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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
21 Apr 2024
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Description
This is is warm and welcoming century home that has become a touchstone for many who have visited over the years. I am a 60 year old holistically oriented realtor, my kids are: a my 27 year old daughter named Bénédicte, currently living Berlin, Daniel, 29, is travelling the world as a digital nomad and Ben, 31, has settled down in a fixer upper house nearby. We are located in Chateauguay, a small community south of Montreal, only a few minutes walk from a bus that will take you to the Angrignon métro. The atmosphere is relaxed and easygoing, this is a great place to step back, breathe deeply and disconnect from the craziness. Welcome to digital nomads, chefs, handy types, musicians and gardeners. There is always cleaning and either snow removal or weeding, sometimes paining or repairs but it is generally a good, laid back gig. I have heard the average is 5 hours per day for most hosts, I don't really look at hours per day, it is fine to get more work done on some days and take other full days to go downtown and explore the city. I want to create a win-win!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Life does not have to be about what others tell you is 'success'.. we believe that 'success' means looking within, finding your sweet spots and intentionally creating a life in accordance with your values and beliefs. Here you will have a chance to discuss your beliefs and aspirations, maybe set some goals, see what freedom and open mindedness look like. 2 of my kids have done great workaways, we want to contribute to the community.
Help
Historic riverfront home, located not too far from downtown Montreal and accessible by public transit, needs a few more hours than what I can spare at the moment. Some renovations happening at my son's house a few blocks away as well.
The gig is chill, in this house we like to talk about life, goals directions and experiences over a few glasses of wine and a lot of laughter. Once the bigger jobs are done (spring and fall clean up, gardening) aside from helping keep this huge house clean and helping to cook dinners so I can focus on other responsibilities, I don't need a ton of hours, just some blitzes now and then in a few different areas. NB I have found that 1-2 week stays are the best on our end.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
One king bedroom just above the kitchen, private bathroom . Front deck that faces the river and the sunrise. We have parking.
What else ...
In Montreal? Anything and everything!! The bus to the metro (subway ) line is about a 5 minute walk, and you can get downtown in about 70 minutes, much less if you have a car. Montreal is a world class city, several universities, affordable eats, lots of young people and a thriving indie music and arts scene.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
5g wireless, fast enough, ping is 64, download 47.13 and up is 10.7
Space for parking camper vans
flexible
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
about 20 hours per week.
Feedback (14)
We had really fun mealtimes with Catherine and the other workawayers that were staying there, sharing amazing food and stories. We also enjoyed watching live music and learning how to play Cribbage (which we have been practicing… read more
I felt so much like home thanks to Catherine and her son Daniel. Now I will keep visiting and checking on them as if I have got a second family.
I had a really fun time… read more
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We had really fun mealtimes with Catherine and the other workawayers that were staying there, sharing amazing food and stories. We also enjoyed watching live music and learning how to play Cribbage (which we have been practicing… read more
I felt so much like home thanks to Catherine and her son Daniel. Now I will keep visiting and checking on them as if I have got a second family.
I had a really fun time… read more
Lana has a great attitude, she willing to pitch in and do whatever is needed, she has an eagerness to learn and jumped in as needed. She is a great asset to any household, does… read more
Catherine accepted me (and my daughter) rather last minute and at a very busy time for her and I'm so thankful that she did. I had such a great time hanging out and helping around the house. It was a wonderful… read more
You will have the best week with catherine and her sons, everybody has the best spirit we had so many nice discussions, diners together even game nights of catan ( which I would have loved to play one last time ).
we did different tasks such as… read more
At the beginning I thought it will be another single experience as a workawayer, but I not even had idea that I'll find an amazing woman who was taking care of me as another member in her family, even before I left she made sure that I was ready for the winter… read more
Catherine
