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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
29 Oct 2025
Reply rate
60.0 %
Usually responds within 10 days
Feedback
3
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Description
I'm a retired librarian and Dutch teacher for adult immigrants. I write novels. I played theater and guided theatre and writing projects with teens. Dancing is important in my life: folk, forro, Brazilian zouk, contact impro. I live in a nice house with a garden around, at some ten minutes walk from the beach. I have several spare rooms. I live alone for the moment. I have a lot of experience as a CouchSurfer.
I have some small jobs to do in and around the house. You can also please me with preparing food.
I have a lot of free time to take you around. There are many things to see, depending on your interests: natural places, WWI en II memorials, old towns with incredible architecture, art museums, etc.
Let's see if we feel a click and then the adventure can start.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Self development
History
Books
Languages
Writing
Architecture
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can teach you Dutch and help you to improve your English.
I can show you many interesting places.
I can take you to my dance places.
I'm a good storyteller and a good listener.
Help
Gardening, painting, cooking... For the more ambitious: the facade of my house needs to be pointed.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Russian: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I can give you a true course in dutch. It would be nice if you would speak one of the languages I learned and help me to improve it.
Accommodation
You will have your room and bed.
The kitchen and living room are shared.
You don't need to bring sheets or towels.
I'll provide for all necessary food.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Edwin hosted us for a month and half even when he wasn’t use to host for long periods. The tasks we did were so easy and he explained us when we… read more
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Edwin hosted us for a month and half even when he wasn’t use to host for long periods. The tasks we did were so easy and he explained us when we… read more
