Profile information
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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
13 Sep 2026
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Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 4 days
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Feedback
24
Total number of feedback received and left
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Description
We are a lively family of two to five people: mum and four kids aged 14 - 22 years, only the youngest living permanently there. We live in a country house right outside a small village in Southern Iceland (100 km from Reykjavik)
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Sustainability
Pets
LGBTQ
Self development
Books
Music
Drawing & painting
Animals
Camping
Nature
Mountain
Outdoor activities
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our helpers participate in everyday family life and learn about the Icelandic way of living and culture. You can learn and/or practice Icelandic or even German (but we also speak English).
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
I do not require more helpers for this year 2026!!
In general, I am always looking for some help with the household, the outdoor area and the garden. It is our private home and has a big garden areal.
For the year 2027, I am now looking for helpers for early spring, from beginning of April through May. Work would be depending on the weather, most gardening and light maintenance.
There are a few easy things that need to be fixed in our home and others that need maintenance, cleaning and painting.
We have a big garden areal that needs to be worked in, there is always gardening, including weeding, cutting trees, cutting grass, planting, fencing.
Besides, help with daily household chores, house cleaning and cooking is always appreciated. With our family, you will have the opportunity to stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world and be a member of our family. We do have two dogs, two rabbits and horses.
We are a busy but talkative family and enjoy sharing stories about our lifestyle with people from other countries.
The kids are really good with languages, they are raised bilingual (Icelandic - German), and the also speak English. -
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
You will have your own spacious room in the basement of the house. Bathroom is shared. Our helpers take part in cooking and eating with the family.
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What else ...
We live close to a small village where there is basically everything for your daily needs, including a nice outdoor swimming pool.
Even though many of the most famous Icelandic tourist attractions are in the region, it is rather difficult to get there without a car. As I cannot provide a car, I am happy to assist with planning sightseeing trips. -
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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Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of space for a campervan right in front of the house.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Sámur (3 years)
Sámur is a very sweet but lively Border Collie. He is still young and often does some mischief..
Buddy
Buddy is an old Labrador-Border Collie mix.
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Roughly two months later (end of August), I contacted them again, giving them my address and phone number, but haven't heard back from them nor have they showed up. :-(
Not only that we couldn't have found a better person both for our oldie (16 years old!) and our young energetic Border collie, she ALSO did a whole lot of work in the garden … read more
Uwe is a real handyman and did a lot of small and medium sized repairs in the house and outside, and he really seemed to enjoy it! Valeska was painting a lot and helping him when necessary. They are the most reliable and hard-working … read more
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Roughly two months later (end of August), I contacted them again, giving them my address and phone number, but haven't heard back from them nor have they showed up. :-(
Not only that we couldn't have found a better person both for our oldie (16 years old!) and our young energetic Border collie, she ALSO did a whole lot of work in the garden … read more
Uwe is a real handyman and did a lot of small and medium sized repairs in the house and outside, and he really seemed to enjoy it! Valeska was painting a lot and helping him when necessary. They are the most reliable and hard-working … read more
Either it was cooking, playing card games together, taking the dogs for a walk in a beautiful area or helping with stuff around the house, I had a great time and learned a lot about Iceland.
I would totally recommend this lovely family … read more
The kids and dogs … read more
We felt we are part … read more
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I loved … read more
Discovering Iceland was one of my dreams and thanks to you and your family, I was able to make it come true. It has been a real privilege for me to share beautiful moments with your great family.
During 2 weeks, with another workawayer, I helped in the garden, discovered beautiful landscapes and participated in cultural events … read more
José is very amiable, adapts easily, is helpful, skilled and pretty strong. He can work on his own, has a good understanding and knowledge of all sorts of maintenance tasks and a good sense of order. José really … read more
Christiane is a lovely host and mother. She is an admirable person, it's amazing the amount of things she does per day, work, and look after her 4 children, as well as cooking and organising all the family chores! Also she was always helping me … read more
I spent 3 weeks at the place of Christiane in September and I really miss my time there together with her lovely children, the dog and the horses and just a beautiful country. It was around 10 degrees but mostly dry weather so I was very lucky with that and could visit some beautiful places around, like the Westman … read more
I really like to remember the time i spend with Christiane and her wonderful children ( I stayed 4 weeks in October). Right from the beginning i felt very well and welcome, because everyone was so kind to me. … read more
The tasks were mainly dealt outside in the garden, where some amateur building was … read more
Me and my kids love Anna and would welcome her back anytime!
