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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
26 Feb 2024
Feedback
45
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Description
We have recently moved into our beach house which is only 20 mins from the city centre of Adelaide . We are doing some renovations and maintanence around our property and would love some help. (Painting, gardening, general maintenance etc.). We are also keen to get some help and ideas with an art project. If anybody out there is artistic, handy and keen to give it a go please let us know.
We also have a couple of birds and a large garden which takes up a lot of our time. We live in a beautiful beachside location with lots of walking and bike trails.. Just a 2 minute walk to the beach. Use of bicycles and kayak if interested.
Accomodation and all meals including a delicious morning tea are cooked for you in return for 5 hours of work 5 days per week.
We also enjoy meeting and talking to fellow travellers and learning about other countries. Board games, karaoke and lengthy conversations along with a billy tea demonstration are a regular part of our evenings. We are keen to show you our part of Adelaide and are keen to hear from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our lifestyle is unique because we live in a very beautiful beachside suburb which is tranquil and relaxing. Walking and bicycle tracks are nearby. Clean air and beautiful scenic beaches create a lovely, healthy lifestyle. Public transport, cafes, shopping centres etc nearby.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would especially love some help with painting, an art project, gardening, cleaning and general maintenance . We would appreciate help from somebody with some experience. If not just a willingness to help and perhaps learn some new skills. If you enjoy the great outdoors, the sounds of birds around you along with the sound of the sea this is the place for you. We encourage and promote fun and laughter throughout the day as we work together, learning and enjoying each day with lots of variety as we work with nature.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Clean and homely bedroom along with all meals and a tasty morning tea are cooked for you.
What else ...
Perfect location for somebody that enjoys the beach and wants to experience Australia at it's best.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room for a Camper van
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 442559589121
Feedback (23)
12 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fenna & Sybren)
Fenna and Sybren are a lovely couple. We really enjoyed having them stay with us. They both are extremely hard workers who loved helping with any job that needed to be done. Fenna and Sybren were always happy and great company. We loved sharing our stories of Australia and learning about their lives and their plans for the future. They are the… read more
(Excellent
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23 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fenna & Sybren) for host
Bobbie and Karen are two wonderful people to stay with! They make you directly feel at home, and you have all the things you need for a pleasant stay in the caravan.
Karen is the Chef of the duo and always makes tasty treats, lunches and dinners.
Bobbie has a lot of stories for you to enjoy during your entire stay.
The work is diversified and… read more
Karen is the Chef of the duo and always makes tasty treats, lunches and dinners.
Bobbie has a lot of stories for you to enjoy during your entire stay.
The work is diversified and… read more
6 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide & Laia)
Davide and Laia are a wonderful couple. They are bright and very energetic and love to learn. They are both really hard workers and achieved so much in the week they stayed with us. Davide and Laia worked very hard every day sanding, painting, pruning trees, planting lots of plants, weeding, cleaning and tidying up our garden. The list goes on and… read more
(Excellent
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30 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Davide & Laia) for host
Thank you Karen and Bobbie for our first experience in workaway! We have been 5 days in great company with this amazing couple who treated us like a family!:)
Karen is an amazing cook and she always prepared some beautiful meals during the day. When you hear the :bell:(bell) get ready for the “tea time“ (our favourite moment of the day) and try… read more
Karen is an amazing cook and she always prepared some beautiful meals during the day. When you hear the :bell:(bell) get ready for the “tea time“ (our favourite moment of the day) and try… read more
25 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareen)
We really enjoyed having Mareen stay with us. She is a bright and bubbly young lady. Mareen always made me smile with her fun personality and enjoyment of life. We had long chats and I really got to know Mareen really well. Saying goodbye to her was really emotional for me . Mareen is a neat and tidy person who anticipates what needs to be done… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mareen) for host
Karen and Robert are lovely people and really made me feel like home.
