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This beautiful island offers some of the worlds best everything! Waiheke is home to world class wine producing vineyards, restaurants and adventures. Ferries to the island (to and from Auckland) leave regularly and take approx 40 mins. There is a car and passenger ferry too which takes longer. It is expensive to bring a car!
I offer a comfortable room and own separate toilet in a warm and cosy home. Share bathroom unless you are brave enough to use the outdoor hot shower in winter! Best case scenario is a single person or couple/friends as the room has a queen bed and a day bed. Walking distance to fabulous Onetangi Beach and three cafe/restaurants and a five minute walk to nearest bus stop which takes you anywhere on the island.
Apart from having a happy disposition as most of my travellers do an ideal skill set would be a strong outdoor loving person/s to help me in the garden, stay on top of invasive weeds and vines and dig in new native plants. There is some planting and clearing down a bank so if you are not confident on slopes please hesitate before applying. I need someone strong to help me haul big branches up the slope! The easier stuff is walking Louie the woof around our lovely natural neighbourhood or a stroll along the gorgeous Onetangi Beach (with lots of sniffing stops) just a few minutes walking distance away. You can even call in for coffee at the dog friendly beach side cafe on your way home.
Your hours of contribution are relatively light (max 3 hours a day) leaving you time for adventure or paid work elsewhere. You will be sharing your time and space with a fit and able 75 year old person who loves to feed and nourish her visitors and make their stay an enjoyable one. My husband (who sadly died two years ago) and I enjoyed many fun times with travelling folk who stayed with us in our former Auckland home and while he was most definitely the social animal I will do my best to make your stay a happy one.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
So far my experience with cultural exchange has been of mutual learning benefit and fun but maybe language practice and an idea of how a kiwi lives day to day. Independant folk happy to come and go and make their own fun works for me as (ancient as I am) life still seems to rock on at a busy pace and I appreciate quiet time to work on my art. Love to get together for evening meals, share my cooking or yours or both and catch up on the day and share stories.
Help
You will be confident on the tools as there are a few small projects to be done. Otherwise gardening (lots of it in autumn and spring), general maintenance, help with house cleaning, cooking, one small dog walking,. This is mostly suited to fit outdoors inclined people as this is where most of the tasks would be. Immediate project is removing vines that are taking over the bush!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own bedroom with queen sized bed in older but comfy home . Separate toilet but share main bathroom or the hot outdoor shower in summer. Lovely views from the house overlooking the bay. I do eat some meat but go total vegetarian if I have non meat eaters staying. No problem. Love anyone who likes to cook and now have a folder full of great recipes left by travellers. Please note some of the kind reviews given are from folk who stayed in my previous home with my late husband and me and yes it was a large and beautiful home with spa and pool. My Waiheke home and life is simpler and the pool is the ocean just down the road.
What else ...
Waiheke is an island playground and in the summer is is bursting at the seams with folk who come to play and enjoy the spectacular beaches and the world class wine and food. Buses take you everywhere on the island. It is full of artists and artisans and some great sustainability projects. It is quieter in the winter but still beautiful.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Unlimited internet.
