonderful stay we had at Sandra and Reg’s home. The house had lots of character and was very spacious and comfortable. It had a great deck, complete with a solid, handcrafted wooden table where we enjoyed sitting out with a glass of wine.
The games cupboard was stocked with numerous games to choose from so we certainly managed to amuse ourselves in the evenings.
Located centrally, it was easy to get around and see plenty of special places.
Sandra was excellent at keeping in touch and giving recommendations. Nothing was too much trouble.
All in all a very pleasant stay. Highly recommended.
Feedback for Linley·Non-Reciprocal exchange·15 nights
Linley’s home in South Perth was extremely handy for getting around - with public transport right outside the front entrance and a short walk to the ferry which only takes 10 minutes to cross the river into the city.
There were some lovely welcome gifts waiting for us and we felt very comfortable and had everything we needed.
We were there over Christmas and New Year and it was so cool to be able to stroll down to the riverfront and have uninterrupted views of the New Year fireworks.
Communication with Linley was seamless and we thank her for her generosity in letting us stay an extra day due to unforeseen circumstances.
Highly recommended 😊
Feedback for Susan·Non-Reciprocal exchange·3 nights
This was our second visit to Susan’s home. We used a Pluto to enjoy a mini break on the Sunshine Coast.
The fact that we returned says something in itself - Susan is very welcoming and her home is so comfortable and convenient. It was possibly even better this time around as the weather was warmer and we were able to use the pool each day. ☀️
Thank you Susan.
Sandy and Gary cared for my home immaculately. Everything was as we left it and we walked back in not needing to do anything except unpack. What a pleasure!!
Thank you so much. Highly recommended.
What a wonderful exchange we had with Sandy and Gary. Their apartment was super comfortable with everything we needed and was positioned perfectly to enjoy all that Brisbane has to offer.
It is so easy to get around on public transport, especially since Brisbane introduced a maximum 50c fare. The ferry was our preferred option and only a short walk away from the apartment. We ventured in all directions - to Night Feast at New Farm Park, to QPAC for our show “Pretty Woman the Musical”, to Sea Legs Brewery at Kangaroo Point (where we watched the Melbourne Cup on the big screen), to the Museum of Brisbane for the “Precious” exhibition, to vibrant South Bank, to the Casino and to Felons Brewery for lunch.
We also made full use of the facilities at the apartment complex, enjoying a swim, spa and sauna every day. My Gary even worked out at the gym a couple of times.
Sandy and Gary generously left us a welcome bag of goodies and even a meal to enjoy. We were very spoilt. Communication both before and during the exchange was a pleasure and informative. We certainly couldn’t fault anything about our experience and can highly recommend an exchange to Sandy and Gary’s lovely home.
Nicola, Nicholaus and Sienna were perfect guests. They left my home extremely clean and tidy, making it easy to return home and have nothing to do.
We were fortunate to get together with them a couple of times during their stay. It is always a plus if you are able to meet up, get to know fellow PLU members and share stories.
We can certainly recommend this delightful family.
Feedback for Susan·Non-Reciprocal exchange·1 night
We had a short getaway to the Sunshine Coast in order to take our car in for a service. Susan’s home was just what we needed - cosy and comfortable and close to all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Despite the inclement weather we were still able to get out and about. We enjoyed a ferry ride along the river to the main beach at Noosa Heads, a walk around the coast in the National Park and even ventured to Eumundi Markets which operates “rain, hail or shine”.
The Tewantin/Noosa area is indeed special with a spectacular hinterland - certainly somewhere we could live permanently.
Communication with Susan was seamless and she generously offered to host us for an extra day. Thank you so much. Perhaps Susan and John will visit Hervey Bay and we will get the chance to meet them.
Feedback for Kerrie·Non-Reciprocal exchange·9 nights
Kerrie and family left my home in an immaculate condition, certainly going above and beyond what was expected. All the laundry was attended to and the beds re-made. Kerrie had even (unnecessarily) replaced a broken mug. We appreciated being able to arrive home with nothing to do but unpack. Thank you so much.
Communication with Kerrie was a pleasure and I felt comfortable knowing such considerate people were coming to stay.
I can certainly recommend Kerrie if you are thinking of an exchange with her.
