Premium
#786
No Availability yet, In the process of relocating to a new condo in Kuala Lumpur
Condominium • George Town Malaysia
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed December 2018
Views 7301
General overview
Penang is a Unesco heritage city, tropical island with a colonial history, English is generally spoken.
Our condo is located in Straits Quay Marina above a mall that has, al fresco dining, live music bars. It is lively with Western, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Oyster Bar, Irish Pub,. Total 20 restaurants, cafe, bars, supermarket, Korean minimart, 7 Eleven, Subway, cafes, hair saloons,all air conditioning Fast foods chains at Lotus supermarket nearby.
There are events on weekends and the esplanade is, ideal for traffic free walks, biking hire, . Ideal for families with kids. 10 minutes to town centre and 45 mins by taxi to Airport, non peak hours.
Netflix, wi fi optic Fibre Maxis provided.
A low rise condo, 180 units low density enclave built by the renown E&O group. A lively area that stay open till midnight with live music bars, restaurants.
Our home is no shoes, no smoking, no pets. Just leave is as it was, the same condition as you arrived 😊
For long hauls, a 3 week exhange in a urban city. setting is preferable, as we don't drive in cities.
Reciprocal, simultaneous is best for us.
We do not like winters.
The space
All the rooms, living rooms have high ceiling in this 2500 sq ft The sliding door are all double glazed to keep out heat.Living room and kitchen is spacious, sun drenched terrace is 800 sq ft, Rooms have attached bathrooms with hot water , extra 3rd bathroom.Hot water system.
Bathtub in master room.
Kitchen has electric hot plates, oven toaster, coffee bean grinder, Drip coffee machine, Nepresso pod machine. Washing machine but no tumble dryer We sun dry in our big 800 sq ft sun drenched terrace
Rooms and living rooms have air conditioned units and ceiling fans for good ventilation. Flooring is hard wood parquet.
Kitchen has a Nepresso machine and a coffee drip Moccamaster machine paired to Sette 270 Baratazza beans grinder, a toaster available but no microwave.A pair of floor standing Monitor Audio speakers paired to Naim CD player, Melody tube amplifier 845 from Australia with blue tooth pairing to your phone for Spotify or Tidal if you have the apps subscription in master room. A Osim massage chair.
The master room is king size bed. The guest room has 2 single beds, and and the sofa chair can be converted to a sofabed.
Air conditioning to be off when leaving home. Rooms air conditioning to be used when required. Respect for usage just like heating costs in cold countries.All rooms, living room has ceiling fans too.
Ideal comfort for 4 adults, or family of 4,we prefer no overcrowding.
We like a reciprocal swap that can accommodate at least 3 persons
Guest access
No stairs,downstairs is al fresco dining.2 Chinese,Japanese, Mexican, Indian, several western restaurants , Irish pub, fish and chips, pizzeria , 1 Thai,Subway, 4 cafes, oyster bar, Korean restaurants, bar, Indian/western restaurant bar
Faces a marina with esplanade for walks and biking. Lift access.
Notes
A nice Thai massage centre, hair saloon, pedicure / manicure within the mall, a clinic
Ideal esplanade for walks, biking Traffic free walking area
Would accept a globe to be given to if we do not wish to swap with your locstion😁
We prefer cities, urban areas without a car. Warmer temperatures above 15 deg C😁, no cold winters.
Features
Washer
Oven
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Gym
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Tennis court
Travel Styles
Long term
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
City
Culture
Last minute
Good public transport
Accessibility
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
Dates of Availability
This member has chosen to hide this section from Non-Premium members.
Neighbourhood
Tesco mall, 7 Eleven, Sam Groceria, Koran minimart, all within the neighbourhood, a upmarket area in Penang
This neighborhood is an upmarket residential area in Penang.
The surroundings are all developed by the E&O group. Dental and doctors clinic nearby.Hospitals are ten minutes by car.
Getting to my home
By GrabTaxi ,45 mins,18 usd from airport. 10 mins taxi to town centre
Non peak period
Nearest airport
Bayan Lepas, Penang Airport
Getting around
The place is called Straits Quay. Walking distance to Lotus, supermarket , Sam Groceria, Coffee Bean.Grab taxi cost $7usd to city, non peak, 5 km. Buses,CAT, available too
Gurney Mall is ten minutes by taxi.
