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80 %
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22 Oct 2025
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We are a German and Dutch couple living in a small town the beautiful Shuswap Area since 1997, 6 hours away to either Vancouver in the west or Calgary in the East together with our dog Hank and our 2 cats, Max and Moritz. Our home is located out of town with views on to Mara Lake. Tony is retired do to health reason and Heidi is still operating a specialty tea business (retail and wholesale) from here. In our free time we enjoy meeting with friends,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Cooking & food
Gardening
Animals
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We always can learn something from each other.
Help
We are looking for helpers who would like to become part of our family and assist with various household, home, and gardening tasks.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
1 bedroom with 1 queen size bed plus 1 queen sized futon bed. Shared bathroom.
What else ...
We're surrounded by nature. Here you can do a lot of hiking, biking, swimming, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter:
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
My animals / pets
Hank (12 years)
A very friendly and very smart Bordercollie
Host ref number: 218888661282
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27 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia & Daniel)
Sophia and Daniel are amazing! They really put in a lot of effort to clear the overgrown weeds from our garden and trim the unruly branches of shrubs and trees. Besides that, they also pitched in with household chores, cooked some delicious meals, and even tidied up the kitchen. We had a great time together and will always cherish the memories of… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sophia & Daniel) for host
Our workaway job with Heidi & Tony was very spontaneous & we are very happy that we were able to stay with them.
We had a lot of fun during our time in Sicamous & we got on really well with them.
We usually did our garden chores early (mowing the lawn, picking weeds, pruning trees) & the rest of the day we were at the lake.
We were able to… read more
We had a lot of fun during our time in Sicamous & we got on really well with them.
We usually did our garden chores early (mowing the lawn, picking weeds, pruning trees) & the rest of the day we were at the lake.
We were able to… read more
10 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
I had a great time with Heidi and Tony, you feel at home the minute you get there! Their dogs and cats are great, too! :-) Thanks for everything!
28 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Leoni was very helpful around the house and our business. We had a lot of fun with her. We would welcome her back any given time.
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was a lovely girl to have around. She is a very reliable person, great with animals and looked after our house and garden while we were away. We would welcome her back in our family any given time.
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
My stay at Heidi's and Tony's beautiful place in Sicamous was one of my best times in Canada and I really enjoyed it!
They both are lovely hosts and and felt welcomed from the first moment. We had a nice time cooking and eating delicious meals together, doing trips within the area and talking about so many different topics opened my mind and made… read more
They both are lovely hosts and and felt welcomed from the first moment. We had a nice time cooking and eating delicious meals together, doing trips within the area and talking about so many different topics opened my mind and made… read more
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27 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia & Daniel)
Sophia and Daniel are amazing! They really put in a lot of effort to clear the overgrown weeds from our garden and trim the unruly branches of shrubs and trees. Besides that, they also pitched in with household chores, cooked some delicious meals, and even tidied up the kitchen. We had a great time together and will always cherish the memories of… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sophia & Daniel) for host
Our workaway job with Heidi & Tony was very spontaneous & we are very happy that we were able to stay with them.
We had a lot of fun during our time in Sicamous & we got on really well with them.
We usually did our garden chores early (mowing the lawn, picking weeds, pruning trees) & the rest of the day we were at the lake.
We were able to… read more
We had a lot of fun during our time in Sicamous & we got on really well with them.
We usually did our garden chores early (mowing the lawn, picking weeds, pruning trees) & the rest of the day we were at the lake.
We were able to… read more
10 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
I had a great time with Heidi and Tony, you feel at home the minute you get there! Their dogs and cats are great, too! :-) Thanks for everything!
28 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Leoni was very helpful around the house and our business. We had a lot of fun with her. We would welcome her back any given time.
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was a lovely girl to have around. She is a very reliable person, great with animals and looked after our house and garden while we were away. We would welcome her back in our family any given time.
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
My stay at Heidi's and Tony's beautiful place in Sicamous was one of my best times in Canada and I really enjoyed it!
They both are lovely hosts and and felt welcomed from the first moment. We had a nice time cooking and eating delicious meals together, doing trips within the area and talking about so many different topics opened my mind and made… read more
They both are lovely hosts and and felt welcomed from the first moment. We had a nice time cooking and eating delicious meals together, doing trips within the area and talking about so many different topics opened my mind and made… read more
28 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannes)
Hannes is a super nice guy. Other then being a very reliable and hard worker, he is also very good with animals, he became definitely a family member and we will welcome him back anytime.
