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Indian Rocks Beach is a small beach community west of Tampa, Florida, in the middle of the state...about 1 1/2 hour west of Orlando. The atmosphere of this town is fairly easy going, not many high rises...friendly people. St. Petersburg is close - Dali museum, Fine Arts and History museum...Clearwater Beach is a bus ride away...There is a trolley that goes up and down the "barrier islands" -$4 each way.
We live on the property that we manage which is on the inter coastal. We are empty nesters...although nieces and nephews (from 26-14) visit a lot.
My husband and I have a miniature poodle named Choo Oui that is a little spoiled :), but very friendly. We need some general household help ironing, gardening, cleaning and maintenance help ...averaging 4 hours per day per workawayer!!
We love to cook, eat healthy and enjoy fresh foods. We have traveled extensively, lived in Portugal, Spain and Greece, South Africa and now enjoy walking, hiking, yoga, swimming, cooking and eating...
You will see what it is like to live in a smallish beach tourist town...the beaches are sugar white and the gulf of mexico always warm!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
What it’s like to live in a Florida beach community.. the “beach” life.. swim, walk on the beach... most of the tourists that frequent this area are from midwestern America or Canada. There are 4-5 live music venues within walking distance from the apartment..
Help
Help with Choo oui- walking, bathing, feeding, dog sitting for a few hours at a time once in awhile.
We need help in general household chores-cleaning, cooking, ironing, clean up, gardening and landscaping of main house.weeding, flower maintenance, fertilizing...project specific depending on skill set of Workawayer
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Housing will be either in a Private Entranced Studio attached to the main house - or shared 2 bedroom apartment - across from the beach on the inter-coastal waterway with small refrigerator, coffee pot and microwave, two single beds, small tv. Ensuite bathroom with shower... Great location for beach lovers...this is a beach side tourist location, so you can walk to many night spots and coffee shops, restaurants..
What else ...
We do not provide meals but often invite workawayers to cook and dine with us when timing and schedules suits both parties.
There is adequate cooking facilities in the studio and apartment...there are many inexpensive places to eat within walking distance..and fruit and veg and butcher and supermarket runs are provided!!
We will set up a daily schedule so that you know when you are helping and the rest of the days are yours to explore the area, enjoy the beach...We are non-smokers, easy going, attend a wonderful community Christian church that you are more than welcome to attend with us,we have respect for others and their privacy. . There is a bus stop close to the property so getting around is not a problem, we have bicycles to pop over to the supermarket...if you'd like to use them..
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I fall short of words to describe my experience here, it’s simply unforgettable and this is mainly thanks to the amazing people I got to meet, Mary… read more
Of tasks done that were on the “to do “ list!! They are welcome back anytime!
We had the chance to celebrate with her friends and family, which was incredibly funny and a beautiful introduction to American ways… read more
Our initial 2 week workaway evolved into a prolonged stay and housesit as Mary needed to travel abroad and we had the pleasure of looking after… read more
Thank you very much for such an adventure!!
This was our first workaway experience What an adventure it was! Our host were personable knowledgeable friendly welcoming and gracious. The food was wonderful. The apartment was adequate the new friends were priceless. Our roomies were delightful. They were young vibrant and… read more
Thanks for all your help when the upstairs apartment water heater burst and your apartment was flooded!! Bruce, you took care of all the… read more
Felix and me had an awesome time with you in Indian Rocks Beach!! The experience in your super clean and beautiful apartment as well as house will always be cherished from us!! We got super delicious and healthy food and meals and Mary always had a great advise for our free time, like visiting the Dali museum, the seabird… read more
There are some really excellent aspects to this workaway :
- The dogs! If you are… read more
Nature of workaway:
Started as dog walking (3 poodles), yard work - weeding, cleaning, raking, replanting.
Grew into fully caring for 3 poodles and house sitting for last month
General positive characteristics experienced:
- respectful of house rules, privacy of property, quiet and committed… read more
The location is great, about a 2-3 minute walk from a great beach area, and shopping is close as well. There are many fun things to… read more
willing to help at all tasks needed! Working on their own until the job was finished. Asking for specifics when not sure of the task requested...
They were great with the poodles...giving them baths, and taking them on long walks, and cuddling them....
We had great fun cooking together… read more
