Help me beautify and take care of my house with views of the amazing city of Bilbao, Spain

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Kontxi, I live in Bilbao, in a single-family house, divided into 3 house


    My name is Kontxi, I live in Bilbao, in a single-family house divided into 3 apartments. My brother lives downstairs, my mother on the next floor, and my house is on the two top floors, which I share with my 12-year-old son Joel, who is with me every other week.

    The house is located on the slope of Mount Artxanda, with beautiful views of the entire city and direct access to a large wooded area just behind it. It takes us between 15 and 20 minutes to walk to the old town and less than 10 minutes by bicycle. Bilbao is a small city where everything is very close. The sea, the nearest beach, is about 20 minutes away by car with easy access by public transport.

    We decided to try this experience because we need help with the maintenance of the house (painting the terrace railing, varnishing a window, painting two rooms...) and the garden (cleaning, care, planting...).

    Both Joel and I love welcoming people into our home, getting to know them, sharing... In addition to the help, we value the experience itself of hosting and welcoming a new person into our home, trusting that we can both benefit greatly from it.

    As for food, my son and I eat everything except gluten. We enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and take special care in preparing delicious and nutritious meals. If you enjoy cooking, it could also be a way to help around the house.

    My offer does not include meals, although you would have access to the kitchen, and I would also love for us to share recipes and eat together on some occasions.

    I am very flexible with work schedules and value the autonomy of the person to organize themselves with the tasks we agree upon.

    Tell us about your interests; we are very open to reaching an agreement with flexibility on how we can cooperate.




    Me llamo Kontxi, vivo en Bilbao, en una casa unifamiliar, dividida en 3 viviendas, abajo vive mi hermano, en el siguiente piso mi madre y en los dos últimos pisos está mi casa, que comparto con mi hijo Joel de 12 años, que está conmigo una semana sí y una semana no.

    La casa está situada en la ladera del monte Artxanda, con preciosas vistas a toda la ciudad y a la vez con acceso directo a un amplio espacio de monte arbolado justo detrás. Tardamos entre 15 y 20 minutos en llegar al casco antiguo andando y menos de 10 minutos en bicicleta. Bilbao es una ciudad pequeñita donde todo está muy a mano. El mar, la playa más cercana está a unos 20 minutos en coche con fácil acceso en transporte público.

    Nos animamos a probar esta experiencia porque necesitamos ayuda con el mantenimiento de la casa (pintar la barandilla de la terraza, barnizar una ventana, pintar dos habitaciones...) y del jardín (limpieza, cuidado, plantar...).

    Tanto a a Joel como a mí, nos gusta mucho recibir a gente en casa, conocer, compartir.... Es decir, además de por la ayuda, valoramos la experiencia en sí de acoger y recibir a una persona nueva en casa confiando en que podemos aportarnos mucho mutuamente.

    En cuanto a la alimentación, mi hijo y yo comemos de todo menos gluten. Nos gusta cocinar, probar recetas nuevas, Ponemos especial cuidado en preparar alimentos ricos y a la vez nutritivos y sanos. Si te gusta cocinar también puede ser una forma de ayudar en la casa.

    Mi oferta no incluye las comidas aunque por supuesto tendrías acceso a la cocina y también me encantaría que pudiéramos compartir recetas y comer juntas en algunas ocasiones.

    Tengo mucha flexibilidad con los horarios de trabajo y valoro la autonomía de la persona para organizarse con las tareas que acordemos.

    Cuéntanos tus intereses, estamos muy abiertas a llegar a un acuerdo con flexibilidad en cuanto a cómo podemos cooperar.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    As a professional I am a Nonviolent Communication trainer, I offer a space of care, openness and flexibility, of naturalness in terms of how we interact at home. I am open to share our way of life in the most authentic way possible

    Como profesional soy formadora de Comunicación No Violenta, ofrezco un espacio de cuidado, de apertura y flexibilidad, de naturalidad en cuanto a cómo nos relacionamos en casa. Me abro a compartir nuestra forma de vida de la forma más auténtica posible

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    "Between June 5th and 30th, we need help especially with cleaning and taking care of the garden, and some simple DIY tasks. I would also like a mural to be painted on one of the external walls of the house, I would provide the necessary

    The working time we ask for each day is about 3 hours, 5 days a week, in exchange for staying in the house. We are flexible with schedules... We can discuss to organize. We regret not being able to include meals, that would be on your own, but we would love to share the kitchen and meal times together...

    Tasks we need help with:

    Cleaning and caring for the garden and beautifying a neglected part of the garden.
    The terrace railing, which is made of iron, is starting to rust, it needs sanding, applying rustproof paint, and painting. Painting two rooms and small repairs in the house.
    There is also a wooden window that needs sanding and varnishing.

    And help with house cleaning or cooking delicious dishes is always welcome...



    El tiempo de trabajo que pedimos cada día es de unas 3 horas, 5 días a la semana, como intercambio por la estancia en la casa. Por nuestra parte hay flexibilidad en cuanto a horarios... Hablamos para organizarnos. Lamentamos no poder incluir manutención, sería por tu cuenta, pero nos encantaría compartir cocina y momentos de comida...

    tareas para las que necesitamos ayuda:

    Limpieza y cuidado del jardín y embellecer una parte del jardín que está descuidada.
    La barandilla de la terraza, que es de hierro empieza a estar oxidada, necesita un lijado, aplicar anticorrosivo y pintar. Pintar dos habitaciones y pequeñas reparaciones de la casa.
    También hay una ventana de madera que necesita lijado y barnizado.

    Y siempre es bienvenida la ayuda en la limpieza de la casa o cocinando platos ricos...

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    interested in practicing English above all. Spanish-speaking people are also welcome interesados en practicar el inglés sobre todo. Bienvenidas también personas de habla hispana

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would have available a room with a single bed, about 10 square meters with a wardrobe, desk, internet access.... The bathroom is shared with Andrea. The room is in the attic, which provides some privacy.

    Our proposal includes accommodation and the use of the kitchen and common spaces (living room, terrace, garden...) dedicating approximately 3 hours a day, which could be grouped into a single day or several... We can adapt flexibly to your needs or preferences.

    In principle, maintenance is not included, unless we mutually agree on it, perhaps in exchange for more hours of work.

    Tendrías disponible una habitación con cama individual, de unos 10 metros cuadrados con armario, mesa de despacho, acceso a internet.... y un baño individual pequeñito con ducha. La habitación está en el ático, lo que proporciona cierta intimidad.

    Nuestra propuesta incluye el alojamiento y el uso de cocina y espacios comunes (salón, terraza, jardín...) dedicando un tiempo al día de 3 horas aproximadamente, que podrían agruparse en un solo día o varios... Nos podemos adaptar con flexibilidad a tus necesidades o preferencias.

    La manutención en principio no está incluida, salvo que lo acordásemos mutuamente quizá a cambio de más horas de trabajo.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Hay buena conexióna a internet. Por cable, en diferentes puntos de la casa: habitaciones, terraza, salón... There is a good internet connection. By cable, in different parts of the house: rooms, terrace, living room...

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is a parking very close to the house with availability of spaces in a green area and with views of the city and access to the mountain Hay un parking muy cercano a la casa con disponibilidad de plazas en zona verde y con vistas a la ciudad y acceso al monte

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

    3 hours/day, 5 days/week maximum

Host ref number: 766522139147

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