Patsy is the sweetest and most lovely lady. Our exchange at her home was one of the happiest weeks of our vacation. Communication with Patsy has been kind and incredibly helpful since I reached out last year. Spending time on the Sunshine Coast was a dream for us and we made every moment count. The location of Patsy & Bills home in Halfmoon Bay was ideal, so close to Sechelt & Gibsons. Fresh flowers, freshly baked soda bread and a basket of yummy local treats were gratefully received when we arrived. Patsy was integral in the planning of our time in the area and gave us some fab tips. She kindly checked in with us everyday to ensure we were OK. Their home was so spacious we didn't know what to do with ourselves! We didn't even use most of the rooms. Having the beautiful garden full of colours and flowers set in stunning landscaping to relax in after dinner with a glass of wine was just the icing on the cake. Patsy was even so kind as to place allergy pillows on my sons bed and cut back the lavender bush he is allergic too. The beaches in the area are so serene, we didn't have the best weather but as BC needed the rains we couldn't feel bad. The scenery is to die for and there is a great selection of restaurants and shopping in the area. All in all we felt completely welcomed and totally at home in Patsy & Bills dream place. We loved every moment of her super kind hospitality. I do hope we can welcome them to Sorrento at some point in the future as my only regret is that we didn't get to meet. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home, we are so grateful. Everything was just perfect. Lots of love to you both, Vanessa & the boys xxxx

We had a fabulous vacation at Patsy and Bill's home in beautiful Halfmoon Bay, BC, on the Sunshine Coast. Their home was very comfortable and clean, and they welcomed us with treats, a thorough home manual, and lots of ideas for exploring the area, Some highlights of our stay included kayaking in Egmont, a day trip to Powell River, visiting the many nearby beaches including Sargeant's Bay and Welcome Beach, and swimming and paddle boarding on Ruby Lake. Thanks for a great stay Patsy and Bill!

Patsy and Bill are really nice people to exchange with. They are very kind, helpful and the communication with them is great. It was for sure they wanted us to have a great time in their beautiful, spacious and clean house on the Sunshine coast. They did everything to make us feel welcome in their home and surprised us with a basket with all kinds of delicious things to eat on our arrival. There was soup in the fridge and Patsy baked us typical Canadian Nanaimo bars. The Sunshine coast is absolutely beautiful. Great hiking through endless forests, swimming in secluded bays and lots of places for kayaking. And the wildlife in British Columbia is amazing. We saw a lot of whales, seals and even some black bears. Imagine enjoying a nice cappuccino and breakfast overlooking the bay with whales spraying and breaching in the distance. From Sechelt it is easy to visit Vancouver and Vancouver Island with the ferries. We loved the ferry rides with amazing views of the fjords and inlets. We did a nice bike tour through Vancouver city and we joined an amazing bear tour from Vancouver Island. We saw a lot of wildlife: grizzly bears, elks, seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales. Only good memories of this wonderful exchange. We fell in love with this part of Canada and Bill & Patsy, it feels like we know them already for a long time. Highly recommendable exchanging with these wonderful people. When returning home everything was the same as we left, it was clean and Patsy baked us a delicious zucchini chocolate cake from our own garden.

Patsy and Bill's home is beautiful! It's spacious, well designed, great for a larger group. Their yard is private and beautifully landscaped. The beds are really comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped. I especially enjoyed the Vitamix for my morning smoothies. They had kids toys and books to enjoy. The location was ideal. Close to Sechelt and lots of lakes, including my favourites for kids - Ruby lake and Katherine lake. I'd love to stay here again! Patsy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. She left gifts for my kids, homemade jams, and a freshly made pie and sourdough bread! We were so impressed by the effort she put in. I recommend this home to anyone looking for an amazing holiday on the Sunshine coast!

Les and I spent a week at Patsy and Bill’s place in Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia near Sechelt. What a wonderful experience! Their home is spacious and beautiful; full of nature and First Nations art. We had our pick of four bedrooms and each was prepared to a very high standard. They spoiled us with homemade pie (Blackberry/Apple) and cookies. Delicious! Their front and back yards have large open spaces and Patsy and Bill have a gift for gardening. Their flowers and greenery are stunning (plus they make them easy to water). Patsy and Bill left us lots of information about the local area, including their favorite places to shop, sights to see and activities to explore. They were also available to us all week if we had any questions. They even had a couple of kayaks that they made available to us. Like all PLU friends, we kept in contact during our exchange so that we could share our vacation experiences with each other. Patsy and Bill were such wonderful hosts for us. Their love of their community and their pride in their home shines through. If you have the opportunity to experience a home exchange with them, you will be glad you did!

