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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
15 Feb 2025
Reply rate
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Description
Originally from South Africa, I have come to Chile to live off the grid. Located in the wine lands of the most central area in Chile we have built two beautiful houses out of recycled material, a beautiful green house, and an amazing workshop. The goal of this project is to open up a hostel which not only houses is quest but also feeds them directly from the land. We are still quite a ways for getting there but it is a highly pleasurable journey. I do also travel around the country to surf, snowboard, climb, trek and skate (we also have a indoor 4,5 foot mini ramp for those who like to skate). The coat and major cities such as Valparaiso, Viña and Santiago are all a 45min bus ride away.
Top ten Points about my place
1) Amazing sunsets, beautiful view and peaceful environment
2) Incredible wine available in the Area
3) Interesting and fun working days
4) Plenty of time to relax and enjoy the peaceful Surrounding
5) Close proximity to three major cities
6) Options to join me on one of my expeditions into nature
7) Working with your hands
8) Good Food
9) Good people
10) Good times
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Landscaping, organic farming techniques, carpentry and building techniques.
Help
1) Planting maintaining and improving the green house as well as other out door gardens
2) Construction of Bathrooms for the hostel
3) Basic cleaning of personal habitation
4) Help with food prep kitchen (There will only be three people to cook for in total unless it is an social event and we like to take turns)
I like to share all the types of woking activities to your strengths and wants.
Generally we all work together.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
I would provide you with your own private room and bathroom.
What else ...
Casablanca is a wine valley located in-between the three major cities in Chile. Traveling by bus in Chile is very safe, reliable and affordable. I am able to drop you at the closest collection point which connects to any location. Also I tend to travel when I take my time off and am happy for all travelers to join me on my expeditions. I have been here for three years now so I have quite an extensive knowledge of the natural sights of the country. We are also located next door to a winery that offers wine tastings. I would like to work a 4 day week and have three days free to spend as you like. We like to eat fresh and healthy and appreciate good wine and conversation.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Always open to talk about your hours and mine to make something work
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (5)
Louis is a very quiet, caring boy who has lived an interesting life. He has nice dogs and a lovely house
Luis bring us everywhere : visiting national parks, climbing and of course partying. We had chance to saw a lot of beautiful places and met beautiful people.
Good times are the order of the day ! Evenings around the campfire, lot of laugh and… read more
Tom And Raf are just a pleasure to have around. They are able to mange themselves competently in projects allocated to them. we worked very hard building a large workshop and they were always up for any challenge. This couple gets a serious five star rating from me!
A french couple and I had a very pleasure time and we have learned a lot new about wood construction.
I'm glad to have met his dad, his nice dogs and his father and felt really comfortable. Thanks Louis!
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Louis is a very quiet, caring boy who has lived an interesting life. He has nice dogs and a lovely house
Luis bring us everywhere : visiting national parks, climbing and of course partying. We had chance to saw a lot of beautiful places and met beautiful people.
Good times are the order of the day ! Evenings around the campfire, lot of laugh and… read more
Tom And Raf are just a pleasure to have around. They are able to mange themselves competently in projects allocated to them. we worked very hard building a large workshop and they were always up for any challenge. This couple gets a serious five star rating from me!
A french couple and I had a very pleasure time and we have learned a lot new about wood construction.
I'm glad to have met his dad, his nice dogs and his father and felt really comfortable. Thanks Louis!
They are very welcoming and intresting people. I had the chance to learn a lot and meet guests from their AirBnB.
If you want to cool place with amazing food and cool hosts, I'd totally recomand you to stay with them !