Hopefully we might meet up one day.
Feedback for Connie·Non-Reciprocal exchange·3 nights
Thank you Connie for being such a wonderful and welcoming host and even going out of your way to drive us to places of interest. Also a big thank you for all the little gifts and treats. We were truly spoilt.
Connie and Dave live in a beautiful, comfortable home in a desirable neighbourhood. It is close to the lake and also walkable to everything you might need. Unfortunately we missed meeting Dave as he was away with work but we were able to say hello to Archie the poodle who was a delight.
Hopefully Connie and Dave will visit us in Hervey Bay one day. They would be most welcome and we would like the opportunity to return their hospitality.
Feedback for Lynn·Non-Reciprocal exchange·10 nights
We had a terrific and comfortable stay at Lynn’s apartment. The scenery is spectacular and sitting watching the ever changing view from the balcony is so beautiful and peaceful.
Once we had mastered getting around with the Riviera card we made full use of it and became quite expert! There is so much to see and do in the area.
We loved Montreux so much we could have moved here permanently had it not
been for the fact that it is so expensive to buy or rent property. Oh well - dream on …..
A big thank you to Lynn for all the information to make things easy for us. Communication was excellent from start to finish. It was such a shame that we didn’t actually get to meet up but we hope that Lynn will visit us in Hervey Bay one day. She would be most welcome.
Thanks again
Many thanks Judy for the very kind & generous feedback. I am delighted that you loved being in Montreux so much. thanks for taking good care of my place while I was away. Have a wonderful time on your adventures yet to come! All the best! Lynn
Feedback for Trish·Simultaneous exchange·11 nights
Trish and Darrell looked after our home really well and left it very clean and tidy.
It was so nice to walk back in the door and have nothing to do but unpack. Trish had gone above and beyond what was necessary or expected and had even laundered all the sheets and towels and made up the beds again.
We also swapped cars and this worked out very well, enabling both parties to get about. My car was also looked after and refuelled.
Thank you so much. 🙏🏻
We certainly can recommend Trish and Darrell as exchangees.
Feedback for Trish·Simultaneous exchange·11 nights
April/May 2025
Trish and Darrell’s home in Carine was perfect for us in every way - comfortable, spacious and spotless with a beautiful, sparkling pool, all in a safe neighbourhood. Although it’s a double storey house, we only used the ground floor and had absolutely everything that we needed.
Trish and Darrell left us some generous gifts, including some food in the fridge on arrival, making us feel very welcome and “at home”.
We also swapped cars which proved invaluable for getting around to visit family and friends.
Communication with Trish was a pleasure and all went smoothly and to plan regarding house access, keys, car etc. A house manual was provided to guide us through where things were kept and how things worked etc. Trish even labelled the many kitchen drawers/cupboards so that we could find things easily.
We would unhesitatingly recommend Trish and Darrell as exchangees.
Feedback for Fiona·Non-Reciprocal exchange·14 nights
Fiona and her daughter Ayesha came to my home for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year on a Globe exchange. We were lucky enough to meet up with them for a chat and a drink before we took off on holiday ourselves. It’s always interesting to share stories.
What delightful ladies!
Fiona had great communication leading up to and throughout the exchange and she left my home perfectly clean and tidy so it was a pleasure to come home to.
I can certainly recommend Fiona as an excellent PLU member.
Feedback for Kit·Non-Reciprocal exchange·13 nights
Well - what a wonderful two weeks we had at Kit and Sik Ling’s comfortable home at upmarket Straits Quay. We were quite spoiled with the location, being so close (walkable) to many great restaurants and coffee shops. The area is extremely vibrant, yet upstairs in the apartment it is peaceful and relaxing.
We loved the little video that Sik Ling made showing us how to access the apartment. The whole process was so easy with Kit arranging a taxi from the airport and giving the driver a package for us in order to gain entry.
Kit was terrific with his communication from the start, making us feel very welcome. He sent many recommendations of eateries and places to visit. We just hopped in a Grab taxi when we wanted to explore further afield.
We certainly managed to get out and about and enjoyed our stay in Penang very much. We also made full use of the gym and swimming pools in the complex.
