Ursula
Italy
Feb 13, 2017 - Mar 4, 2017
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 16/Jan/2024
My husband Nick is from England, but has recently become an American citizen, we have been happily married since 1983 and have two grown children and two, soon to be three, grandchildren. We love sailing, hiking and exploring nature, visiting museums and eating and cooking local foods.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessProfession
Throughbred horse trainers
Ursula
Italy
Antonella
Italy
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Traditional Carribean home overlooking Princess Margaret beach and Port Elizabeth. 2 large en suite King bedrooms, 1 smaller bedroom with separate bath. Open style living room,modern kitchen with granite countertops. Private Swimming pool and garden. BBQ area and outdoor patio dining area. Wooden French doors opening onto wide verandas and cool ocean breezes. Elevated gazebo with sweeping views.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is overlooking Princess Margaret beach and has a wonderful location on the crest of the point, with sweeping views of the beach on one side and the harbor and town on the other. Bequia has long been a favorite destination for sailing yachts and still has a rich tradition of boat building and sailing. For such a small island, only 7 miles long, there is a large and diverse selection of restaurants and entertainment. Besides sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing , hiking and tennis easily accessible. Ferries run 4 times a day between Bequia and St. Vincent. Boat trips to other neighboring islands and the stunning marine sanctuary of the Tobago Keys are also readily available. Our caretaker and his wife, the housekeeper, are fabulous people and are always willing to offer local advice. We have a resident dog, Rusty, who lives outdoors. He loves to serve as a local tour guide and will wait patiently outside of shops and restaurants to escort you home.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house, you can walk 2 minutes down to the beach or going the other direction its a 10 minute very scenic walk to the harbor and main town of Port Elizabeth. Local taxis are inexpensive and can take you anywhere on the island, there are also water taxis available. Almost every night in season (December-April) there is live music on the island. The Old Hegg sea turtle sanctuary delights young and old alike as Brudda King shares his stories and knowledge. Day trips to Tobago Keys marine sanctuary are fun filled and for the more adventurous a climb up the active volcano in St Vincent with it's breathtaking views is only a ferry ride away.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We love our Carribean home and would hope that all visitors will feel the same way we do and respect our property as if it were their own. Our housekeeper is available and normally comes twice a week. Our caretaker checks in daily to feed the dog, but keeps a low profile unless his services are needed. The pool man also comes twice a week.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 16/Jan/2024
My husband Nick is from England, but has recently become an American citizen, we have been happily married since 1983 and have two grown children and two, soon to be three, grandchildren. We love sailing, hiking and exploring nature, visiting museums and eating and cooking local foods.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessProfession
Throughbred horse trainers
Ursula
Italy
Antonella
Italy
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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