Last week we published Cathy's post, Reasons to Plan a Home Exchange Well in Advance. Cathy gave very sound advice on why it’s always wise to start making plans, especially for international home exchanges, several months before the period wanted (more opportunities for finding a suitable exchange, time to get to know exchange partners and time for both parties to find the best flight deals); but there will always be people who need to arrange exchanges at short notice for a variety of reasons.
Most people who move far away from home (often, like I did, when young and carefree) at some point face the worries of frequent long trips back home to visit elderly relatives as their health deteriorates or, sadly, they are left bereaved. This is just the situation a new Home Base Holidays member from North Carolina finds herself in. Sarah wrote before joining:
‘I have been back three times to England already this year, due to tragic circumstances, and now am looking to return for Christmas so that my husband and I and our 3 adult children can spend Christmas with my recently, unexpectedly widowed sister in law.’
Burnsville, North Carolina - Beautiful newly constructed wood home in nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on 6 acres of wooded land. 3 bedrooms with 4th in open loft with spectacular views: rural retreat with golf, fishing and hiking. South Toe river area is known internationally for its arts & crafts. Close to Penland School of the Arts, Blue Ridge Parkway and an easy one hour drive to Asheville and the Biltmore Estate.
Possibility of use of Asheville townhouse as well for longer stay.
Asheville area known for mountain biking, kayaking and rafting. The film "Last of the Mohicans" filmed in the area. Unexpected family circumstances mean we are looking last minute for an exchange for the 2009/10 Christmas period, but also open to longer swap in summer of 2010.
See the full home exchange offer and more photos, HE23483
Home Base Holidays members: log on to contact Sarah (HE23483). Non-members: Join now.
Look out for Tips for Last Minute Home Exchanges on Friday.





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