Space for parking camper vans
Room for a combi van.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 144736612536
Feedback (27)
13 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host
Feel like staying in a heaven, with interesting ladies, amazing food, good dogs, beautiful nature and walks. I enjoyed every moment here, with different experiences and so much laughter. Thank you so much Sheridan for making me a sweet place and happy memories, for sharing the creative life and useful tips. Waiheke island is a very special place… read more
1 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)
I cant say enough about this tiny lovely powerhouse! Ruchi may be small in stature (unlike me!) but she is a strong, competent and very helpful just delightful person. She was super keen to help wherever she could and was up and about in the morning ready to walk Louie the dog who is never not ready! She got stuck in and cleaned all the big… read more
(Excellent
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28 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sander) for host
I stayed with Sher for a week and I can confidently say it was a great experience. From the first moment we met she was very welcoming and made sure I was comfortable. She is genuinely interested in you: how you look at the world, what you do, what your life is like... We had nice talks during dinner about everything and even had a great night… read more
26 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sander)
I am so glad I invited Sander to join me on the island. He fitted beautifully into my world and very quickly became part of this little family. His gentle respectful and thoughtful personality won me over immediately and it took all of five minutes for my dog Louie to attach himself to him. Sander did some serious gardening for me which was hard… read more
(Excellent
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13 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (imsimpl) for host
Sher I guess will never miss a tick on this list......you are FORTUNATE to be chosen by her, and if I may be so bold I would say to please do not take that honour lightly....she is a worker (for you), she scraps, experiments explores and succeeds at finding what you need and is effusive about what others have done for her in the past- she proudly… read more
4 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (imsimpl)
Im (John) stayed with me for just over a week and it was and interesting and productive time for sure. He has a wealth of knowledge on a wide range of subjects and the many lives he has lived as he has travelled means he brings a valuable and wide skill base which he put to excellent use during his time here. He created a substantial stone based… read more
(Excellent
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13 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host
Feel like staying in a heaven, with interesting ladies, amazing food, good dogs, beautiful nature and walks. I enjoyed every moment here, with different experiences and so much laughter. Thank you so much Sheridan for making me a sweet place and happy memories, for sharing the creative life and useful tips. Waiheke island is a very special place… read more
1 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)
I cant say enough about this tiny lovely powerhouse! Ruchi may be small in stature (unlike me!) but she is a strong, competent and very helpful just delightful person. She was super keen to help wherever she could and was up and about in the morning ready to walk Louie the dog who is never not ready! She got stuck in and cleaned all the big… read more
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sander) for host
I stayed with Sher for a week and I can confidently say it was a great experience. From the first moment we met she was very welcoming and made sure I was comfortable. She is genuinely interested in you: how you look at the world, what you do, what your life is like... We had nice talks during dinner about everything and even had a great night… read more
26 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sander)
I am so glad I invited Sander to join me on the island. He fitted beautifully into my world and very quickly became part of this little family. His gentle respectful and thoughtful personality won me over immediately and it took all of five minutes for my dog Louie to attach himself to him. Sander did some serious gardening for me which was hard… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (imsimpl) for host
Sher I guess will never miss a tick on this list......you are FORTUNATE to be chosen by her, and if I may be so bold I would say to please do not take that honour lightly....she is a worker (for you), she scraps, experiments explores and succeeds at finding what you need and is effusive about what others have done for her in the past- she proudly… read more
4 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (imsimpl)
Im (John) stayed with me for just over a week and it was and interesting and productive time for sure. He has a wealth of knowledge on a wide range of subjects and the many lives he has lived as he has travelled means he brings a valuable and wide skill base which he put to excellent use during his time here. He created a substantial stone based… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Oliver & Senna) for host
Sher is an incredible hostess, full of positive energy and warmth. Senna has even said more than once, “I want to be like Sher one day.” We originally came to pet-sit her adorable dog, but King Louie stole our hearts right away, and we still fondly remember our morning walks on Onetangi Beach.
