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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
21 Apr 2025
Reply rate
91.7 %
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Feedback
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Description
10 mns walking from village of L’ile Rousse and sea side, nice backyard and house with different needs of help , depending on the skills : gardening , DIY, putting in order and cleaning.
à 10 mns à pied de l’île Rousse, et bord de mer, dans un beau coin de nature, Jolie maison avec des besoins de coups de main divers, selon les aptitudes : jardinage , bricolage , rangement et nettoyage..
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Beach
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Gifted to help with learning French, to guide when visiting the region, to share basic gardening knowledge. We are 60 years old and well know the area : places to hike or visit. We also have some knowledge in gardening in Mediterranean area .
Douée pour aider à l’apprentissage du français , pour guider pour la visite de la région, pour partager connaissances de base en jardinage
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
help needed in the garden or finishing a house. I provide the meals and cook for the workawayers
Contact on phone required before any decision.
Echange téléphonique nécessaire avant toute décision .
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Independent studio
Studio indépendant
What else ...
10 minutes from the Île Rousse SNCF station, the port (boat arrivals from Marseille and Toulon), beaches and while in this area.. Stays for NON-smokers only
À 10 mns de la gare SNCF de l’île Rousse, du port ( arrivage des bateaux depuis Marseille et Toulon), plages et tandis dans ke coin ..
Séjours pour NON fumeurs uniquement
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Logement indépendant et connexion correcte
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (12)
They live very close to the small town of Ille Rousse and have a huge plot with a lot of work. With its large garden and the many construction topics, it never gets boring.
I was a guest with them for 3.5 weeks and was able to adapt and build some furniture… read more
I spent 6 amazing weeks with Valerie and Lionel before Christmas 2024 in this incredible place! First of all, I want to thank them for all their hospitality and for taking such good care of me! Valerie is very attentive and cooks a lot! I felt very cared for and loved. She… read more
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They live very close to the small town of Ille Rousse and have a huge plot with a lot of work. With its large garden and the many construction topics, it never gets boring.
I was a guest with them for 3.5 weeks and was able to adapt and build some furniture… read more
I spent 6 amazing weeks with Valerie and Lionel before Christmas 2024 in this incredible place! First of all, I want to thank them for all their hospitality and for taking such good care of me! Valerie is very attentive and cooks a lot! I felt very cared for and loved. She… read more
With his help , some works were done,
Speaking English was getting better .
As he is interested in socializing, traveling and learning skills so Workaway is the good solution.. and for us , it was also a benefit !
« Bonne continuation à toi »
she show us around to beautyfull places and learn us things that only locals know.
she makes everyday a lot of fresh food and also learn us the french language.
i did some construction work and learn a lot about recycle material.
leonel was also great and nice to work with him he is a nice man.
.. un petit ovni sur sa Honda, très communicative et attachante ..
et hyper efficace grâce à son sens de l’organisation et une bonne volonté à toute épreuve !! .. j’ai eu envie de lui demander « pourquoi tu n’es pas venue avant ? », et aussi « quand est-ce que tu reviens ? »… même si il faudra bien « la partager », .. et qu’elle… read more
I worked 4/4,5 hours per day mostly in the garden but also with other tasks, Valérie was always careful I didn’t get too tired or hot in the sun.
She cooked me some really nice meals and we shared some… read more
Tout est fait dans une bonne ambiance, conviviale, le logement est spacieux et Valérie apporte des plats cuisinés avec des produits frais
Le logement… read more
Easygoing and healthy , no need to do some cleaning after her,… read more
Valérie and Lionel are very friendly and helpful.
We were very well looked after with food.
Valérie also gave us good tips for the area and even went hiking with us.
Work is interesting. In the afternoon there is enough time to enjoy the beach or the surroundings ☺️
Thank you for your stay
