Looking for some help with general maintenance, gardening, cooking near San Rafael, Argentina

Argentina

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22/11/2019
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2019

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Description
We are a married couple in our early fifties and have a Casa Quinta 16km from the centre of San Rafael not far from Valle Grande which is a popular tourist attraction for camping, rafting, hiking etc.. Our property consists of the main house, guest house, salon with adjoining bedroom, swimming pool, fruit orchard and large gardens. We have 4 dogs and a cat. We also have a 5 year old boy. We are looking for people with general maintenance, cooking and gardening skills.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Animal care
Help
We are looking for volunteers to work 5 hours a day 5 days a week and to help with the cooking of meals and chores around the house.
Languages spoken
English and Spanish
Accommodation
We have a one bedroom detached guesthouse and a double bedroom off the salon. The salon has cooking facilities as well.
What else ...
There is a regular bus service which can take you into San Rafael if you wish. We are also close to Valle Grande which is popular with tourists for mountain biking, river rafting and hiking. Some local Bodegas are within half hour walking distance. We have a good size swimming pool which you can use.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (10)

05/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nutchaya) for host

Kelly & Adrian & Mario and dogs and cat

It's almost 3 weeks since we left, I've never left feedback this late but this is just hard to describe all things we have been through.

On the first day, Kelly picked us from the bus terminal and drove to their lovely house not that far from the city center of San Rafael. We have our room separated from… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host

They already know what I think, but they deserve that I told them again and again how fantastic they are!! My first Workaway experience, and I couldn’t imagine a better one.

Sincerely, I have learnt so much with them such as appreciating simple moments, accepting myself, listening the nature, etc… I stayed more with Kelly, and I just enjoyed all… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Matthew)

Matt and Alice stayed with us for a few weeks and it was a real pleasure to have them! They are both very conscientious workers and worked over and above the hours to ensure the task was completed in time which we appreciated so very much!!!

We would highly recommend the! We enjoyed their company and they would always be welcome again with us!… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alice & Matthew) for host

Adrian and Kelly,

What can we say except thank you to the moon and back! This was our first workaway experience and we truly lucked out. You both went out of your way to make us feel welcome, at home, and appreciated, offering us excellent company and excellent food! We love your little family, furry friends included, and we felt very fortunate… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luke & Harriet )

Luke & Harriet,

Thank you both so much for all your hard work! So glad you enjoyed all the projects we gave you and it was our pleasure seeing you enjoy all the food we provided!

You were both brilliant with our Animal Family - thank you for that! Archie in particular misses you - lol! Especially cuddles with Luke in the evenings! ;) … read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Luke & Harriet ) for host

Adrian & Kelly,

What can we say - thankyou so much!

We stayed with Adrian, Kelly and Mario for one month, and it was so lovely. Its a beautiful place to be. The accomodation was great, we had a cassita to ourselves with a lovely hot shower and gas heaters! We were spoilt rotten with the most beautiful food every day, and the projects we… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Cassia & Felix )

Felix & Cassia,

Very welcome! Thank you for all your help and being amazing with Mario and our Animal family too! The week went by very quickly but, you accomplished a lot and we're very grateful to you both. You were a pleasure to have in our home and stay with us on our property.

You are more than welcome to come back again one day! … read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Cassia & Felix ) for host

Adrian & Kelly,
Thank you so much for an amazing week! We had a wonderful time with you, Mario, and the dogs (and the cat!). We really enjoyed our time on your property.
The accommodation in the casita was very comfortable and way over our expectations. Your generosity was very much appreciated and the meals were amazing!
The work was very… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Muller & Bellon)

Thank you Chloe and Fabrice for such a lovely review! We thoroughly enjoyed having you both ( and miss you!) and so grateful for all your help. You were both very tidy and proficient with your work - really excellent. We enjoyed your company and laughed a lot with you. :) You are beautiful people and we wish you all the best with your… read more

(Excellent )

21/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Muller & Bellon) for host

Thanks a lot Kelly and Adrian,
We had a wonderfull stay here (one month), it’s a beautifull and a magical place!
Kelly and Adrian are a really nice couple, full of happiness, generosity and their puppies are so funny.
We've been welcomed in their guest house.
There’re always work to do in the property (inside and outside) but always in good… read more

(Excellent )

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