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Host rating
90 %
Last replied
4 May 2025
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Description
Hi!
I'm a single mom to a great but shy 18-year old. We live in a spacious house from the 1920's which needs more tender loving than I can give it right now. We live with our two loving cats Chihiro and Squid, and our tiny dog Monchi who absolutely adores two legged creatures. Our house is big and has two living rooms, if you need privacy. And we have plenty of space for a couple. We're an LGBTQIA+ friendly household.
We're currently looking for help getting our gardens in order, cleaning some fences, general maintenance, cleaning and cooking. If you've got handyman skills we've also got tasks for you but it's not necessary. If you're looking for a great place in a marvellous city by the ocean this might be it. We've got a bike waiting for you so you can get around. The closest beach is an 11 min bike ride away, and it's 15 min to a marvellous sauna by another beach. And I can also lend you my bus card off of my work hours.
Wishing you all the best on this path of yours.
Annika
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We're a Swedish Canadian household and I'm fluent in French and Quebecois. We love having guests and see them as part of our family. I practice mindfulness and we have a lovely yoga room at your disposal. We love nature excursions and we live not far from the ocean. My kid's a great baker, artist, and musician. I also have a past in the film and media business, am well travelled, and over all a knowledgeable and enthusiastic person. I've been teaching anything from film, media, and VR to mindfulness, and personal development. I'm currently working in the VR field.
Projects involving children
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Help
There's and endless amount of stuff I need help with. F ex - General gardening. Cleaning fences. Sorting a shed. Painting indoors and outdoors. Fixing stuff in general. Handyman work. Cleaning. Cooking. Laundry. Depending on the season and your skills and interests, there's always stuff to do. :-)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
As our guest, you'd have the third floor to yourself. It consists of a bedroom with a Queen size bed and as desk, and a mezzanine level with a small bed. We have two living rooms so you can always find privacy. And we have a fireplace. As for cooking, my kid is vegetarian and we mostly eat vegetarian. We're an alcohol free household.
What else ...
Helsingborg is a fantastic city. Everything is walking distance and nature is very close. The local bus stop is 2 min away. We're an 18 min walk, 6 min bike ride, from the train station and downtown, and a 5 min walk to a small but lovely nature reserve with great running trails and a fabulous outdoor gym. And if you love beaches, Helsingborg is definitely the city for you (complete with free WiFi in all public spaces. It's an open minded city, and it's very easy to make new friends here. And depending on your interests, I'm happy to connect you with the right people. Some places you might want to check out - Fredriksdal, Sofiero, Kallis...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You have our second living room to yourself. It has a big couch and a table to work from.
Space for parking camper vans
A smaller camper van would fit in our drive way.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (3)
Why I changed my mind?
I encountered a couple of Red Flags
- The state of the house is in terrible condition both in terms of hygiene and organization
- The dog Monchi is neglected physically and emotionally for Exemple he is fed not from a bowl but his food is… read more
Marcelo is an honest, kind conscientious, generous, and very sweet person. You'll be lucky if you can get him. :-)
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Why I changed my mind?
I encountered a couple of Red Flags
- The state of the house is in terrible condition both in terms of hygiene and organization
- The dog Monchi is neglected physically and emotionally for Exemple he is fed not from a bowl but his food is… read more
Marcelo is an honest, kind conscientious, generous, and very sweet person. You'll be lucky if you can get him. :-)
