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.i have been living off the grid for 22 yrs. i would like to share the experiance with others, what is like to live in a remote location in s.e. alaska
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
will expedience living off the grid on a floating home. fishing crabing shrimping . will learn how to live off grid but still have all the comforts of a normal home on the grid. view many types of wild life from the home. deer bear mink otters seals humpback whales and killer whales . learn about the many different plants and visit lakes and rivers.
Help
need help with building general carpentry, tile work need an extra pair of hands on a floating home in remote se alaska location . help with the housekeeping chores and cooking.i usually go into town once a week for supplies iam interested in learning about your way of life and culture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
1500 sq ft home on a 6000 sq ft log raft anchored in a remote bay in se alaska. accessible by float plane or boat. we catch most of are food from the ocean. nearest town is 30 miles away, you will stay in house in your own room that has a great ocean view.
What else ...
your time off you can explore the beaches rivers lakes on the 3rd largest island in the united states. vegan and vegetarians are welcome but must provide the own food
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 to 5 hrs a day 4 or 5 days a week
Host ref number: 762664295948
Feedback (12)
19 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)
nick spent 2 months here. he is a very nice young man. he is very considerate well mannered,polite. was great to have him here,he was willing to everything i asked and did it well.once he got the hang of the splitting maul he was a machine. stained the back of the house pulled many shrimp and crab pots, and helped recover a excavator took a few… read more
(Excellent
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16 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host
I stayed with Keith for two months (mar-may). I only have positive things to say about my stay.
From the beginning Keith was very nice and welcoming, I really appreciated that. Keith took me to several places all along the Island, karta river wildernis and memorial beach for example. The nature here is amazing, felt like living in a documentary!… read more
From the beginning Keith was very nice and welcoming, I really appreciated that. Keith took me to several places all along the Island, karta river wildernis and memorial beach for example. The nature here is amazing, felt like living in a documentary!… read more
22 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
I had an incredible two weeks staying as Keith’s guest. He was an excellent host making every effort to ensure I enjoyed my time there. If you are looking to visit Alaska give the Floathouse serious consideration. The area is simply breathtaking with incredible natural beauty. Kieth did everything he could to maximize my experience on Prince of… read more
6 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Richie) for host
I stayed with Keith and Taya for 3 weeks in August which was warm enough for a forced swim! Waking up and looking out of the window to see bears, eagles, salmon and the like was next-level. Unbelievable food, company excellent, accomplished some very satisfying lumber production. If one is chasing a friendly down to earth, caring environment with… read more
25 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Richie)
wow what a great guest. richie is a funny, smart ,hard working man. we had a great time. he was eager to help out with any and all projects. was great help around the house as well as the projects we had going on, on the shore. we shrimped and crabbed fished cut lumber. he was always ready to go. i highly suggest him if your looking for a hard… read more
(Excellent
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19 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)
nick spent 2 months here. he is a very nice young man. he is very considerate well mannered,polite. was great to have him here,he was willing to everything i asked and did it well.once he got the hang of the splitting maul he was a machine. stained the back of the house pulled many shrimp and crab pots, and helped recover a excavator took a few… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host
I stayed with Keith for two months (mar-may). I only have positive things to say about my stay.
From the beginning Keith was very nice and welcoming, I really appreciated that. Keith took me to several places all along the Island, karta river wildernis and memorial beach for example. The nature here is amazing, felt like living in a documentary!… read more
From the beginning Keith was very nice and welcoming, I really appreciated that. Keith took me to several places all along the Island, karta river wildernis and memorial beach for example. The nature here is amazing, felt like living in a documentary!… read more
22 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
I had an incredible two weeks staying as Keith’s guest. He was an excellent host making every effort to ensure I enjoyed my time there. If you are looking to visit Alaska give the Floathouse serious consideration. The area is simply breathtaking with incredible natural beauty. Kieth did everything he could to maximize my experience on Prince of… read more
6 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Richie) for host
I stayed with Keith and Taya for 3 weeks in August which was warm enough for a forced swim! Waking up and looking out of the window to see bears, eagles, salmon and the like was next-level. Unbelievable food, company excellent, accomplished some very satisfying lumber production. If one is chasing a friendly down to earth, caring environment with… read more
25 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Richie)
wow what a great guest. richie is a funny, smart ,hard working man. we had a great time. he was eager to help out with any and all projects. was great help around the house as well as the projects we had going on, on the shore. we shrimped and crabbed fished cut lumber. he was always ready to go. i highly suggest him if your looking for a hard… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ethan)
Ethan came to Alaska in the dead of winter. we managed to get in some shrimping and crabbing also helped move lumber on the float and was great help getting fire wood. he fixed my internet and helped a neighbor with his cad program. Ethan is a very polite and respectful young man. i enjoyed his company, and is very knowledgeable. i recommend him.
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ethan) for host
I stayed at Keith's Floathouse throughout February and it was an adventure. Due to the time of year, there unfortunately wasn't too much to do, though Keith still taught me some things-- such as crabbing and shrimping. The work was fair and not overbearing. Besides shrimping and crabbing, I spent time moving things around the Floathouse and… read more
27 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eudes) for host
Stayed a bit at jerry's farm and did some work for him at the farm. Jerry knows a lot about living off the grid and can show you all the cool spots around. Jerry taught me how to fish and fillet fish, we also foraging around.
