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Redding, USA

front yard with cozy seating on the front porch

front yard with cozy seating on the front porch

we have an outdoor couch that makes into a bed. A lovely place to sleep on a summer night.

we have an outdoor couch that makes into a bed. A lovely place to sleep on a summer night.

back yard. All plants are on a drip system so no watering is necessary

back yard. All plants are on a drip system so no watering is necessary

back yard. All plants are on a drip system so no watering is necessary

back yard. All plants are on a drip system so no watering is necessary

view of the private back yard

view of the private back yard

hot tub in the back yard

hot tub in the back yard

back patio w/ hot tub

back patio w/ hot tub

guest bedroom

guest bedroom

guest bedroom

guest bedroom

guest bathroom

guest bathroom

sitting area in the living room

sitting area in the living room

living room

living room

living room

living room

entry way/living room

entry way/living room

main bedroom

main bedroom

main bedroom

main bedroom

main bathroom

main bathroom

office - corner chair expands into single bed

office - corner chair expands into single bed

office - corner chair expands into single bed

office - corner chair expands into single bed

fully stocked kitchen

fully stocked kitchen

sink in our newly remodeled kitchen

sink in our newly remodeled kitchen

fully stocked kitchen

fully stocked kitchen

dining area

dining area

one of the trails behind our home along a pond

one of the trails behind our home along a pond

we occasionally see the river otter that lives here, just a short walk from our home

we occasionally see the river otter that lives here, just a short walk from our home

Here's our neighborhood park where we often get together for picnics and soccer

Here's our neighborhood park where we often get together for picnics and soccer

On my recent exchange in Javea, Spain!

On my recent exchange in Javea, Spain!

Mt. Lassen is just 45 minutes away, a place with amazing hiking, camping, and fishing.

Mt. Lassen is just 45 minutes away, a place with amazing hiking, camping, and fishing.

Whiskeytown lake is just 15 minutes away, a perfect kayaking and sailing lake.

Whiskeytown lake is just 15 minutes away, a perfect kayaking and sailing lake.

Nearby Potem Falls. Easily accessible from the road.

Nearby Potem Falls. Easily accessible from the road.

The Cascade Theater is part of our historical downtown district.  Lots of great live music including performances

The Cascade Theater is part of our historical downtown district. Lots of great live music including performances

Lake Shasta is just 20 minutes north, very popular for houseboat rentals.

Lake Shasta is just 20 minutes north, very popular for houseboat rentals.

Here's our Sundial Bridge over the Sacramento River.  A fun, easy walk that connects to numerous trails.

Here's our Sundial Bridge over the Sacramento River. A fun, easy walk that connects to numerous trails.

Mt. Shasta is just a little over an hour north.  A great place for downhill and cross country skiing.

Mt. Shasta is just a little over an hour north. A great place for downhill and cross country skiing.

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2017


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
May 28, 2024 - August 06, 2024 3 weeks

I will be on summer break for 11 weeks from May - August 2024 so am very flexible with dates.

December 17, 2024 - January 14, 2025 3 weeks

I will be on winter break so have some flexibility around dates.

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Excited to share my lovely home located near the mountains and lakes of far Northern California. Enjoy a range of outdoor activities as well as easy access to our local food, music, and theater scene.

Our home is located in a quiet neighborhood next to the Lema Ranch Nature Preserve (https://www.mcconnellfoundation.org/lema-ranch/) with beautiful walking trails. We have a lovely home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an outdoor living room with a hot tub. Mount Lassen (https://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm) is just east of us and has amazing camping while Mount Shasta (https://mtshastaca.gov/) is just to the north. If you enjoy water sports, we are just a 15 minute drive from Whiskeytown Lake (https://www.nps.gov/whis/index.htm), a crystal clear lake with beautiful beaches, kayaking, and boat rentals. Lake Shasta (https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stnf/recarea/?recid=6420) is just north with miles of stunning shoreline and houseboat rentals. Redding, an active community, has miles of biking, walking, and hiking trails, the beautiful Sundial Bridge (https://www.turtlebay.org/sundial-bridge), Turtle Bay Exploration Park (fun for kids https://www.turtlebay.org/), and a historic downtown walking district with local breweries, wine shops, live music, and amazing food and art.

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Our Family

  • 1 Adults
  • 1 Children
  • 4 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • College Professor

Our Home

  • House Type: Single storey home
  • Environment: In the suburbs
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 5
  • Living Area: 1400 sq ft
  • Total Area: 1600 sq ft

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In my house

  • Pets - Allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Hot tub or jacuzzi
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television
  • Guitar
  • Other musical instruments

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Garage
  • Bicycles: 2

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Use/Exchange of car
  • Seclusion/Privacy

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Netherlands
  • France

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Español

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Redding Municipal Airport - 8 miles

I have the sweetest neighbors including families with young children, retired couples, and young professionals. We often gather at our neighborhood park for picnics and games. Because I live in a cul de sac, the area is very quiet with no through traffic. The neighborhood is right next to the McConnell Foundation nature preserve that includes miles of both paves and unpaved walking trails that wind around beautiful ponds and oak tree meadows. Bike trails that connect all the way to Lake Shasta are easily accessible from our home. Shopping and restaurants are just minutes away.

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Occupation

  • College Professor

Children

  • Boy - Age: 23

Pets

  • We have two sweet dogs and a cat. They will be housed elsewhere during our exchange.

About Our Family

I am a college professor living on my own. My son just recently graduated from college and is working on becoming a pilot in Montana.

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Lifestyle

I decided to return to my hometown of Redding because of my love for the outdoors. I love backpacking in the nearby Trinity Alps, hike in Mount Lassen, and kayak almost daily at Whiskeytown Lake in the summers. I walk daily at Lema Ranch, the nature preserve right behind my house which is dog friendly. Once in a while, if I'm lucky, I spot the river otter in the preserve's pond! I'm also minutes away from the famous Sundial Bridge that connects to a beautiful, paved trail along the Sacramento River.

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This member has completed 4 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: