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Host rating
60 %
Last replied
5 Mar 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
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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
Art ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural 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
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: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am trying to learn SpanishAccommodation
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
We helped with trail and garden clean up, set up drainage to the pond with the help of the tractor, basic house cleaning and repairs as well as cooking dinner for us as well as some guests occasionally.
A beautiful property and… read more
Feedback
We helped with trail and garden clean up, set up drainage to the pond with the help of the tractor, basic house cleaning and repairs as well as cooking dinner for us as well as some guests occasionally.
A beautiful property and… read more