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Join our family and help us with painting right next to the beach in Island Bay, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We are ex-backpackers, now in our 60s. We are keen dancers and skiers. We have 2 spoodle dogs whom we walk on the beach across the road every day. David is a teacher and I am a property manager and Justice of the Peace. We offer a single bedroom overlooking the lighthouse and beach, in a house with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, directly opposite Island Bay beach, and great food, in exchange for 3 hours per day help from someone with great painting and diy skills.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have lived in Wellington for over 50 years, so we are great local guides to help you make the most of your time in our lovely city. David goes for an hour's run or walk every day, and is happy to take you with him to different places of beauty in the area.

  • Help

    Help

    We are gradually restoring our old house, and could use help with paint preparation, painting and cleaning.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Single bedroom with view over the lighthouse and beach, in a house with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, directly opposite Island Bay beach. I cook most of the meals, but occasionally you will need to raid the fridge for yourself.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Close to Island Bay bus, 15 minutes walk to Island Bay shops & cinema, close to City-to-Sea walkway, close to walkway to seal colony. We have had dolphins swimming in the sea in front of our house twice this week! You are welcome to use our bikes and kayak.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Our guest room has a desk & chair & good internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of on-street parking in front of our house

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 277167555565

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