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Hi! I'm Stefan. My wife Julia and I traveled the world for 7 years until we found this charming old villa overlooking the sea in Argeles-Sur-Mer and started a family. Baby Alicia was born in July 2024. It is very quiet here. We are surrounded by several hectars of forest and have only few neighbours. Nonetheless, it's only 10 minutes (by car) to the next town and the beach.
From now until late May we are looking for a tidy, natural person to help us with cooking and playing with Alicia (while we are close by but busy doing something else).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are very active people. We'd be happy to explore the nature around us together or can do some yoga in the morning.
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Further details can be found here
Help
We need help with babysitting and cooking.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are very interested in improving our French.
Accommodation
We have 3 main bedrooms inside the house plus one room with a sofa-bed. In a clearing in our forest stands a caravan with toilet and shower, 2 minutes away from the house. We provide enough food. We eat mostly vegetarian, but also like fish. We usually share at least one meal together per day and take turns when it comes to cooking.
The town is 10 min away from our house but we have bought a scooter (125cc) which everyone can use who knows how to drive it and has the necessary driving license.
What else ...
For your time off, you have plenty of options. You can decide to stay home, relax at the pool, enjoy the view, listen to the birds, read a book .... or you can go down into the town mingle with the locals, lay at one of the several beaches, do watersports, go cycling, horseriding or do some sightseeing in and around Perpignan.
Currently, there is no public transport from the house to the town yet and it is a 30 minutes walk. We can take you sometimes.
Please add the text "I have really read it" at the end of your request.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We've been digital nomads ourselves for so long, we gladly accept other likeminded souls. However, we only take people who do not have a lot of digital work. During the summer months the internet connection slows down.
Space for parking camper vans
Enough space for a van.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 854797162473
Feedback (18)
24 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca )
Rebecca stayed at our home the month of February. She is lovely, diligent and has an eye for things which could be improved. She worked hard to make our garden and house a more beautiful place and we are super pleased with the result! She was happy to lend a hand wherever it's needed and was so enthusiastically at work that we had to remind her… read more
(Excellent
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11 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy & Simon)
Lucy, Simon and the kids are wonderful people who stayed at our place for about 2 weeks. Unfortunately, we did not meet in person, but had several video calls. They did great work, we especially appreciate the new doors! We can only recommend hosting them and are hoping to meet them on their way back to England.
(Excellent
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4 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lucy & Simon) for host
Stefan and Julia welcomed our whole family into their home as welcomed guests. Sadly we didn't get to meet them during our trip as they were away but they communicated with us clearly and regularly and made sure we had everything we needed. we loved meeting the other volunteers who helped us with the work and just settling in. while we were there… read more
9 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Toby)
Hosting Toby was a pleasure! We very much enjoyed sharing stories of our traveling experiences over dinner, which he also prepared on some days. It was very good and we loved his bread and butter pudding. Amongst other things, he derusted and painted metal grids and gates for us and did an excellent job. He was always super motivated. Our only… read more
(Excellent
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24 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca )
Rebecca stayed at our home the month of February. She is lovely, diligent and has an eye for things which could be improved. She worked hard to make our garden and house a more beautiful place and we are super pleased with the result! She was happy to lend a hand wherever it's needed and was so enthusiastically at work that we had to remind her… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy & Simon)
Lucy, Simon and the kids are wonderful people who stayed at our place for about 2 weeks. Unfortunately, we did not meet in person, but had several video calls. They did great work, we especially appreciate the new doors! We can only recommend hosting them and are hoping to meet them on their way back to England.
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lucy & Simon) for host
Stefan and Julia welcomed our whole family into their home as welcomed guests. Sadly we didn't get to meet them during our trip as they were away but they communicated with us clearly and regularly and made sure we had everything we needed. we loved meeting the other volunteers who helped us with the work and just settling in. while we were there… read more
9 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Toby)
Hosting Toby was a pleasure! We very much enjoyed sharing stories of our traveling experiences over dinner, which he also prepared on some days. It was very good and we loved his bread and butter pudding. Amongst other things, he derusted and painted metal grids and gates for us and did an excellent job. He was always super motivated. Our only… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kooper & Kooper )
Kooper exceeded all our expectations and was an excellent teamplayer. He learns really fast, is always in good mood and works very hard. He has an amazing fitness and never-ending energy. We had a really good time together and already miss his presence. Highly recommended and welcome back any time.