Sher’s house feels like a true home. She has a… read more
Sher’s house feels like a true home. She has a… read more
9 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver & Senna)
Oli and Senna are a delightful couple who stayed with me for a week. They fell over themselves wanting to be helpful and were. I invited then mainly to pet sit my much loved woof Louie. They did this wholeheartedly and after a few minutes with them Louie worked out where his best interests lay! I was able to leave knowing he was in caring… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
Sher was awesome from the beginning. She received us even when she wasn't planning to have woofers at that moment. We loved her and Louie and every second of our stay at her house, which really felt like ours. All the house art and great talks really shows how amazing Sher is and how she likes to live, really positive, full of joy and energy (she… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia and Gonzalo were unexpected workaways who came to me by default. Happy event! Both lovely lovely people who made a warm and lively contribution to my household and especially made a huge difference to the ongoing work on the steep bank. It was not easy dragging those big branches and Gonzalo and Lucia cut a huge swathe through the dense… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Melina & Julian)
Melina and Julian are special warm and caring people with whom I felt an immediate connection. Both are gentle in their ways but this underlies a lovely sense fun and a genuine appreciation of and respect for our natural world and this combined with an exceptional skill set made them just wowee amazing workaways!! (actually friends now!). So not… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Melina & Julian) for host
Sher is a person who manages to transmit her energy and vitality through her talks, meals, and advice. She was an excellent hostess; each of her delicious meals turned our dinners into lovely and unforgettable experiences. We always felt welcomed and comfortable with her :)
We felt our skills were very appreciated, so work didn't feel like work at… read more
We felt our skills were very appreciated, so work didn't feel like work at… read more
3 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Delfina & Lautaro Felipe) for host
Staying with her was a wonderful experience. We planned on staying for 1 to 2 weeks, but ended up being there for almost 4 weeks. At all times we felt very comfortable: she made us feel at home providing us with a generous space bedroom, she helped us integrate into the local community, she was willing and kind in sharing places and activities to… read more
30 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Delfina & Lautaro Felipe)
Wow! Where to start ... these are genuinely lovely giving folk who brought excellent skills and can do attitude to everything I asked of them. Lautaro has strong interest in all things relating to regeneration, permaculture and generally for the care of plants so his work in my garden (down a bank and not easy!) was considered and thoughtful and… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
Jacob is a really lovely person and exactly who Louie and I needed in our lives while my fractured knee cap healed and I was unable to walk my dog every morning and evening as was our custom. Louie took to Jacobs calm reassuring way immediately and they formed a bond quickly. I knew my woof was in the safest hands and indeed Jacob fulfilled all my… read more
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatrice)
Beatrice is an absolute darling and we had a great time together. I fractured my knee cap so was very reliant on her help which she gave willingly. Most important was taking Louie the woof for long beach walks in the morning and shorter walks before dusk. Louie fell instantly in love with her! Beatrice showed me great consideration and was always… read more
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Beatrice) for host
Meeting Sher and Louie was a blessing. I was originally supposed to stay a week but I ended up staying more than 20 days. Louie is a very sweet dog, while Sher is an incredibly kind, lovable and helpful person, cooking and spend time with her was wonderful. The 20 days spent here have been amazing and I would do this workaway again immediately.… read more
13 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Clay) for host
Sher was an excellent first host for Carmen and myself! She graciously picked us up from the ferry and continued to show above and beyond hospitality for the remainder of our stay. Sher is an excellent cook, she's full of vitality & humor, and was always incredible generous. She is someone who has done lots of travel in her life, so she was very… read more
10 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Clay)
Clay and Carmen are first rate workaways and were just lovely to have in my home. Both very competent having come from full managerial and hands on positions on a substantial eco resort requiring a wide range of skills and competency. They required no supervision and just got on with any task requested of them. Super nice folk, so respectful and… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina (Caro))
Such a pleasure to host Carolina and Augustine and I am very grateful for the impressive job they both did in helping me prune substantial growth from some big trees down the bank, cut the branches down to moveable size and then drag them up the bank, along a tricky narrow pathway then down a drive to a collection point at the bottom. It was a… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolina (Caro)) for host
I must say that we couldn't have chosen our first host better. Sher is the most magical person, truly patient, helpful and kind I have ever met. We felt very comfortable with her, she helped us on many occasions with important things on our trip. He also took us to see the island and many beautiful places nearby. I am very grateful to her and I… read more
29 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Flormura) for host
I want to say so many things about Sheridan, She is an incredible person, with a light in his heart and soul. I think I'm lucky to have met her 😊 She is super active, funny and enjoys all the different flavors of food and wine, amazing company, the time I spent with her was beautiful, and I definitely carry a friend in my heart and a person that I… read more
22 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Flormura)
One of my best workaway experiences ever! Florencia is a lovely thoughtful and intuative person who brought a gentle but fun and warm presence into my home. I had explained my need to be working so would not the best host and she took that in her stride, I was plied with fabulous flavoursome food which she just whipped up in the kitchen having… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia & Giorgio)
What a delightful couple Giulia and Giorgio are. I liked them immediately and enjoyed all the time they spent in my home. They not only gave of their best work wise but were most respectful, thoughtful and easy company. A magic combination! They tackled a number of tasks including fully restoring two sets of bedside drawers I had picked up from… read more
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Giulia & Giorgio) for host
Staying two weeks with Sher has been for us the best Workaway experience so far, because she truly embodies the Workaway spirit with the best cultural exchange encouraging us to explore Waiheke island, giving us tips and suggestions.
