Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
22 Feb 2025
Reply rate
71.4 %
Usually responds within 10 days
Feedback
21
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Description
Hi, i am Steve. I brought a house in Owaka , It has a big garden with lots of fruit trees , I am busy with trying to paint and cleaning up around . It was a real mess when i brought it , But things are looking a lot better now . I enjoy having people here and getting connected all over the world.
There are always different people with me and have a great time together.
I am also host on other sites, So my house is a busy place sometimes, With people from all of the world
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
language improving, explore the Catlins (nature and animals), New Zealand way of living, getting in contact with other travelers (because there are always other people around),
Help
general work around the house.. At the moment i am trying do some painting inside the house and when the weather gets warmer it will be outside the house , I am also trying get a garden going Vegetables and flowers ,
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Would like to learn French and German
Accommodation
You will stay in my house which is in Owaka . I can offer separated bedrooms (There are 2 bedrooms available) There is also a big kitchen and living room.
I am living with one dog and two horses.
. If you don't have the possibility to explore the country around here on your own, we can go on a trip together and I will show you the best spots around here.
What else ...
Best spots: Kaka Point, Nuggets Point, Jacks Bay, Cathedral Caves, Curio Bay,... (If you don't have a car/ the possibility to explore the country on your own I can show you the spots)
In your time off you can explore the listed spots, helping in the farm because there is always a lot of interesting work to do, in the living room is a huge DVD collection which we can watch and laugh about, or chatting about different cultures and traditions. Also on a clear night and if the Aroura is going to shine I always like to go and watch it.
Just one thing I ask . If you are more interested playing games on your phone than helping and if you are playing games at meal times . Pease don't ask to come ,
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (12)
I recommend it 200% :)
The work was very enjoyable and the workload definitely wasn’t too high. Steve also made sure that I could see as much as possible of the Catlins and showed me all the… read more
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I recommend it 200% :)
The work was very enjoyable and the workload definitely wasn’t too high. Steve also made sure that I could see as much as possible of the Catlins and showed me all the… read more
Steve is really generous, and he also has a sharp sense of humor 😂
About the tasks, I helped him a bit around the hostel where he works, near the house, but it wasn't the main part of my days. Most of the time, on the afternoon, Steve drove me to several beautiful… read more
The work (mainly taking care of his horses and… read more
Every evening we would eat dinner together while watching a series and… read more
Was a really hard worker, always willing to work and do new things , She got on well with the other guests, . Would recommend her to any future hosts, most welcome back any time you want , safe travels and enjoy the rest on New Zealand
Steve can show you all the points of view you need to visit in the area, or if you don't have a car he can take you there. He also helped me with all the administration, he has some really good advice. I was… read more
