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We only host couples or two friends who don't mind sharing a room with one queen-size bed. We also do not take people with children of any age.
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Welcome to our home on a lake and wetland in Kailua, Hawaii. We live just 30 minutes drive from Honolulu and 5 minutes drive from Kailua town center. Our family consists of a son living in Kentucky, a daughter living in England and my husband and me – both graphic designers and photographers.
Our home is on a large piece of land and we take care of the wetland in our “front yard.” The wetland is home to some of Hawaii’s most endangered waterbirds. We have 3 acres of non-wetland property, where we are growing bananas, mangoes, papayas, lemons, some veggies and lots of flowers! Unfortunately, the weeds grow three times as fast as the good plants so we are always trying to tame the jungle! (And you will be too if you volunteer with us!)
We are a non-smoking household and guests must be non-smoking too. We have one large active dog and several hens.
We prefer stays that are between 10 to 14 days. If you are looking for a place to stay longer than 2 weeks, do not contact us.
We like to host people who are happy, enthusiastic, and fun-loving. The weeding and gardening work can be hard, and depending on the time of year, it can be hot and steamy here... but you'll enjoy tasty meals with us, and have lots of opportunities for exploring and enjoying the beautiful beaches, mountains, and culture of Hawaii.
READ THIS BEFORE CONTACTING US:
IMPORTANT -- When you apply make sure you include the date range you are interested in staying, and you must include information about your Covid vaccination (type and date).
Do not apply to us if you are looking to stay for longer than 2 weeks.
Do not apply to us if you are a smoker... we do not allow smoking anywhere in the house or the grounds. Also, absolutely no marijuana or drugs allowed.
Do not apply if you are not a dog lover. You must be comfortable around dogs and enjoy petting them and playing with them.
Do apply if you are a happy, adventurous, and energetic couple or two friends - who wants to experience life in Hawaii!
Before you contact us, you must have a proper profile filled out for yourself. Your profile and your first email are the only way we have of making an initial selection when we consider inviting you into our home and lives. Be sure to have several photos of yourself on your profile page... pictures that give us an idea of your personality and what you like to do. If you are applying as a couple, we need information and photos for both of you.
MAHALO!Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
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Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Our home is less than 2 miles from Kailua Town and a bit more than 2 miles to Kailua beach. We have two beach bikes, a canoe and kayaks available for you to use. Kailua is a charming beach town with lots of fun shops and restaurants.
Things to do in and around Kailua -- some you can get to by walking/biking, others by car or the city bus system:
Beachwalking, swimming, and kayaking at Kailua and Lanikai Beach. Lots of hikes nearby including the Pillbox, Maunawili Falls and Makapuu Lighthouse. Good museums include Bishop Museum and the Pearl Harbor WWII museums. Waikiki -- with lots of shops, tourist attractions and a pretty beach where you can take surfing lessons. North Shore surfing beaches and Haleiwa town. Hanauma Bay -- an underwater nature preserve that is fantastic for snorkeling.Arbeit
We would love to have visitors with gardening experience (mainly weeding and removing invasive plants from the yard, wetland and stream bank) and who enjoys “spring cleaning” type of housecleaning. Please expect to do a lot of weeding. Ideal is someone who enjoys working hard and then having fun exploring or relaxing in our wonderful area.
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Englisch: Fließend
Niederländisch: FließendUnterkunft
You will have your own large bedroom with one queen-size bed. It has a lovely view of the mountains. There is a bathroom with a shower down the hall. There is good internet access. You are welcome to spend time in the house with us and there is plenty of space for private time too.
We will provide you with meals when you are around the house… we are mainly vegetarian with some meat served from time-to-time for the non-vegetarian members of the family. WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE VEGAN DIETS. We love eating dinner out on our open air lanai overlooking the lake. We sometimes build a fire down by the lake and enjoy dessert or drinks down there. I’m sure you will enjoy it too!Was noch ...
The public transport system (TheBus) is good if you are not in a hurry. A city bus comes near our home every hour, and the bus from Kailua town into Honolulu and Waikiki runs more frequently. It is just a 25 minute walk into Kailua town, and about a 35 minute walk to Kailua Beach. We can lend you bicycles and then it's just 10 minutes to town or the beach.
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Rosie is such a playful girl, with a very happy… read more
We both had so much fun taking care of the plants in your wetland. But the best thing about our time with you was that working didn't feel like working. It was weeding on Hawaii - and somehow that was a privilege.
We always had fun with you, we watched movies together, made… read more
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Rosie is such a playful girl, with a very happy… read more
We both had so much fun taking care of the plants in your wetland. But the best thing about our time with you was that working didn't feel like working. It was weeding on Hawaii - and somehow that was a privilege.