I loved the cozy caravan and the beautiful house with the big backyard. Kaen always made deliouse meals and snacks, so I tried a lot of typical australian food and learned something about their traditons. Bobbie is one of the best story tellers I've ever met and I definitley… read more
I loved the cozy caravan and the beautiful house with the big backyard. Kaen always made deliouse meals and snacks, so I tried a lot of typical australian food and learned something about their traditons. Bobbie is one of the best story tellers I've ever met and I definitley… read more
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12 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fenna & Sybren)
Fenna and Sybren are a lovely couple. We really enjoyed having them stay with us. They both are extremely hard workers who loved helping with any job that needed to be done. Fenna and Sybren were always happy and great company. We loved sharing our stories of Australia and learning about their lives and their plans for the future. They are the… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fenna & Sybren) for host
Bobbie and Karen are two wonderful people to stay with! They make you directly feel at home, and you have all the things you need for a pleasant stay in the caravan.
Karen is the Chef of the duo and always makes tasty treats, lunches and dinners.
Bobbie has a lot of stories for you to enjoy during your entire stay.
The work is diversified and… read more
Karen is the Chef of the duo and always makes tasty treats, lunches and dinners.
Bobbie has a lot of stories for you to enjoy during your entire stay.
The work is diversified and… read more
6 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide & Laia)
Davide and Laia are a wonderful couple. They are bright and very energetic and love to learn. They are both really hard workers and achieved so much in the week they stayed with us. Davide and Laia worked very hard every day sanding, painting, pruning trees, planting lots of plants, weeding, cleaning and tidying up our garden. The list goes on and… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Davide & Laia) for host
Thank you Karen and Bobbie for our first experience in workaway! We have been 5 days in great company with this amazing couple who treated us like a family!:)
Karen is an amazing cook and she always prepared some beautiful meals during the day. When you hear the :bell:(bell) get ready for the “tea time“ (our favourite moment of the day) and try… read more
Karen is an amazing cook and she always prepared some beautiful meals during the day. When you hear the :bell:(bell) get ready for the “tea time“ (our favourite moment of the day) and try… read more
25 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareen)
We really enjoyed having Mareen stay with us. She is a bright and bubbly young lady. Mareen always made me smile with her fun personality and enjoyment of life. We had long chats and I really got to know Mareen really well. Saying goodbye to her was really emotional for me . Mareen is a neat and tidy person who anticipates what needs to be done… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mareen) for host
Karen and Robert are lovely people and really made me feel like home.
I loved the cozy caravan and the beautiful house with the big backyard. Kaen always made deliouse meals and snacks, so I tried a lot of typical australian food and learned something about their traditons. Bobbie is one of the best story tellers I've ever met and I definitley… read more
I loved the cozy caravan and the beautiful house with the big backyard. Kaen always made deliouse meals and snacks, so I tried a lot of typical australian food and learned something about their traditons. Bobbie is one of the best story tellers I've ever met and I definitley… read more
14 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (MARGAUX & LAURE)
We really enjoyed having Marquax stay with us. She is bright and bubbly and transformed our garden and home into a little paradise. Trimming bushes, weeding and raking leaves then sanding down old paintwork and repainting. Marquax is a really handy lady and loves to fix things and make everything look like new again. Marquax works really well on… read more
(Excellent
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13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (MARGAUX & LAURE) for host
I’m not surprised Karen and Robert have so many good feebacks. They are amazing hosts and human beings and it won’t take long for you to fall in love with them.
The jobs are good and both Karen and Robert make it fun and varied (painting, cleaning, gardening ..)
Their house is about 30 minutes (walking distance) from Victor Harbor and Granite… read more
The jobs are good and both Karen and Robert make it fun and varied (painting, cleaning, gardening ..)
Their house is about 30 minutes (walking distance) from Victor Harbor and Granite… read more
22 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiorella & Juan)
Fiorella and Juan are two wonderful people. They helped us with renovations to our beach house at Victor Harbor. They are both very precise, punctual and tidy workers. Each job was completed perfectly and they were always keen to help us wherever and whenever needed. We are really impressed with them both because they are smart, very polite and a… read more
(Excellent
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28 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
We really loved having Laura stay with us. Laura is always happy and extremely helpful and a brilliant artist who works quickly and always seemed to know exactly what I was so keen to achieve. I absolutely love the way she has transformed our beach house giving it that unique feel. We are really missing Laura's company because she soon felt like a… read more
(Excellent
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27 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I stayed with Bobbie and Karen for 2 weeks and they went by so quickly. Victor Harbor is a beautiful place with plenty to see and do.
