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hello just an update: i am presently mainly at killcare and copacabana: need workawayers with build carpentry skill maybe build a shed for fun! and or general garening cleaning labouring can work and surf!
My home in killcare regularly needs bush gardening..ie remove weeds and small trees and bushes from the roots..and painting inside!
I am an easy going busy person into painting and photography and have two businesses..one as a soundproofer in the building industry and also have holiday houses that need upkeep. I paint and photograph ocean. love nature and animals and people. I have holiday houses which need work...need strong people that can cut down garden, and perhaps move a few things around..handyman work, and for not as strong have gardening and painting...can make varied, interesting to suit.
I am into painting in oils and into photography since i go out a lot taking photos so happy to take you to visit beaches..the areas and me are about nature not about entertainment so if you want a hit of nature ocean and quiet this is it..if you want to paint and take photos in spare time..great! Please bring paint..i use oils.
There are two locations. One is nambucca heads on the mid north coast 5 hours north of sydney and the second is killcare and copacabana on the central coast 1.5 hours north of sydney..i am mostly at copacabana or killcare..it is awsome spots surrounded by ocean and bay and national parks.and surfing and boating..
work schedule:
option 1: work 5 days a week 4 full hours per day..can have a break in between....then have two days completely off:
option 2: work 3.5 hours a day you can have a break in between if need to...for 5 days then work a couple of hours over the whole weekend..
Sometimes it may be a little more..sometimes less!
i prefer to start early... this allows everyone to have a full afternoon and evening off so can check out area. However if if surfing its best to surf early so happy to adjust schedule to suit and work later.
Alchohol..can get more very locally if drink more than me..which is very minimal..
on days off workawayers can make their own meals. this gives freedom for everyone..if i am in mood i will make something!
cooking: sharing of cooking is preferred..
Workaways are responsible for cleaning their own dishes and help in keeping the kitchen clean just because it gets exhausting..
I am mainly vegetarian but if you want to meat it is
ok i can cook it its fine..i have it at at minimum but i am flexible with the whole thing..
Cheers.
Cheryl
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
australian beaches and nature!
I am into swimming and painting nature and being part of nature..
Help
builders carpenters Handyman, painting, and gardens need work. i can adjust tasks to suit..
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Trying to learn french!
Accommodation
Main house at Killcare central coast 90min north of sydney and two houses in nambucca heads nsw as well. 5 hours north of sydney. the houses.views of ocean and bush and lagoon. have your own large room with tv
nambucca houses in great locations. one house you would have a seperate downstairs to yourself. ocean views and walk to town..the other house is very large and spacious in rainforest in peninsula...all in awesome locations.
What else ...
great surf spots .fantastic bush walks. Beautiful peaceful places.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 to 4.5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 211431345348
Feedback (19)
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon Tim)
I was blessed with Leon as a workawayer at my home. Aside from being an excellent versitile and intelligent worker, i was lucky to experience his easy going nature..and his reverence for nature and love for my dogs. I also got to create and enjoy some great german dishes along with his care and respect for my kitchen..and my entire home. he is… read more
(Excellent
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17 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Leon Tim) for host
Highly recommend!
The accomodation was perfect and clean, the work was some gardening, wood splitting, anything what was needed at the moment, nothing hard.
The dogs were lovely and you can spent a lot of time playing or walking with them if you like too.
Cheryl was really nice and chilled and she showed me the whole area including beaches and… read more
The accomodation was perfect and clean, the work was some gardening, wood splitting, anything what was needed at the moment, nothing hard.
The dogs were lovely and you can spent a lot of time playing or walking with them if you like too.
Cheryl was really nice and chilled and she showed me the whole area including beaches and… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Damian)
Wow! What a wonderful person Damien is..i was so fortunate to have Damien stay with me for a month. He is intelligent way beyond his years..we had some good conversations.and I loved hearong about his hometown in Germany! .Damien is also caring and kind..He loved my dogs and they loved him and miss him! He is easy to be with and we both worked in… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Damian) for host
Staying with Cheryl was an experience that truly exceeded the expectations! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed into her home and life as if I wasn't a complete stranger.
First and foremost, the accommodation was great. The room provided was cozy, clean, and offering retreat after a long day.
What truly set Cheryl apart, however,… read more
First and foremost, the accommodation was great. The room provided was cozy, clean, and offering retreat after a long day.
