Exchange Zones

Our detached home is in the lovely suburb of Coquitlam, an easy forty minute drive from the centre of Vancouver. It's located on family-friendly no-through street with several other families with young children. Groceries and other amenities are an easy two block walk, and public transit is one minute walk from the front door. We're within a few minutes' drive of highway access, several shopping centres, restaurants, and other services.

The house is not new, but has been renovated and updated with a contemporary style. There are four bedrooms: the master bedroom has a queen bed; two bedrooms have toddler beds (that will each soon be replaced with single beds); and one room is designated as an office. A 4-in-1 air mattress is also available. In addition to a kitchen, dining room, and living room, there is a carpeted loft-style playroom with toddler-appropriate toys. The home has hardwood and tile throughout, with carpet only in the loft/playroom and the office. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace and the dining room has sliding glass doors out to the private back deck.

The back yard is private, secure, and features a vegetable garden, a large grassy area with play equipment for children, a large back deck with patio table, and large secure and powered workshop/storage for bicycles and sports equipment.

Available for your use are a TV with cable channels, computer and wireless Internet, and laundry room with new front-load washer and dryer. The kitchen is equipped with ceramic top stove/oven, full-size fridge, dishwasher, and microwave. Children's toys and accessories including booster seats, playpens, and a safety gate are available. We can also offer the use of our 7-seat minivan (automatic transmission). We may also be able to include the use of our children's car seats.

We share our home with a friendly cat and an enthusiastic dog. Both are familiar and friendly with respectful and gentle children. We'd be grateful for guests to care for our cat and houseplants, but if you don't feel up to caring for the dog, we can place him elsewhere for the duration of the exchange.

Our home is strictly non-smoking.