Help housesit with Rabbits and help with odd jobs in Killarney, Ireland

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Looking for help from March 5th 2020 to May 25th

COVID 19 Compliance:
I am currently only accepting people who have already been in Ireland for 2 weeks or longer.

For anyone from Ireland, now looking at a workaway in Ireland due to the circumstances you may find our home the perfect opportunity to discover another beautiful part of Ireland.

I'm a 37yr old Irish lass with two kids 9 and 11yrs old. Divorced from their Dad and he lives abroad. I moved back to Ireland 4 yrs ago and we're living in the very scenic and popular tourist destination of Killarney. I'm a physical therapist and work from a clinic beside the house.

We will be abroad from March to May and I'm looking for a responsible person or couple to house sit while we are away. We have 4 rabbits that need to be cared for and I'll someone that can help with some other general duties around the house garden and clinic also.

The swop will be free accommodation including electricity and heating. You will need to provide and pay for your own food.

You will be living with one other person in the home, another Physiotherapist who is working in the clinic with me.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Projects involving children
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our house is in a really good location in Killarney. You have all that the town offers on your doorstep and you are also within walking distance to the national Park, can cycle to nearby mountains lakes and castles. And can easily access local transportation to the rest of Ireland
Help
House sit
Take care of rabbits
Cleaning
Help in Garden
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own room in family house
We are in an excellent location in Killarney town.
What else ...
We live in Killarney which is a town and a tourist hub surrounded by beautiful lakes and mountains in southern Ireland. It's also close to other popular areas such as Cork, Limerick, and Tralee so its a great base to see some of the most popular areas in the south and west of Ireland on your days off. I use workaway myself also to travel so I love to meet new people and find out their stories also. You'll have a private room in our family home and we're located centrally in the town.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

The secret beach by the lakes of Killarney, a short bike ride away

Campervan home schooling at the beach

Hillwalking

I hope you like playing with lego :)

Lockdown led to welcoming a new member to our family

The kids with a few lovely ex workawayers in The Gap of Dunloe

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Myself and the kids in a sunnier part of the world

Feedback left by and about host (25)

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04/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host

I had a splendid stay with Elaine and her family. Callum is very energetic, as when we went on our bike rides, to the park or on rides through the park to climb trees he felt very at home doing boy things with a man around. Naoise is a creative girl weather designing new makeup ideas or creating fun videos for school or just for fun she’s always… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)

You would be lucky to have Rachel and her kids in your home! Firstly, she is a mom so it is like having a second you around. She cooks like a professional, she cleans meticulously, she uses her own intuition and sees what needs to be done and does it so I never need to tell her what to do. On top of all this she is very easy going, easy to chat to… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Clara & Mirian) for host

Our stay with Elaine, Callum and Naoise was a great start for our work away experience. We felt very comfortable and welcome from the first moment, the kids are used to having workawayers with them so they are easygoing and not shy at all, as well as independent. We had a lovely time with Elaine, she would find time to be with us chatting, having… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot & Anna)

Anna and Elliot were absolutely amazing to have with my family. They are mature and responsible beyond their years. They use their own initiative are hard working and are very genuine kind and friendly. They were excellent with my two kids, playing with them, doing homework with them and maintaining control over then. They also had no problem with… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alva) for host

My feedback is a little bit late because I stayed with Elaine, Naoise and Callum for three weeks in june, but it was a really great time. Elaine was flexible with my working time although she was busy. She is a very friendly woman who always wanted the best for me. From the first moment I felt welcome at her house. We didn't have much time to talk… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)

Adrian stayed in my home for a month and really helped me out when my plans changed at the last minute. He is very dependable, honest, works really well under his own initiative and has a really great sense of humour also so is very easy to be around. We weren't in the home for the majority of his stay and it was great to have someone so… read more

(Excellent )

09/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host

I spent 4 weeks at Elaine's place. She and the kids were away for most of that time, so I looked after her rental in a campervan in the driveway, which was easy enough and nice to welcome others to Killarney. I also did some gardening in the large garden around the property, which was fairly straightforward - mostly just needed to wait for the… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Don) for host

Elaine is a blast and a talent in all facets of life with two wonderful kids. Im smiling just thinking about them. I stayed a week, wish I had stayed two. Elaine has each day well scheduled, and it's all pretty standard stuff. Cleanup, help with the cooking, hangout with the kids. Weekends off. The house is in the perfect location right at the top… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Don)

Daawniee (as my kids lovingly/mocked called him) was a pleasure to have around! He's a natural with kids, happy to get stuck into any task thrown his way and also a great conversationalist :grinning: he was happy to play with the kids, do tasks in the garden and cook and all round was lovely to live with. He's a really intelligent interesting and… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Evelyn & kind)

