Enjoy country life helping a friendly couple in Duncan, British Colombia

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  • Last activity: 11 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I own a large acreage with organic gardens and a small pond, close to Duncan B.C.. I am located in the country on 5 acres of land. We live about 40 minutes from the ocean on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia. Retired and need help with chores and odd jobs around our place. We have room for 1 or 2 persons. I am friendly and enjoy the company of young people.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Guests will experience a wide range of country life skills, such as organic gardening, tractor driving, chainsaw use, etc. Within a maximum forty minute drive they will experience world class boating, kayaking, fishing, bird watching and whale watching. The West Coast of Vancouver Island has wild rainforests and rugged, sandy beaches.

  • Help

    Help

    Mature people 25 and up who have acquired some self motivation and life skills. Would also like persons who enjoy country life and solitude. We are looking for some help around the house, some general maintenance tasks, building help and gardening.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am trying to learn Spanish

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large double bedroom with private bathroom, computer, internet and indoor sauna. Access to the rest of the house with pool table, full kitchen, TV sitting room, Laundry room and hot tub,

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Guests can take a bus through the whole of Cowichan Valley. There is two world class music festivals in the summer. There is rubber tubing in the local rivers. The city of Victoria is a short bus ride away. They will also have access to bicycles.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 189932972654

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