Share a countryside life with us in beautiful Toftlund, Denmark

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  Description

  Hi! 👋 We are Jan, Susan, and sometimes our son Rasmus, living in the peaceful Danish countryside with 3 dogs, 1 cat, and many other friendly animals. 🐕 🐈
  
  🏡 We have a big house and a big piece of land (9.3 ha ≈ 23 acres), which requires a lot to maintain. Jan always has new projects on the way to make the place even nicer to live in. 🔨
  
  🌱 We moved here in July 2022 to create our dream home; there's never a shortage of projects or things to enjoy!
  
  🐾 We love animals and have many friendly pets, and they're excited to meet you!
  
  🐕 Everyday we walk around the grounds with our 3 dogs and 1 cat, and they all love to accompany us the whole way.
  
  🔍 We are looking for two responsible adults (preferably with a car) to share countryside life with us and help with general maintenance around our home.
  
  🌾 We'd love to have you here to help us around the countryside and enjoy the birds whistling and the fresh air.
  
  Dates
  We'd love company from May 23 – July 5 (week 27). Possibly through July 12, but we will be on a road trip for 1 week.
  
  Things we could use a hand with -
  The activities are mostly outdoors, but largely under cover:
  
  🐾 Spending time with our dogs (walks, play, company)
  🔥 Helping fill up the firewood shed
  🎨 Possibly painting the house facade
  🍳 Cooking/making salads together
  🛏️ Helping tidy up when family or friends come to visit
  
  Who we'd love to share our home with
  
  ✅ Preferably a couple - we have a guest room, so you would need to share a bed
  ✅ Someone with a driver's license - and preferably your own car, but you could borrow ours
  ✅ Must be able to speak conversational English
  ✅ You should love dogs and cats - we have both!
  ✅ Responsible, mature, and proactive
  ✅ No guide included - you should feel at home and notice things to do yourself
  ✅ Enjoy both hands-on activities and peaceful downtime
  
  What we share with you
  
  🔥 Sauna every Monday & Wednesday
  🚗 Possible use of our car, but we prefer someone who has their own
  🍽️ Food minimum 3 times per day
  🛏️ Your own bedroom on the first floor, plus welcome to use our shelter
  🚿 Bathroom with shower on both the first floor and ground floor
  🌳 Surrounded by nature, yet close to charming Danish towns
  🥤 Always soda, sparkling water, beer, etc. available for you to enjoy

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Team sports

  

  Sustainability

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Pets

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  🌿 Large outdoor area with friendly dogs and cats 🐕 🐈
  
  🌞 Peaceful countryside, fresh air & bird song
  
  🔥Join us when we go in Finnish sauna infusion once a week, It's really nice!
  
  🌊 Swim in our lakes (for wannabe Vikings), or in our own pool
  
  🛌 Relax in hammock's (best during summers)
  
  🏋️‍♂️ Use the homemade gym for the gymbros/girls
  
  🛵 Have fun with our ATV (850CC) for solo adventures or take a ride on our bikes
  
  🐾 Share time with our well-trained dogs and pick up some training tips from us
  
  🎸 Play our guitars or learn to! (western, classic & electric)
  
  🏕️ Go camping with our tents, sleeping bags, hammocks in nearby forests and a shelter at our home
  
  🛠️ Learn various DIY and handyman skills from Jan - usually are a cold beverage drinks and loud music included
  
  🗺 Weekend trips & local sightseeing opportunities

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  Help

  🙂 Mojn! (our simple word for hello/goodbye)
  
  Who we'd love to share our home with
  
  ✅ Preferably a couple - we have a guest room, so you would need to share a bed
  ✅ Someone with a driver's license - and preferably your own car, but you could borrow ours
  ✅ Must be able to speak conversational English
  ✅ You should love dogs and cats - we have both!
  ✅ Responsible, mature, and proactive
  ✅ No guide included - you should feel at home and notice things to do yourself
  ✅ Enjoy both hands-on activities and peaceful downtime
  
  Key Dates & Activities:
  
  We'd love company from May 23 – July 5 (week 27). Possibly through July 12, but we will be on a road trip for 1 week.
  