Living with her has been great, we have also met some of her friends (very interesting and nice people) and she… read more
Living with her has been great, we have also met some of her friends (very interesting and nice people) and she… read more
17 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Katherine & Anthony) for host
Sher was truly a lovely host. This was our first experience with Workaway, and needless to say it exceeded our expectations! Sher is incredibly inviting and good-natured, it was always fun to spend time with her, whether we were working on projects, eating dinner or watching TV. We were honored to be able to help her with her art gallery opening,… read more
15 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Katherine & Anthony)
A big thank you to this really lovely super helpful, intelligent and intuitive couple! Katie and Tony stayed with me at a time when I needed folk who could take the initiative and help me with the final push to the gallery opening which has been months in the planning. Amongst other things, they fixed the important painting hanging rails to the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob & Alyssa)
Amazing and delightful couple with real skills and fabulous attitude. I can't say enough about Jacob and Alyssa who not only were a pleasure to have in my home but achieved so much in a short space of time. Jacob and Alyssa are problem solvers and they sorted some challenging jobs that have been waiting to be fixed. Great team! They - strengthened… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host
This host has to be one of the most cheerful and upbeat people I have ever met. She greeted me, and the other two workawayers whose paths crossed mine, with much warmth every morning. She was always ready with laughs, kindness, and consideration for workawayers and others who visited her home. Her little dog Louie was much the same: easygoing,… read more
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mary)
Mary came to my lovely island for a visit and as a vegan of 30 years sought a place which could accommodate this. I am not a vegan but was happy to stretch my horizons for the two weeks she was here. It was an inspiration! She cooked all the meals and produced some wonderful flavour filled food. She also generously bought some of her own specific… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Delaney)
What a delight it was to have Delaney share my home as a workaway. She is a warm and lovely person with a light, kind and generous energy. She was thrown in the deep end straight away with the job of hemming of what must have felt like miles of curtain and did it to perfection. Delaney also tackled a number of different jobs for me most… read more
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Delaney) for host
My experience staying with Sher was absolutely wonderful. It was my first time seeing the stunning Waiheke Island, and her home was just as lovely. I was able to help her with hemming curtains, gardening projects, making empanadas for her gallery opening, walking sweet Louie to the beach, and general housework. The work was easy and rewarding.… read more
19 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Celine) for host
What an incredible exchange! Highly recommend staying with Sher while exploring Waiheke.
She is truly a wonderful person who will welcome you in her beautiful home with an open heart by making you feel confortable. She only shines positive light! Easy going, fun, generous and she's caring so much about your well being and that you make the most of… read more
She is truly a wonderful person who will welcome you in her beautiful home with an open heart by making you feel confortable. She only shines positive light! Easy going, fun, generous and she's caring so much about your well being and that you make the most of… read more
17 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Celine)
Celine describes herself in her profile as a "hard-worker, proactive and rigorous, always keen to learn and experiment with new challenges with good initiative and can work independently with a can do attitude!" I am happy to say THIS IS ALL TRUE and MORE!! What a pleasure it was to have this warm hearted young woman in my home filling the house… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
I stayed with Sher for just over a week and oh boy do I miss her and Louie already! She is just a bright light in this world who goes well out of her way to be welcoming to everyone.
