Come and help at our eco homestay and farm near Kuching, Malaysia

Malaysia

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Description
We are a family of 5 (Lars, Liza, our two girls and a cat) who have built a home in the middle of the jungle. We have created a off grid eco homestay/farm and let tourists come and stay with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is a perfect place to learn about the Bidayuh culture and local food (Liza is a chef by profession and cook delicious food made from wild ingredients). The fact that we are surrounded by rainforest makes it also a perfect place to experience a life in the jungle.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The farm is in constant need of maintenance (weeding and pruning) and when we got guests we also need help with cleaning, helping out in the house and entertain our charming girls(if we are busy). Because of our remote location we also need some help with bringing in supplies now and then.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Accommodation
We got 4 rooms for our guests and will provide one of them for our volunteers.
All basic but clean and with bed linen, mosquito nets and towel provided. Shared toilet and shower.
All meals are also provided :)
What else ...
Because of our remote location our volunteers won't be able to go anywhere else when staying with us. But from previous experience that has never been a problem. Volunteers and our guests normally just love kicking back at our big balcony overlooking the jungle and listening to the sounds. You can also walk around in the nearby forest and swim in the river.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

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(5.0)

25/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan & Sylwia)

Stefan and Sylwia stayed with us for 2 weeks doing different tasks such as weeding, small construction work and some painting. We are very happy for the quality of work they did and also the suggestions (the river rock bed behind the house looks great, thank you).
They are also polite and got along very well with our daughters.
I would say that… read more

(Excellent )

25/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Stefan & Sylwia) for host

We stayed for 2 weeks with Lars and Lisa and it was excellent. We spent our mornings (~3h) and late afternoons (~2h) on farm works and small construction works - we definitely weren't bored doing different kinds of tasks everyday. We weeded pineaples, tapioka and flowers, built small formwork, collected rocks from the river, did some chores around… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pascal) for host

My almost 2 weeks stay on the little homestay farm out in the jungle of Sarawak was an amazing experience.

It’s an adventure from the first day on when you arrive at the site after a 20 minutes boat ride and I felt being part of the family from the first day on.

I got my own nice and clean room as described in the profile.

The food Liza is… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Pascal)

Just had Pascal staying with us for about 2 weeks and we wished we could accommodate him for longer. He has been helping us out in the garden, weeding, planting and laying river rocks along the path. We also did a river cleanup together and some other small beautification projects.
We really recommend Pascal as a volunteer. Not only is he a hard… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Leonard) for host

My time at Lars & Lizas place was wonderful and I felt home right away because they really integrated me in their daily life. The work was interesting and diverse so I was never bored.
I also really enjoyed the time with the girls and the showers in the river.
Not to mention that Lizas food is just perfect and quite an experience.
It is so… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard)

Leo stayed with us for a few weeks in May and we couldn't be happier with the help we got.
Leo is a polite young man and are not afraid of getting his hands dirty. He did some heavy labour in our garden(digging up bamboo roots) and helped me to bring in some materials for the house. We enjoyed having him here and will gladly recommend others to… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo & Adrianna)

Leonardo and Adrianna stayed with us for 3 weeks and we are truly grateful for all the help we got.
Our pineapples needed some very much care. Leo took that as a challenge and dived straight into the field with a machete and cleared the whole field in a few days, thumbs up :)
We got plenty of help in the kitchen (to Liza's delight) and all of our… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Leonardo & Adrianna) for host

This was our first experience with Workaway and it was great! We spent almost 3 weeks with Lars, Lisa and their funny and playful daughters helping out in the guesthouse and in their fantastic garden. We had the chance to take care of coffee trees, pineapple plantations and do general weeding. The best part was undoubtedly helping Lisa in the… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jacquemart & Bonardo) for host

We had an amazing experience at the Homestay with Liza, Lars and their daughters. We learnt a lot about jungle cooking, gardening, how to run an homestay and the local life. We are really greatfull to Liza for her excellent cuisine and Lars for his surprising knoledges about Bornéo (culture, lifestyle, animals..). The place is peacefull and really… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle & Rebekah)

Had Kyle & Rebekah staying with us for a couple of weeks in July and couldn't be happier with the help they provided.
Helping us out on the farm with weeding, fruit harvesting (Rebekah is the most efficient durian hunter), food preparations, carrying several loads of river rocks for our path and playing with our daughters. We also enjoyed their… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kyle & Rebekah) for host

We spent an incredible 2 1/2 weeks with this beautiful family. Lars and Liza are incredibly welcoming and made us feel as if we were old friends. We assisted with much jungle gardening and harvesting pineapple, durian, coffee, and various other jungle foods. We also assisted with general maintenance around the homestay, cleaning, and food prep. We… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Louis & Madeleine)

We are grateful to Louis & Madeleine for the help they provided us. A very nice couple who did everything dutifully (lots of gardening and some small construction work). Besides being good workers they also become good friends :)
Best wishes from Lars & Liza

(Excellent )

04/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Louis & Madeleine) for host

Lars and Lisa are very nice, they create their own paradise in the middle of the jungle. We learn a lot of things about the bidayu culture and the wildlife. We did some weeding, and little construction. We loved cook with Lisa, she teached us a lot about local and jungle food. Well, it was amazing ! See you !

(Excellent )

08/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariano & Sol)

Had Sol & Mariano staying with us for a couple of weeks in June and couldn't be happier with the help they provided.
Helping us out with our farm(lots of weeding), in the house and playing with our daughters. We also enjoyed their company and become good friends during their stay. With their positive energy, efficient work and their good company… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mariano & Sol) for host

Our volunteer here was out first experience as volunteers and it's was just excellent. The place is amazing and the hosts are absolutely great.

They are a lovely family: happy people, with a lot of experience about travelling and in life generally. They have been running this project for many years here in Borneo and they have also long… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

Special family, special location.

10 days Helping Liza & Lars with their last-minute request for much needed help with good house cleaning (they'd been away for over a month so extra required), preparing guest rooms, meal time prep/serving, garden weeding and ... Playing with their two delightful daughters.

Read Marie's account for good advice.… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

This place is beautiful and even if the owner are busy and cannot host you, try to go as a client as it is the place to be in Kuching.
You can access there only by boat and the cruise with Lars is breathtaking.
The architecture of the house beautiful.
Liza could be a famous chef as her cooking level is very high.
She cooks with organic herbs and… read more

(Excellent )

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