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25 Feb 2024
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Hi Workawayers :)
I sometimes need help with gardening/maintenance and/or house-sitting in my villa in Sicily not far from Siracusa just South of Noto, it's near the sea.
In high season, when we don't use it ourselves, we mostly rent the villa out for a revenue, but in low season I hardly find anyone willing to pay a price that is higher than maintenance costs. Starting middle of November to mid February I therefore prefer to have one or two house-sitters or one or two workawayers for some gardening help (pruning, help with olive harvest or other fruits harvest, etc) and to keep the house well tuned, clean and in good order.
The villa is very isolated, meaning about 2hrs walk to the closest supermarket. I think other than that, or, actually, thanks to that, it's the most beautiful place to stay on your own. It's divided in two villas, you, in case of house-sitting, would use one of them, likely the smaller one, but not necessarily depending on which I may need for myself, friends or possible renters or, in case of workawaying, have one room.
Regarding the renters, it's very hard to rent in the low season and I don't like to rent cheap which I think it's detrimental for a number of reasons, so I don't think it will happen and I will avoid renting the whole property, but in that very unlikely event I will find you another place to stay in the area with the same house-sitting conditions.
The house is self sustainable with solar heated water and solar panels and a solar power accumulator of 14KW, during your stay I would like you to use only solar power and renewables, it's what I do when I am there, perfectly fine, but not 5 star hotels comfort, ie in a cloudy day you may have very little hot water if any, but thankfully it's almost always sunny over here ;)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Vendicari is a tourist destination, I'm not sure what to add that isn't already online. I personally like to meet new people, my interests are psychoanalysis, swimming, philosophy and some literature.
Help
During the winter I'm interested in house keeping for the villa in Vendicari, Sicily. Some gardening and maybe a little building or maintenance. Still contact me also in other seasons, you never know if I may need help.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Dutch: 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
if we find a suitable time frame there should be at least an independent bedroom for the workaway(s)
What else ...
Vendicari is a tourist destination, I'm not sure what to add that isn't already online but you're welcome to ask
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I work from home and I have no problems sharing the wifi with workawayers
Space for parking camper vans
Sure, I have two hectares of garden and also tents and a tree house, alternative forms of accommodation are actually very welcome
Can possibly accept pets
Most of the times I enjoy the company of Igor, an adult male dog, that is the sweetest persona I know, to me and all the other humans (too much of that really, since he can make me feel quite jealous sometimes :), but rather big and often aggressive both to male dogs and cats that trespass 'his' territory, other than that I love pets so let's talk if you're willing to take your own no problem for me (yours should rather talk to Igor first really :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours per week - depends let's talk
Feedback (19)
I enjoyed reading a book in front of the fireplace in the evening as well as being able to pursue my… read more
Their assistance around the villa was exceptional. They tackled every task with enthusiasm and efficiency,… read more
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I enjoyed reading a book in front of the fireplace in the evening as well as being able to pursue my… read more
Their assistance around the villa was exceptional. They tackled every task with enthusiasm and efficiency,… read more
Apart from saying that it’s an amazing place for your body and soul, Sicily can always impress you with its perfect people, sites and food around.
Since the beginning we were really welcomed and taken care of by Guglielmo and his… read more
Metto 4*, che è una valutazione intesa come molto buona, e non 5*, giusto perché le sue… read more
She's welcome back at anytime.
Without a doubt can I only encourage anyone: If you get the chance, go meet Guglielmo and go spend time in his paradise - (t)his special atmosphere will be hard to… read more
I've been very happy to have the opportunity to meet her and I'm grateful for her help.
Guglielmo is a very welcoming, friendly, accurate, reliable and open-minded person. Working for him was a great pleasure. Once in a while he… read more
A real dedicated and inspiring couple, exceptionally skilled and an amazing company.
I wish the both the max of luck on their travel projects and really hope to meet them again!
He is someone who creates a wonderful atmosphere. Not just by his taste of architecture, his beautiful flowing residency between… read more
The workawayers are really amazing, they cook professionally, vegan was required because I have Marco and… read more
Communication was amazing since the beginning, few days before arrival I got an unexpected booking that I couldn't let go and had to move them to my neighbor's… read more
He helped housesitting at my place in Vendicari (Sicily), very responsive, reliable, helpful.
Hope next time I'll get the chance to meet him
Guglielmo – we were lucky enough to meet him & Igor his dog here – is a fantastic relaxed host. We can highly recommend to stay here. You can enjoy the architecture of the villa, nature around and easy living.
I very much recommend them, they are organized, self sufficient, tidy and very helpful.
The work was not that challenging, surely because of the season. But I gladly helped him with the tasks anyway.
The place is relaxing. It was nice to eat with him and his son Eduardo, great cook !
I most… read more
