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Enjoy a relaxing stay at our home and enjoy the local beach in Paraparaumu, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    Robyn and I are in our late 60s - Robyn is a retired nurse, and I am a teacher. We have two adult daughters with families - one in New Zealand and one in Australia.

    We have a large house, with a large section and great areas for entertaining. We are within easy walking distance of all amenities, and only 3 kms from our lovely local beach. I am into my music, photography, computers and cooking, and Robyn loves walking, reading and golf and is interested in alternative health.

    We're pretty relaxed and easy-going people. Our home is not one of those places where everything is always perfectly neat and tidy - we prefer comfort to fuss.

    We would really like Workaways who aren't too fussy about food. We enjoy our cooking and eating, and we enjoy a wide variety of foods and styles. We eat a lot of vegetarian and seafood and spicy Asian food. We also enjoy a bit of red meat on occasion. It would make things a lot easier if those staying with us were happy to eat whatever we happen to be eating. :-)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I would suggest that would depend on the travellers.

  • Help

    Help

    We have a large section that needs quite a bit of maintenance from time to time. There is firewood to be split and stacked for next winter, decks to be cleaned, gardens to be weeded and mulched, trees to be pruned. And there's always basic housework and cleaning to be done around the place.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a comfortable, self-contained area that is separate from the main house. It includes 2 double bedrooms, a lounge area with television, a bathroom and basic cooking facilities. This allows visitors to have some privacy when desired

    The lounge has its own widescreen TV and blu-ray player and full wireless internet access is available throughout the house.

    Out in the back yard we have a lovely barbecue and entertainment area that is a great place to relax and enjoy a meal and a few drinks.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have a lovely beach just down the road, long walking/riding tracks throughout the area and up into the nearby hills, and it is possible to arrange trips out to Kapiti Island, which is about 10kms off the coast and operates as a bird sanctuary.

    This would probably suit a couple of friends travelling together, as there is plenty of space to share, and the workload could be shared too. Also, female volunteers might feel more comfortable that way. Of course, we are happy to host solo visitors as well.

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a serene landscape with a river flowing through it, featuring a grassy bank and a clear sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a calm sea, featuring a prominent rock formation and a vibrant green area, likely taken during the daytime. The sky is clear and sunny.
The image depicts a living room with a gray couch, wooden coffee table, and vibrant red rug, featuring a large window with a view of trees and mountains outside.
The image shows a woman sitting on a couch with her legs crossed, wearing a white dress and holding a book, posing for a photo in a living room.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and windows adorned with curtains, featuring a vibrant rug and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and window, featuring a vibrant red floral carpet and a serene view of trees and blue sky outside.
The image depicts a middle-aged man with short gray hair, wearing a black shirt, standing in front of a chain-link fence and trees.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree in the foreground, a fence, and a body of water in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene backyard patio, featuring a palm tree, wooden furniture, and lush greenery, set against a bright and sunny sky.

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