Improve traditional wooden house and garden in a village near Basel, Switzerland

Switzerland

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I am a retired scientist, using my house as a B&B since 4 years.

For guests, there are up to two floors and 3 rooms.

House and garden are quite big and already mostly in quite good shape, so don't expect too much work.

Your stays are meant to be short ones, for initially about 4 - 7 days only!
So I prefer applicants who are already travelling nearby, for instance in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Austria.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
1. Languages are part of crosscultural understanding - I speak German, French, English, Italian, Spanish 2. Traditional music of the peoples are another mode of expression - I am enthusiast of it. 3. Travellers can profit from my vast knowledge about the country - I have done 1000+ day trips by bicycle, train, bus, cableway mostly to remote less known places. 4. He/she may join me in attending one of the many local cultural events. 4. Enthusiast of bi-cycles like bikes, scooters, sledges. I have 4 bikes and 4 scooters of different type and size. 5. I am not a good cook but am in constant search of delicious specialties. 6. I prefer to go to real places like concert halls, theaters, festivals. So I rarely watch TV, I rather go to an art-house cinema about twice a week with special consideration of the history of films.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Positions are open both for qualified (professionals/semi-professionals/specialist amateurs) and other interested helpers.

Currently needed pet sitters for a few days around February 17th - 20th.

Qualified: Trimming fruit trees, garden design, carpentry, plumbing, electric,
mounting, general refurbishment, thermal insulation, bicycle mechanics, interior and arts design, image processing,
hospitality.

Non-qualified: trimming bushes, cleaning, putting in order.

I might also need pet-sitters (cat), in case I am going for a journey of 3 to 10 days.

You should start helping at around 9 a.m., so that we are free from noon.

Please don't apply if you are looking for a stay longer than 1 week, unless you are qualified in a craft.
Languages spoken
German French English Italian Spanish
Accommodation
There is enough privacy for everyone most of the time. Quality is similar to a hotel's or B&B. Big kitchen and garden. Felix the tomcat is also living here, so you should not be 'allergic' to cats.
What else ...
Great for sports: swimming (free pool of the community), cycling (you can get one of my bikes or scooters), hiking (in the nearby forest and Jura hills), snow sports.

Regional public transport to town (Basel) and villages and hilltops is excellent and costs only 40$ for 1 week.
Day passes for trips to the Alps cost 45. Lucerne, Berne, Zurich 1 hour, Interlaken 2 hours.

You might also explore nearby Black Forest and Alsace.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
2-3 hours per day.

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14/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host

Hans was kind to recommend me many activities to do around Basel region. He was open for me to explore new places, which i appreciate. I was mainly there to help cat sit but unfortunately Felix was actively hunting during my stay so there was not much to do haha! I was only able to meet Felix once or twice :( Unfortunately we weren't able to share… read more

(Very good )

07/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (jose manuel) for host

He estado 5 días con Hans en su bonita Casa cerca de Basilea, Hans es divertido y siempre hay algo que hacer aqui, el trabajo fue sencillo y muy preparado, he disfrutado de la estancia en una habiatación muy amplia y acojedora, Hans se encarga que no te falte de nada, calefacción, transporte, comida....

(Excellent )

14/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jesse & Optional) for host

Staying Hans was amazing!!!

He picked me up from the Euro Train down the street from his house. (Make sure you download the SBB app for the transportation). I was treated to a beautiful place with amazing food and beer. Everything in Basel here was close and easy to get to. I enjoyed Hans company and the work I did felt great completing.

I… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo)

Rodrigo spent 5 days in my B&B.

With his educational background, I engaged him in the digital refurbishment of about 100 photos from my semi-professional collection about landscapes and locations. This was done very well and efficiently.

He was also able to solve a small problem with the recharching of my MX Laser mouse. He renounced nonetheless… read more

(Very good )

14/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host

I stayed with Hans for a few nights in October and it was a great time. My job consisted on helping him with some images through Photoshop. He was very helpful and respectful during my stay. We had good conversations and he showed me some places in Basel; like cinemas which I really like. His home is cozy and in a very good location, with an… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Irving) for host

I stayed with Hans 3 night, I was very lucky because just with two night in advance he was willing to host me, I helped him with the garden, Hans is a nice guy, unfortunately, was a short visit so I did not get to know him that much.

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina)

Paulina spent together with Abraham 4 days in my home which is used as a BnB. They mainly worked in the garden, where the highly grown hedge had to be trimmed and cut into firewood. Here, they needed some instructions and survey to execute correctly. Indoors, they cleaned rooms and rearranged furnitures. They were responsible for the preparation… read more

(Very good )

12/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

Hans was very friendly and fair. Unfortunately I didn't end up doing that much work because something always seemed to crop up and change the day!
He lent me a bicycle and we went for a little trip to the next town together. It's a lovely place, and I particularly liked the second hand shop, complete with cafe (!), by Sissach train station.… read more

(Very good )

23/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jan & David ) for host

Dear Hans,
In light of Christmas time, we wish you all the best in the New Year and happy holidays! This past summer, we took a Europe trip where we had to visit the beautiful country of Switzerland. It was in the last minute that you opened your door to us and allowed us to explore the beautiful country side for nearly a week (with an extended… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jan & David )

Jan and David spent 5 days in my house, which is also used as a B&B. Initially only 4 days were planned, but since they were pleasant guys, I let them stay for another day with me. On
Sunday, I did an extensive trip in the Jura hills with them.

