A cozy indoor seating area with wooden chairs, sheepskin throw, and plants overlooks a lush green landscape through large glass windows, creating a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
A plate of fresh vegetables, omelette, and apple slices sits on a wooden table outdoors, alongside drinks. Sunny garden with blooming flowers in background.
A lush green field bordered by dense trees under a clear blue sky. Sunlight brightens the landscape. A tractor is working in the distance. Peaceful scene.
Two black cats cuddle closely on a textured orange couch. One cat appears to be grooming the other, displaying affection and comfort in their cozy embrace.
A yellow house with a gray metal roof stands surrounded by lush greenery and autumn trees. Stone steps lead up to the entrance and balconies.
1 / 5
new host  

House and pet-sitting in the beautiful countryside near Aarhus, Denmark

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of five, and we are going on interrail for about a month in June this year. We are looking for someone to help look after our house, our pets and our garden while we are away. We have 4 cats, 2 small rabbits, ten chickens and 4 horses. The cats are all very friendly and happy to cuddle and hang around all day. The rabbits are still young and still learning to be cuddled. The chickens produce a lot of beautiful organic eggs, and our horses are Icelandic and one small pony. They are very friendly and calm.

    We have a big house with two floors, and a lovely view over our garden, the lakes and the forrest nearby. You will live in our house by yourself, and share the garden with our neighbors - a lovely family with two little kids.

    We live in the countryside with a big garden, an organic greenhouse, and our own small lake, where we can go swimming during summer. We love our green surroundings, the quietness and the closeness to the beautiful nature here.

    Our house is very close to the cozy and beautiful small city Ry, and the small town Alken, where the train leaves for Aarhus every 20 min. There is so much to enjoy here during summer, the lakes of the area around Ry, the nice atmosphere of Alken in the afternoon on a summer day, "the Sky Mountain" in the forrests of Søhøjlandet close by, and Aarhus is great when you are looking for experiences in the second largest city of Denmark.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Charity work
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn about the lifestyle in the countryside of Denmark while staying at our place, and our neighbors will be happy to guide you to experiences in the local community. Every Wednesday and Sunday there are koncerts for free at the small harbour in Ry. On the 23th of June you have the opportunity to experience the danish tradition Sankt Hans, where local people meet around a bonfire at the lake of for example Mossø, singing and celebrating midsummer in Denmark.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for help taking care of our house, animals and garden while we are away. That means feeding them once a day, and making sure that everybody is doing good. Our neighbors will be taking care of the horses.
    We also need help taking care of our houseplants and the vegetables in the greenhouse, and it would be lovely if you could also help with small project in the garden, and around the house outside.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have large house, with large rooms, and beautiful views to the nature around us from all of the windows of the house.
    You will be preparing your own food while you stay at our house, and you are free to use the eggs and vegetables from the greenhouse.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have bikes you can use while you are here. The train station of Alken is only 10 minutes away by bike. Here there are connections to Aarhus, Skanderborg and Silkeborg.
    Our house and garden is nonsmoking, and you should mind that we are living close together with a family with kids, so there must be nice and quiet in the evenings. We hope that you will enjoy the beautiful nature, the garden and our lovely pets while you are here.

  • 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

    There is an office place on the second floor with a beautiful view. The internet is fast and our place is very peaceful with very little disturbances to your work.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Simba

    Simba

Host ref number: 148926539941

Website Safety

Photos

A cozy indoor seating area with wooden chairs, sheepskin throw, and plants overlooks a lush green landscape through large glass windows, creating a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
A plate of fresh vegetables, omelette, and apple slices sits on a wooden table outdoors, alongside drinks. Sunny garden with blooming flowers in background.
A lush green field bordered by dense trees under a clear blue sky. Sunlight brightens the landscape. A tractor is working in the distance. Peaceful scene.
Two black cats cuddle closely on a textured orange couch. One cat appears to be grooming the other, displaying affection and comfort in their cozy embrace.
A yellow house with a gray metal roof stands surrounded by lush greenery and autumn trees. Stone steps lead up to the entrance and balconies.

Feedback

Enjoy the outdoors and experience our way of life in Haslev, Denmark
Help us with creative garden project while exploring Copenhagen, Denmark