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I have five doggies mostly adopted. Need some assistance to take care of doggies and home.
My home is located 500 meters up on a mountain overlooking the Adriatic, with mountains behind. there is walking trails around here and the scenery is outstanding, looking up the mountains or down to the sea. We are 7 km up the mountain from Budva, you can hitch, or catch a bus nearby to town or if adventurous walk and bush wack the trail to town.
Outdoor coffee shops, Ancient city of Budva to explore, great location.
Drinking tea or coffee on the verandah and watching the boats coming and going, sailing, fishing, water sports in abundance, horse riding, trekking, paragliding school nearby, health spas. Quiet up here on the mountain but the town is bustling in the summer season.
Really looking for workawayers (is that a word?) who would like to stay for extended period of time i.e. more than one month. mature volunteers welcomeTypes of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have volunteers from different countries, and we all take turns in cooking a local dish from their home country, so meals are very interesting. We also chat especially over coffee so we learn about differences in culture. Travelling around Montenegro, seeing such a beautiful country which has alot to offer, snow skiing in winter and water skiing in summer. Walking trails close to the house with breathtaking views out over the Adriatic.
Help
We start a typical day at 0700 with doggie play time which means we spend time to interact with the doggies throwing the ball and giving them love.
. At 0800 we stop for breakfast.
At 0900 we start days chores which can be gardening or painting or building a little more of the support wall.
At 1100 we stop for coffee.
At 1130 we continue with days chores till 1300. Lunch is usually the main meal of the day and we usually sit and share this time. After lunch is free time.
We start doggie play again at 1900 and water the garden. There is usually 3 volunteers here. If you want to go out in afternoon there is no need to come back for doggie play time we only ask you talk to other volunteers as it's helpful to have one volunteer here for afternoon doggie play time.
Days off just coordinate with other volunteers so that there is always one volunteer here. Ithere is usually three volunteers so you will get to meet very interesting people (And food) from around the world.
We have cut a path on the mountain near to the house to take the doggies for walks up on the mountains. Amazing trail with outstanding scenery. They are lovely doggies, gentle nature.
A dogs life, sleeping, eating, playing, walking, running, being bathed, being groomed. hmmm
There is plenty of opportunity to go out and enjoy the surroundings, go for walks on the mountain, and enjoy the local culture.
We are still putting finishing touches to reconstruction work that was done here so if you have any experience using power tools or plumbing a little cement work that would be great but definitely not essential.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are not able to stay more than a month please do not apply. we are a family community and it takes a while for new volunteers to get to know us and our routines.
Those that cannot accept doggie barking please dont apply.
please note we do not plan more than a month ahead so please note this when you write to us
senior volunteers welcomeLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
An independent room with its own toilet and shower and indepent access. The view from the room is down the mountain to the sea. Its in a pretty quiet area, up on the mountain, but within 3 mins reach of bus services to local town which is bustling in the summer with tourists. Old City of Budva with narrow cobble streets, plenty of beaches, outdoor coffee bars, sailing, fishing water sports etc.
There is also a small independent apartment with kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is shared if there is a volunteer in the independent room mentioned above.What else ...
In your free time, visit Budva, which is bustling in the summer, cafe bars along the outside of the old city walls, hiking on the mountain, paragliding nearby, beaches, Old City of Kotor not far away, sailing, Dubrovnik is a few hours away by bus, the list goes on, but up here on the mountain, its peaceful and relaxing.
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
We have plenty of parking space beside the house for a small caravan or motor home and a long extension cable.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours per day, 5 days a week
Feedback (33)
Katie was a joy to host always helpful and will8ng to take on any task we asked of her.
If you are passing by this way please do come and visit.
Hosts dont hesitate. Katie is a great volunteer
The work is varied- of course, playing with the dogs but also some garden work/painting/digging etc. Just whatever needs doing on that day. I learnt a lot! Work is finished by 12 so you have the rest of the day free until doggie playtime in the evening. The house is… read more
Tayla is reliable trustworthy gets on with her tasks cleaning up after herself and others.
it was a pleasure to be your host.
hosts if you revieve a message from Tayla accept her. She is an excellant example of what workaway is all about
I mainly looked after the doggies for playtime, watered the gardens and helped with different types of chores each day.… read more
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Katie was a joy to host always helpful and will8ng to take on any task we asked of her.
If you are passing by this way please do come and visit.
Hosts dont hesitate. Katie is a great volunteer
The work is varied- of course, playing with the dogs but also some garden work/painting/digging etc. Just whatever needs doing on that day. I learnt a lot! Work is finished by 12 so you have the rest of the day free until doggie playtime in the evening. The house is… read more
Tayla is reliable trustworthy gets on with her tasks cleaning up after herself and others.
it was a pleasure to be your host.
hosts if you revieve a message from Tayla accept her. She is an excellant example of what workaway is all about
I mainly looked after the doggies for playtime, watered the gardens and helped with different types of chores each day.… read more
Please feel free to come back anytime.
