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Min stay requested: 1 month or more
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Description
Hello earthlings! I'm Ginevra — mum, nature lover. Sociable, but just as happy with my own quiet corner. I've done plenty of travelling myself before settling here, so I get the appeal of moving around. I live on a stone farmhouse estate in the Maremma countryside in Tuscany, near Scansano (Grosseto) — olive groves, hills, a proper yoga shala with a wooden floor, and a lot of quiet. I'm here with my son and my dog (no other dogs are allowed), and for part of the year I also host people in a co-living setup. In summer there's also a saltwater pool with a breathtaking view, and I work seasonally with short-term tourist rentals too.
I'm looking for someone who can stay with us for a longer period and become a real point of reference for the place — not just help with a few tasks here and there, but someone I can actually count on when I'm away for a couple of days. Someone independent, with their own car (no public transport out here), who genuinely loves the countryside and, just as importantly, loves dogs. Previous experience with house-sitting, gardening, or similar style stays is a big plus.
A private room on the estate, in exchange for your help. Hours are quite variable and really depend on the season — in autumn and winter, what I mostly need is house-sitting, dog-sitting, and taking care of the wood for the fireplace, so it's less about clocking hours and more about being present, someone who genuinely wants to be there. You'll have your own space and plenty of quiet, plus access to the shared living areas and, depending on the season, a small international co-living community passing through.
I'm not looking for a one-sided arrangement — I want whoever comes to feel genuinely at ease here, and hopefully we build a real friendship along the way, with clean, honest and fair communication, no fuss and no need for formalities. To be fair about it: I'm not looking for an employee to give orders to, but someone who genuinely wants this experience and sees the value in the exchange — especially the human side of it.
If you're seriously considering a longer stay (at least more then 1 month but preferably longer), message me — happy to answer any questions before you apply. I'd rather put the time into people who genuinely mean it :) -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Vegetarian or vegan
Writing
Gardening
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is slow living for real, and a genuine connection with locals — not a curated version of it, and definitely not the wellness-retreat kind of quiet with candles and a set schedule, just real slow days where your brain finally shuts up for a bit. You'll get folded into everyday Maremma life, pick up practical countryside skills along the way and discover some of the most authentic and beautiful spots of this part of Italy's heritage on your days off. You'll also get to practice your Italian in everyday situations, and since I host an international co-living community for part of the year, you'll likely cross paths with people from all over — so the exchange isn't just with me, it's with whoever else happens to be passing through.
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Help
• Dog sitting
• Gardening
• General maintenance around the property
• Managing firewood for the fireplace
• House-sitting / keeping an eye on things when I'm not here -
Languages spoken
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Accommodation
In winter: a room in the main farmhouse, right next to the big living room, where there are also other co-living rooms with shared bathrooms.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
Fast Starlink WiFi
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Quinoa
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From the first moment we arrived, she made us feel right at home. She gave us the freedom and trust to manage our own schedule, and the few tasks were always a pleasure to do. She took us to visit some beautiful places around and hang out with her friends. As a … read more
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She gives love, helps smiling and also cooks delicious food! I'm grateful & happy we shared some time together. You won't regret hosting Carolina. I miss her already! Siempre serás bienvenida aquí! ...And I have no doubts … read more
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From the first moment we arrived, she made us feel right at home. She gave us the freedom and trust to manage our own schedule, and the few tasks were always a pleasure to do. She took us to visit some beautiful places around and hang out with her friends. As a … read more
For many … read more
She gives love, helps smiling and also cooks delicious food! I'm grateful & happy we shared some time together. You won't regret hosting Carolina. I miss her already! Siempre serás bienvenida aquí! ...And I have no doubts … read more
Don’t hesitate … read more
First the place is a little paradise, a huge garden with houses in it.
Second the accomodation, is very luxurious, after traveling for a year have my own tiny house was so amazing!
Third, the job doesn't really seemed like a job, it was so … read more
- Imparare: It’s not only working, but everything we did, left us a learning. We learned to cultivate, to plant and to transplant. We learned a lot about … read more
He cooperate with passion in beans sowing and in olive harvesting, even climbing trees to pick up the farthest fruits.
We also shared lot of free time having good discussions and playing board games in long rainy afternoons.
He brought … read more
The house and its surroundings are astonishing and I loved every minute of helping out with the olive harvest; it's a very satisfying job to do.
I only wish the best to … read more
He was always very kind and we shared good time together and many laugh and smiles!
Thank you! Always welcome here!
Wish you all the best,
Ginevra and Davide
We really would like to meet her again one day!
Thank you so much, Stef!
Wish you all the best,
Ginevra & Davide
Carriola is the … read more
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We spent a month together and it was a super good experience!
She was helpful! A very quiet and easy going person!
We shared many good days! Unforgettable memories!
A friend for life.
Just a big THANK YOU!
See you soon!
Ginevra, Davide and Quinoa
I was scheduled to spend two weeks with them and ended up staying 4 weeks.
Their farm home is a perfect oasis for anyone wanting to get away from the city life and wanting to relax. The work was enjoyable. You will learn many things while staying with Ginevra and Davide. By the time you … read more
So.. they made my stay there amazing, I always felt … read more