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kooper & Kooper ) for host
The best experience I could've asked for! I stayed for 4 weeks and had an incredible time, Stefan and Julia are so welcoming and make it feel like home. The area and views are amazing, it's worth exploring and seeing the area. would definitely recommend if you're lucky enough to go!
7 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
First of all, I want to thank Stefan and Julia for giving me the opportunity of staying at and helping around their beautiful house for 7 weeks. Celebrating my 19th birthday here was very heart warming and I had a great time here, thanks to the people around me that made it possible - this was an unforgettable experience I will be sure to… read more
9 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marcello) for host
Ciao Stefan & Julia, scusate il ritardo!
Ho trascorso parecchio tempo nel loro "transatlantico", così lo definirei.
Al mio arrivo sono stato accolto benissimo.
Stefan & Julia il giorno seguente mi hanno rivelato buona parte dei loro programmi per abbellire e rendere funzionale la loro casa...sia internamente che esternamente.
Ho accolto… read more
Ho trascorso parecchio tempo nel loro "transatlantico", così lo definirei.
Al mio arrivo sono stato accolto benissimo.
Stefan & Julia il giorno seguente mi hanno rivelato buona parte dei loro programmi per abbellire e rendere funzionale la loro casa...sia internamente che esternamente.
Ho accolto… read more
30 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcello)
Marcello is an extraordinary workawayer. His stay, which was planned to last just a few weeks, ended up to last eight months.
Each sunrise Marcello was the first to get up in the morning and one of the last to stop work.
Reliable and precise like a swiss clock, no matter the circumstances.
He is extremely passionate when it comes to work but also… read more
Each sunrise Marcello was the first to get up in the morning and one of the last to stop work.
Reliable and precise like a swiss clock, no matter the circumstances.
He is extremely passionate when it comes to work but also… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paulius & Gustė) for host
This was our first Workaway experience and we couldn't imagine it to be better! We had the opportunity to stay here for almost 2 months. Work here is not scary, most of the time we worked outside in the forest cutting small trees and bushes, this gave us the opportunity to use a variety of different tools and gain experience, also had daily tasks… read more
4 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paulius & Gustė)
Guste and Paulius stayed with us for almost two months.
What a lovely couple and awesome people! After beeing away for a couple of days we couldn't believe our eyes
how much progress was made in and around the house.
Both worked reliably, precise and self-responsible day after day and on a wide range of tasks.
They helped painting, cooked for all… read more
What a lovely couple and awesome people! After beeing away for a couple of days we couldn't believe our eyes
how much progress was made in and around the house.
Both worked reliably, precise and self-responsible day after day and on a wide range of tasks.
They helped painting, cooked for all… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Britney & Diana ) for host
I stayed volunteering for a week in this place, it was really an excellent volunteering. I was able to see new cities in my free time and the help was just a few hours for five days. They respected the conditions of volunteering very well and my room was in perfect condition, in addition, there were no restrictions regarding food. The hosts are… read more
4 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Britney & Diana )
Britney stayed with us for a week and I'd love to have her stay longer. She's a wonderful girl, very helpful and understands things very quickly.
Thanks for all the help in the forest and the house.
Thanks for all the help in the forest and the house.
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I stayed for 3 weeks and I'm very glad I got to live with Stefan and Julia:) The place is beautiful, the work was fun actually (sanding doors is so satisfying?) and after is was always nice to make dinner together, watch a movie or also spend time alone when you feel like it..Stefan and Julia really let you feel at home, they also took us to the… read more
24 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlie is wonderful as a person and as a worker. She’s joyous, smart and in general a pleasure to have around. She’s hardworking, too, and got a great attention to detail. You can be sure that if you ask her to do something, it will be neatly done. She helped us with sandblasting, brushing off wood, painting doors and panels and many more things.… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carla Soraya) for host
I only stayed for two weeks with Stefan and Julia and i wish i could have stayed longer because i really had the best time ever.
They welcomed me with Open Arms and made me feel like im Part of their Family.
Stefan and Julia are very generous, warmhearted and open people, they are easy to get along with and have very interesting stories to tell… read more
They welcomed me with Open Arms and made me feel like im Part of their Family.