Great fishing, great outdoor ,great host tyank you Jerry.
Great fishing, great outdoor ,great host tyank you Jerry.
18 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (konanewell)
kona was a great guest and has become a good friend. we had many good times and finshed many projects. he was very helpful with many different projects even if he had never none them before. like using cutting torch pulling shrimp and crab pots and tilework. helped my son with bringing a deer out of the woods and kayaking it to the house . if this… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (konanewell) for host
What can I say that has not already been said. I stayed with Keith and Taya for 5 weeks in October - November 2022. They are both wonderful hosts, and more importantly, wonderful people. I consider them both an extended part of my family now and I am already missing them a lot. They made me feel right at home and made sure I was comfortable.
My… read more
My… read more
17 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lance) for host
Keith’s floathouse is a pretty nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Work wasn’t too difficult. We did shingles, deck building, light carpentry, and firewood. Keith taught me how to do all of these things and was very patient with me. Taya and I talked a lot about our shared christian faith and jewish heritage which was nice. She… read more
25 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lance)
(Negative)
21 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tomas) for host
The effects of this experience will last a lifetime.
I decided to leave the big city and change my lifestyle for a bit this summer. A quick message and a short phone call was all it took to convince myself that this was the place to be. I had little idea of what to expect when I arrived but the transition I made was very smooth due to Keith's… read more
I decided to leave the big city and change my lifestyle for a bit this summer. A quick message and a short phone call was all it took to convince myself that this was the place to be. I had little idea of what to expect when I arrived but the transition I made was very smooth due to Keith's… read more
8 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tomas)
tomas stay here was for 2 months in which it rained every day. he adapted will to the weather and never complained about the rain. over all it was a great experience for me, got a really big project done which i could not of done with out his help. we played some music talked a lot about many things.very polite and respectful young man. great cook… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Agostino) for host
SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!
When I decided to embark on my journey to Alaska, discover and feel on my skin the local lifestyle, I would never have imagined such a great experience.
Keith is an incredible host and a really kind and open minded person. I felt home and welcome since the first day of my 6 weeks I spent on his float house. I had my own bed and… read more
When I decided to embark on my journey to Alaska, discover and feel on my skin the local lifestyle, I would never have imagined such a great experience.
Keith is an incredible host and a really kind and open minded person. I felt home and welcome since the first day of my 6 weeks I spent on his float house. I had my own bed and… read more
21 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Agostino)
wow what a great young man great worker fun to be around great personally. give this guy a job and get out of the way. Ago was here almost 2 months, and can come back anytime he wants. if he dosent know how to do it . it takes very little instruction and hes on it . made a big difference here with his help and company, thank you hope to see you… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenz)
lorenz stayed here 6 weeks and he was a good guest. he was very eager to do any job he was asked to do.he also a very good photographer. very knowledgeable about world. we had good conversations about just about everything. he is welcome here anytime.
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lorenz) for host
* The best expierence I ever had *
The location, the hosts (Keith and Taya), the wildlife and the lifestyle are fantastic. Nature pure.
I confirm the feedback of the other workers, who stay at this beautiful environment.
Every day is an expierence. I enjoy every day. Work in this enviroment and with Keith feels always relaxed and is fun. You… read more
The location, the hosts (Keith and Taya), the wildlife and the lifestyle are fantastic. Nature pure.
I confirm the feedback of the other workers, who stay at this beautiful environment.
Every day is an expierence. I enjoy every day. Work in this enviroment and with Keith feels always relaxed and is fun. You… read more
21 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Nicolas) for host
What a stunning place !
Keith lives in a remote Alaskan bay on a beautiful floating house, he re-build himself (with sometimes the help of workawayers). The house is big (you will have your own room) and confortable (hot water, toilets, kitchen, well, everything you need ! -but the wifi is moody in remote alaska-)
The jobs we had mainly were :… read more
Keith lives in a remote Alaskan bay on a beautiful floating house, he re-build himself (with sometimes the help of workawayers). The house is big (you will have your own room) and confortable (hot water, toilets, kitchen, well, everything you need ! -but the wifi is moody in remote alaska-)
The jobs we had mainly were :… read more
11 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
lina spent 3 month with me. what a great time i had. she was great help and company. took on many projects and did a great job. we worked and traveled a bit. i became ill and had to spend a couple days in the hospital. when i returned home she took care of me and the house until i was back on my feet. she learned to shrimp and crab baited set… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host
WHAT A PLACE!
i stayed for nearly three months (Aug-Nov) at Keiths place and i loved every minute! For nature and wildlife lovers this is the place to go, very remote and peaceful and i believe its hard to understand this type of life unless you experience it. It is so rough and pure but simple the same time, always special.
Keith is a very… read more
i stayed for nearly three months (Aug-Nov) at Keiths place and i loved every minute! For nature and wildlife lovers this is the place to go, very remote and peaceful and i believe its hard to understand this type of life unless you experience it. It is so rough and pure but simple the same time, always special.
Keith is a very… read more