I helped with some gardening and landscaping as well as some interior painting.
I was able to also use my art skills to help Karen with an art project for their outdoor shower area which I found very enjoyable and… read more
I helped with some gardening and landscaping as well as some interior painting.
I was able to also use my art skills to help Karen with an art project for their outdoor shower area which I found very enjoyable and… read more
5 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Oke) for host
I've I would have to give one criticism, I would be that I could only one week, but this week was lovely in every aspect. I stayed at Robert's and Karen's place in Viktor harbor, where I mostly did painting. I was given all the tools, equipment and knowledge by these two and they always made sure that the work wasn't to hard, which it never was.… read more
21 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Oke)
We really enjoyed having Oke stay with us. Oke worked very hard painting our front verandah and also the interior of our house. Oke is an extremely competent worker having gained a lot of experience with other recent renovations. Therefore we got him to do lots of other jobs to prepare the walls and the house for painting. He is always smiling and… read more
(Excellent
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30 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Tim)
Sara and Tim are two wonderful people who helped us with our big move to Victor Harbor. They also worked long hours around our farm doing all the daily tasks and much, much more. Sara and Tim are both extremely handy so they did a lot of painting, gardening and fixed anything that needed fixing for us. We really enjoyed their company and we had… read more
(Excellent
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29 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Tim) for host
Karen and Robert took us kindhearted under their wings, even though they were in the middle of a big move from the farm in the Adelaide Hills to the house in Victor Harbor. We spend about three weeks with them, mostly helping to pack and move their things and clean the old place. We also painted a bit in the new house and could enjoy discovering… read more
26 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (AnnLau)
We really enjoyed having Annabelle stay with us. She is a very friendly young lady who is also very clean and tidy. Annabelle painted our laundry and the timber work underneath our front verandah along with a few other jobs. She was keen to help us with anything that needed doing. Annabelle is also very intelligent and her command of the english… read more
(Excellent
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25 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (AnnLau) for host
I stayed with Bob and Karen almost two wonderfull weeks at the beach house doing some painting. I did my best to do a good work and the laundry looks really nice now. I also have to say that they are amazing and kind people who I was sad to leave. We had a great time together, and they let me riding their bycicle everyday on my time off. Such a… read more
19 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
I enjoyed staying with Bob and Karen. It was lovely to work with sheep and alpacas !! And learning about farm life.
But eating outside, on the porch, in the middle of winter was a bit hard, it must be delightful in summer :-)
It is better to have Telstra on your phone, otherwise you'll have no internet !
But eating outside, on the porch, in the middle of winter was a bit hard, it must be delightful in summer :-)
It is better to have Telstra on your phone, otherwise you'll have no internet !
17 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Meghan & Thomas)
We really enjoyed having Meghan and Tom stay with us. They are a bright and bubbly couple who really enjoy farm life and are extremely good with all types of animals. They were exceptionally good at rounding up our wayward sheep and even managed to get Rambo under control. Meghan and Tom completed numerous jobs for us including lots of painting,… read more
(Very good
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14 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Meghan & Thomas) for host
We stayed with Karen and Robert for just over 2 weeks and had a great time on the farm! They are both really nice and interesting people and we had interesting conversations and lots of laughs with them! There is no internet available and you will need to be with Telstra if you want signal, but Karen and Robert kindly dropped us at the library… read more
26 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
Sam was a fantastic help to us. He helped us chop down a few trees, spread trailer liads of mulch, painted a pergola and helped around our farm. We really appreciated having Sam stay with us and enjoyed his love of animals and music. Sam was always willing to help and keen to learn. A very polite and kind young man. Thankyou Sam for all of your… read more
(Very good
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25 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
Great stay! I had a wonderful time helping Karen and Rob on the farm and the beach property. The food was great and listening to music over dinner was lovely. As someone who enjoys his privacy, the room was very nice. Large and quiet. The work was average to what I'm used to. It wasn't too difficult and when not at the beach property, I more or… read more
8 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Marco is a very nice young man. He helped us build a stone wall, cut back blackberries, built a large bonfire, did a lot of chainsawing along with a variety of farm duties. He was always enthusiastic and loved to be helpful. He is strong so was a great help moving the rocks into place for the gabion walls. We really appreciated his help and found… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
I spent a couple of weeks last April here. My stay was amazing, Bob and Karen are very kind, friendly and welcoming people. They let you feel like at home. It was a great pleasure help them in their property, in exchange I had beautiful meals and a lot of enjoyable moments. Funrthermore, it was very nice meet other workawayers and make new friends… read more
7 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Darren)
Darren was a fantastic help to us. He got stuck into some of the toughest jobs imaginable snd always with a smile on his face. Darren was a joy to have around the farm. Great worker, very interesting and a real gentleman. We cant thank Darren enough for all the extra hours he worked for us. The 3 weeks went by so fast and it was very sad to see… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Darren) for host
Staying with Karen and Bob was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have got any better with staying in Lenswood.