Such a wonderful couple - Patsy is an excellent communicator and they left our home in great shape. We would highly recommend them as exchange partners - our only regret is that we didn’t get to meet them in NZ. But hopefully one day! Thank you for being wonderful guests :)

We had the pleasure of hosting Patsy and Bill in our home in early January, and they were an absolute delight to interact and exchange with. From the very beginning, their communication was easy, clear, and friendly, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Patsy and Bill went above and beyond during their stay, even fixing the timer switch on our self-watering garden system—a kind and thoughtful gesture that we truly appreciated. They took excellent care of our plants and left our home spotless and tidy, just as they found it. We cannot recommend Patsy and Bill enough as exchange partners. They are generous, conscientious, and a true pleasure to work with. If you have the opportunity to exchange with them, we are confident you’ll have an equally fantastic experience!

Patsy and Bill were kind and respectful house guests. Communication was excellent and they left our home spotless upon departure. We highly recommend them as guests, and look forward to visiting their home this summer

Patsy and Bill are just wonderful people to have in your home. We enjoyed them enjoying our house and environment. During the exchange we shared photo's which was really wonderful. They took great care of our house, the garden and the two cats. When I think of Patsy and Bill: generous, loving, caring, respectful, quiet, honest, funny and trustworhty.

Patsy and Bill stayed in our home for a week and they were terrific guests. Very friendly and great at communicating. When we arrived home, our condo was in beautiful condition. We would be very pleased to have Patsy and Bill stay in our home again!

We had a wonderful vacation in Laurie’s beautiful home in Wakefield! Her house is spacious, clean, comfortable and welcoming, with such lovely surroundings. Being nature lovers ourselves, we enjoyed spending time in her gorgeous park-like yard among the trees, with birds, bunnies, hedgehogs and cicadas for company, relaxing with our friends after a day of adventures and playing games of bocci on the lawn. The scenery in this part of new Zealand is amazing and there are so many outdoor adventures to choose from. Highlights of our stay included a catamaran cruise through Tasman Abel Park, e-bike riding along the Great Taste Trail through Spooners Tunnel, and from Nelson to Mapua, freedom Kayaking from Marahau (my favourite), exploring the Nelson Lakes National Park and the Marlborough wine region, hiking the numerous trails, visiting the Brook sanctuary to learn about the birds and plants of the area, visiting the city of Nelson, swimming at Rabbit Island, and of course, the famous Wakefield Bakery, which we visited every day! Laurie is a great host and communication was excellent from the moment I reached out to her. A thoughtful and delicious bag of New Zealand treats were left for us to enjoy, and she introduced us to her lovely caretaker, Dawn, who showed us some of the best sights of the area and was available to answer any questions we had during our stay. We are very grateful for this fabulous exchange with Laurie! For anyone who dreams of visiting the South Island of New Zealand, we highly recommend a stay in her beautiful home.

Farzana and Wayne are the most wonderful people! We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity for an exchange to their gorgeous home. From our first communication, Farzana has been so welcoming, warm and kind. Thoughtful gifts were left for our arrival, as well as a beautiful bonus Christmas tree that made us truly feel at home. Wayne and Farzana’s property and home are stunning, with everything you could possibly ask for to make your vacation perfect: a wonderful spacious layout, hot tub and pool to relax in after busy days, the most comfortable beds in which to sleep, a lovely outdoor space to gather for meals, a beautiful kitchen with everything you could possibly need, gym equipment for those who are inclined, and a perfect location close to a five star beach. From Papamoa we could travel to so many beautiful destinations. Highlights of our holiday here include a kayak to Moutohora, a long anticipated visit to Hobbiton, beach hopping along the Coromandel Coast, exploring the unique sights of Rotorua, time relaxing in the hot pools of Waikite Valley, taking in the beautiful views of Tauranga from the summit of Mount Maunganui, and hiking through the lush green forests. There’s so much to see and do in this gorgeous part of New Zealand. It’s such a magical part of the world. If you have the opportunity for an exchange with Wayne and Farzana, we know you’ll love it as much as we have. For us, it was a dream come true.

