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House-sitting from May- October 2025
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 finishing the bathroom. 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 4 years ( by the date November 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! And it will be a satisfying work.
Between the both of us we speak fluently in English, French, Turkish and Spanish. So I hope we can find a common language to communicate.
We love sharing ideas, lifestyle, being open to differences and welcoming anyone as long as we respect each other's space.
We're looking for people whom can stay minimum for 2 weeks and more ( preferably couples with children but all are welcome) and 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 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 and a partly closed room for 2 made with straw bales for workawayers for now and setting is only getting better with time and help. 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 natural products. That way we will keep our little paradise clean.
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
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
there are all kinds of tasks. eco construction , gardening, digging, making furniture, babysitting etc. ( it can be physically demanding work sometimes)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Turkish: FluentThis 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
you will stay in a tent and partly open straw bale room 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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have about 3 spots to park your van.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs, cats, snakes, birds etc
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (8)
Clement is a very respectful, quiet, easy going and a great helper. He did all kinds of different work and he helped us even in his free time. Everything went smoothly with him.
We would refer him to any host.
See you next time
They are really kind and positive people, were always making sure that I was feeling confortable.
I did lot of differents tasks like helping building walls and a teepee, cutting trees, chopping wood, fixing road and sometimes just spend… read more
Shadab was very respectful and open to learning and a well listening person.
Thank you for all your time and help.
Maybe see you in the future
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Clement is a very respectful, quiet, easy going and a great helper. He did all kinds of different work and he helped us even in his free time. Everything went smoothly with him.
We would refer him to any host.
See you next time
They are really kind and positive people, were always making sure that I was feeling confortable.
I did lot of differents tasks like helping building walls and a teepee, cutting trees, chopping wood, fixing road and sometimes just spend… read more
Shadab was very respectful and open to learning and a well listening person.
Thank you for all your time and help.
Maybe see you in the future
the time we spend at your place was way too short, but we had a wonderful, intense and fullfilling experience. It is really a place to slow down, enjoy the nature, and be with lovely people.
We were constructing the bathroom wall with natural materials, doing some gardening work and oiling the house, or playing with little Kaya… read more
