Became a member in: 2007
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2025
We are both retired and recently moved from the Mountain West to the Pacific Northwest. We enjoy being outdoors, as well as nesting inside. Bob is an avid trail runner; Michele likes to hike and snowshoe. Post-Covid (or post crisis version of Covid), we are looking forward to reviving our travel habit.
Additional languages spoken
German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Music Lovers
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University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Law Professionals
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law professor / mediator (Retired)
Our pets
Tux (Tuxedo)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We call our property Serenity Woods, because that's an accurate description of this magical place. We are located 15 minutes from Duvall town center, 20 minutes from Carnation town center, 1 hr from downtown Seattle, 45 min - 1 hr from hiking in the Cascade Mountains, 1.25 hour from Puget Sound. There are lovely forest walks right from our front door and within less than 10 minutes drive.
4WD vehicle. Large house with gourmet kitchen, beautiful front porch and back patio, vegetable garden in season.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet rural neighborhood, large properties. Get farm-fresh chicken and duck eggs from your neighbors. Watch the deer wander through the yard. Kayak on nearby Lake Margaret. Hike in the neighboring woods.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
This is a great base for exploring the Pacific Northwest. Day trips to the Olympic Peninsula, Puget Sound, Cascade Mountains / Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Seattle. There's also plenty of beautiful hiking and mountain biking close by. About 30 minutes away from Woodinville (known for wine tasting), Redmond (home of Microsoft), North Bend (gateway to the mountains).
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We also have a condo in Moab UT (near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks) possibly available for exchange.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2007
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2025
We are both retired and recently moved from the Mountain West to the Pacific Northwest. We enjoy being outdoors, as well as nesting inside. Bob is an avid trail runner; Michele likes to hike and snowshoe. Post-Covid (or post crisis version of Covid), we are looking forward to reviving our travel habit.
Additional languages spoken
German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Law Professionals
MoreLessProfession
law professor / mediator (Retired)
Our pets
Tux (Tuxedo)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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