Vanessa and her family were the perfect guests! Kind, thoughtful, considerate and respectful, it was a privilege having them come all the way from Italy to enjoy our home. We were overjoyed to return to an immaculate, five star clean house, a garden well cared for, thoughtful thank-you gifts and a lovely card. Vanessa’s communication skills were excellent from the time we ‘met’ last year. She’s just one of those wonderful people who makes me so grateful and glad to be part of this amazing PLU community. Hopefully one day we’ll have the chance to meet in person. If you ever have the opportunity to exchange with this very special family, make sure to say YES! I can’t recommend them highly enough.😊

It was a pleasure to have Susan and Murray stay in our home. What a treat to come home late from a long day of travel to find our home spotless, the laundry done, our bed ready to sleep in and our our garden well tended and watered. Not to mention thoughtful gifts and a thank you card. Susan and Murray are kind, considerate and respectful guests and we’d be happy to exchange with them any time.

We had a fabulous holiday at Susan and Murray's beautiful home! Their house is spacious, tidy, welcoming and comfortable, and their kitchen has everything you need. Their neighbourhood is lovely and peaceful, and conveniently located to see everything Kelowna has to offer. The communication with Susan and Murray was excellent, and we were delighted to arrive to a variety of thoughtful welcome treats. They are very kind hosts. There is so much to do in Kelowna. For us, the highlight was spending each day with our daughter who lives there - hiking, shopping, and enjoying wineries, restaurants and a lovely Spa Day at Room and Pillar (highly recommended). We're very grateful for this unforgettable vacation! We'd be delighted to exchange with Susan and Murray anytime. If you're fortunate enough to have the opportunity to experience a home exchange with them, you'll be very glad you did!

We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay for a month in Dionne and Robert's beautiful home. Filled with character and loving touches, it truly is a home away from home. The living area of their home is charming - spacious and cozy with unique artistic touches everywhere. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked and their garden has something to enjoy around every corner. Moreover, everything was left clean and spotless for us. The location of their home is perfect! The natural setting and peaceful neighbourhood, overlooked by pasture, storks and cows, make it a quiet oasis to arrive home to after a day exploring the various cities and lovely countryside of the Netherlands. The nearby bike trails are excellent. It's very easy to ride into Breda and the surrounding villages, to find crystal clear lakes for a swim, or to ride along the riverside into Belgium. The bus stop is just a short walk away. Dionne and Robert are wonderful hosts. They went out of their way to ensure our stay was a happy and unforgettable one, and that we felt at home right from our arrival. They left thoughtful welcoming treats, delicious food and beverages and made sure my special dietary needs were looked after. Their detailed manual gave us numerous choices for restaurants, shopping, cafes, special places to see and things to do, biking and hiking routes and more. There is so much to explore in the Netherlands, a month is hardly enough time to do so. Dionne and Robert are such kind and welcoming PLU members who we feel very fortunate to have exchanged and become friends with. If you have the opportunity to exchange with them, say YES! Like us, you will be so happy you did!

Kind, respectful and appreciative, Dionne and Robert are exceptional guests. We returned to a spotless house, as clean as we left it, and we were treated with thoughtful gifts and delicious homemade goodies. Our home, garden and new car were looked after with special care. The communication was excellent. We felt like friends from our first zoom meeting, and we messaged and shared photos regularly during our simultaneous exchange so we could enjoy each others adventures and discoveries.. We truly cannot say enough great things about Dionne and Robert as PLU exchangers.

Tania and her family stayed in our home for twelve days and they were wonderful guests. Tania is kind, friendly, and great at communicating. She was exceptionally respectful of our house. Our home was in beautiful condition when we returned- just as clean and tidy as we had left it. She even took care of our garden as well. We would be delighted to have Tania and her family stay in our home again.

We were delighted to spend a week in Winnie and Les’ home. Victoria is such a beautiful city! The location of their home is fabulous, an easy walk to the many lovely attractions in Victoria Harbour, and the view is spectacular. Their condo is spacious and clean and has everything we needed for a wonderful vacation, including a very comfortable bed, a well stocked kitchen and a thoughtful welcome basket. Communication with Winnie and Les was excellent. This was our first PLU exchange and we really appreciate how welcoming, helpful and kind they have been. They helped to make our first home exchange a very special one.

Winnie and Les were exceptional guests and left our home just as clean, if not cleaner, then we left it. We’d be more than happy to exchange with them any time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️