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Last replied
23 Feb 2025
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Description
My husband and I recently moved to Hornby Island and have a gorgeous home on the ocean in a highly desirable resort area. We are looking for someone who can help us out with work on the property and in the house. We have a large vegetable garden and greenhouse which we would also appreciate help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We know the island well as we have lived there many years. Hornby is well known as a place that values protecting the environment. We practice organic gardening and are very involved with the community. We also are very interested in other cultures and love hearing about travel experiences.
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Help
We rent part of our house out during the summer months and run a B&B during the rest of the year. We have 3 acres of property with a separate vegetable garden in a community garden (organic). There is always lots of work to do around here - small building projects, helping with maintenance of a vacation rental cottage, painting, gardening, etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
When we are not doing a B&B, the accommodation would be a separate guest cottage. Otherwise, there would be a separate Suite with a queen bed and kitchenette.
What else ...
Hornby is a stunning island with a population of about 1000. It is home to many potters, painters, jewellers, weavers, etc. It is 2 ferry rides from Vancouver Island. The closest airport is at Comox on Vancouver Island.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (4)
I stayed with Kevin for about two weeks helping him around the house and in the vegetable garden. Joyce was on a holiday so I didn't get the chance to meet her.
Their house is beautiful and located at a cliff overlooking a bay. Doesn't really get better than that.
Since I really enjoy spending time in the… read more
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I stayed with Kevin for about two weeks helping him around the house and in the vegetable garden. Joyce was on a holiday so I didn't get the chance to meet her.
Their house is beautiful and located at a cliff overlooking a bay. Doesn't really get better than that.
Since I really enjoy spending time in the… read more
We stayed for ten days with them and really enjoyed our stay.
The work was easy, we've done gardening, raked old leaves, removed a rail, cleaned windows and other projects.
We enjoyed our conversations at the dinnertable and shared great… read more
