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Simultaneous exchange 28 nights Jun 2026

Marilyn Verified

22 exchanges489 nights26 feedback

Meredith & Jim were wonderful guests in our Bali Ananda Apartment. They were very respectful of the staff, our driver and the Balinese Culture. We would recommend Meredith & Jim for any exchange which they may apply for.

Non-Reciprocal exchange 12 nights Aug 2025

Uli Verified

18 exchanges181 nights24 feedback

Meredith and Jim are a really lovely couple, and they were exceptional guests and took great care of my place. We also had the chance to meet and get to know each other which I think is a very nice part of exchanging with PLU. We had a great time together; conversations were fun and enriching. Dear Meredith and Jim, Chiara and I are very happy to have met you, and we hope to see you again some time. You're always welcome back here in Munich or at the lake!

Simultaneous exchange 8 nights Mar 2025

Alison Verified

5 exchanges68 nights7 feedback

Meredith and Jim were excellent guests, leaving our home just as they found it. Excellent communication before the exchange. Meredith even cleaned out my “rotter” (vege drawer) as I forgot and the new veges arrived - thank you!

Feedback for Marilyn Simultaneous exchange 28 nights Jun 2026

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

What a gorgeous gem of a place! Maz and John's apartment is very comfortable, with fans to beat the heat and air conditioning if necessary overnight. We usually cook for ourselves a lot when we exchange, but in Bali, the cafes and restaurants so plentiful that we soon got into the habit of eating out most days. The supplied filtered water ensured we avoided the dreaded Bali Belly. The apartment is set in beautifully maintained grounds, with a number of pools to choose from. In the heat of the afternoon, a leisurely walk to Sanur beach is just 7 minutes away. There, we would take advantage of the cooling onshore breeze to settle into a lazy evening of watching the world go past. It's tempting to spend most days lounging around, but during our 3 weeks, we did engage Maz's recommended driver to explore other parts of the island - the UNESCO-covered rice fields, a beautiful national temple, villages and towns festooned with celebratory penjor (tall, decorated bamboo poles). I have to be honest and say the traffic is not good. Almost bumper to bumper from anywhere to anywhere else. Which is why it makes sense to sit back and let someone else do the driving! We also booked a few nights in Ubud, famed as a centre of art and culture in the centre of Bali. Lots of tourists but still gorgeous. Don't miss the Water Temple! While there, we did an e-bike tour out into the countryside - fabulous but not for everyone. One of our party made the wise decision to go on the back of one of our guides' scooters. We had the pleasure of meeting Maz and John before we went to Bali and they could not have been more fun, more friendly and more helpful. Altogether, a wonderful break from Melbourne winter!

Feedback for Marilyn Simultaneous exchange 28 nights Jun 2026

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

What a pleasure to host Maz and John in our home. You know how it's so easy to overlook the pleasures of one's own city? Well, Maz and John inspired us to explore Melbourne in the way they did - as a tourist would. They seemed to take full advantage of the place, and they were so enthusiastic about it. This is what PLU is all about: people getting to know one another, while sharing love of travel and new experiences.

Feedback for Veronica Non-Reciprocal exchange 3 nights Nov 2025

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

Veronica was a great guest. Although they didn't stay long, they communicated well and let me know that they made sure my apartment was neat and tidy when they left.

Feedback for Guy Non-Simultaneous exchange 10 nights Aug 2025

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

Guy's home is large and easy to move into and keep clean for a stress free holiday. While it is within moderate walking distance of the main retail area of Bar, having one's own car would be a distinct advantage. Among other things, this would enable visits to the Bar Old Town (Stari Bar) - not to be missed! The property managers could not have been more helpful.

Feedback for Martha Non-Simultaneous exchange 4 nights Aug 2025

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

Everything went smoothly with Martha and Eugene. Bit hard to say more because Jim and I are in Montenegro at the moment!

Feedback for Uli Non-Reciprocal exchange 12 nights Aug 2025

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

We stayed in Uli's home for nearly 2 weeks. It was very comfortable (though the weather was a bit hot!) It's within easy walking distance to the underground, and the Munich train/underground system is extensive and easy to navigate. Uli's apartment is on the first floor of a renovated older style home, situated in a lovely garden. The apartment is not large but is very well designed. There's access to a laundry in the basement and Uli ensured there were spaces for us to unpack during our stay. Uli herself was exceptionally gracious as a host, inviting us to take the train an hour up to where she was staying in her traditional family home on the shores of Lake Chiemsee, and showing us around this stunning area. We fell in love with Munich and its surrounds and would happily return for another stay.

Uli replied · 1 year ago

Come back anytime! It has been a pleasure having you here.

Feedback for Guy Non-Simultaneous exchange 21 nights Jul 2025

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

From the beginning, Guy was a terrific PLU exchange partner. We had some tradesmen come in to do some work (long in the making) and Guy was good enough to supervise them for us. A picture fell from its place on the wall and he let us know immediately and we agreed on what to do about it. A potplant died and he replaced it for us! Before moving out, he sent us a video of our apartment to show all was clean and tidy - a nice touch other PLU members might consider! We wil be staying at Guy's place in a week or so and I hope we can live up to his high standards. Strongly recommend Guy as a perfect PLU partner.

Feedback for Alison Simultaneous exchange 8 nights Mar 2025

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

Very comfortable newly built home, set in beautiful veggie and flower garden. Ali and Rob were kind enough to let us use their car, which allowed us to visit Akaroa (an hour and a half from CCh), which was a highlight. We really lucked out getting Ali and Rob as our very first home exchange hosts, as they could not have been more hospitable. CCh itself has largely recovered from the devastating 2011 earthquake, and it's wonderful to see how they've developed the place. Imagine having a clear water river running through your city, with Botanic Gardens a stone's throw away, and gorgeous little laneways, markets and restaurants all around. Simply stunning.

Feedback for Alison Simultaneous exchange 8 nights Mar 2025

Meredith Verified

5 exchanges122 nights

As it happened, for professional reasons Ali could not join husband Rob in the exchange but sent her son Tom instead. They looked after our place immaculately - could not be happier. Ali had to stay in CCh but was kind enough to move to a friend's place for the duration so we had their home to ourselves. But on a couple of occasions, she was also kind enough to play tourist guide for us, showing us some of the wonderful features of her beloved home town. Such a gem!