Lake Huron Beachfront in Ontario

Canada

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I am a university professor of early childhood education, with two grown children. We all love traveling and I have hosted interns from all over the world for many years, in my Michigan home. I have a summer cottage on Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada and would like to host someone to help out while enjoying life on the beach of a Great Lake - wonderful beach, swimming, sunsets and healthy foods. The summer home is where I can usually host workaways from May through the end of October.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Benefit can come from exchanging ideas, recipes, permaculture and sustainability practices from different countries, and seeing daily life in another country.
Help
I have small projects around the house and garden - cleaning, weeding and some small maintenance projects, putting up shelving, mending the deck, washing siding, etc. I expect 4-5 hours a day helping out in exchange for lodging and meals.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have two small outbuildings that are bunkhouses. One has one twin bed and electricity - you come into the main house for kitchen and bathroom, and one has a loft bed, a twin bed and no electricity. We have wireless internet, and I cook vegetarian meals - but don't mind others cooking meat if they choose. I have a dog, so must not have pet allergies. No smokers please.
What else ...
I prefer young people who are in Canada or other places in North America to visit and experience what day-to-day life is about. No smokers, prefer those who like organic gardening, healthy active lifestyles. Helping out includes helping with meal preparation and dishes, light cleaning, gardening, small building projects. Couples are also ok. A stay of 7 or more days is preferable. Limited rides to town (every 3 days or so) are available. There are no laundry facilities but there is a pay laundramat in town.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5

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08/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anaïs) for host

I had such a lovely time at Shannan's cottage! Even though my stay there was very short, I really enjoyed spending time with Shannan in an amazing beautiful location. We had some great insightful conversations and we shared really nice time with her and her friends. Thank you Shannan for this exchange and your kindness, and I wish you all the best… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (caroline)

Caroline was great to get to know - kind, helpful, really good with children and animals (even the neighbor's pet pig) and easy to host. She helped with everything - indoor and outdoor chores, and with the children. She shared interesting information about the Italian culture and her other travels, and contributed information about childhood in… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (caroline) for host

I loved my first experience with workaway.
I didn't speak English well, because I'm in Canada to learn it, but nevertheless Shannan was always very patient with me, helping me a lot!
I loved talking to her about pedagogy and some other things and playing with her two little grandchildren. It was really interesting work in composting too.
His house… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host

Wow! I don't know where to start...The 11 days I spent at Shannan's cottage were amazing!! The landscape is more than wonderful and you directly feel welcome in the house. Shannan, her children, her neighbours and friends are so open-minded people and it was not boring for one second. We had very profound conversations, Shannan's attitude is… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (lucy & Charlie) for host

It was really great to stay at Shannan's cottage, and lovely to meet all her family + friends, we helped organised her shed, along with walking their Labrador, some carpentry and repair work as well as go alongside them to local farmers markets, sourdough bakeries, visiting Amish communities and meeting their friends, singalongs on the deck and… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (lucy & Charlie)

Lucy and Charlie were helpful, interesting, kind and connected well with everyone here. I recommend them :)

(Excellent )

19/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sandra & Elias) for host

The first thing we wanna say is: Thank you so much for the lovely time at your cottage :)
Our main task was to help to install the new floor in the cottage. Shannon is a really interested, relaxed, uncomplicated and lovely person and we can say the same for her friends and especially for her beautiful dog Bear. We had really nice evenings on the… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra & Elias)

Sandra and Elias were wonderful - hard working, interesting, kind (they love my dog), personable, easy-going, what more can I say? They were so helpful since I was having a friend put in a new hardwood floor in my cottage. They did not seem to mind the hard work and would take a break to swim, kayak or stand up paddleboard. They were easy to… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)

Lara is a wonderful person and a joy to have around. She is kind and gentle and loves children and dogs, and they love her back. She is interested in learning more about the culture, language, and really everything. She is interesting to talk with and is helpful with anything - she is particularly great with detailed cleaning indoors, helping to… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Vivien) for host

Wow, where do I even begin? I spent two weeks with Shannan at her cottage this August and had the time of my life!

Shannan is probably one of the most kindhearted, funniest, and smartest person I met and I instantly felt at home at her cottage! We had soo much fun these two weeks and the work was nothing compared to what you get in… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Vivien)

Vivien is a wonderful individual, hard working, fun, interested in learning more about different cultures, and in general, just great to be around. She did great work here - trimming trees, moving lumber, caulking, food prep, dog care, dishwashing, just whatever was needed. I was sad to see her go, but know that I will see her next time I travel… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristýna & Viktorie )

Krystina and Victoria were really helpful and went above and beyond to give kind and gentle care to my labrador and her four puppies. They cleaned, washed dishes, and did work in the garden also. They are pleasant and easy to be with, as well as hard workers. I highly recommend them and hope to visit them in the Czech Republic in the future.