We always had fun with you, we watched movies together, made… read more
The food was exquisite, from the hot-dogs or sandwich, to the best typical Hawaiian food. And not to mention the sacred 5 in the afternoon in the house, time to relax and have a cold beer or gin and tonic. And how could we forget the making of our own… read more
and house clean while they were here -- the 72 small glass windows in our front door have not been this clean… read more
Work… read more
They were both very polite, considerate, hard working, and enthusiastic about whatever they were doing.
PS -- they are both… read more
They are an amazing couple (and have the cutest dog). Super flexible, extremely nice and interesting ! Hugo picked us up from the airport and drop us off. Cindy and Hugo were happy to drive us to the beach, or to the bus stop (Oahu… read more
They are very considerate and always very helpful. We've had many pleasant and fun conversations around the dinner table… read more
Cindy is a jack of all trades in… read more
If you get the chance you can be very grateful, too. We couldn‘t imagine a better host family.
Hugo und Cindy are both so friendly and obliging. They helped us in every situation and did so much… read more
They're very fair and easy to get along with, always happy to give recommendations of things to do, and share knowledge about the area!
I really enjoyed my time with them, and their… read more
Hugo and Cindy made us really feel at home. We had great food and had a comfortable room in a beautiful house. We where able to do a lot of activities thanks to… read more
Atmosphere was peaceful and easy. We found time to explore a lot of what Oahu has to offer(much to the encouragements of Cindy and Hugo) Oahu is a stunning island with plenty to do!
Thanks again Cindy… read more
I worked weeding and cleaning dishes.
The work is not so hard.
I have stayed for only 1 week, but I can go sightseeing many times.She is flexible.
She is also very kind.
She prepared bus schedule and send me to bus stop.
The house is big and nice view.
The foods are delicious.
The location is near famous beach ”Kailua”.
I'm… read more
Wishing you the best on your future adventures. Aloha! Cindy
Thank you for an amazing 12 days in Hawaii!
It was a privilege to do Workaway here with you. Thank you for your generosity and helping me experience the beauty of Hawaii! I wouldn't have been able to be here without you!
For future Workawayers- I would highly recommend this Workaway. Cindy and Hugo genuinely want Workawayers to… read more
Best wishes for your future adventures! -- Cindy & Hugo
They literally moved mountains of weeds while they were with us and did it cheerfully and efficiently.
We really enjoyed our time with them and I highly recommend them to other hosts!
Aloha from Hawaii - Please keep in touch! … read more
You are so nice, fun and generous. You love to share… read more
They are also great cooks - the gazpacho and the Spanish omelette they made for us was delicious!
We enjoyed our chats at dinner, learning about their time in England, and their adventures around the… read more
Aloha Stine -- wishing you lots of wonderful adventures on your travels through America! Keep in touch and send pictures!
Cindy
Jacob helped Hugo with some major tree-trimming chores. Holly was great with weeding, cleaning and cooking! What a fabulous pair.
Aloha - hoping our paths will cross again!
Cindy and Hugo
I particularly liked how interested she was in Hawaii's culture and environment. She worked on many different projects for us both indoors and out. She worked diligently at all the tasks given.
Mahalo… read more
I stayed with Cindy and Hugo for 2 weeks. It was such a nice experience. From the very first moment they treat me like a member of the family and made me feel comfortable and welcomed. They shared their stories about life and children. It was always very nice to listen to it. The work, which is basically weeding was nice… read more
We highly recommend them!
We didn't stay with them for too long because we had to travel to LA, but even though it was a fantastic experience.
Weeding is hard work but we still had lots of free time. They let… read more
Thank you Hugo and Cindy for a great first workaway experience. We loved your house and you made us feel at home straight away. The weeding was hard work but rewarding and we could get our hours completed and enjoy free time, Jazzie and Rajah were a great help in the gardens! Lanikai beach was one of our favourites, visiting Pearl… read more
Thank you Cindy, for your hospitality and gentle spirit...xoxo
She really embraced all that our location and wetland have to offer. It was great having her stay. Hope to have her visit again!!! -- ct
We thoroughly enjoyed our time together. They are also both great cooks -- be sure to… read more
We miss you and the dogs a lot!!!! One… read more
She's enthusiastic, hardworking and very nice. She'll do a great job at whatever task you ask her to do. I highly recommend her.
Good luck on your travels around the world, Conny!
Cindy and Hugo are super welcoming and kind; they always picked me up from… read more
We had so much fun with them, before, during and after meals... loads of stories and laughs. Plus they are excellent cooks - that Indian meal was out of this world!
Good luck on all your… read more
We stayed with them and their awesome dogs for a little more than two weeks and enjoyed every day of it.
Our tasks were mainly weeding (we are pros in that now!) and… read more
We recommend Claire highly and hope she visits us again the next time she comes to Hawaii!
She was always cheerful and easy to get along with... highly recommended!
What a wonderful first workaway to have.
Aloha, Inga, it was great having you here, and we hope our paths cross again!