Stefan and Julia are very generous, warmhearted and open people, they are easy to get along with and have very interesting stories to tell… read more
19 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla Soraya)
Soraya is a very sympatic and dilligent working girl. She's tidy, sporty and easy going day-in and out. She helped with gardening, painting, cleaning and a lot more.
Staying with us for only two weeks was very short. We would have loved it to have her stay longer.
Thanks for bringing good vibes and such an exceptional working attitude. Hope to… read more
Staying with us for only two weeks was very short. We would have loved it to have her stay longer.
Thanks for bringing good vibes and such an exceptional working attitude. Hope to… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jurij)
Jurgen is very much in love with France. He has luminary talent in painting, cocktail mixing and cooking.
He was a very quick learner and adapted to hardest conditions in practically no time.
His help in cleaning the pool, painting doors and door-grids, assembling furniture, rehabilitate the forest and much much more was exceptional.
But beside… read more
He was a very quick learner and adapted to hardest conditions in practically no time.
His help in cleaning the pool, painting doors and door-grids, assembling furniture, rehabilitate the forest and much much more was exceptional.
But beside… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina Victoria & Leandro Nahuel)
Marina and Leandro are a lovely couple and great musicians. We very much enjoyed the time we spent together! They helped us with all sorts of work around the house, such as building a compost from old wooden planks, cleaning the forest or filling holes with cement. We would have liked to host them for longer!
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marina Victoria & Leandro Nahuel) for host
Nuestra estadía en la casa de Stefan y Julia fue muy bella. La casa es hermosa, la vista increíble y ellos dos siempre amables y muy generosos.
Además conocimos otros workawayers muy divertidos, el clima muy amistoso, las cenas juntos siempre riquisimas y hubo un inolvidable karaoke.
Para siempre agradecidos con ustedes 😊🤍
Además conocimos otros workawayers muy divertidos, el clima muy amistoso, las cenas juntos siempre riquisimas y hubo un inolvidable karaoke.
Para siempre agradecidos con ustedes 😊🤍
6 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Markuss)
We recently had the opportunity to host Markuss, a lovely young man, who was a bit shy in the beginning, but who warmed up quickly! During the day, he helped us with a variety of tasks: painting, gardening, cleaning of the forest, preparing firewood... In the late afternoons and evenings he often took online courses to train his computer and… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Markuss) for host
I visited Julia and Stefan with my mum Agnese on 22 February and I stayed until 27 March. I must say thank you so much to all these wonderful people I have met there, my first Workaway experience is a total success.
The first day I arrived with my mum in evening with the train, we were picked up by Stefan with their nice car. During the ride to… read more
The first day I arrived with my mum in evening with the train, we were picked up by Stefan with their nice car. During the ride to… read more
6 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnese)
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Agnese as a workawayer at our home. She was a lovely guest, and her stay with us was a very pleasant experience. Agnese was always ready to offer a helping hand when needed and took on tasks with enthusiasm. She always saw where work was needed and came up with many ideas of how to improve things.
She's… read more
She's… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Agnese) for host
I visited Julia and Stefan at the end of February with my middle son Markuss. I lived there for almost 3 weeks before returning home to Latvia. Markuss decided to stay with Julia and Stefan till the end of March.
This was the first workaway experience for both of us and it was just amazing! My son and I both felt welcomed, respected and… read more
This was the first workaway experience for both of us and it was just amazing! My son and I both felt welcomed, respected and… read more
15 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christel) for host
What a great experience this stay at Stefan and Julia 's house! They are wonderful hosts, very welcoming, generous and open-minded.
As they hosted several workawayers at the same time, the atmosphere was cosmopolitan, and therefore very rich in human terms, which I appreciated a lot.
Their house is in a beautiful natural setting with an amazing… read more
As they hosted several workawayers at the same time, the atmosphere was cosmopolitan, and therefore very rich in human terms, which I appreciated a lot.
Their house is in a beautiful natural setting with an amazing… read more
15 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christel)
Christel stayed with us for about 2 weeks and all I can say is: what a fantastic person! We were totally happy getting to know and hosting her. Always in good mood and a joy to be around.
When it comes to work her dedication to a task is a complete new level. Not even cold and heavy rain stopped her working in the woods for hours and days.