(Excellent )

16/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Selly)

I can't say enough positive things about Selly. She was helpful, interesting, needed little direction, very loving to our mama dog and four busy puppies, and went above and beyond to help out, including getting up very, very early in the morning for puppy care. Selly's interests in literature, permaculture and other things gave us a lot to talk… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Selly) for host

Shannan is such a generous, kind, and easygoing person. I felt really comfortable and relaxed here at her beautiful cottage. Her Leader for the Blind dog had puppies so my work was mostly taking care of them which was so much fun and not a chore at all. Otherwise, she is always appreciative of any help you provide and really goes above and beyond… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)

Jana is energetic, organized, responsible and loves to explore new places! She will be back, if other workaway hosts don't snatch her up in the meantime. See you again soon!

(Excellent )

18/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Bronwyn)

Bronnie is an amazing and willing cook, smiles all of the time, is a great combination of intellectual curiousity, responsibility and fun! She cooked, cleaned, organized, and gardened - waging a battle with the ivy. You are welcome back any time. Enjoy the rest of your travels.

(Excellent )

17/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Bronwyn) for host

I am a little late in writing this, but this doesn't change the fact I had a great experience with Shannan. She was welcoming, and really helpful at giving advice on places to see in the area. She took me around to see some of the farms too; the cheese factory is definitely worth a visit!

The work was fun, mainly cooking. I had a lot of fun… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Ken-Gene) for host

Although we could only stay for a couple of days, spending time at the cottage with Shannon was an absolute pleasure! Such an inviting space and person we had great fun talking and gardening together, comparing travel notes and sharing some incredible food. Shannon even took us on a local foodies tour where we saw cheese curds being made, found a… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tara & Sara ) for host

Shannan went above and beyond for Sara and I during our first workaway experience. She is very intelligent, down to earth and shared so much with us! Her cottage is beautiful and her dogs are so playful and kind. She was always giving us new ideas and encouragement to explore Canada. We would do light yard work and some gardening and still have… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tara & Sara )

Tara and Sara were great - energetic, responsible, took initiative, helpful, worked well independently, and were easy to get along with. They are friendly, interesting and enjoy exploring new places. I highly recommend them.

(Excellent )

15/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Pia & Max) for host

Shannan is a nice, uncomplicated, relaxed and lovely host! We enjoyed the time at her beautiful cottage on the big lake so much! Everyday there is something else to do and it is always fun. After work you can enjoy the sun on the beach, go kayaking or meet the friendly neighbours. Beautiful sunsets in the evening are guaranteed :)
All in all we… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Pia & Max)

Pia and Max are lovely people and will be remembered in my household and among my friends who got to know them. They accomplished so much that it was a major help to us, from cooking and cleaning to organizing, painting and building projects. They are great problem solvers and take initiative. I cannot think of enough positive things to say. I… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)

Andreas is a kind, helpful, industrious young man and will be remembered in my household and among my friends who got to know him. He accomplished so much that it was a major help to us, from weeding and cleaning to organizing, painting and building projects. He is a great problem solver and takes initiative. He loves animals and our cat… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)

Mathilde is a wonderful person and we would be happy to host her again at any time. She is a hard worker, takes care of things independently, and is good with people of any age. She loves animals and is kind and helpful. She takes full advantage of cultural experiences and is easy to please.

(Excellent )

26/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

We loved the time at the cottage of Shannan. We had wonderful days there and really enjoyed the beautiful landscape and staying togther with Shannan. I would recommend it to everybody watching this amazing place!

(Excellent )

23/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)

Katharina and Melanie were delightful workawayers - very pleasant, interesting, easy to please, and helpful in any way I needed. I hope they will travel this way again sometime.

(Excellent )

13/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Yuwei) for host

I really had a good time ay Shannan's cottage by the Lake Huron. I enjoyed every second of the Lake Huron rumble, The beautiful beach, Shannan's delicious food, the cute cat and dog, the beautiful towns, the books I read, everything we talked about, and everyone I met. Shannan and her families and her friends treated me really nice, and I felt… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Yuwei)

Yuwei Lee (Hampton) is a really nice, intelligent, helpful workawayer. I would have him back any time. He was easy to have around, not at all fussy about accommodation, meals, or tasks. He helped with household tasks, worked in the garden, helped with outdoor projects and helped take care of the pets. He became part of the family and related… read more

(Excellent )

02/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Alexis) for host

Ok, so I am leaving biased feedback because this is my mom! I love our cottage, and I've loved working in the garden there over the years, even battling the ivy. We've got a great (tiny) organic garden going this year with lots of tomatoes and cucumbers and squash and things - lots of new plantings we're hoping will take hold for next season (like… read more

(Excellent )

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