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Looking for housesitters in magical Olympos, Antalya, Turkey

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  • Last activity: 21 Apr 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi lovely people of our mother earth,

    we are a Belgian and Turkish couple.we have a project of making a new kitchen with stone walls, as well as closing the bathroom also with stone walls. We would also plant a garden soon. So the work would vary from bringing stones, making the mortar using lime and sand, preparing garden beds and planting, and also playing with our lovely son Kaya who has almost 4 years ( by the date March 2024) in our beautiful planet! So with the physical work, if you're strong you will get stronger, if you need to get in shape you will!

    We're looking for people whom can stay minimum 2 weeks and more ( preferably couples with children but all are welcome) who has some experience with building, is handy and can help us 3 hours daily and enjoy beautiful Olympos the rest of the time! We have a 1833 m2 land in the woods which is 40 min. to the beach by foot, or 5km by car. Olympos is 80km west of Antalya and has a beautiful setting between the mountains, the sea, rock climbing, ancient city of Lycians... And lots of outdoor activities. For me it's a magical place!
    We're climbers so would love to have climbers staying here!

    We are rock climbers. So we would love to have climbers, climbers with kids even better...
    We are pretty minimalist. We only have manual tools. You need to like living outside with minimal materials if you decide to come here.
    we have running water, enough solar power to charge your phone, laptop and have lights, lots of trees, birds and peace....

    We have a tent setup for workawayers for now but we can build something quick if we have a team of people. There's a propane stove to cook and basic cooking equipment you need.

    We only use ecological cleaning products like shampoo, soap, detergents etc. So please only bring this kind of things. That way we won't pollute our little paradise.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn about building a stone wall using natural, non-toxic material, gardening, language, yoga, breathing, conserving food, cooking, natural eating

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    there are all kinds of work. Construction , gardening, digging, making furniture, babysitting etc. ( it can be physically demanding work sometimes)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Turkish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    you will stay in a tent for now. But like I mentioned before we can build something fast if we have the manpower. We have a common shower and we have a composting toilet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Olympos is a great place for outdoor lovers. Only 80km to Antalya where you can fly into from abroad with affordable prices, 40 minutes to Kumluca and Kemer by car. So close to civilization but so tranquil at the same time. Here there is trekking ( Lycian way starts from Fethiye goes to Antalya with a total of 509km ), only 40 minutes away by foot from Olympos beach, the mediterranean, the Ancient city of Lycians dated from 2nd century BC, more than 300 rock climbing routes, diving, Chimera ( where the olympics flame idea came from ) and many other things you will experience yourself....

    There is a bus from Antalya to Olympos intersection every half hour (100 lira) from intersection you can either take another minibus or you can hitch. you need to get off at Nomad Lodge then you will walk 1.5 km uphill and voila you arrived :)

    we are pescatarians. So we won't have any meat. we try to live as ecologic as possible. we don't use any chemical cleaning products. we speak english, french, spanish and turkish. We love to share and learn.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can't get into our land with a car at the moment just because we don't have a road that comes to our place. But you can park it 50 meters away and walk the rest.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs, cats, snakes, birds etc

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 3-4, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 682522945751

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