Help with our home and kids and stay next to a beautiful beach in Costa del sol, Spain

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We are a friendly family living in a beautiful village called Guadiaro, in the south of Spain. We have a big house with a pool, 20 minutes drive from Gibraltar and 20 minutes walk from the beach.
We have 4 boys - 13 years old twins, 7 year old and 5 years old.
Our house is located 20 minute walk from a beautiful beach of sotogranda, over looking Gibraltar and the shores of Africa, about 20 minutes drive from Gibraltar and an hour drive from the airport in Malaga.
The guest will be staying in a guest unit next to the house with a private entrance. The unit has a kitchen, living room, TV with netflix, wifi and a double bed.
Guadiaro is a lovely village with shops, supermarkets, restaurants and a weekly market and a lot of sports facilities.
We are looking for someone who L O V E children and have experience babysitting, summer camps or teachers, that can also help around the house - light cleaning, some cooking, laundry and so on...

In exchange we offer full board accommodation, with a warm and open family that has a lot of knowledge about Spain and the area.
Help will include:
5 hours from around noon during the week - tidy up the house, laundry, cooking, light cleaning, children care and play.
babysitting 1-2 nights a week.
Weekends - some children care might be needed or help with Dinner, clean up, play, or babysitting in the evening.

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Type of help
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have been leaving in the area for more then 15 years and know all the secret places.
Help
As i'm working long hours, I need someone to help my husband to look after the kids and kids - Laundery, play with the kids, help prepare food and clean after meals. We have a cleaner, so only light cleaning are required.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Hebrew
Accommodation
A living unit with a separate access. Or a private room in the main house.
What else ...
Our house is not far from the beach on costa del sol. the beach is beautiful and long, there is a beach bars with nice local food. also, just next to us there is a commercial centre with few supermarkets, shops, pizza and few bars. There is a bus from the village that goes to the near cities. Also I'm driving every day to the near city and Gibraltar so there is always someone who can give you a lift.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (27)

13/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lotte)

Lotte stayed with us for a month and a half and was one of the best experiences we had with work-away volunteers in the 3 years that we have been involved in the program.
At first she was kept on cleaning and tiding up the house and we thought - she's great! Then she was fantastic with the kids, playful but also demanding and getting them to do… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lotte) for host

Well.. where to begin?

My 4 weeks stay ended up being almost 6 weeks, of which 2 weeks I had the villa all for myself ("housesitting") because the family went on a holiday - talking about trust!! From the first day on I felt Dafna & Ori trusted me and let me be part of the family. It was my first Workaway experience, so I wasn't sure what to… read more expect, but honestly I don't think (m)any other workaway families will beat this one ;-)

For accommodation I could choose between a private room with rooftop terrace or the guesthouse (which needed some serious cleaning.. and I happily took on this task). I enjoyed the delicious Shukshaka, BBQ chicken, Marocean couscous and the Rice-lentil dish made by Ori (just make sure you're home in time for diner, or the chicken is gone :-P ). You can also choose your own food/meal, whatever you prefer.

My tasks were mainly "babysitting" the boys after school camp and making them lunch, but I also did the laundry & basic cleaning stuff. We didn't really make any specific agreements on this, but I was happy to do it and keep the house tidy (can be a challenge with 4 boys, hehe). Besides this I had a lot of free time in the morning and evening to go to the gym, walk around the lovely village, go to the beach or meet friends.

The 4 boys are all sweet, smart, funny and playful in their own unique ways. I was lucky enough to introduce cleaning tasks to the twins (not sure If they thank me for that...), we went SUPPING a few times, I could join on their trip to Isla Magica (theme park) which was a lot of fun! (Thanks twins for convincing me to join the tower), we baked cookies, played hide & seek and I loved tucking Dodo & Elai into bed (trying to read them Spanish book stories..). All 4 of them can be a handful at times, but once you get to know them and they get to know you, you will undoubtedly have a wondeful time together. tip: If you want to really impress Dodo, bring a real life robot with you and he will probably love you forever! Also, introduce new games to Elai, but don't be afraid to lose, as he is very, very lucky when it comes to winning...

Ori & Dafna, thank you so much for our lovely conversations and your confidence in me. As you know I'll definetely come back before I fly home/to NZ, so I can introduce to you our Sinterklaas party :-)

If you're looking for a warm, playful & smart family, If you like kids & helping in the house, and you like the combination of having your own time but also having together time and being part of the family.. this is the family you're looking for - trust me !

Lots of love x

(Excellent )

30/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

I have been with this lovely family for 3 weeks . It was a great experience . The work was mainly doing the laundry , dishwasher and of course staying with the kids in the afternoon . I had a lot of free time that I either spent in the pool or some mornings ori took me to the beach since he goes there for work . I had a private room with an… read more

(Excellent )

05/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian & Claudia) for host

We stayed with this pleasant family for five weeks. We had a great time with the boys, they are really lovely and well-behaved. The main tasks were to help with cleaning & tidy-up the house, laundry, cooking and some nights babysitting. Ori and Dafna offered us a nice little habitation in the garden, where we had our privacy. The house is really… read more

(Very good )

16/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nina & Jackson) for host

We had an amazing experience with Ori, Dafna and their awesome children. They are such a cool family and we feel very lucky to have met and spent time with them. We enjoyed every part of our stay and were especially grateful for all of their advice on places to see and what to do and for letting us use the paddle boards! This was such a great… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sokratis & Rita) for host

We stayed with Dafna and Ori for around 3 weeks. We got a big space with a double bed, refrigerator, toilet and sink. Tv, netflix, shower and kitchen you have to go in their house and use when available. You can use a big swimming pool just nearby which is great! And the beach is 15min. on foot and is very beautiful although very cold! Ori and… read more

(Very good )

22/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jacob & Julie) for host

What a wonderful family! We spent a fantastic month with Ori, Dafna and the kids and loved being a part of their home, which we'd recommend it to anyone. They were incredibly generous to us- Ori cooked delicious food for us (shakshuka!) and loaned us paddle boards (and a golf cart!), the exterior apartment they gave us to stay in was very… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob & Julie)

Our boys are still missing Jabob and Julie...
We all fell in love with them - Always there to give a helping hand, play with the kids, cook and clean.
We were having interesting conversations and exchanging book recommendations.
Thank you guys for staying with us, and hope to see you again in the future.
From your family in the sount of Spain.