The work was catered to my abilities and what I felt comfortable with. Throughout my 3 weeks there I was helping with such things as starting a vegetable garden, chainsawing and clearing some brambles.
The help was enjoyable… read more
The work was catered to my abilities and what I felt comfortable with. Throughout my 3 weeks there I was helping with such things as starting a vegetable garden, chainsawing and clearing some brambles.
The help was enjoyable… read more
3 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Alex)
Sarah and Alex stayed with us for 3 weeks and helped us transform our property at Lenswood. They built a fence which required digging holes in very rocky land. Built a shed, laid bricks, fixed our chicken house, cleared paddocks of weeds, raked and cleared paddocks of fallen limbs etc. Nothing was too hard for them. At the end of the day they… read more
(Excellent
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3 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Alex) for host
We spent a few weeks on Bob and Karen's farm in March 2017 and had an amazing time. The property is beautiful, nestled in a valley with a creek running through it. The work is very physical, but fun and its split up with plenty of breaks and you start early in order to dodge the midday heat. We learned some new skills, putting up fences and… read more
7 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ciara) for host
We had a lovely time at Bob and Karen's! They have a beautiful property and it was awesome to see Koalas up close. The work we did was often quite physical in hot weather so be prepared for that, but we enjoyed the challenge, and we definitely left with some extra muscle! Thank you both for a great week, we're so glad we got to experience th… read more
29 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksei)
Thankyou Aleksei for your help around the farm. We enjoyed our long conversations with you and your fun personality. I also enjoyed the lovely bottle of 14 hands Chardonnay that you brought me all the way from the USA. Also the tractor wheels look great too. Enjoy Australia and stay safe. Regards Karen and Bobbie SA
(Very good
)
28 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Aleksei) for host
I stayed with Robert and Karen for my first workaway stay and they provided a great introduction to the experience, and to Australia! I got to travel through the beautiful hills of their farmland on the back of a Jeep, paint a few tractor wheels and fertilize some trees, among some other fun odds and ends on the farm.
Both Bob and Karen had some… read more
Both Bob and Karen had some… read more
29 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
We really enjoyed having Lina stay with us. She is a very polite, enthusiastic and happy young lady. Her creative side came out when she made me a huge mosaic top table. I will always remember Lina because I enjoy a quiet cup of tea every afternoon at the beautiful table she created. Lina is also very neat and tidy which is very important on a 20… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host
I stayed one week at Karen and Bobs alpaca farm and it was an absolute great week. The work was split between more physical and more creative jobs, so you never get bored, and can give free reign to your creative vein. I loved a lot about my stay here: the lovely animals, the blackberries, the peace there, Karens fantastic meals and desserts, Bobs… read more
13 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone & Melissa)
Simone and Melissa were a great help to us. They were always happy and smiled a lot. We are very grateful for all the hard work they did whilst staying with us. Lots and lots of gardening, tidying of paddocks, cleaning along with a wonderful mosaic art piece. I esoecially loved the beautiful mosaic sink that they made for me, often in their own… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Simone & Melissa) for host
We spent one week with Bob and Karen and had a really nice week. The property is amazing and unique. We loved that it was very pretty and organised. The way workawayers are taken into their home feels like family. Bob and Karen are super nice and really think with you about leisure activities in the afternoon and dropping you off in the city or… read more
5 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzan)
We really enjoyed having Suzan stay with us. She is a real hard worker, very intelligent and has great communication skills. All jobs were carried out quickly and to the highest standard imaginable. Suzan helped renovate an old caravan which involved sanding, caulking and painting. She also helped with numerous other renovations and general farm… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Suzan) for host
I've had the best times here
The location is amazing and Robert en Karen even more!
