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| Offer: Home Exchange, Vacation Rental |
Londoners: want to visit Boston Summer 2010?
Our home is in Somerville, Massachusetts, a small city adjacent to Boston and Cambridge. The house is "small but tall", perched on a hillside which gives a view of much of the city from its third floor deck, just outside of the master bedroom. There are two other decks, one with a dining table just outside the kitchen, with a view of a small garden, and one outside of the guest room which allows access to the garden. There is a tv room with extensive cable, and a living room with gas fireplace which also faces into the kitchen. The house is on a quiet street, but within easy reach of many excellent restaurants in all price ranges. You may walk or take the "T", Boston's public transportation system of buses, subways, and trains, to shopping, movie theaters, concerts, and sporting events. We can see Harvard University, and walk to Harvard Square, Davis Square, which has an independent movie and performance theater and more restaurants, and Union Square, with its excellent Saturday farmers' market. It is possible to take the same public transportation either to the country for the day, or to a number of excellent beaches. There is a cat in residence, which can be boarded or remain in place, according to your wishes. There is also a fishtank, which takes minimal care. We love this house, this neighborhood, and the riches it offers us, and are happy to be able to share them.
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| Somerville (Boston), Massachusetts, United States |
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| Single Family, we are also interested in weekend exchanges: new york, maine coast, vermont or others nearby |
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| Bedrooms: | 2 |
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| Bathrooms: | 2 |
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| Comfortably sleeps: | 4 |
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| Not to exceed: | 6 |
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Car Available  Domestic Services Available Fans Fireplace Hot Tub/Jacuzzi/Sauna Microwave Modern Kitchen On-site Parking Patio/Yard Stereo Terrace/Porch TV/Cable Video/DVD Washer Dryer Air conditioners in master bedroom and office. Fans in all other rooms.
HOME OFFICE
BW Printer Color Printer Computer Available Internet Connection Available Scanner
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No Pets No Small Children Smoke Free Because of stairs and decks this house would not be ideal for very young children.
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guests describe Boston as America's most European city. We love the cultural opportunities it offers, the closeness to woods and ocean, the history, the wonderful bookstores and museums, independent film and excellent theater, and green spaces within the city.
Actvities within an hour's drive
Beaches Biking Boating Canoe/Kayaking Children's Activities Cultural/Tourist Attractions Fine Restaurants Galleries/Museums Health Club Hiking Horseback Riding Lakes Major Shopping Ocean Parks Public Golf/Tennis Skiing Spa Theatres
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| Nearest Large City: | Boston |
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| Nearest Airport: | Logan |
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| Type of region: | Urban, but on quiet street, close to beaches, woods, hiking and biking areas |
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| Public transportation: | Yes |
| Eats: | what do you want? we have it! |
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| Cup of Joe: | The Biscuit, with fresh scones |
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| Freebies: | historic sites, artists' open studios |
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| Night spot: | Fenway Park for a Red Sox game |
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| Must See: | Mt. Auburn, a Victorian garden cemetery |
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| We are a lesbian couple in our 60's, one semi-retired but still active as a teacher trainer and potter, one working as a psychotherapist. We enjoy cooking and eating with friends, being outdoors, tra... |
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| College/University Faculty/Staff Gay/Lesbian Pet Lovers Retired/Semi-Retired Seniors |
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| English French Spanish a small bit of german |
Number of Exchanges: 1 |
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| choral singing, classical music, hiking and biking, reading, pottery, visiting museums and open studios, gardening |
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You can eat off the floor!
we try to keep things pretty tidy, and would love it if you felt the same! we have cleaners who come in every two weeks to make it easier, as we're both pretty busy. |
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| London last week in July first week in August 2010, Greater London, United Kingdom |
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| Home exchange: Yes |
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| Hospitality: No |
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| Rental: No |
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| People Traveling: 1 |
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