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Denisa & Darragh)
Denisa and Darragh were a really lovely couple to have a around, they booth felt like family. Even our dogs loved them both including Bello, who is usually a bit skittish with strangers, he loved them right away. Denisa and Darragh were great help with all kinds of chores around the house and our business. We did not have to cook dinner during… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Denisa & Darragh) for host
What can I way other than our time with Tony and Heidi was amazing. They are really nice people, with a wonderful attitude to life which is refreshing to be around. It was our first workaway experience and it was really 10/10 with this lovely couple. The work was very fair and not too hard. And their animals are really special and well behaved. We… read more
7 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris & Iceni)
Chris and Icini were a great company to have around our place. They both are really helpful around the house, garden and even our business. We would take them back in a heartbeat. Thank you both (I know a little late the review...but better late then never :) )
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(Excellent)
26 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Chris & Iceni) for host
We had a great time sharing time with Tony and Heidi , It was really interesting learning about their tea business while helping them out in the wholesale. They have two lovely dogs that kept us on our toes during the daily walks which we enjoyed. The cats were a pair of cool characters and we will miss them all. Tony and Heidi are great hosts and… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Liva) for host
staying at Tony and Heidi´s place in Sicamous was my first work away experience and I really enjoyed it. Tony and Heidi is a very friendly, easy going couple with great hospitality and wonderfull animals:-) It was great fun walking the dogs and playing with them - I really gonna miss them. The surrondings were fantastic and it was very nice and… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Thanks Anne and Martin, we really enjoyed your company and your great help...It is nice to have someone around who you can just give a list of tasks and you can rely on that they will be looked after. Hey...we would have kept you two here with us for a little longer also :)
Hope to see you again.
Cheers, Heidi and Tony
Hope to see you again.
Cheers, Heidi and Tony
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
My friend and I had a wonderful time at Heidi and tony's! The cats and dogs are adorable, the house and area beautiful and accommodations really comfy. We enjoyedfantastic food and wonderful talks together. We felt right at home and like part of the family. Thanks again to both for having us!!!
6 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
Heidi and Tony are really nice people. They welcomed me with an open heart and included me into their daily routine. I had a lot of fun with them, we laughed very often and had good talks. The room in which I slept was huge and really comfy. Tony picked me up from the Greyhound-Station on my first day and drove me back to the same station at 4:00… read more
7 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy stayed at our place in August 2016. She has a very outgoing and fun personality which we enjoyed very much. While we were gone on a business trip Lucy looked after our pets (2 dogs and 2 cats) and our house in a very responsible manner. We love Lucy!
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I spent two weeks house sitting for Heidi and Tony and i had the most perfect time!
Before i arrived i had this thought that their house would be in the middle of nowhere with no neighbors and that i wouldnt even see another human for two weeks, I was so incredibly wrong! The community welcomed me and made sure i never needed anything whilst Tony… read more
Before i arrived i had this thought that their house would be in the middle of nowhere with no neighbors and that i wouldnt even see another human for two weeks, I was so incredibly wrong! The community welcomed me and made sure i never needed anything whilst Tony… read more
17 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dennis) for host
My stay at Tony's and Heidi's place was an excellent experience! During my time there is had so much fun with the dogs and cats but with Tony and Heidi too. The place has a wonderful view on the lake and you can discover the beautiful nature. The dogs are so lovely and we'll trained. I had never a problem with them.
It's a place I loved to stay… read more
It's a place I loved to stay… read more
17 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis)
Dennis has a very pleasant personality. He stayed with us for 6 weeks. During this time he took care of our pets (2 dogs and 2 cats) very well, they loved him very much. He was always willing to learn new tasks around the house and at our warehouse. We enjoyed his stay very much, he just became family.
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonja)
Sonja has been a match at first sight and became part of our family right away. Sonja is very reliable and serious about any job she was asked to do. While we had to go on a business trip she took very good care of our dogs, cats and our house. We would take her back in a heart beat!
(Excellent)
5 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Janna) for host
When I came to Heidi and Tonys place, I was looking for a lifetime experience but I got more! I found wonderful friends..
.. friends with an open heart for animals and travellers from all over the world. I felt like home from the very first beginning and was touched about their kindness and flexibility, confidence and cordiality. Thank you so… read more
.. friends with an open heart for animals and travellers from all over the world. I felt like home from the very first beginning and was touched about their kindness and flexibility, confidence and cordiality. Thank you so… read more
4 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (snuffleupagus) for host
Staying at Heidi´s and Tony´s place was my first workaway experience and it was great! They are a really friendly couple and live at a beautiful spot on Shuswap lake. If you love animals you will connect very quickly to their lovely cats and dogs. Especially Bello, the young dog, is fun to play and hike with. I will miss him. Thanks Heidi & Tony… read more
28 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Bjoern)
Björn is the one you would like to bring in your home. We can only confirm what his previous host had to say about him. He became part of our family. It was great to have him with us and he will be always welcome to come visit us. (or even as a workawayer again ;)!)
(Excellent)
