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Description
We have a large house and extended properties in the Yalikavak, Bodrum area. We are high in the hills with magnificent views of the sea and the Greek Islands. We have 2 suite apartments and a small village house which we may lend to visitors from overseas in the summer.
We are a family of three including an 12-year-old daughter who is learning Spanish and French.
We always have a project we plan but have not executed.
We are not smokers, we do eat meat but also love vegetarian culture, We have the internet. We have 2 friendly village dogs and a house cat. We are as laid back as possible.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are food people. We have both operated restaurants and headed Food organizations. Local food is a specialty and can be learned by helping. Learning restoration of antiques. Learning gardening. Learning about interior decoration, photography, and art.
Help
For males or females:
Keeping surrounding area near owners house in good order, pruning, pulling weeds, planting veggies, etc.
General garden tasks, occasionally some painting, cleaning, of interior and exterior design objects.
rearranging a small garage that was just relocated.
Being a companion for our daughter.
For female or male: general house and garden tasks
On off days, there is Bodrum to explore. It was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Day trip to Kos Island in Greece.
Visit Ephesus in Selcuk, Turkey only 2 hours away. This can be combined with an Ephesus and Pamukale trip over a weekend.
Then of course, you can always visit the local villages near the house.
Yalikavak also has one of the best Marinas in the world.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation would be in one of the suites or cottages we normally rent in the season when available.
What else ...
Yalikavak is on the sea and Bodrum City is a 5000 years old city, 30 minutes away. there is plenty to see on the peninsula. The Island of Kos in Greece, is a day ferry trip, Thirty minutes from Bodrum. The villages nearby are great to visit.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours maximum
Feedback (13)
They provided me with a very comfortable apartment and delicious meals, both Berna and frank are great cooks.
Amber is a super sweet, friendly and… read more
From the house you can see the beautiful views of the sea and Yalikavak Peninsula and when they need help on the garden you will work while enjoying that view.
We help them with the garden, but also doing some painting and windows insulation. Everything was… read more
She completed the work in… read more
I loved my job there..i loved the place..it was so full of charme..i loved the company of francis and berna...i loved francis's mandarine jam...and i really really loved berna's food.
So for me this was one of the best moment of my 8 months trip.
I felt like at home...i felt them like my… read more
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They provided me with a very comfortable apartment and delicious meals, both Berna and frank are great cooks.
Amber is a super sweet, friendly and… read more
From the house you can see the beautiful views of the sea and Yalikavak Peninsula and when they need help on the garden you will work while enjoying that view.
We help them with the garden, but also doing some painting and windows insulation. Everything was… read more
She completed the work in… read more
I loved my job there..i loved the place..it was so full of charme..i loved the company of francis and berna...i loved francis's mandarine jam...and i really really loved berna's food.
So for me this was one of the best moment of my 8 months trip.
I felt like at home...i felt them like my… read more
Jade is also a great cook and she performed for us one night. We still have fond memories of that meal.
If they knock your door in the future, do not hesitate to invite.
A bright, well… read more
Their home is beautiful and our own accommodation was lovely and very cozy.
This was our first Workaway experience and we think we may have already found one of the best! We were made to feel so welcome from the first day. Family mealtimes were something we always looked forward… read more
Frank and Berna were our first experience in workaway. We spend almost 2 months with them, working and living as a part of the family. The work is always different, nothing complicated, so you never got bored. Living in… read more
Hardworking, honest, down to earth, appreciative, and to top it off well educated and jack of all trades.
What more could one ask for.
They stayed with us for 9 weeks and became family.
They helped with everything we had to do and Caitlan became my daughter's best… read more
We had a great time together talking about Asia and also cooking together, from time to time.
Marcus is a gentleman and very knowledgeable, as well as a jack of… read more
Have a great time during the balance of your travels
Verdat and his family were also always polite and willing to help… read more
