Stay on Sicily and help look after my dogs, enjoy the great food and historical sites here, Italy

Italy

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13/12/2019
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I work abroad and have a deep respect for animals and nature! Thus I adopted a few dogs. Need help to take care of them while I am away...I leave in this house, which is an old firm I restored some 10 years ago. It is close to a village and the beach, in the meantime offers calm and relaxation
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
To love nature, and discover the historical sites the area offers, as well as the gastronomy...
Help
Mainly to take care of the dogs...give them food and affection
Languages spoken
Italian, English,French
Accommodation
Studio within the house, fully indipendent with own kitchen, bathroom and terrace
What else ...
I already used this site and a person came to help, 3 years ago, he comes back every year since then, unfortunately he cannot make end of May...

The properties are located in the western part of Sicily, which is a wonderful area both landscape and nature wise, as well as from a cultural perspective...You can visit Greeks temples, middle age towns, Phoenician ruins, as well sandy and rocky beaches with crystalline water ....

The food is fantastic and you'll be in love with it....
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (15)

12/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Pero)

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12/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pero) for host

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(Negative )

28/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (anna)

Dear Anna, so thankful for your nice words full of appreciation....thank you for being so kind and patient with us the dogs and all....
I really appreciated your visit and your care for Bob and Florio...surely Bob is a special dog and hope you'll come back one day...thanks for everything you did! We miss you..good luck with your trip and give me… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (anna) for host

I was nearly crying leaving this place. I spent beautiful days of my life there. Accommodation is perfect for relaxation, there is a piece and harmony in the garden, I will always remember cool black nights when I was looking at the sparkling stars. And Bob, a dog who understands everything, was lying at my threshold on my last day there.. It was… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Atilio Manoel & Maria Claudia) for host

Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

03/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie & Grant)

Grant came last minute! He was one of the best, if not the best person to coming to the house! Not only his technical and practical skills, in housing maintenance and construction, as well as gardening, but also as a deep and profound person. You can talk to him about any subject...he has a knowledge of issues in all fields. He gained my trust… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Natalie & Grant) for host

I really enjoyed my workaway here in Sicily, Maria is very kind, welcoming and thoughtful. The location is beautiful and accommodation is great. I enjoyed the tasks which included looking after the dogs, a little gardening and some light building work such as laying a laminate floor, removing tiles and fixing a wooden deck. Maria kindly took me… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ariana & Nicolas) for host

Our experience in Maria's house was amazing. We realy enjoyed our stay in Trapani. The house is very beautiful, and María was very nice and helful with us.
Thanks for the opportunity to live in that little part of the paradise.
Nico y Ary

PD. A special kiss to Bob, Gelsomina and Volpina! :)

(Excellent )

31/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Dulcileia & José Fernando)

For me too it is difficult to describe how lucky I was to meet Leila and Fernando! Wonderful couple, available, respectful, polite, discreet and just excellent. We all miss them here and hopefully they'll come back!

(Excellent )

21/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Dulcileia & José Fernando) for host

It's hard to describe how special it was to be in the house of Maria, have your great company and affection and have the good fortune to meet Bob and Pluto, two dogs for sure now live in our hearts, we feel they are part of us now . Everything was wonderful, the place. Trapani is wonderful, and the cities and great beaches nearby. The house, very… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michel & Fabienne) for host

Nous sommes restés un mois pour nous occuper de deux chiens adorables. Maria Teresa, notre hôte , est une personne très agréable avec laquelle nous avons passé de très bons moments.
La région est magnifique et notre séjour au milieu des oliviers a été une réussite.
Merci Maria Térésa. Amicalement.

(Excellent )

12/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ádám & Nóra)

Wonderful couple, caring, respectful and sensible, as well as accommodating and enthusiastic....would not hesitate to recommend them warmly.

(Excellent )

12/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ádám & Nóra) for host

We were here for almost 2 months and I can say honestly that 2 months was perfect! Maria's place is amazing, unbilivible quiet, relaxing and beautiful. Everything happened just as we discussed, we could reach Maria everytime. Amazing! Thanks Maria!
Absolutly recommend!

(Excellent )

08/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Chris & Joana)

Chris and her partner where just perfect! I was about to leave, but we managed for them to arrive last minutes! Unfortunately I could not meet in person, but they were absolutely reliable and respectful, loved the dogs and the place! I could not ask any better....hope they'll come back and I'll just be happy to host them again! Thank you x all… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Chris & Joana) for host

We stayed for almost 2 weeks looking after Maria Teresa's dogs. They are absolutely gorgeous and the house is beautiful! Maria Teresa is very approachable and was very trusting with us. Could not recommend this place more! We got a true sicilian experience. If possible we will definitely come back again. Thanks Maria Teresa!!!

(Excellent )

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