Evelyn and two of her kids (11 & 15) spent a few weeks with us and were a joy to have here. They are an absolutely lovely family. Very easy to talk to, have open world views, the kids are amazing! Samuel was very eager to help with anything and did an excellent job with the garden! Lovis is a sweetheart and I think also helped with weeding and… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Chelsea) for host

I had the pleasure of staying with Elaine, Naoise and Callum for about two months. Elaine is down to earth, friendly welcoming, with lots of life experience to share. I really enjoyed the time we got to spend together and felt like I left Killarney with a friend. Both the kids are great and love to have fun. They are pretty independent and enjoy… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Chelsea)

Chelsea is amazing! She is such a genuine and kind person and very chatty and easy to get along with. She is absolutely excellent with kids but also is excellent to get stuck into any task thrown her way around the house or garden. We will miss her loads and can not recommend her highly enough to any other potential hosts!

(Excellent )

17/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Montgomery) for host

I only stayed at Elaine's for a week but I loved it! The kids are great, real firecrackers but really nice and fun. Elaine is awesome, very laid back. If you do the work needed she had no problem with me going out and exploring Killarney when I wasn't needed. You get your own room and bathroom which is great, as well as access to a bike! I really… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (LOLA & Rafa)

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(Negative )

28/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Naomi) for host

What an amazing family. Kind and generous. Thanks so much for the opportunity. Killarney is great fun with lots to do around. Beautiful house with plenty of yummy food. Kids are full of life and fun to be around. Elaine works really hard but always attends to your needs. Really special stay. Blessings Paul and Naomi

(Excellent )

05/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Gabbi & Michael) for host

A great experience! Mikey and I both had such a fun time with Elaine, Naoise and Callum! They are a really nice family and are so welcoming to everyone. The kids are awesome little people and were a pleasure to take care of.
Elaine took us out on some small walks and hikes, we had a few whiskeys and shared lots of stories. The BBQs were great… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)

Fiona is up there with the best workawayers who have ever stayed with us. She is softly spoken and so good with the kids. They loved her! She works so efficiently by herself and I never had to ask her to do things, she just got the job done not to mention she is an awesome cook! She is really easy to get along with and a joy to live with. We'll… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host

I spent almost 2 months with Elaine, Naoise and Callum. I was so lucky to have found them! I had the most wonderful experience. They are a very kind and welcoming family. The town of Killarney is just gorgeous and if you are like me you will fall in love with it! Enjoy the large national park only 5 minutes walk away. You are located in the very… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Daniel is really brilliant! Really enjoyed having Him with us. He helped me so much with gardening and maintenance but I want to highlight how great he was with my kids. They bonded straight away. He went above and beyond with his help. He is polite, kind, unintrusive, easy to live with and had a great heart. You would be lucky to have him :)

(Excellent )

19/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I stayed with Elaine and the kinds for nearly two weeks and it was great. They really made me feel welcomed from the first moment. Elaine is a great mum, really easy going and I enjoyed our chats. The kids are lovely and every single moment with them was fabulous (specially my workout charring Naoise & Callum up the stairs ;)
During my stay I… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)

Philipp is a nice guy and did a great job of stepping in to look after my kids at the last minute. He is quite and spends alot of time in is room so you wouldn't even know he is in the house but when he did come out it was nice to get to chat to him a little more and he was very good and eager to play with the kids. He was very willing to help at… read more

(Very good )

19/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host

I was in Killarney with Elain, Naoise and Callum for one week on short notice and had a great time there! All three of them are awesome and I couldn't have wished for more! It is really easy to get along with the kids, because both of them are angels!
Elaine does most of the work on her own when she is available and I only had to jump in, when… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Francisco)

Fran was a great workawayer, he engaged and played with my kids excellently, came up with activities and maintained control of them. (5 & 8yrs old) He was tidy and helped around the house and used good own initiative. On top of that he is very easy to chat to and get along with and is a very nice guy.

(Excellent )

26/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)

Michelle is a great workawayer! She's easy to live with, chilled out, friendly and uses her own initiative which is always appreciated! She would clean up around the house and vacuum and do things without me having to tell her. Her English is very good and much better than she realises :) You would be lucky to have Michelle with you! I know I'll… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host

I spent one month at Elaine's.
That was my first time in Ireland and my first workaway-experience. Elaine and her family are actually amazing!
Her parents are always friendly, kind and polite.
Elaine's children are beautiful.
Naoise is an enchanting girl. With her young years, she has an amazing social competence. She was my personal little… read more

(Excellent )

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