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Charming 3 bedrooms country house near Québec City

House • Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans QC Canada

    8 Guests  
    3 Bedrooms  
    1 Bathroom  
    Pets welcome
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  

Statistics

Listed  April 2024
Views  447

General overview

Beautiful quaint farmhouse in picturesque Ile d’Orleans. This is an authentic 200 years old Canadian house set in extensive grounds with a small lake (water quality not suitable for swimming), a brook, a beautiful garden and plenty of wildlife. Wonderful for families: there is a big treehouse, sand pit, trampoline, swings and a fenced area for dogs or small children to play safely. The house itself is very comfortable but expect some quirks from being an old house (eg. creaking floors, some windows won’t open, etc.). Stay warm and cosy in winter with a very efficient wood burner in addition to electric central heating. There is no AC but the house does not get very hot in summer thanks to the huge maple trees shading it. In winter you are welcome to use our snow shoes for long walks in the countryside and various sliding equipment for the kids. Plenty of indoors and outdoors toys for kids aged 5-10.

The space

space: Ground floor features an open plan large kitchen very well equipped (with an oven, full cooktop, coffee maker, instant pot and more) and dining room. A separate lounge with a flat screen TV (no channel subscription), many board games and single couch that may be used for an extra guest if they don’t mind a firm bed. A separate toilet. One storage room that will be locked for our personal belongings. Upstairs is a huge main bedroom with a queen bed plus a dedicated workspace with large desk and 2 additional monitors for remote workers. A large children’s room with a bunk bed plus a single futon available for an extra child and plenty of toys. The third bedroom is a small cosy room with a double bed and low slanted ceilings that may not suit very tall people.

Guest access

2 floors and the main entrance is reached via a few steps.

Notes

There will be no animals on site during the exchange (except for lots of wildlife).

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Toys
Toys
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Bikes
Bikes

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Family
    Romantic
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Village
    Water
    Remote
    Cross-country skiing

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

This is a secluded place with no close neighbours, ideal for nature lovers, surrounded by old maple trees. The small lake and stream attracts many birds and frogs. We have a private access to the St-Lawrence river, 20 min walk to the touristic village of St-Laurent-Ile-d’Orleans. Quebec City old town is only a short 20 min drive. In summer, kayak on the St-Laurence river and enjoy the island many touristic activities, famous for its agrotourism (strawberry picking, cheese making, wineries, apple orchards and more). In winter, enjoy snowshoeing in the fields, country skiing or sleighing in the village park with the kids. There are also 3 mountain skiing resorts less than 30min away.

Getting to my home

You will need a car to explore the nearby attractions as there is no public transportation. In winter, access to the house may be challenging, a 4x4 or excellent winter tires are required.

Nearest airport

Québec airport is 45 min away by car

Getting around

Our village is 20 min walk. There is no public transportation.

Map of Approximate Location

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Agnes

I am a biologist embarking on a 1 year around the globe journey with my family. Nicolas is a digital nomad and our two daughters are 11 and 8 yo. We are a quiet bunch who enjoy nature, hiking, reading, good food and most of all discovering new cultures.
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Desired Destinations

Dates flexible
"January-February 2025"

Dates flexible
"February 2025"

Dates flexible
"February- March 2025"

Dates flexible
"April-June 2025"