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Join our family for cultural exchange in West Moonah, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of four plus one lovely dog.
    We live in suburban West Moonah, just 15 mins from Hobart CBD with easy bus transport.
    We have a self-contained studio granny flat (with kitchen and bathroom).
    We’re interested in cultural exchange, and would happily provide free accommodation for short stays in exchange for help with gardening, landscaping, maintenance and occasional babysitting / dog sitting.
    Would suit singles, couples or even new parents. Occasional shared meals, but daily meals not included (accom has full kitchen).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We’re well travelled and value the benefits of exposure to all cultures and languages without exception.
    In West Moonah, like much most of Australia, our community is made up of people from all different backgrounds and religions.
    We would welcome the opportunity to host and get to know guests from all walks of life.
    Our preference is short stays of 2 - 3 weeks.

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening and maintenance - mowing, weeding, edging, planting, etc.
    Landscaping - I’d love to lay some pavers and build a raised garden bed for a veggie patch.
    Domestic - household duties, cleaning, cooking an occasional meal.
    Maintenance - washing windows, repainting old surfaces, fencing.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner
    Italian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Simple exposure for us to other languages to learn a few basics is very welcome and our kids are very interested and quick to learn.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Self-contained studio flat in our backyard. Very comfortable. Full kitchen. Bathroom (shower, toilet, vanity). Furnished. Heating and cooling. Bedding and towels provided. Porta-cot available. Tv. Wi-fi (not the strongest signal!)
    Happy to share a few social meals but daily meals will not be provided. We would expect guests to purchase their own food from local grocery store and use their own kitchen.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have a (very) friendly dog. We expect all guests to be comfortable with dogs and kids.
    Anti-social or any illegal behaviour will not be tolerated.
    Bring your common sense and a good attitude and I’m sure you’ll have a relaxed and enjoyable stay.
    Regular bus service from nearby bus stop will get you to Moonah or Hobart CBD and back easily.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Houston

    Houston

    Just a regular, happy dog. Friendly. Kid friendly.

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