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House swap - Niagara Penninsula for Montreal - Villeray/Mile-End/Plateau

Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Preferred Destination: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Alternate Destinations: Paris, Île-de-France, France | Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal | Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From Now until December 31, 2027

Description

We are a quiet professional couple with a beautiful home on the Niagara Penninsula. We are looking for a housing swap - ideally for Montreal, but we are open to many other locations as well. Both of us work remotely - Aaron teaches online and would need an office and strong internet. Susannah is a writer who is more flexible with working space. We are looking for someone willing to swap for our home in Port Colborne, Ontario. We are walking distance (300 m) from the Friendship Trail (24 km flat, paved trail), and Whiskey Run Golf Course (500 m). Lake Erie is at the end of the road, about 1500 m away. Multiple beaches, including Nickel Beach and Crystal Beach, are in the area (within a 15 minute drive). Many wineries are within the Niagara Penninsula (maximum 45 minute drive). Niagara Falls is about 35 minutes away. The entire region is on a major bird migration route - we have seen great blue herons, sandhill cranes, bald eagles, numerous types of hawks and falcons, crows, ravens, hummingbirds, turkey vultures, blue jays, cardinals, and others out our front door. Our home has two bedrooms with queen beds (sofa bed in the second bedroom) and two bathrooms (one with a shower, the other a deep bathtub). There are also two closed offices with desks, as well as a desk in the second bedroom. The dining room features a large window that looks across to an open field and a silver maple. The kitchen is large and well-equiped, with a gas stove and electric oven. The highlight of the home is the 500 square foot living room. This space has skylights, large windows, and a wood burning stove. Most days we don't need artificial light to read, even during cloudy winter days. The living room is a great place to read, think, work, and discuss. Please reach out with any questions!

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
2

Size
2,249 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From Now until December 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: We are flexible with dates and locations!

Location

House in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada

Closest University

Brock University

Nearby Universities
Niagara College - Welland Campus | Brock University
Nearby Cities

Fort Erie | Port Colborne | Welland | Buffalo | St. Catharines | Niagara Falls

Comments: Quiet, beautiful home in rustic location near Niagara Falls, bird migration routes, Niagara Escarpment, wineries, Lake Erie

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Countryside
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: We have a cleaner who comes once every two weeks - will negotiate.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Small car (fits 4 adults) potentially negotiable.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with mail and deliveries

Mailbox on road - please bring mail inside.

I would like help with plants or garden

Indoor plants to be water approximately weekly. Garden to be watered during the summer (fresh vegetables and herbs available)

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Approximately 300 meters from the Friendship Trail, 1500 meters from Lake Erie. Multiple beaches within 10 minute drive; many cute restaurants in Port Colborne (3 km/5 mi drive away).

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
2 Adults

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Alternate Destination

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Alternate Destination

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: We are open to many destinations - reach out and ask!

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
1


Size
650 ft2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: Car desired depending on location - not needed in urban areas with good public transportation.

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