This cozy living room features wooden floors, a fireplace with a wooden mantel, gray sofas, a coffee table, framed art, and a modern ceiling light fixture.
A lush garden with tall green corn plants behind a wire fence, surrounded by trees, a wooden shed, vibrant plants, and blue sky with some clouds.
A tabby cat sits on green grass near concrete steps and a stone wall. Potted plants and flowers decorate the sunny, well-kept garden. Hedges surround.
Bright, cozy kitchen featuring white cabinets, stainless steel oven, range hood, double sink, potted plant, large windows, wooden ceiling, cork flooring, and countertop appliances.
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Enjoy the peacefulness of country living in Stronvar, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an older couple wishing to prepare our small farm for sale. We have some fencing and gardening tasks that needs doing so we can put the farm up for sale before it becomes too much for us.
    We live 35km from the nearest town and we love the privacy and peacefulness of country living.
    I love to cook and always enjoy having people to cook for.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    History
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Beach
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am a retired teacher and am very happy to help with English language. I am also a cooking teacher and am very happy to teach cooking from many countries.
    We are happy to lend you a car to go into the local town where there are many things to do and see. The coast, about an hour away is good for surfing, fishing or swimming. There are many interesting walks and tramping hikes into the hills.

  • Help

    Help

    Just looking for someone who is practical. General skills and a strong back would be most helpful. The heavy stuff is getting too much for my husband.
    My husband is very knowledgeable and will do tasks along side of you but could use a hand at the heavier bits - fence posts, storing wood, clearing the vegetable garden.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would have your own bedroom with queen sized bed, closet and dresser. All linen provided. We share the bathroom. We have laundry facilities.
    All food will be provided and most dietary needs can be accommodated.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have 2 cats and a dog in the house.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Finn

    12 year old vizsla

Host ref number: 337897457423

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A lush garden with tall green corn plants behind a wire fence, surrounded by trees, a wooden shed, vibrant plants, and blue sky with some clouds.
A tabby cat sits on green grass near concrete steps and a stone wall. Potted plants and flowers decorate the sunny, well-kept garden. Hedges surround.
Bright, cozy kitchen featuring white cabinets, stainless steel oven, range hood, double sink, potted plant, large windows, wooden ceiling, cork flooring, and countertop appliances.
This cozy living room features wooden floors, a fireplace with a wooden mantel, gray sofas, a coffee table, framed art, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

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