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Description
My husband, Maggie our dog, Stella and Puck, the felines and have recently moved to a beautiful waterfront home in Prince Edward County on the Bay of Quinte. This lovely 2 storey home on one acre is in need of some TLC inside and out. Wine country, magnificent beaches, quaint villages, water sports, bird migration banding and bird watching, Lake Ontario, bike trails ... all close by. We have excellent, unlimited internet access. 2 kayaks and a canoe available to enjoy the bay. We also love to travel and look forward to sharing meals, projects and stories with our work away guests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I was a high school teacher and would love to help with english language education. We have travelled Canada extensively and would love to share travel tips and learn from yours. My husband is Australian and I also lived there for 10 years. We had the wonderful adventure of building a B&B in Central Queensland. Travel has always been a big part of our life and we welcome the opportunity to learn about your home and experiences. We have only been in Prince Edward County yers for a few and can explore this beautiful area together.
Help
Projects include gardening including landscaping and preparing sites for new plants, general outdoor cleaning like walls and deck and in August/September harvesting especially pears and tomatoes. Interior help may include cleaning. pet care, painting and assisting with some minor construction. We are planning to build a garage fall 2024 which may be a fun task for those interested in a bit of construction type work including some demolition, foundation, pre-fab assembly support.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I was a teacher and have enjoyed teaching ESL and doing online volunteer teaching with a lovely school in Cambodia. Happy to share lots of time practicing your conversational English.
Accommodation
Meals included. We enjoy a very healthy diet - lots of fruit and veg. We are not vegetarians but happy to accommodate those who are. Help yourself to tea/coffee and snacks. Wifi is unlimited and available throughout the house. Accommodation will be in a private bedroom.
We look forward to preparing meals together and we welcome learning about your local cuisine. Breakfast and lunch foods will be available for independent dining. Grocery stores are nearby.
What else ...
Prince Edward County (this in not Prince Edward Island) has many attractions. Our home is located 8 km from Belleville and I will provide transportation as needed so that you can visit one of the many attractions like Sandbanks Provincial Park. There is train and bus service from Ottawa and Toronto to Belleville. Bikes available. I can take you on some outings but your initiative and independence in exploring the area is also appreciated.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have an area close to the house that would accommodate most camper vans and mobile homes.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
Kelly and Dave were the best hosts, we felt very welcomed in this beautiful house right next to Lake Ontario with an amazing view.
We mainly did gardening during our 10 days stay here, which was fun and rewarding. Kelly was always making sure that the work trade was fair, which was really appreciated!
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I felt at home with you, Maggie, Stella and Puck, and I loved every moments shared !
You are very welcoming and so nice ! Kelly is the perfect host, really positive and smiling person. I recommander her !
I wish you the best !
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Kelly and Dave were the best hosts, we felt very welcomed in this beautiful house right next to Lake Ontario with an amazing view.
We mainly did gardening during our 10 days stay here, which was fun and rewarding. Kelly was always making sure that the work trade was fair, which was really appreciated!
The area is… read more
I felt at home with you, Maggie, Stella and Puck, and I loved every moments shared !
You are very welcoming and so nice ! Kelly is the perfect host, really positive and smiling person. I recommander her !
I wish you the best !
You were welcoming and so nice to us. It was a pleasure staying at your wonderful place, and discover Prince Edward County.
We felt at home, Kelly showed us the main spots all around the island, she put so much effort into it. She is the best host you can have, always positive and enthusiastic !
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