Hopefully Ki and Sik Ling will visit us in Hervey Bay, Queensland in the not too distant future and we can repay their hospitality.
Thank you again.
Thank you so much Michele and Larry for looking after my home so well. Everything was immaculately clean and tidy so it was really easy to move back in.
Since this was a Globe exchange and we were still in the area, it was lovely to meet up for a drink and a chat. I always enjoy getting together with other PLU members and hearing their stories.
From start to finish communication was excellent so we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michele and Larry if they are coming your way.
Feedback for Terje·Non-Reciprocal exchange·8 nights
Terje and Anne-Helene stayed at my house in Hervey Bay for a week. As it was a Globe exchange we were able to meet up with them a couple of times. They are a delightful, friendly couple and it was great to converse and get to know them. It was so interesting hearing about their experiences and future plans.
Communication before the exchange was really good and my house was certainly well looked after. Thank you. 🙏🏻 😊
Terje and Anne-Helene would be welcome back anytime - I would highly recommend them to other people in the PLU community.
Feedback for Linda·Non-Reciprocal exchange·9 nights
We enjoyed our 10 night stay at Linda and Graham’s comfortable, clean and quiet apartment. It was so well equipped with lots of personal touches and plenty of information about where to go and what to do.
The location is extremely convenient for getting around. We actually hired a car but it is possible to manage with public transport, depending on what your plans are.
A special thank you to Linda and Graham for letting us stay an extra night due to changes to our flight home. 😊🙏🏻
We would definitely recommend that you stay here if you are planning a visit to Perth.
Feedback for George·Non-Reciprocal exchange·10 nights
What lovely guests in my home! All was looked after beautifully and some unexpected little gifts were left for us - thank you.
Luckily we were able to meet up with George and Mieke a couple of times during their stay and enjoyed hearing about all their adventures and future plans. Delightful company.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Feedback for Timothy (Tim)·Simultaneous exchange·15 nights
Tim and Cathy left our home and car spotless and even replaced basic essentials over and above what would be expected. Very naughty of them - but thank you. 🙏🏻😊
Little gifts and flowers were also left for us. Couldn’t be happier with our exchange.
Feedback for Timothy (Tim)·Simultaneous exchange·15 nights
We had a wonderful exchange at Tim and Cathy’s home. We were very comfortable indeed and had everything we needed.
Their home is in a quiet, modern, leafy suburb which is central to the vibrant city and beautiful beaches. There are also many parks and good walking tracks nearby and a very popular golf course only minutes away.
We also exchanged cars which proved to be very helpful.
Communication before the exchange was excellent with Tim using a WhatsApp video call to “walk” us through their house and show us how to gain access. His house manual was also extremely informative.
It was great to meet them both in Hervey Bay, show them round briefly and have a coffee together before we flew out to Perth later in the day.
Lots of little personal touches. Thank you for your generosity Tim and Cathy.
Highly recommended for a stay in Perth.
Feedback for Monika & Rhys·Simultaneous exchange·9 nights
We had a wonderful first PLU exchange to Monika and Rhys’s home. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed, including the use of their car for which we were most grateful. Some welcoming touches on arrival. The double storey house was very spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen and a lovely deck outside the sun room, complete with table tennis table and BBQ.
Monika left plenty of information about the house and the local area plus a folder full of tourist brochures. There are plenty of eateries close by and we can recommend The Street Feast Food Hall and Ambrosia Restaurant at Titirangi Village and The Olive Kitchen and Bar along Scenic Drive.
Green Bay allows easy access to Waitakere Ranges National Park and the Western Beaches. We found the easiest way to get into Auckland was to drive (or Uber) to New Lynn station then take the train right into the centre (Britomart). The highlight of our stay was a visit to Waiheke Island. The ferry runs regularly and is a short walk from the Britomart Train Station. We purchased an AT HOP card for our public transport needs - this covers trains, ferries and buses on both the mainland and the island and credit can be topped up as needed.
The communication with Monika was excellent - both leading up to the exchange and also every day once there. It was just a pity we didn’t manage to cross paths. It would have been lovely to meet up.
Highly recommended. NZ is certainly a beautiful country.
Feedback for Monika & Rhys·Simultaneous exchange·9 nights
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