Her home on Waiheke is gorgeous with an amazing view to Onetangi Beach and her cooking is amazing as well.
I helped her build a small shed and got started on… read more
Her home on Waiheke is gorgeous with an amazing view to Onetangi Beach and her cooking is amazing as well.
I helped her build a small shed and got started on… read more
30 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca (Becca) stayed with me for 10 days or so and I wish I could have had her delightful company longer. She is an an upbeat, interested and interesting young woman with a lovely warm and intuitive nature. In terms of her marvellous skill set - not only did she put up a full metal kitset shed (with hopeless manual) practically on her own while… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
Sadly said farewell to the lovely Alison today as she continues her adventures and I will miss her quirky fun company. She is a warm and generous person with a gorgeous questioning interested mind. We just got on from the first and in terms of work contribution she pretty much managed the very big garden without any prompting from me. She also… read more
(Excellent)
31 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host
What can I say. I spent almost 3 weeks here. Sher’s place has a lovely, positive energy which even brought me back a second time. Her home has outstanding views looking over Auckland and beyond, and enough indoor and outside space that you can go off and enjoy your own company if you choose. Sher is a wonderful person, with a huge heart,… read more
25 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ricky & Ana) for host
We had our first workaway experience with Sher and Brian and it couldn’t have been a better one. We felt welcome and like with family from the first minute we arrived until we left. Sher and Brian are great souls with a ton of stories to tell and genuinely interested in the world and their hosts. We spent great nights cooking, playing cards,… read more
20 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricky & Ana)
Fabulous 10 days with Ana and Ricky!! It was fun and super productive! These two are a delight and they slid into our lives as though they had always been there. Ana cooks very well - and her tart tartin is extra gorgeous! She also cleans up after and I was impressed how much she achieved quietly cleaning my house while I was out! I also… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Stewart) for host
I first contacted Sher and Brian because I loved their profile picture. They say a picture paints a thousand words and it does. For a couple of oldies (like us!) Sher and Brian have an incredible energy and Joie de Vivre. They also have the most magnificent house I have had the fortune to stay in. We loved staying in their beautiful home and… read more
16 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Stewart)
Slugger Stewart and Slammer Lisa made short work of our big bathroom and laundry demolition and then smashed us at cards and scrabble in the evening! Fabulous fun couple with a great work ethic and a willingness to tackle some pretty tough jobs (see photo). Extremely capable with good skills, good humoured and great company. We felt really relaxed… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host
Excellent host!
We have spent some wonderful days with Cher and Brian enjoying beautiful dinners, watching the sunsets and having interesting conversations. They are people who always have an anecdote to share with their guests. We have also enjoyed the beautiful house and the pool, even the spa!
Very close to the house there is a nature reserve… read more
We have spent some wonderful days with Cher and Brian enjoying beautiful dinners, watching the sunsets and having interesting conversations. They are people who always have an anecdote to share with their guests. We have also enjoyed the beautiful house and the pool, even the spa!
Very close to the house there is a nature reserve… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)
Pablo and Carolina joined us for a week and bought a lovely energy to the house. We were under some business work pressure while they were here and did not feel we did them justice or the household as relaxed as it normally is. But they were just lovely and worked around us being so really helpful where they could. Pablo is very skilled on the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Joy & Maarten)
The most complimentary thing I can say about a Workaway experience is that it felt easy and effortless. Joy (perfectly named) and Marteen slipped smoothly into our lives and we enjoyed our time with them very much. Their work ethic was excellent and Marteen sorted a big problem of a crumbling bank by digging it back then shoring up the timber… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yolande)
Yolande stayed with us just over 10 days and we found her to be a warm interested person with whom we felt a genuine connection during her time with us. She arrived after an incredibly long flight and after only one night's (sort of) sleep was thrown in the deep end helping me organise and host a sizeable Christmas party. She was fantastic and… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yolande) for host
This was my first stay in New Zealand and it was perfect !! Sher and Brian are lovely hosts, we had such good discussions, the food is amazing, they showed me several nice places and often picked me up at the bus station, I loved watching series with them and just enjoying calmly life on their hill. Because the view is gorgeous !!! I had a very… read more
26 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thilo) for host
I really enjoyed my week with Sher and Brian. They are a lovely couple living in the most beautiful region of Auckland. They are living together with their two cute dogs and three Alpacas.
