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House sitting in Rawene village, New Zealand

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I am looking for a house (cabin) sitter, single or couple. Duties keep the place tidy, water garden. Max 2 hours a day. I will be away so accommodation only. You take care of your own food. Car necessary. Dates 17 Jan -4 Feb.

    Set up is basic: I live in a cabin with a composting toilet and bath in a greenhouse and a wonderful outdoor shower. There is a caravan where you will sleep, morning decks for yoga or similar. Village has 2 food shops, 2 cafes, a gallery, 2 gift shops and a fish 'n' chips shop... and the ferry to Kohukohu, another quaint village. Swim at stunning Omapere beach (25min by car) , or in the harbour (7 min walk). No smoking no drugs. 45 min to kauri Forest, 1:10 bay of islands, 3 hours Cape Reinga.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Water sports
    Videography
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Van life
    Sustainability
    Self development
    LGBTQ
    Events & social
    Culture
    Writing
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Dancing
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Conscious living and healing if interested. How to create a simple habitat. Sharing stories and wisdom: I have lived an unconventional and creative life thus far and in many places around the world. I offer ecstatic dances on Monday nights in the village. Free sailing classes on Sunday’s.

  • Help

    Help

    Keeping place clean and water garden. Weeding.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Drug/alcohol/smoke free. Simple compost toilet, outdoor shower. Washing machine on site. 1 double bed.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Swim in the Hokianga harbour (7 min walk at high tide) or at stunning Omapere beach (clear water, 25min by car) have pick nick sunset dinner at Omapere beach, 2 cafe's 5 min walk. Visit kauri forests. Meet the local artist-in-residence. Take the ferry from Rawene to Kohukohu, and visit the gallery there. Nearby hot pools. No public transport apart from the ferry across the harbour. Learn how to sail (free on Sundays). 1:10min to Kerikeri and Bay of Islands. Take overnight trip (or longer) to Cape Reinga (3 hours one way). Whangarei 1:45 drive.

  • 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

    You will need your own internet connection, I have no wifi. I use my mobile to hotspot my laptop.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Small vans can be parked on site, but it is right next to the street. Power/water/washing machine available.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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