They worked mainly in the garden by trimming hedges and cutting bushes. Here, they needed some… read more

(Very good )

30/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Wolfgang)

Wolfgang spent 4 days in my big home, which is also used as a B&B. He worked mainly in the big garden: trimming a very high and long hedge, mostly with an electric cutting machine. He did not stop working until finished, although he did not have to. He worked efficient and precise, and assembled the tools at the end of the day, like a… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ilze)

Ilze spent with her friend Aleksandra 3 days in my home. In my big garden, some bushes had grown too big and too plenty, and they remedied that by trimming or extracting them. They worked in a precise and efficient manner and with commitment, evidence of their experience with gardens. They had even some tips for improving the growth of my fruit… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (James)

James spent a week in my big home which serves as a B&B. I engaged him in working in the garden. Like with most persons who did not grow up or had worked for long in this realm, the limits of stand-alone gardening showed up. So he might need some initial supervision for standard interventions in the green.

When it comes to social matters, I… read more

(Good )

07/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

I spent a few days with Hans working in the garden it was a great experience and Hans is always eager to share in his passions we've tried many types of beer together but most importantly he gave me great advice for my bicycle tour of Switzerland and he shared many stories of his own tours.
He's a easy guy to get along with and largely left me to… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tz Sin)

Haha! The problem with Tz Sin was, that at the same time, I had to give some work to someone else, so not much was left for her, which she regreted. I agree, that I am not so good in scheduling, because the faster the tasks are finished, the less remains to be done.

(Very good )

06/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tz Sin) for host

Sorry for giving late feedback! Was traveling. Hans is a nice host. He can share a lot of new thought ( well for a young 21 person, i do learn a lot from him). The house is cozy and really located in nice region. We did hiking and dinner sharing. Though it already be pasted for 5 months. I still remember everything like italian orange and wifi… read more

(Very good )

15/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

It is the perfect place if you want to visit, Hans has a lot of culture, he will tell you all the story about the place he'd advise you to visit; same with restaurants. He is very interesting, kind, helpful.
The duties are reasonable, and sometimes fun (go to a store by scooter).
Thank you Hans for this first very good workaway experience!
Sarah

(Excellent )

13/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah spent one week in my house and B&B. Her dues were: - translating touristic information texts into French - ordering touristic excursion prospectuses and maps - special cleaning of curtains - general cleaning and washing - giving advice for buying stuff in shops - feeding the cat. She was always a respectful, reliable and helpful person. She… read more

(Very good )

27/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gernot) for host

At home with Hans you can expect a varied life full of surprises!!
In the morning you can work in the house or in the garden.
Lunch will be provided for the bodily welfare, after you can spend the afternoon in the beautiful nature of this area.
Evenings can be used to drink champagne together !!
Hans has a very traditional wooden house and… read more

(Very good )

07/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Gernot)

Gernot spent 6 weeks in my wooden house which also serves as a B&B. Since I am not a professional in construction and woodwork, my rating is not absolutely objective. What he did with the repair of the balconies was excellent. He managed to save and refurbish them, although some parts of them were rotten. The bigger part of his work consisted of… read more

(Very good )

22/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marco & Seda) for host

Hans is a very special, welcoming person. During our stay here we felt very comfortable.
of course we will remember your sentence: "I never ate a pizza so good in a restaurant"....
another thing ...in the gardening we need a bit more supervision....WHICH GARDENNN :) ???? you have rainforest here :) of course we need someone tell to us where....… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Marco & Seda)

Marco and Seda spent a week in my big wooden house which serves also as a B&B. I had a great time with them.

The duties they performed were: - vacate, clean and reorder the cellar - removing paint from a wooden wall by means of grinding machines - rearrange the installations in the kitchen - cleaning of strong impurenesses in toilet and on… read more

(Very good )

22/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Mary & James) for host

We have traveled extensively and never met anyone more interesting, congenial, generous, thoughtful, extremely intelligent or as helpful as Hans. His home is charming and if you compare the cost to the accommodation, it is definitely a 4 star rating. We booked through AirBnB as guests but quickly became "work away" participants. We felt very… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mary & James)

Mary and Jim had spent 5 days in my big B&B house near Basel. On their businesscard is written RETIRED - Experts At Doing Nothing. But nothing is farer from reality: they enjoy to work and can be active up to 8 hours daily. Some people spend long working hours, but don't accomplish much or ruin as much as they contribute. Not so excellent Mary and… read more

(Excellent )

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