They are kind, funny and helpfull.
There is never a dull moment on there property
I learnt allot of new skills during my stay of 3 mounts (that was not the planning,but it turnout for the best).
i have seen 2 baby alpacas being born en play'd quite ruff with… read more
The location is amazing and Robert en Karen even more!
They are kind, funny and helpfull.
There is never a dull moment on there property
I learnt allot of new skills during my stay of 3 mounts (that was not the planning,but it turnout for the best).
i have seen 2 baby alpacas being born en play'd quite ruff with… read more
21 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Savanna)
We really enjoyed having Savanna stay with us. She is bright and bubbly and always ready to help out. Savanna is very artistic so I am thrilled to say she made me the most amazing mosaic sign for our farm. I will always remember my week with her. She is very knowledgeable and I was constantly amazed at her knowledge of music and current… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Savanna) for host
I had such an amazing time with Karen and Bob! By the end of the week I felt very at home there and didn't want to leave! Their property is so beautiful and very peaceful. The work was reasonable and after lunch the rest of the day you could use as you wanted. Karen is so friendly and welcoming and a fabulous cook! Bob is hilarious and is always… read more
29 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
We loved having Lucy and Andy stay with us. They are a bright and bubbly couple. We laughed so much and enjoyed every moment with them. Andy is very good with power tools and Lucy was very particular with each job she undertook. They worked very hard undertaking a massive cleanup of our paddocks after the storms. They also helped reconstruct… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
It was one of our favourite workaways! Karen and Rob were really nice, we loved Karen's cakes!! There is a lot of different work so you'll be not stuck with one job for days. We also met a lot of other volunteers there. And another big plus: cute silly-looking alpacas, snoring koalas and our accomodation in a private cottage was just lovely!!… read more
28 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Vicky)
Vicky was a fantastic help to us. She is bright, enthusiastic and loves to have a good laugh. We really enjoyed having her stay with us. On her first day she relocated large rocks from the dam and built a rock face along the creek line. Vicky was a tremendous help each and every day. She also did lots of weed spraying, weeding and clearing… read more
(Very good
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25 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Vicky) for host
I only had a week here due to prior commitments but I felt at home straight away thanks to the lovely Karen and Bob (and my fellow workawayers!) I had a lot of fun here.
In exchange for sometimes hard graft you get fed tons of tasty food and a cheeky glass of wine with dinner and comfortable accommodation in stunning grounds with beautiful… read more
In exchange for sometimes hard graft you get fed tons of tasty food and a cheeky glass of wine with dinner and comfortable accommodation in stunning grounds with beautiful… read more
15 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)
We really enjoyed having Justin stay with us. He is always bright and bubbly and fun to be around. We can't thank him enough for the wonderful jobs he did for us. Namely brickpaving a large courtyard area and renovating my vegetable garden!!! Justin also sings my favourite song "The Gambler" much better than Kenny Rogers does. If you would… read more
(Very good
)
14 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host
An amazing location, wonderful hosts! Bob and Karen make even the rainy days seem fun, and the foreman Subaru (red heeler dog) is the sweetest animal on four legs. (Possibly seconded by their ram/pet Rambo)
Karen is an amazing cook, and loves karaoke nights. Bob is an engineer with great humor so expect a lot of... unique.. fixes if a job… read more
Karen is an amazing cook, and loves karaoke nights. Bob is an engineer with great humor so expect a lot of... unique.. fixes if a job… read more
