Hospitality Description: Guests will use the main level of our home and we would be staying in the lower level which is separated by a locked door.
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Listed May 2024
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General overview
We are located 3 kms from beautiful Orewa beach. Our home is spacious and comfortable with 2 bedrooms and an office for work from home travellers.
The space
Our home has lots of light! The kitchen/dining area and living room are combined into a large spacious room with lots of windows. The main bedroom has a king-sized bed and small seating area with 2 comfortable chairs & private bathroom & walk in closet.
The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed & bookcase with lots of board games.
The 3rd bedroom has been converted into an office with stand up desks and fiber high-speed internet. There is a full bathroom between the 2nd and 3rd bedroom.
The garage has 2 electric bikes for use and 1 paddleboard.
Guest access
You will be able to come directly into the house from the front entry or the garage access.
Notes
While you stay we will be living in the lower level of the house.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Beach
Water
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
Accessibility
Easy entrance
Single level
Accessible door handles
Accessible bedroom
Accessible toilet
Slip resistant bathroom flooring
Accessible laundry access
Slip resistant laundry flooring
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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AvailableNon-simultaneous Only
Neighbourhood
Our neighbourhood is a small peninsula of houses up from Orewa. Orewa is a lovely seaside town with a beautiful and long sandy beach. The beach is very gradual and at low tide you can walk out about 3-400 metres before the water is chest height. It is perfect for small children and directly across from the beach is the town centre with shops, cafes, bars, grocery stores, etc. The best time to visit is the southern summer - late December through end of April.
Getting to my home
New Zealand is very rural and you will need a car to get around. We are located about 45 minutes north of downtown Auckland. There is a bus station that will take you into downtown and connecting buses from a bus stop located about 200 metres from our home.
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Lisa and Rupert spent 2 weeks in Montreal this august. Lisa was a delight to communicate with and I found my home absolutely spotless when they left😊. And I shared lunch with them and got to know them more which made this exchange an absolute success. I highly recommend exchanging with Lisa and Rupert!
It was a pleasure having Rupert and Lisa stay with me. Looking forward to seeing them again soon! They were wonderful guests. I feel as if I've made new friends for life.
Patric is warm and inviting and very helpful. His apartment in Montreal was beautifully decorated and very conveniently located with lots of cafes, restaurants, and of course close to downtown Montreal. We had a wonderful time using the Bixi bikes that were just around the corner and the busing system was also great. It was easy to get around and see everything. I think Patric is a great host. I would love to come back to Montreal again - it is a great city.
Carol Ann is a truly gracious host. She is one of those people that loves to meet new people. Her home is so inviting and comfortable, plus the pool in the summer is a real treat. Her communication in either English or French is exceptional and she has lots of information on all the things to do and see in Montreal. There are great busing and biking options in her neighborhood. (We didn't have a car and didn't need one.) I look forward to having Carol Ann visit us in our home. Au Revoir and see you soon (we hope).
"Prefer Quebec but would consider any major city in Canada for a simultaneous or non-simultaneous exchange. We would like to stay for at least a month."
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