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Looking for 2-3 bedroom dwelling in the Melbourne metro area.

Long Beach, California, United States
Preferred Destination: Victoria, Australia
Alternate Destination: Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From January 10, 2025 until July 15, 2025

Description

Middle aged married couple from California. Professor of Geography on sabbatical and doing research in Melbourne. Spouse will tag along and surf and play golf.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
4

Offices
1

Size
3,500 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From January 10, 2025 until July 15, 2025

Minimum Stay

3 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Within reason, both the start and end dates are flexible.

Location

House in Long Beach, California, United States

Closest University

California State University Long Beach

Nearby Universities
University of California, Irvine | California State University, Fullerton | University of Southern California | Chapman University
Neighborhood

Alamitos Heights

Nearby Cities

Los Angeles

Comments: If you like mid-century architecture you will enjoy this home. It is in wihin walking distance to Cal State Long Beach, a short walk or bike ride to the ocean and a 10-minute drive to downtown Long Beach. The house has 2 offices and a hot tub.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: There are 3 bedrooms, 1 smaller office that will be locked and unavailable, 1 large office with two workstations, hot tub in the backyard and 4 bicycles will be available for use. We could also make our 2009 Merceds E350 available too.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is available

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with mail and deliveries

I would like help with plants or garden

Water a handful of interior and exterior plants / trees

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: Hot tub / spa

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
2 Adults

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

Victoria, Australia

Closest University

RMIT University

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: Open to other Melbourne metro area

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
2


Offices
1


Size
1,200 ft2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: Use of a car would be something we would consider, but not required.

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