Became a member in: 2024
Renewal Date: 14/Feb/2025
Hi! As a family, we enjoy taking vacations whenever we can, especially in the summer. Our two children are three and four years old. We also have a tiny Havanese dog called Elton (havanese dog is so called allergy breed). In Finland, Katja works for a pensioners' organization, and Antti is an audiobook producer. We are seeking for a home swap for the upcoming summer, but we are also interested in longer-term home exchanges and weekend getaways. We are neat people who like to keep the house in immaculate condition.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Instructor
Our pets
Small havanese dog called Elton
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
New scandinavian style duplex in a tranquil village, only 20-minute drive away from the center of Helsinki. Ideal for a couple or family who wants to live peacefully experiencing the Finnish nature while still having an easy access to Helsinki. Our two-story, semi-detached home has a large, picturesque terrace and is only 50 meters from the ocean bay, making it possible to go paddleboarding right from the backyard. The staircase is secured with safety door so that small children can not get to the stairs alone. More beds for adults can be fixed to another bedroom if needed. We have also some camping gear if you want to borrow them and go really in to Finnish nature :)
The nearest grocery store is 400 meters away and the train station (to Helsinki) is less than 1 kilometer away, the closest bus stops are 400 meters away. There are numerous outdoor trails and nature preserves close by. Closest beach by the sea is 500 meters away. Two individual car parking spaces in front of the house.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Out neighborhood is close to nature, in a very peaceful with many small families living in the area. Still all the services and the public transportation are close (many golf courses, restaurants, grovery shops etc. There are many children's playgrounds nearby.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Helsinki with it's sights is only 20-minutes drive away.
You can take easily a bus or train to beautiful summer cities Hanko, Turku etc. By train and metro you can go to Helsinki, Vuosaari where leaves a little ferry to Kaunissaari island. There is also a lot of beautiful islands in Espoo where you can go for camping.
More info about nature attractions: https://uuvi.fi/en/areas/
Hvitträsk art museum in Kirkkonummi (6 km / 10 min's drive): https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/hvittraesk
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Can be discussed more in detail.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2024
Renewal Date: 14/Feb/2025
Hi! As a family, we enjoy taking vacations whenever we can, especially in the summer. Our two children are three and four years old. We also have a tiny Havanese dog called Elton (havanese dog is so called allergy breed). In Finland, Katja works for a pensioners' organization, and Antti is an audiobook producer. We are seeking for a home swap for the upcoming summer, but we are also interested in longer-term home exchanges and weekend getaways. We are neat people who like to keep the house in immaculate condition.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Instructor
Our pets
Small havanese dog called Elton
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