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host

I stayed with Dafna, Ori and the children, helping out with the house in this busy home. The family are welcoming, friendly and trusting. The children are well-behaved and easy to get on with. Once I got to know the children's food preferences, I was given a free hand in the kitchen, which made me very happy! Cooking does not, however, need to be… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)

Julie spent few weeks with us, and became a part of our family in no time.
She is a happy, energetic, intelligent woman, incredibly hard working and a great cook - to be honest - she was one of the best work away experiences we had so far!
She is always welcome back in our house and we miss her already!!

(Excellent )

16/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

Those guys are so sweet and nice. Silvio is a champion with the kids, and our little one just fell in love with him! they cook, they clean, they do laundry - no need to ask. we had great time with them and they are always in a good mood. They are always welcome back to our house.

(Excellent )

29/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

After spending more than a month in WONDERFUL Alcaidesa, it was really hard to move to our next destination, not just because of the beautiful landscapes and cosy apartment we got to enjoy everyday, but more becase the boys really became so dear to us, and we felt like a part of the family. Dafna and Ori are relaxed and very easy going, always… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Silvio)

(Excellent )

29/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Silvio) for host

This Workaway experience was awesome for me and my girlfriend, we stayed one week more than planned because it was hard to leave this family and this place! :) If you love kids and dont mind doing a little bit of cooking and laundry, you will enjoy helping Dafna and Ori as they are very chilled, interesting and nice people. The boys are greeeat… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kylie) for host

Thankyou to Dafna, Ori and the boys for an awesome three weeks! I immediately felt comfortable in their home and was blown away by the beauty of the beach and the area they live in. The boys are great, always making me laugh! Dafna and Ori made me feel welcome and I was able to join in on family trips and experience a bit of the area including a… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host

As I left this wonderful, loving, laid back family I felt a tugging at my heart strings.

From the moment Dafna and Ori picked me up from the airport they have been friendly, welcoming, generous and understanding of my dietary needs, which was very much appreciated. The boys are talented, sporty, musical, boisterous, and multilingual.

The younger… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)

Amy stayed with our family for three month, and she was fantastic.
She is responsible, reliable, caring, happy to contribute and in general very positive and socializing person.
We had work-away volunteers for over a year now, and each one comes with it's on qualities, but Amy was by far the one who enjoyed spending time with the kids the most,… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)

Thank you Theresa for your kind words. We had a great time with you and Amira.
Thank you for all your help around the house, it felt like having a sister over to help.
I feel I've learned a lot from you - about the Caribbean and the US, new English words almost every day with your reach language and also from your experience as a mother.
I… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host

I now have these wonderful people to call my friends. My daughter and I stayed with them for almost a month and had a delightful time.

The boys are well-mannered, funny and willing. Dafna and Ori were generous with their time, knowledge and resources: we had spirited debates at meals cooked by one or two of us, I learned to SUP using their… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Karoline) for host

Staying with this lovely family for one week was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it a lot! Their house is only one minute away from the beach and when you arrive it feels like in paradise, but especially because of their openness and their care I had a great week! I would love to come back one day :)

(Excellent )

08/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Karoline)

Karoline is a lovely person, outgoing and friendly, love children and passionate about education. We had great time with her and she help us a lot.
She is the type of person who just see what's needed and help.
Karoline is always welcome back at our home!!

(Excellent )

03/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)

We had great time with Heather, she is a lovely person, great cook and brilliant with kids. we had excellent time together and really hope to see her again in the future.

(Excellent )

22/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Synne) for host

I feel lucky to say that my first experience with workaway was a good one. Not only because the family and location was amazing, but more importantly I felt at home! I'm not much of a talker, but I have a lot of love for this family, especially the 4 boys. I hope to see everyone again one day!

(Excellent )

29/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Veronika) for host

Ok, where can I start. We stayed with this beautiful family only a week and it was amazing. From the first day we arrived we felt really good with them, like being on a holiday.
They live in an amazing house that is almost on the beach. We had our own apartment where we could sleep and relax when we wanted to.
Everyday we did a small bit of… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara & Veronika)

Barbara and Veronika were our first workaway guests and it was a great experience for us!
They helped us a lot with the kids, were cooking and cleaning, without me even having to ask them to help. for us it was a great first experience, as it felt to me more like having guesses (which we always love to have) that help around.
The children got… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tomoyo) for host

Wonderful family*

I had a great time with this family. Their house is close to the beautiful sea. It is a really great location.　My duties were baby sitting , playing kids and to tidy the house a bit. There were friendly and helpful. Kids were very good and energetic boys!! We made Sushi tgother!

Thank you for all your kindness. I think you… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tomoyo)

Tomoyo is great! She spent a week with our family and it was a great experience for all of us. We got to learn so much about the Japanese culture and share our culture with her. She cooked for us great Japanese meals and was great with the kids.

(Excellent )

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