What truly set Cheryl apart, however,… read more
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Divya & Daniel) for host
Sorry it's taken us so long to leave a response! We had a great time in Copacabana, and Cheryl is an absolute gem; she offered us plenty of choices of things to work on, and wouldn't let us overwork ourselves even when we tried to :). She was super helpful with everything from offering recommendations of things to do to jumping my car when I… read more
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Divya & Daniel)
Divya and Daniel habe just spend 10 days with me..they were an abolite godsend for me..they transformed my garden from a horriffic state..yes horriffic..tp absolutely beautiful and tolerated my crazy renovations including sanding floors in my house of which was a surprise for me as well as them i am sure. They are both easy going and intelligent… read more
(Excellent
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17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon Tim)
I was blessed with Leon as a workawayer at my home. Aside from being an excellent versitile and intelligent worker, i was lucky to experience his easy going nature..and his reverence for nature and love for my dogs. I also got to create and enjoy some great german dishes along with his care and respect for my kitchen..and my entire home. he is… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Leon Tim) for host
Highly recommend!
The accomodation was perfect and clean, the work was some gardening, wood splitting, anything what was needed at the moment, nothing hard.
The dogs were lovely and you can spent a lot of time playing or walking with them if you like too.
Cheryl was really nice and chilled and she showed me the whole area including beaches and… read more
The accomodation was perfect and clean, the work was some gardening, wood splitting, anything what was needed at the moment, nothing hard.
The dogs were lovely and you can spent a lot of time playing or walking with them if you like too.
Cheryl was really nice and chilled and she showed me the whole area including beaches and… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Damian)
Wow! What a wonderful person Damien is..i was so fortunate to have Damien stay with me for a month. He is intelligent way beyond his years..we had some good conversations.and I loved hearong about his hometown in Germany! .Damien is also caring and kind..He loved my dogs and they loved him and miss him! He is easy to be with and we both worked in… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Damian) for host
Staying with Cheryl was an experience that truly exceeded the expectations! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed into her home and life as if I wasn't a complete stranger.
First and foremost, the accommodation was great. The room provided was cozy, clean, and offering retreat after a long day.
What truly set Cheryl apart, however,… read more
First and foremost, the accommodation was great. The room provided was cozy, clean, and offering retreat after a long day.
What truly set Cheryl apart, however,… read more
26 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Divya & Daniel) for host
Sorry it's taken us so long to leave a response! We had a great time in Copacabana, and Cheryl is an absolute gem; she offered us plenty of choices of things to work on, and wouldn't let us overwork ourselves even when we tried to :). She was super helpful with everything from offering recommendations of things to do to jumping my car when I… read more
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Divya & Daniel)
Divya and Daniel habe just spend 10 days with me..they were an abolite godsend for me..they transformed my garden from a horriffic state..yes horriffic..tp absolutely beautiful and tolerated my crazy renovations including sanding floors in my house of which was a surprise for me as well as them i am sure. They are both easy going and intelligent… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Aleš) for host
Simply great woman, great place and great food. I helped with Cheryl for 5 weeks and I really enjoyed every minute. She did everything to make you feel comfortable and that you get most of the time there. She took me on a boat, restaurants and gladly showing things around. The work was dynamic, not stressful and really appreciated. Thanks again… read more
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleš)
I do not have words to describe my 5 week experience with Ales. He has transformed my homes into beautiful workable spaces with his multifacited trade skills from concreting ro hanging doors to building improvements inside and outside my home. i could not ever have imagined the great quality of his help like his to come my way. Ales is easy going,… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kay (Yunkyung) & Hanjeong) for host
Cheryl is so amazing and lovely person, and nice host at the same time. We enjoyed every time staying with her and her 2 baby doggies, Bodhi and Kaya.
As for the working. The workload was not that heavy. We could work in the shade, which was quite nice. Cheryl was flexible person, so we could start whenever we want. We painted the fences, edges of… read more
As for the working. The workload was not that heavy. We could work in the shade, which was quite nice. Cheryl was flexible person, so we could start whenever we want. We painted the fences, edges of… read more
18 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host
My girlfriend and I spent three weeks at Cheryl's places in Killcare and Copacabana last December. What can I say.. everything was simply amazing, Cheryl is an individual with a unique sense of initiative, independence and trust towards others, we even spent the first week without her just handling her house business.