Use Grab Taxi app with local sim card
Map of Approximate Location
Feedback
-
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 Mr. Kit, it was such a great experience. You made our stay so comfortable with all those sticky notes everywhere. The check-in was super convenient. Appreciate all the arrangements you made for us. It was honestly a five star hotel experience. Thank you so much again and stay blessed. -
Hi Farhan. Glad to hear you & family enjoy your short stay We had a wonderful stay at your home in Bangkok too, such a spacious, good location with a good shuttle bus to train station and shopping malls! 👍 Regards Kit
-
We stayed in this wonderful apartment for about ten days and for a globe. The outdoor terrace had a fantastic view and we spent nice time there in the morning and evening. The communication with the host was great from the start and until the end. Kit Lai had prepared everything very well and welcomed us with drinks and snacks. We warmly recommend everyone that has the possibility to exchange with Kit Lai! -
We spent 2 weeks in Kit's incredible home. Penang is amazing. Kit made it even more special by providing excellent responses to questions and even being pro-active with terrific information. We loved the complex the home is in. The coffee shops, the grocery store, restaurants, the mall. Everything is there. Kit's home is clean, comfortable, well equipped. Kit's communications and helpful guidance made the home and it's amenities even better. Malaysia weather is hotter than we Canadians are used to but the AC brought great comfort. The pool is nothing short of magnificent to cool off in! We did every day. A most memorable home exchange. Thank you. -
We had a wonderful stay in Kit and Sik’s beautiful home, overlooking the spectacular views of the sea, lighthouse and Straights Quays. We loved the pools too as they were much larger than ours in Queensland! We enjoyed many evenings eating in the restaurants, singing and laughing at the little kids' cars as they race by! We also had afternoon tea at the E and O in Georgetown. The very friendly taxi drivers took us all over the place! We went to the lovely top of Penang Hill, Kek Kok Si, Batu Feringhi, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Cheong Fatz Tze, and the afternoon tea at Eastern & Oriental .... as well as many, many other locations. So thanks for making this trip the absolute best! Bee and Derek -
Glad you have a great stay in Penang!
-
Thanks so much Kit and Sik for opening your home to us What a fabulous location 😊 The apartment was so spacious, comfortable, and well equipped….the balcony and view outstanding. We loved your home! Penang is a fabulous destination for anyone thinking of going. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely home 👍 -
I spent four weeks (August 2023) in Kit's magnificent apartment in Penang in Malaysia. Malaysia is great, Penang is amazing but Kit's place beats everything; it is way beyond the level of luxury and comfort I usually experience as a home-swapper. It's like staying in a five-star hotel but with a fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a ridiculously huge terrace with a breathtaking sea view, ...oh and did I mention the choice of private swimming pools in the complex? Shops, bars and restaurants literally at your doorstep. In addition, as a bonus, Kit and Sik Ling are incredibly friendly, very helpful and accommodating; communication is easy, fast and fun. It was a real privilege swapping with this lovely family. Padraig Carty. -
Padraig What a review 😊, Thank you for your kind words, you did not even use the master room. Such an excellent caretaker of our home, left it better than we handed over to you. Welcome you back to stay when you wish, we throughly enjoyed our stay in your Paris, apartment too with such an excellent location. Cheers Kit
-
Oh, what a lovely first experience with PLU! We indulged in food, the view and a wonderful New Years celebration with fireworks over the ocean! Your home is just wonderful and we so appreciated every aspect. -
When we arrived to Penang, Kit and Sik Ling were there to help us settle in their place. They showed us around the town and took us to early lunch which was awesome to see how things function in Penang. They also helped us by taking us to the local market so we could taste the wonderful Penang cuisine. Kit loves a good single malt whisky, and Zoran actually is a whisky enthusiast, so the of them did a little whisky tasting session when we arrived. The apartment is beautiful and quite big - it is overlooking the marina and you can enjoy beautiful sunrises from its spacious terrace. It is in a building that is literally a shopping mall so you have anything you need very close to the apartment. The building also provides a small gym, several pools and a tennis court. The pool area is especially beautiful. We had a little accident in the apartment where the leg of one bed got broken. We offered to replace it but they graciously refused to accept our help with it. We will always cherish this exchange as one of our favourite ones. Thank you Kit and Sik Ling!
People Like Us is the world's most trusted home exchange community. We believe in sharing, trust, generosity, respect, communication, equality, cooperation, honesty, hospitality, friendship, flexibility and adventure. We take pride in our homes and we care about the environment in which we live: our village, city, country and our planet. We care about the ethos of home exchange and we do it because we love the experience and the friendships that it generates.
Locations
Contact
People Like Us
Home Exchange Pty Ltd
Support help@peoplelikeus.world
Press press@peoplelikeus.world
© 2017 - 2024 People Like Us Home Exchange Pty Ltd