Converted barn in a small village on the edge of the Blackforest, between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe .
House • Weil der Stadt Germany
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
4 Beds
2.5 Bathrooms
1 Car space
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal
Hospitality
Statistics
Listed June 2020
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General Overview
Welcome to our Home , a farmers barn renovated early 2000. ln a small village on the River Wurm, with it’s historical bridge.
The Space
The living area is dominated by the central staircase over 3 floors and glass windows looking out onto the fields. We have lots of space but in actual fact we have few rooms.
The entrance is above street level, with a large open space , with dining area, couch, and wood burning stove for cold winter evenings, with a well equipped kitchen , which looks out onto the herb garden.
The 2nd bedroom, with a single bed, 80 cm, that pulls out into a double bed 160 cm, with adjacent bathroom, goes off from this floor.
Upstairs we have a master bedroom, (Bed is 180 cm made up with 2 separate mattresses , meaning you don't roll to the middle !) with a door onto the Terrace, a bathroom with bath tub and shower.
One of our favorite spots is the gallery, looking out to the terrace.
When the weather allows we eat most of our meals outside and enjoy our easy maintenance garden.
Thanks to the way the House is designed, it’s cool in the summer, on the few scorching days we have, by the time we’re wanting to sleep the bedrooms have cooled down. In the winter we sit in the Gallery , looking out into the garden.
We have a portable fan, if needed.
On the top floor we have mainly storage, but our Grandchildren love to play with the few toys that are still in the house from our Children.
This is the 3rd bedroom, with a mattress on the floor, there is room for another mattress if needed.
We have a child’s high chair, but no baby bed. The house isn’t really stocked up for small children, but our Young Grandchildren come and visit so we have a few things to play with.
We have a no smoking and no pet house. Smoking is only allowed outside.
During your exchange we will close off our hobby rooms, one up in the attic, and one in the Celler.
Guest Access
We have a lot of stairs in the house.
Notes
There is public transport in the village, but it is definitely easier with your own Transport.
You can use our e bikes, if we don’t take them with us.
Stuttgart airport is 25 mins away in the car and about 90 mins with public transport.
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
Adventure
Budget
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Hiking
Cycling
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
The next supermarket is about 2km away.
If countryside is what you are looking for, look no further, there are many hike trails right outside the door.
If it’s city’s that you are wanting, Stuttgart and the Barock town of Ludwigsburg are just 30 mins away, Karlsruhe is also around 40 mins in the car.
Tübingen and Heidelberg are also easily reached for a day trip.
We are on the edge of the Blackforest , there are many activities on offer for all age groups .
Dont forget the Blackforest Gateux!
if Cars are your thing, Porsche Museum is 20 mins away, and Mercedes is also close.
There are a few Golf Courses rather close.
I think Germany in general is known for its good Bread, not in our village but close by, are good bakeries with fresh Bread and amazing pastries.
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On a hot summers day it’s very pleasant to go into the river , and at least get your feet wet. The village children play in the shallow water. If you have a fishing license you might get lucky and catch a fish.
We also have friendly neighbors,
Nearest airport
stuttgart airport is 25 mins away in the car, and around 90 mins with public transport.
Getting Around
We are well connected to the Autobahn, only 9 mins away, making day trips easily accessible in all directions.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
We can certainly offer information about the area, if schedules allow we can meet up for a coffee or even a hike.
Fiona and Martin's house is bright, spacious, warm and very well equipped.
We enjoyed the terrace as much as the log fire and the beautiful area with a visit to the Mercedes museum, a treetop walk at the top of the Black Forest, and an afternoon at the thermal baths.
Thank you for your warm welcome.
Pierre and I really enjoyed our stay at Fiona and Martin's place! The house is cozy and warm, it has a soul 😊 Special mentions to the kitchen, which is wonderfully equipped and to the terrace for its restful tranquility.