My work included general work around the house like gardening or painting. The main work of my week was helping in preparing their big christmas party.
My… read more
My work included general work around the house like gardening or painting. The main work of my week was helping in preparing their big christmas party.
My… read more
20 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thilo)
Thilo spent a great week with us and was lovely fun and a real help whenever we needed him. He is a straight up guy with a great attitude. He is friendly easy company and a pleasure to share our home with. He is not afraid of hard work and we got a lot accomplished with his help. He is intelligent, capable, a quick learner and I imagine he could… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joanne & Niko) for host
We had a very good time at Sher and Brian. They are both very friendly and open to the world. The house is full with positive energy and they are always on the move but also know how to enjoy their free time, which they gladly shared with us. We helped in building a fence, hoping the dogs will not go touring Auckland on their own, and a few other… read more
18 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanne & Niko)
Joanne and Niko came to us to help with some carpentry projects and we were very happy with their work. Niko got up on the roof and cleaned skylight windows, designed and built lids for pool boxes, made a complete fence with Joanne's help (see photos) and quietly fixed numerous long overdue tasks including sealing a leak in the motor camper. He is… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I honestly do not know where to begin. I couldn’t think of any negative aspect about this crazy loving happy couple. My workaway stay at Sher‘s and Brian‘s house was just amazing. I loved their personalities. Sher is an artist (she has gorgeous paintings!!) and as soon as she appears in a room the whole room shines from her happiness. Brian is… read more
17 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie is a delight! We really enjoyed our time with her and she has a gentle but fun personality. This was her first experience in NZ and there were one or two misadventures (car related) which were not of her making that could have spoiled her time but her warm positive character shone through and she dealt with the disappointments in a really… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is a total can do person! She is dynamic, intelligent, energetic, vibrant and great fun. She has a wonderfully positive energy which is a pleasure have in the house and is also kind, perceptive and thoughtful. During her stay with us she befriended and helped a younger fellow traveller and was a great help to her as well as giving us the… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (MARIE-CELINE)
Marie-Celine is a special kind of person and she lit up our lives with her laughter and poetry, her zest for life and interest in everything. As if this was not enough she worked like a Trojan especially down the steep bank pulling weeds and dragging big bags of them up to load on the trailer! She tacked this with huge enthusiasm and no weed was… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (MARIE-CELINE) for host
Few things you need to know .. this is a house of joy, positivity and kindness, great conversations and amazing couple !
I felt like a little princess ! the bedroom is lovely, i worked into the garden,cleaning the big carpet (such an adventure haha), walking the dogs who became my bodyguards :) Met family and friends having diner into a… read more
I felt like a little princess ! the bedroom is lovely, i worked into the garden,cleaning the big carpet (such an adventure haha), walking the dogs who became my bodyguards :) Met family and friends having diner into a… read more
23 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte & Elien)
Fantastic visit from Charlotte and Elien. We really enjoyed their company and were so impressed with their whole approach to any work we requested. They both just knew what to do and when and always ready to jump in and help and I loved the support they gave me in the kitchen - and I never had to ask. We renovated a room and some furniture and… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Elodie)
All our interactions with Elodie were excellent. She is a gracious and excellent communicator with a strong sense of responsibility. We really hope she will stay with us when she returns to Auckland. Thank you Elodie!!
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elodie) for host
I had a really good contact with Sheridan! She offer me to come in her house even if they had enough people to help, just the time for me to find another New home! Finally, I didn't go to Sheridan's place because I found something else before but I would to recommend to anyone!
