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Description
I am a working single Mom with a passion for community building and sustainable city planning. My kids are 12 and 18. We have two cats: Koe & Sok.
For the holidays (from August 10 to 28) we need a loving babysitter. Couples also welcome. Out flat is located in Rotterdam West, close to public transport and a ten minute bike-ride away from the city centre.
GENERAL intro (no maintenance in needed at this point)
Our little flat (96m2) has already received a lot of love since I bought it in a run-down state in 2004. Because I work 32 hrs sometime struggle to do all the maintenance I would like. Also we have lots of experience sharing our house with Couchsurfers. Therefor I am really happy to host handy women and men who can help us out here and there. Also, it would be cool to take turns in cooking and cleaning - so in fact the basic co-housing activities. In return, I can give you a kick-start to Rotterdam - I have a fairly good network, especially when it comes to sustainable and community initiatives.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Events & social
Charity work
Cooking & food
Books
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Rotterdam is known for its multi-cultural character and modern, innovative architecture.
On a personal level, I am happy to exchange language skills and thinking about sustainability.
Our family lives a low-carbon lifestyle: no car, no dryer, no dishwasher, very little plastic, low-meat and mostly organic and local food.
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Help
Keeping the house tidy and looking after our two cats. This includes: cleaning their toilet daily, feeding them twice a day, buying new food and cat litter if needed.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'm learning Italian and want to become fluent.
Accommodation
A double bed in a private room. Our flat is small (96m2) but we have an awesome roof terrace that is perfect for yoga, meditation and sunny dinners!
What else ...
We live close to the fringes of Rotterdam, so it's good for cycling, running, hiking. Rotterdam has three arthouse cinemas and a few nice musea.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The Wifi here is okay. Also, there are different places in the house where you can retreat and concentrate.
Can possibly accept pets
We live on the third floor so it might not be so friendly to big dogs... We have two cats. In principle, pets are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Koe (8 years)
Black and white lady cat.
Feedback (3)
She's doing an amazing job with her daughter, who's clever, funny and creative and we had so much fun spending time with her.
We are sorry if sometimes we weren't able to fully express… read more
They helped me practice my Italian and helped me out keeping… read more
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She's doing an amazing job with her daughter, who's clever, funny and creative and we had so much fun spending time with her.
We are sorry if sometimes we weren't able to fully express… read more
They helped me practice my Italian and helped me out keeping… read more