All of my communications with Fiona have been pleasant, friendly, and productive. She was generous and understanding. This trip allowed us to make some very nice discoveries in the Baden-Württemberg region, which we didn't know at all. Overall, our experience was very positive.
Fiona's place has a lot of character and it was very comfortable for us. We enjoyed our time there and we were able to sightseeing a lot. There are many places to visit in the nearby: Stuttgart, the Black Forest, Heidelberg, Tübingen...
We had lots of communication and felt at home.
What a wonderful hospitality stay in Fiona and Martins comfortable home. Late night talks and wonderful company and super appreciated comfy bed. Thanks!!!!
Fiona and Martin’s home is an ingeniously designed barn conversion with plenty of light and lots of different areas to sit. We particularly liked the garden terrace and the 2 sofas where we could put our feet up. It’s conveniently located for shopping and sightseeing, our favorites were the city of Tübingen and Liechtenstein and Hohenzollern castles. The area is also good for cycling and hiking.
We enjoyed a wonderful week in Fiona and Martins house. Despite spring was already well on its way it was still chilly. Especially in the evening it was extremely pleasant to start a fire in the stove and enjoy the warmth with a glass of wine. During daytime we wandered the old villages and castles and hiked through the "Monbachschlucht", one of the many beautiful gorges in the area. We did truly enjoy ourselves with the help of the tips from our caring and thoughtful hosts.
Fiona and Martins house is really cosy and we had a warm welcome with some nice local presents. The house has all you need for a relaxed holiday. A very nice big couch and a stove. We needed a nice place to relax and have family time and it was great. A big and very complete kitchen. A nice bathtub made it complete. We had more than enough space for us as a family of 5. The kids loved the Playmobil and the djembes. The manual was very clear and Fiona is really easy going.
Fiona and Martin's house in southern Germany, close to Stuttgart is great. This is a house converted from an old barn into a comfortable and well-equipped residence. Outside there is a small garden full of vegetables and spices which we enjoyed very much.
When we arrived at the house Fiona and Martin welcomed us with coffee and local pastries. We received excellent explanations from them about the house and the possibilities in the area.We stayed there for a week and it served us as an excellent point for sightseeing trips to the Romantic Road, the Black Forest, Heidelberg and Tübingen
Non-Reciprocal exchange·2 nights
Member is no longer with People Like Us
1 exchange·2 nights
We stayed at Fiona & Martin on our way to Italy. We stayed there for 2 nights. Fiona prepared everything and made sure that we have a great stay in their house.
They also recommended places to visit. We went for a day trip to Tübingen. Nice & cozy little town with medieval buildings, river - where you can take a boat trip or simply enjoy the view from the river bank.
We had 2 relaxed days before we continue our drive to southern Italy.
Thank you Fiona & Martin. Looking forward to to your visit to Denmark 🇩🇰
Best regards,
The Jensens family
Fiona came to my house for a week with 2 of her friends. We contacted each other's before and the communication was very easy from the beginning.
She took care of my place like it was hers and also was kind enough to be present when some maintenance was needed during her stay, which I really much appreciated. We did not get to meet in-person unfortunately. Maybe next time?
All the best Fiona!
We were lucky to be able to meet Fiona and Martin for lunch while they were staying in our house and we had a lovely meal together. They were very easy to chat to and really nice people. We knew our house was in great hands. As expected they took great care of everything and left the house immaculate.
We would welcome Fiona and Martin at any time and would highly recommend them as guests.
Fiona and Martin are the perfect guests. They are very nice, easy to communicate and left the house spotless. I wouldn’t hesitate to exchange with them again.
Fiona & Martin are really great guests. Very nice and easy commununication. Sad that we didnt meet.
They left us a nice home made present and the house was left super clean.
Danke schon!
Fiona and Martin were perfect guests. Communication with them leading up to and during the exchange was great. They took good care of our home and cats and we are very happy that they enjoyed themselves. They left us lovely, homemade gifts both as a welcome and a thank you.
