New Territories, Hong Kong
Ready to go
Member since
2026| Exchange dates | Duration |
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Flexible dates
July 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026 |
1 months |
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We will be traveling during Summer of 2026 back to Pensacola Florida area. We are considering Rome, Italy for Christmas 2026. |
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| December 22, 2026 - January 02, 2027 | 2 weeks |
Lamma Island, Hong Kong- Stylish waterfront 2nd Floor 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home with master bedroom balcony and a huge private rooftop
Stylish and cozy 2 bedroom flat located right on the water on the main street of Lamma Island's Yung Shue Wan Village. Located just 25 minutes by ferry to Central Hong Kong, Lamma Island is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Central. The third largest island in Hong Kong and known for its peaceful atmosphere as it features no cars, only pedestrian and bicycle paths, it is a popular weekend getaway for Hong Kongers and tourists alike. Lamma Island is an eclectic mix iof proud indigenous locals and expatriates and is a laid-back multicultural community. Lamma boasts many beaches, hiking trails, seafood restaurants, pubs and local shops. The most scenic, peaceful getaway in Hong Kong is in our beautiful second floor waterfront flat. It features 2 bedrooms, a pull-out sofa bed in the living room, 1/12 baths with a great kitchen. The Yung Shue Wan ferry pier ( 7 minute walk) is visible from the waterfront balcony in the master bedroom and our huge private rooftop just above. The rooftop is accessed via internal staircase in the living room and ready for your enjoyment. Sip a glass of wine or Prosecco, fire up the gas grill and watch amazing sunsets every day during your stay. As this is our full-time home, we are looking for simultaneous exchanges only during school holidays in July-August, Christmas- New Years Day, Chinese New Year in late Jan-Feb and Easter.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 1 Children
- 0 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Rebecka-Home and Fashion Design
- Stephen- English/ESL Teacher/ Theatre Actor and Director
Our Home
- House Type: Flat
- Floor: 2nd Floor with short flight of stairs
- Environment: By the sea
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 6
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
- Hospitality offered
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Television
Outdoor
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- BBQ
Our Destination Wish List
- Hungary
- Hungary
- Japan
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Pensacola, FL, USA
Spoken Languages
- English
- Svenska
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Hong Kong International -
Our village is a mix of residential properties, shops and restaurants. Yung Shue Wan gives a Mediterranean feeling when walking through it. In addition to the indigenous residents, the quiet and laid-back lifestyle make it an attractive and popular living location for middle-class expatriates and their families who make the commute daily to Hong Kong Island and beyond. No cars on the island (except for mini sized fire and rescue vehicles) is a refreshing respite from the hustle and bustle of Central. The island is reached by a scenic 25 minute ferry which runs from Central Pier 4 frequently from dawn to midnight.
*How to get to Lamma Island
Lamma is easily accessible via ferry. There are two options for getting to Yung Shue Wan:
From Central (25 minutes)
The ferry to Yung Shue Wan departs from Central Pier 4. Make sure to take the correct ferry as there is a Sok Kwu Wan ferry as well.
From Aberdeen (35 minutes)
Go to the Aberdeen Pier and find the sign for Pak Kok Tsuen and Yung Shue Wan departure. This ferry stops twice with Yung Shue Wan being the last stop.
Check out the ferry schedules here:
https://hkkf.com.hk/
Beach goers and paddlers love Lamma island which is home to several picturesque beaches including the well-known Hung Shing Yeh Beach and the quieter Lo So Shing Beach. Other beaches include the dog friendly Lamma Power Station Beach, Sham Wan Beach and Pai Wan Beach. There are some very popular hikes on the island. The classic (family friendly route takes you from Yung Shue Wan to the other pier at Sok Kwu Wan where lots of waterfront seafood restaurants await. Check out this great aerial video of Yung Shue Wan
https://droneandslr.com/travel-blog/hong-kong/yung-shue-wan-lamma-island/
Occupation
- Rebecka-Home and Fashion Design
- Stephen- English/ESL Teacher/ Theatre Actor and Director
Children
- Boy - Age: 14
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
The Eltings and “gang” are truly a dynamic multicultural family. I’m an American (originally from Pensacola, Florida) and my lovely wife Rebecka is from Stockholm, Sweden. We are both long time residents of iHong Kong. I have been teaching English and Drama for nearly 30 years (gulp). Rebecka is a sourcing manager for fashion and home with a global company. We were married in Katrineholm in July 2023. My 14 year old son Jameson from my previous marriage lives in St. Albert Canada but spends holidays with us. Rebecka’s twin sister is married to an Italian with one daughter and her older sister is married to a Korean with a son and daughter. Mom lives full time in Stockholm and loves to spend time at our country house outside of Katrineholm. A warm and loving blend of our diverse cultures, tastes, values and traditions make every family get-together exciting and memorable Mom will be 80 this year and we hope to find an exchange in Rome for Christmas 2025 as this is one of her wishes. We warmly extend the offer of hospitality for any travelers to Stockholm, Sweden or Hong Kong.
Lifestyle
Red and white wine, good food, great friends, travel & adventure, meeting new people and music pretty much sums up our lifestyle. We work hard and play hard. I love the beach, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, campfires and sunsets. Rebecka loves hiking, team sports and sunrises. I drink coffee. She drinks tea. She reads novels. I read poetry or short stories. We both love art galleries, antiques and live performances of almost every kind.