The workload with Cheryl is… read more
The workload with Cheryl is… read more
3 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide)
David and his partner Juliana stayed with me for three weeks and they were a joy to have. The first 10 days they stayed on their own because i had caught covid. They were fantastic..without meeting them i naturally trusted them to look after things and do several varied tasks without me there and the help they gifted me was fantastic...from… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Freddy)
Freddy has just stayed with me for two weeks. He is a fantastic multifacited helper who has helped me immensely with the renovation of my home. He is easy going, diligent, and dependable. I highly recommend Freddy for a multitude of tasks. What he has not done before he takes it on with enthusiasm amd learns quickly. I also appreciated his… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
My boyfriend and I stayed at Cheryl's homes in Killcare and Copacabana for a few weeks, handling different tasks while she was away due to Covid. We tackled painting walls, handling household chores, and giving the car a thorough clean. Cheryl consistently treated us fairly regarding the workload, generously allowed us to use various items (like… read more
7 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia)
Giula and her Partner stayed with me for 3 weeks..Giulia is ahighly intelligent independent personality that thinks in her own tho feet and takes initiative. she stayed at my places while i was not there for iver 10 days because i had covid and took care of multiple tasks and had the use of my car which she cleaned and took care of...she did some… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
Cheryl is a super kind, sharing and warm person. I could never thank her enough for this whole week spent with her!! She showed me so many beautiful places, she really wanted me to know everything about the place and surroundings and I am so grateful for that. She had not hesitated to help me in any kinds of ways for my beginnings in Australia.… read more
7 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Camille stayed with menfor over a week and was a godsend..she is a wonderful hardworking and caring person..and takes initiative and can do anything. i am very grateful for her gardening and help with my building tasks and clean up..she is a brave and independent and i highly recommend her for any task she puts her mind to..she will be an asset… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Titouan) for host
I stayed with Cheryl for 3 weeks and had a great experience!
Cheryl is very simple and accommodating!
She has two wonderful dogs.
I have stayed in all 3 houses and if you like to surf or hike this workeway is for you!
Thank you so much for everything Cheryl!
I recommend to all 100%.
Cheryl is very simple and accommodating!
She has two wonderful dogs.
I have stayed in all 3 houses and if you like to surf or hike this workeway is for you!
Thank you so much for everything Cheryl!
I recommend to all 100%.
3 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Titouan)
Titouan stayed with me for 3 weeks. He is a wonderful person and i enjoyed the time with him. He is a hard worker and very talented and helped me out immensely with my roofs and i am very grateful. I highly recommend him as a workawayer.
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carmem) for host
Melina, Max and I stayed with Cheryl for almost two months and amazing is not enough to describe our experience.
Melina and I arrived at her place two weeks before Max, we met him there and got along so well we are now travelling together.
Cheryl is an incredible person, with a very interesting life story and a great sense of humour. With her… read more
Melina and I arrived at her place two weeks before Max, we met him there and got along so well we are now travelling together.
Cheryl is an incredible person, with a very interesting life story and a great sense of humour. With her… read more
15 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmem)
Carmen stayed with me for over six weeks- wow what can I say my two homes have been transformed inside and out- the gardens re now incredibly beautiful when they had been a mess- the inside of the houses have now had facelifts having been painted and organized and cleaned..and my bathroom has been transormed from a very tired one to a new looking… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Melina)
Melina stayed with me at my homes on the central coast for just over six weeks- the first two she stayed in my house with another workawayer Carmem and they both lived and worked there by themselves during the covid lockdown and in these two weeks she transformed my house from being in quite a bad state to looking amazing...with genuine care and… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian)
Max stayed with me in Killcare for a bit over one month. My house has been totally transformed with new shelves everywhere and an amazing bulkhead he built to hide my electrics above the kitchen and so much more..fixing and adjusting things all over the house. Equally as incredible he transformed my back garden and diligently removed all the weed… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jude)
Jude was fantastic and came at a great time for me..she helped me get my house ready for sale ...and put up with me not being around having to work..completely flexible and responsible person..would always have vack and highly recommend! Thanks again jude for all your help and willimg to come knowing i was working ..thabk you again!
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Corentin & Augustin)
Corentin and augustin were a godsend dor me! they transformed my new home..built amazing steps on each side..cleared a huge back bushblock, painted the inside of my house,put up a fence..and packed the car full of green waste several times,mobed furniture...a pleasure to have in my house..courteous and caring..two fantastic people with a great… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host
We stayed with Cheryl for two weeks and had an absolutely amazing time!! We have been in her places in Nambucca and the Central Coast. All houses are at great locations and you can walk to the beach! There is great surf and Cheryl is totally flexible regarding time so you can enjoy the waves. Cheryl is a very generous host, she takes you around to… read more
3 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bettina & Marc ) for host
We loved staying with Cheryl as she left us a lot of freedom to plan our day and our tasks. It is definitely a place for independent workawayers who appreciate taking on responsibility and are able to organise themselves. Exactly what we were looking for!
