“We had a wonderful time in Tim's spacious, clean and comfortable home. It has a knockout view over Hell's kitchen onto the Hudson and it is quiet, a rare quality in NYC. The building and area are safe and in the immediate neighbourhood you find any kinds of shopping, restaurants and entertainment; Central Park and LincolnCenter, Broadway and Theaters are within walking distance. You are well connected with the rest of town by public transport + there is a station of the new Citi Bikes right at your doorsteps. Tim was very helpful in any respect, a great host and guest as well, took excellent care of our home, Thanks again!”
Modern, Centrally-Located House in Travel/Leisure's #1 Destination for 2017
Modern, Centrally-Located House in Travel/Leisure's #1 Destination for 2017

Timothy
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- 2 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Bathrooms
About our home
A 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath house in San Miguel de Allende's central historical district.
Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds and en suite bathrooms. The kitchen is large and fully-equipped.
The house has wireless high-speed internet and an excellent water purification system, so the water is fully potable.
The rooftop deck is large and private, with abundant hummingbirds and great views in all directions. A new Weber grill is ready for your use.
An exchange of cars is also possible.
Features
- Main home
- Garden
- Wifi
- Cable TV
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking
Timothy's reviews
As a host (4)“Communication with Tim was always very easy and quick. His apartment is very clean and modern. The view of the mountains and the sea is beautiful from the balconies. The building is very well maintained and the staff is friendly and helping. The terrace and rooftop pool are worthy of a 5 star hotel; clean, beautiful views, practical, etc. The apartment is very well located; a 5 minutes’ walk from the beach. We enjoyed going breakfast at Palapa restaurant located nearby. Also, with a minimum consumption, we loved sitting on the beach at El Dorado restaurant; pleasant staff, in addition the food is delicious and refined! Tim has been an outstanding exchange partner! We found our vehicle and our home as we had left. We (2 adults + 3 years old girl + 4 month old baby) have definitely enjoyed our stay at Tim. Thank you again Tim for this great opportunity!”
“My first experience with an house exchange this summer was a great success. The apartment with a beautiful layout, roomy, with everything one needs and with a wonderful view of The Hudson river, sunsets included. The apartment with reception and doorman both very friendly is optimal situated both to stay around and enjoy all the restaurants and espresso bars or just sit on the plaza and look at the people. But even more important it is perfectly situated to discover the city, subway entrances very nearby, Central Park in walking distance. I enjoyed New York City as though I was living there. All this was made possible by a very friendly and accurate owner who I had the chance to get to know in advance by emails and skyping and who made sure that everything I needed to be comfortable was arranged. So this was certainly an excellent experience I hope can be repeated some day.”
“It is quite hard to find a better location in NYC and such an amazing view over Hell's Kitchen. We spent a very good stay in a very safe, agreeable and convenient apartment. The exchange has been quickly and very well organized without the slightest problem. Tim is surely a very great partner for en exchange.”
More about us
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A small business owner, I lived in New York City for 30 years before relocating to Mexico in 2014. I have completed more than 20 trades - numerous exchanges in Paris and Amsterdam; awesome visits to London, Barcelona, Berlin, Nice, Montreal, and Napa, CA; a wonderful exchange in southwest Ireland and several trades in the south of France. It has been a great experience.
https://www.facebook.com/timhawkinsnyc
Swap availability
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Where is it?
Neighbourhood
For a visit to San Miguel de Allende, you could not find a better location. El Jardin and La Parroquia are a 7-minute walk, good restaurants are nearby, galleries and shopping opportunities are an easy walk.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, SMA was named Travel/Leisure's #1 Destination for 2017:
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/worlds-best-city-san-miguel-de-allende
San Miguel is one of also one of Mexico's SAFEST cities, far from the more dangerous areas near the USA border.
The cities of Guanajuato (another spectacularly colorful UNESCO site), Dolores Hidalgo (birthplace of Mexican Independence) and Queretaro are easy day-trips. The stunning Santuario de Atotonilco ('Mexico's Sistine Chapel') and a natural hot spring, Escondido Place, are minutes away.
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