Fiona and Martin stayed with us in Crete. The communication with them was excellent. They looked after our house throughout their stay and left it in perfect condition.
Martin even contributed to the house with gardening work and small carpentry repairs
Feedback for Christelle·Non-Reciprocal exchange·3 nights
It was a pleasure to have Christelle with her family in our home. Easy communication from start to finish. As always the reward for preparing your home for someone else, is coming back to a lovely clean & tidy house . This was a Pluto exchange, so we didn’t actually meet, maybe another time.
Feedback for Laurence·Non-Reciprocal exchange·8 nights
Laurence’s apartment was everything we had hoped for.
We where 3 friends who live in different parts of Europe and met for a week in Paris, enjoying our time together in this spacious apartment..
Being able to buy fresh croissants and pastries was a daily highlight, along with trying out various restaurants in the area.
Public transport especially the bus along the Seine was easy to use.
Communication was easy with Laurence, almost as if we were old friends.
We were simply grateful for being part of this community.
Would love to be able to host you some time in the future..
It was a pleasure to have Sylvie & Pierre as guests in our home,
Communication was easy and swift, as if we have known each other for a while.
They even washed the laundry from the previous guest’s, which I was very thankful for.
I find one of the nicest things about exchanging is coming home to a clean and Tidy home. Thanks.
And the lovely sweets.
maybe one day we can actually meet.
Feedback for Raquel·Non-Simultaneous exchange·6 nights
Raquel and her family where a non sim exchange, and the first of a back to back series. As we didn’t meet up, and I didn’t see how they left the place , I can only assume all was well.
Because the following guests didn’t complain.
We where often in contact and it sounded as if they explored a lot of different things while they where here.
You would be welcome to return and continue your exploring.
Uta was a very easy going guest. Enjoying her independence and taking time to relax together. A great mix.
We actually met on another online platform , where we talked about home exchange, and here she is embracing the experience.
I’m sure we will meet again.
One day I’d love to return to Oman and visit.
We really enjoyed our time at Marinas & Richards very comfortable Home.
The location is good, you can be in the Hustle and bustle of the Tourist area, with loads of choices for places to eat very quickly, and then escape to the top of the hill with wide views of the surrounding countryside, and dip into the wonderful pool.
We had the opportunity to meet up for lunch, which was lovely and we had a very pleasant afternoon together.
Communication was really easy with Marina during our stay.
We certainly enjoyed the well stocked kitchen, and where able to cook a few meals, as if we where at home.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a exchange here & would certainly enjoy returning.
We exchanged for a Globe.
Feedback for Raquel·Non-Simultaneous exchange·9 nights
We really enjoyed our time in Oliva, for many reasons, one being Raquel’s home, was comfortable ,is well stocked as a secondary home & has an amazing view which we soaked up., There is a good selection of places to eat and drink in walking distance, and the beach is definitely one of our favorite places.
Oliva is a place we have visited many times and will visit again no doubt.
This time a good friend celebrated her Birthday with around 20 people over a few days. So we moved around different locations eating, and spending time together. We easily had room for 8 adults, to spend time together at Raquel’s.
We also experienced the Spanish Blackout, Which was something one doesn’t really expect, but thanks to the little LED tea lights, and the water supply in the storeroom we managed well.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family in August to our Home.
Thanks again
Feedback for Eva·Non-Simultaneous exchange·8 nights
Thankful that Eva & her family are part of this amazing community.
Although the weather was grey & damp, we enjoyed our time on the House boat, watching
the world go by on the canal.
We really appreciated the well stocked Kitchen, with everything that we could possibly want.
The location is really good for exploring the City on their Bikes, and the surrounding area.
Communication with Eva was really easy and uncomplicated, by the end of our time on the House boat, it felt as if we where good friends, definitely interested in a live meeting one day.
I would definitely recommend exchanging with Eva and her family.
This is a part of the world that we enjoy visiting.