  🔨 General Maintenance (everybody can do this):
  
  🍝 Cooking meals (we'd love to taste your favorite dishes! We'll get the ingredients for you)
  🧹 Vacuuming and mopping floors
  🧽 Clean downstairs
  🪵 Helping organize and stack firewood in the shed
  🐾 Spending time with our animals
  🌱 Lawn mowing + scraping stones with a small red garden tractor
  
  😊 You're welcome to be independent during weekdays, and our son, Rasmus, will eat lunch with you and take you on adventures in the weekends, when he's home.
  
  ❗ DO THIS BEFORE APPLYING: When you text us, please mention some of these activities/projects that you'd like to share with us. If you have any experience or want to contribute with something else - add it as well!! 😊

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Danish: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are looking forward to practicing our English and German with you.
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  Accommodation

  🏕️🛏️ You'll have your own bedroom on the first floor, but you are also welcome to use our shelter
  
  🌅 Surrounded by nature, yet close to charming Danish towns
  
  🚿 We have a bathroom with shower both on the first floor and on the ground floor.
  
  🍽️ We will of course provide food for you min. 3 times per day. Let us know, if you have any special requests
  
  🍲👩‍🍳 Join us for dinner, and we'd love it if you'd cook for us sometimes, if you like cooking.

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  What else ...

  How to get here:
  
  Fly to Billund Lufthavn (BLL). Yes, Copenhagen might be cheaper, but the train from CPH to here is more expensive.
  
  🚆🚌 Take a train to Vojens Station, or a bus to Haderslev/Aabenraa/Rødekro, or directly to Toftlund.
  
  🚗❤️ We will pick you up if needed, just let us know in advance
  
  ❗Questions we would like for you to answer, when writing to us:
  
  📅 What dates fit your schedule, and how long would you like to stay?
  🤔 What are your expectations of us?
  🚗 How are you traveling to Denmark? Do you need a pickup?
  🌟 Anything specific or in general you'd like to experience while visiting us?
  🙌 Are there any of our projects/maintenance, you would like to contribute with more than others?
  
  Fun Activities:
  
  🦌 26 minutes from Haderslev Dyrehave, where you can find a free and open-aired wildlife park
  ⚔️ 27 minutes from Ribe (Denmark’s oldest city with a beautiful medieval setting and a famous Viking museum)
  🏖 Close to Rømø, which have a big beach, that you can drive on.
  🏰 We’re 1 hour from Legoland (fun for all ages)
  🔬 1.5 hours from Danfoss Universe (a science-themed park)
  🛍️ Close to Germany for trips to Flensburg or shopping
  🏊‍♂️ Open-air bath nearby for summer dips (we cover the entrance fee)
  
  Some practical info:
  
  🚗 It's a big plus, if you have your own car. It makes the day-to-day adventures easier :-)
  🍽️ Jan and Susan work Mon-Fri until 4 PM, but let's eat dinner together
  🏰 Weekend and evening adventures possible (Viking Museum, Ribe, Legoland, etc.) (easier if you have a car)
  🚲 Scooter and a bike available for exploration
  🕒 You need to be comfortable with independent work during weekdays, but you can always call/text us.
  🥤 Always soda, sparkling water, beer, etc., available for you to enjoy

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  💻🌐 Our son is a digital nomad, so we understand your needs. You can work here, host video calls, etc. We have pretty good internet 99% of the time. Usually, you can sit either inside or outside and work with 100-300 Mbps download speeds.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  🚐🔌 We have 9,3 ha (93,000 m²), so there's plenty of space for your campervan or motorhome. We can connect water and electricity to your wagon, no problem.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  🐾❤️ We have 3 dogs and 1 cat ourselves, and your pets are also welcome, as long as you have them under control or on a leash. We have a large outdoor area, so there are easy opportunities for walking your animals freely here.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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