Last… read more
When it comes to work her dedication to a task is a complete new level. Not even cold and heavy rain stopped her working in the woods for hours and days.
Last… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I stayed for five weeks with Julia and Stefan. It was a good time.
They are very nice poeple and I felt welcome from the first moment on.
Everything works very relaxed with them and their company is fun.
Communication is excellent.
In every way they are really open for ideas and opinions if it is with difficulties at work or anything else. They… read more
They are very nice poeple and I felt welcome from the first moment on.
Everything works very relaxed with them and their company is fun.
Communication is excellent.
In every way they are really open for ideas and opinions if it is with difficulties at work or anything else. They… read more
12 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Paul is such a multitalent when it comes to DIY. He helped with cutting trees, drilling holes, smoothing facades, renovating rooms, consulting about further renovation and much more. His attitude is extreme professional but uncomplicated and flexible at the same time. Probably one of the best workawayers you can get. On a personal level always… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Selina) for host
Als ich bei Stefan und Julia ankam fühlte ich mich gleich Willkommen in ihrem Haus die zwei sind zwei Herzens gute Menschen und so dankbar. Es machte mir viel Freude ihnen den Garten zu gestalten und pflegen, auch das Kochen und zu kommunizieren war so unkompliziert wirklich nochmals ein herzliches Dankeschön und wer weiss vielleicht bis ein… read more
31 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)
We had the pleasure of hosting Claudia for about a week. From day one she prooved her green thumb and the dedication to the task was amazing. And not only did she excel in the garden, but also cooked up a storm everyone loved. Claudia was a joy to be around, with a positive and cheerful personality that made every day brighter. I highly recommend… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlotta) for host
For my first experience on this platform I couldn't have imagined a better place to be than at Stefan's and Julia's. I had a wonderful time all through Christmas and New Year's Eve. They both where lovely, trustful and extremely caring to create a comfortable place for everybody. They provided good food, a privat space as possible and work tasks… read more
8 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotta)
Hosting Charlotta was the most wonderful experience. She is a very hard working girl, always willing to tackle any task that comes her way. She helped with gardening, brushing and cutting wood with machines, plastering, painting... She's an excellent and creative cook, very tidy, helpful and always in a good mood. She is a sweet and funny person… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
Originally my sister Kira and I planned to stay one week at Stefan and Julia's but we ended up staying four weeks at their beautiful house because we we're so overwhelmed by their kindness and warmth. We enjoyed working in the house and garden and always had a beautiful view to the sea. Besides the work we had a very good and funny time with… read more
8 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
It was a pleasure to have Leo and Kira around. Still impressed by their never ending energy and enthusiams. They help wherever it is needed, are gifted with genious problem solving skills and are also great cooks and bakers.
Our jungle around the house was prepared to become a beautiful garden. They helped with decoration, painting, organizing… read more
Our jungle around the house was prepared to become a beautiful garden. They helped with decoration, painting, organizing… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Aleš) for host
Simply great people, great place, great food. Staying at Stefano and Julia's place was really great experience. They are really nice and pleasent, and they will do everything to make the best of your workaway. They drive you around, teach you how to kite and always supply you with best food. Thanks again for this great workaway and wish you all… read more
1 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleš)
We were very lucky to host Ales. He's got a wide range of skills necessary for renovation and we learned a lot from him. Not just in regards of the work itself but also when it comes to which tools to buy for which job. We benefitted especially from his carpentery skills and his expertise when it comes to painting and brushing wood. Our home would… read more
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Zachary & Sarah) for host
This was our first experience of workaway and we couldn't be happier. From the moment of our arrival we felt welcome and part of the group. Both Stefan and Julia are very kind and generous people. They are always willing to help you or drive you to town or the beach.
As of the time that we left, their project is still in its early stages of… read more
As of the time that we left, their project is still in its early stages of… read more
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Zachary & Sarah)
Zach and Sarah are amazing. They are full of energy and empathy. Both helped day in and out wherever possible. At work they are precise, fast and persistent while always in a good mood. They are brilliant cooks. Much better than you would expect for their age ;-)
Thanks for the nice time together and good luck for any future endeavour! You are… read more
Thanks for the nice time together and good luck for any future endeavour! You are… read more
(Excellent)