Thanks fiona how honoured i feel reading your feedback.
I loved our exchange (proces) and communication too. With humor and very relaxed! Thanks for your nice present!
Feedback for Vicki·Simultaneous exchange·16 nights
Vicki & Antonette‘s , home is a peaceful part of paradise.
A place to recharge , but also explore. We enjoyed a slower pace of sightseeing on their E bikes, taking in the countryside and where able to visit friends & family.
public transport was also a great option to avoid high parking fees, in the larger cities.
The highlight is definitely the deck, with its view into the distance,.
and
Amazing sunsets.
For us it was a perfect exchange. We would love to return and meet you in person.
Feedback for Vicki·Simultaneous exchange·16 nights
Vicki & Antonette are perfect guests,
Communication was easy, before & during our exchange.
If they hadn’t left a card & gifts we wouldn’t have know that they had been in the House.
Although that’s not true, they did look after our Garden, on the Hot days.
Thanks for this experience.
Feedback for Hilde·Non-Reciprocal exchange·6 nights
It was a real pleasure to exchange with Hilde & Folke & their 3 Teenies ..
Communication was easy from the start, in an uncomplicated manner.
One of the things I enjoy about Exchanging, is that when one returns from Traveling, The house is clean & Tidy, and this was most definitely the case .
This was a Globe exchange, and we didn’t have the chance to meet up, but hopefully we will be able to meet in the near future, when we are exchanging in their area.
I would highly recommend Exchanging with Hilde & her family.
Feedback for Kathy B·Non-Reciprocal exchange·7 nights
Kathy has a lovely home, which is a great base for exploring the area, we had our bikes with us, and were able to do a few interesting rides.
Due to circumstances we were unfortunately not able to meet in person , maybe another time.
Contact was easy through what’s app, & where able to clear any questions.
I would certainly recommend staying at Kathy’s home.
Thanks for being part of this amazing community.
Feedback for Eva·Non-Simultaneous exchange·7 nights
Eva stayed with her family at our House,
It was a pleasure to have them here. Our communication was easy beforehand and during their stay.
I am in awe of family’s that can leave a place nice and tidy despite having 3 boys, to help keep the place tidy. I know I wouldn’t have dared try this when my kids where younger.
we are very much looking forward to visiting their place later on in the year.
we would definitely recommend this family .
Feedback for uri·Non-Simultaneous exchange·7 nights
We really enjoyed our exchange at Uri & Aliza‘s house , in a very small village, Where they have created a peaceful retreat to the hustle & bustle of the Island..
Although its just 30 mins away from the beach & city.
We loved the creative use of re-using materials that have had a previous life, along with the art work that is throughout the House..
We did some hiking in the area, exploring some of the ancient History, and local villages. Explored different beaches and The Local food.
But, we also spent a lot of time just relaxing in the Garden. Listening to the sound of almost silence,
We would definitely recommend staying here. If you want to enjoy a peaceful rural setting, but with the sound & energy of the city , very reachable.
We would definitely look forward to repeating an exchange.
Feedback for uri·Non-Simultaneous exchange·7 nights
We had the pleasure of meeting Aliza & Uri, before we left for the airport.
A lovely couple, who we immediately felt very comfortable with.
Communication beforehand and during the exchange , was quick & easy.
Everything was fine when we returned. We would recommend hosting with Uri & Aliza.
Thanks for the beautiful drawing, that was left for us on our return.
Aliza posted photos of our house on social media, which I found particularly fascinating, to see our house through her eyes.
We hope to meet again.
Feedback for Donna·Non-Reciprocal exchange·2 nights
Donna and her family where our very first guests . Even though they only stayed a couple of nights, it felt like a milestone in our adventures with PLU .
Communication was easy & They left the place as they found it.
Which is super after being away for 2 weeks & the house is nice & tidy.
We look forward to being able to visit Donnas home sometime in the future, and maybe we can meet in person.
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