Cheryl is a humorous, interesting and very generous host! We could use her surfboards what… read more
Cheryl is a humorous, interesting and very generous host! We could use her surfboards what… read more
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina & Marc )
Bettina and Marc are the perfect workawayers..and wonderful people..and and have a great sense of humor and are independent..the independence part worked beautifully for me since I had a lot of work to do and they were happy to be at a home and go surfing together..but the best aspect was their attention to detail and truly caring about my… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
My stay with Cheryl was everything I could want from an experience. The perfect balance of work and play, lovely accommodation and stunning surroundings to be immersed in and a host that is generous and always attentive to your needs. The work consisted of some light housekeeping and many enjoyable days of yard work. You will love the great… read more
26 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
I was very fortunate to have Lisa stay st my home for over two weeks..I would say she has been the best work away I have had..not only is she motivated,organized and dedicated..she is incredibly versatile in her skills...and to top it off she is a kind and generous person and easy to have stay in my home..I would always invite her back...I am… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alain & Genevieve)
alain and genevieve are the best workawayers i have had and i would imagine would be the best for everyone they visit. they are wonderful people and work hard graciously..and shoukmld be recipicated with respect and appreciation..as they give for staying with you..they made a huge difference in my life and will never forget this. We got stuck in… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alain & Genevieve) for host
A wonderful experience with Cheryl .We thought to stay there for 1 week and finally we stayed 4 weeks. We have done various works in the garden, such as the repair of barriers or terraces and gardening. We were very well housed in houses always pretty and amménagée with taste, harmony and color .... it must be said that Cheryl is an artist ... she… read more
20 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Agnete) for host
Cheryl was my first host, and I did a great job choosing my host:thumbsup:
I both stayed for four weeks, and afterwards used Cheryl as a "rescue place" when I, as a vegetarian by mistake ended up at a heavy meat eaters place.
If you are going to see Cheryl you have to like dogs - it's all about the dog :blush: ...and about the waves, and… read more
I both stayed for four weeks, and afterwards used Cheryl as a "rescue place" when I, as a vegetarian by mistake ended up at a heavy meat eaters place.
If you are going to see Cheryl you have to like dogs - it's all about the dog :blush: ...and about the waves, and… read more
6 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikki)
Hello world- Marijke stayed with me for over six weeks. WOW!!!!! She is the perfect workawayer in every way....she a wonderful personality- easy to be around , great company and independent..could not have asked for a better personality to live with! .As a worker Marijke is the perfect ! She listens completely and if doesn't understand… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mikki) for host
I spent about 5 weeks with Cheryl in Nambucca Heads and was so sad when we had to say goodbye! Cheryl is a very kind, creative and good person. She included me in her life as if I was her little sister; we truly built a wonderful friendship and she helped me with buying a car and some other stuff. The work was 25 hours per week, and she is… read more
8 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Asbjornsson) for host
I spent two weeks in Nambucca Heads and one week in Copacabana Beach with Cheryl. Definitely my best time in Australia. I've been lucky with my hosts so far but Cheryl was one of a kind. First of all she is a great artist, it is very easy to get along with her and has a good sense of humour. She is VERY active woman which work hard but was always… read more
31 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Asbjornsson)
Jonas stayed with me for 3 weeks and he was a wonderful worker and company-
it was mainly just us and he is an intelligent gentle soul with a good heart...he is a beautiful reflection of the beautiful country where he was born and I was honored to be in the company of his presence. I think he will do amazing things with his life since he is… read more
it was mainly just us and he is an intelligent gentle soul with a good heart...he is a beautiful reflection of the beautiful country where he was born and I was honored to be in the company of his presence. I think he will do amazing things with his life since he is… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (jkf1123) for host
I highly recommend spending time with Cheryl. She was a most wonderful Workaway host. And made me feel most welcome. Cheryl and I spent many a mornings exploring and photographing the beautiful surf surrounding the Nambucca Heads coastline.....such an amazing place. I performed various home improvement and gardening tasks, which turned out to be… read more
22 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (jkf1123)
Oh my gosh…… James is amazing! He really raises the bar on having a workawayer in your home. He’s charming, a great conversationalist, and stays focused on getting the job done. James enjoys being in the moment and loves helping others. I highly recommend having James as a workawayer and would always be happy to have him stay with us again.
(Excellent
)
23 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca is a great worker and easy to be woth. He also did all the cooking which was fantastic..and delicious. He has great concentration and input and puts all of himself into what he is doing and takes a genuine interest in the work. He will be sucessful no matter what he does because of these atributes. I wouldnt hesitate to have him back again.… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I've been with cheryl for about 10 days, she is amaing, a really easy going person, full of energy, who really take care about the nature and environment, you'll feel like at home, and this place gives you like a sense of peace.
I think has been one of the most beautiful experiences i've had in australia, she has shown me amaing places and… read more
I think has been one of the most beautiful experiences i've had in australia, she has shown me amaing places and… read more
