“We recently completed a very enjoyable non-simultaneous exchange with Margaret and Ken.After email and Skype contact making the arrangements they came to the Sunshine Coast in July/ August 2011 and after meeting them at the airport we headed up to far North Queensland for a month. We have just returned from a month in New Zealand (Feb 2012)where we were met at the airport and then drove down to Bethlehem in the Bay of Plenty an area the we have visited for the past 3 years.We enjoyed staying in their very comfortable house in a quiet area near local shops and supermarkets and a short drive in to Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.We made trips away to new areas that we had not been to on the East Cape/Gisborne and Taupo and enjoyed visiting again all the other towns on the coast of the Bay and also inland visiting Cambridge,Matamata and Hamilton. We have enjoyed meeting and sharing our holiday experiences with Margaret and Ken and have added them to the growing list of great people that we have enjoyed meeting through Home Exchange. Richard and Gloria Dennis”
A three bedroom, modern home - Plus! Sea, Sun, Surf and shopping!
A three bedroom, modern home - Plus! Sea, Sun, Surf and shopping!
Margaret and Ken
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- 3 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Bathrooms
About our home
Our modern 3 bedroom (and office), comfortable elevated town house has an outlook over one of the popular walkways around our city. This large, sunny home has outdoor decks so there is always somewhere to sit and relax. With comfortable beds, cosy couches, modern conveniences, three television sets, wireless internet, skype; it will only be the wonderful opportunities around our city and surrounding areas that will lure you away.
Features
- Main home
- Central heating
- Cable TV
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Balcony
- Parking
- Garden
- Air conditioning
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Wifi
Margaret and Ken's reviews
As a host (1)More about us
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We are Margaret and Ken and and are in our early 70’s. Ken is a retired cabinet maker who enjoys pottering in his workshop and Margaret, after a career caring for overseas students is now kept busy with her handcrafts and 'beading' making and designing necklaces, bracelets earrings etc. We also enjoy travel in New Zealand in our motorhome during the summer. This allows us to offer non-simultaneous exchanges to you during our wonderful summer months if you wish. We've enjoyed exchanges to the Sunshine Coast and to NSW. We'd also love to explore South Australia! We have not yet been to England and this could also be considered.
We are open to all offers though, so if you like the thought of a holiday in paradise, do get in touch!
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- Open to offers
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Where is it?
Neighbourhood
Tauranga is a delightful city with wonderful beaches, walkways and climate. Our city is situated in the central North Island, around 2 hours from Auckland Airport and an hour from Rotorua. Check out the website – www.Bestoftauranga.com for more details.
Bethlehem is a new suburb around 7 minutes from the central city – 15 minutes from Mt Maunganui which has a world renowned surf beach and a great harbour. A walk around ‘The Mount’ is a favourite pastime for locals and visitors.
Bethlehem Town Centre is just 2 minutes by car (or a 10-12 minute walk) – supermarket, cafes, restaurants, gift and dress shops, post office, gym – lots to tempt you!
Our home is modern, with indoor and outdoor living – great views and very comfortable. We feel sure you’ll love it!
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