Hosts dont hesitate. A great couple. Welcone back here anytime.
I am impressed with there determination… read more
There is a beautiful trail into the forest where you can go for a walk with the dogs and a big garden to play and run around with… read more
Carmel is very trustworthy. She is meticulous with cleaning tasks. Loves animals and takes very good care of them especially dogs.
Carmel is hardworking, willing, tries her very best at e ery task she is asked to do.
I had no hesitation leaving my home to her care when i needed to travel.
Carmel is very… read more
There is a huge love for animals in general and for dogs in particular.
The garden, which includes flowers, vegetables and fruit trees is treated only ecologically.
The house is located on a mountainside, overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Budva. The place is secluded and yet there is a bus… read more
My door will always be open for your return.
Hosts this volunteer should get 100 stars.
I wish you all tge very best of luck with your studies.
Hosts. If Myra and Nicholas write to you. My advice accept them.
Myra Nicholas you are both very welcome to come back here anytime.
Thoughtful, kind, energetic, sympathetic just really super.
Hosts dont hesitate. She is just a really lovely lady.
Janet is kind, patient and makes a mean crumble !!! She has so many awesome stories and has lived an incredible life. Her dogs are the BEST! I would 10000% recommend her as a host, especially if you… read more
Hosts dont hesitate. She is amazing
What can i say. Except you are welcome back here anytime.
The work… read more
Ivis would be aware of what was needed and get it done. Supportive gentle strength. He is very missed here.
I really hope one day he will come home to us again.
Calm, easy going, strives to get the job done to the best possible, sociable, attention to detail.
Toms calm strength will be a great asset to your project.
Welcome back anytime Tom.
First up, the work, accommodation and facilities are exactly as described. 5 days a week with 2 days off. The schedule on the profile is exactly how the days would go. Starting with doggie playtime in the morning. Working up until early… read more
These are just a few words to describe Ksenja. She was there beside me helping to nurse one of my doggies. And supported me even in the middle of the night when I had to say goodbye to the doggie.
Hosts don't hesitate if this lady writes to you.
Welcome back ANYTIME Ksenja
The location is very beautiful! And the road in mountains is really amazing.
Thanks for… read more
Hosts if you get an application from this lovely lady advice you to accept.
You are welcome back ANYTIME Erika.
Always willing to help. Always smiling. A joy to be around definate team player.
Marsha you are welcome back ANYTIME. Hosts if Marsha writes to you don't hesitate. What a lovely lady.
I’ve felt the real workaway experience.. how it’s supposed to be! It wasn’t just about work.. it’s about to be a part of the family and help! I was helping with a great pleasure! Because it’s impossible… read more
Doggies there are adorable! The work schedule just like what she wrote in the introduction. I don’t think I am working at all… read more
Sometimes he sees a problem and before I have time to say anything I find he already fixed it.
He is very keep to practice his English.
If he contacts you, don't hesitate, he is a definite asset.
Very highly recommended
The… read more
There were so many interessting jobs to do not only taking care of the dogs but doing all sorts of adventures things in and around the place.
Beautiful views on to the coastline and the sundowns are just spectacular from here. The room(s) I have stayed… read more
Thankyou for all you did and thankyou for staying longer to help me get thru a difficult time. You are a true gentleman.
I wish you well in your future travels.
Hosts if you are lucky enough to have Tom write to you don't hesitate he is a really super volunteer and a great team player.
His skills are endless oops I did it again.....
Seriously he is very good he welded up safely rail around the house. Redid one of the kitchens. Chainsawed fallen trees the list goes on. Always willing to try anything.
Highly recommended
If she applies to come to visit you don't hesitate. You will be lucky.
I am hoping zoraidaaa… read more
Janet is an amazing person in all the ways . I felt very welcome since the first moment I saw her. We spent beautiful time in the garden, the… read more
Hosts don't hesitate Maxim is a joy to have around.
Janet was really friendly and welcoming.The dogs were lovely, kind and clever. I became very attached to them.
Thanks Janet for this amazing time. I hope I can come back one day.
The dogs are all incredibly sweet and very easy to get along with. They've got their… read more
I shall very quickly say two things; firstly, if you (other potential workawayers) just read one thing I write, know that you will have an amazing time with Janet and her wonderful dogs. Secondly, Janet, apologies for the time it has taken to write this review.
And to expand. I had an absolutely incredible workaway experience… read more
The house is located in a beautiful place on the mountain and it's a big pleasure to walk with dogs by the forest path, looking down to the sea and enjoying the nature around. Dogs' walk was our favourite part of the day!
We… read more
Janet is great at giving task's that suit each individual.
If u come by Montenegro this is the place to go.