Cleaning and general maintenance help is very welcome in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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21/05/2020
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After 20 years running a big guesthouse and receiving hundreds foreigners, I sold that house and moved to a smaller one. I need to finish settling down and to install a workshop. I'm a retired engineer and travelled man (also I was a workawayer years ago).
Now I would be very pleased to give to creative, practically minded helpers a place to stay, and to bring them info about Buenos Aires, this huge and amazing city.
I can receive JUST ONE NO SMOKER traveler for 1 - 2 weeks.
Please write me only if you are near to come and have comfirmed dates.

Notice: if you never took a broom or a brush, or you have problems to wake up at 8am... don't write me. Lie will not last and you will be invited to leave. Thanks you for understand.
Type of help
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I will help you to know better the city... mainly places or events that aren't in the touristic brochures.
Also you will learn many tips and tricks to improve your handy(wo)man capability (many guests call me "Mc Giver" ;-).
Help
Duties: 3hs a day Mon to Fri in the mornings (shifts possible) to help me in cleaning and maintenance of the house, painting, wash and fix some small repairs in my cars. Not heavy works.
Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
Languages spoken
Spanish, English, Italian
Accommodation
Free accommodation in individual room + shared bathroom + breakfast. MEALS: I don't cook many times neither for me!. But you will be free to cook or we can share some cheap takeaway meals.
What else ...
Buenos Aires urban area holds more than 150 cinemas and theaters, many art centers, all kind of museums, in summer many open air free shows...
The house is a residential area not far from downtown, with 2 subway + 12 bus lines around (most buses runs all night in BA). A good, quiet and safe location. There is a very huge park at 3 blocks. Remember this city is so big that to cross it takes near 2 hours in bus.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
3hs in the morning, Mon to Fri (shifts possible).

Photos

This is the guests room.

This big park with a cultural center is just at 3 blocks far.

Partial view of the living room.

... if you like to cook...

Small but sunny courtyard

Feedback left by and about host (50)

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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.8)

Communication:
(4.8)

11/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Tjaša) for host

I had a nice time at Juan's place. He is kind and welcomed me during Christmas holidays.
I helped him with painting and fixing things around the flat. Also learned a lot of tricks. He is a real MacGyver :).
Thank you Juan! Also for all the helpful information about the sightseeing around!

(Excellent )

27/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tjaša)

Tjasa was at my house for few days. She's a good person, friendly, talkative, and with common sense who can help with household chores, always willing to help in some activity or repair. I strongly reccomend to receive her.

(Excellent )

06/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)

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(Negative )

17/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcello)

Marcello is a great guy. Always willing to an interesting dialogue, or to help in some activity or repair, since it has many skills and a lot of common sense. He's friendly and talkative, interested in the culture and history of the place where he is settled. I strongly reccomend to receive him.

(Excellent )

16/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marcello) for host

Fue mi primera experiencia como workawayer y no podía empezar mejor.
Mi llegada fue improvisada como casi toda la semana en que me quedé, pero he podido aprender un montón de cosas sobre cualquier tipo de tarea..mecánicas, hidráulicas, eléctricas, de cocina o de carpintería.
Esto gracias a la inmensa experiencia de Juan y su mente brillante que… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)

Great guy. Always willing to an interesting dialogue, or to help in some activity or repair, since it has many skills and a lot of common sense.

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca)

She was at my house for few days. She's a good person, friendly and talkative, who can help with household chores. She still needs to develop skills and more vision around, so if she will help you with arrangements, you will need to fix more things after her help...ha..ha..

(Very good )

09/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Malcolm )

Malcolm is a good guy with many skills. He was not only helping in several works, but also talking (his Spanish is excelent) about many subjects with his a very wide points of view. Hi is very interested in social and cultural sujets so BA fits as a perfect place to enjoy. ¡Good luck on your new destination, Malcolm!

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Malcolm ) for host

I had a tremendous experience at Juan Carlos' home in Buenos Aires. On top of completing several interesting tasks throughout my stay, I really enjoyed our conversations and and the thought that Juan Carlos put into helping me explore the city and making the most of my free time. I look forward to staying in touch, and highly recommend this… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Luiz)

Luiz is a young guy with many skills. He was helping me in various tasks and many times he contributed some useful observation. It is also a good sign that he likes to make music.
Good luck on your trip Luiz!

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Luiz) for host

Juan was kind enough to host me for a week in his house. Together in the mornings we worked in many different mini projects. We always had a nice talk during meals, Juan definitely has a lot to tell and teach. Definitely recomend him as a host! And once again, thank you Juan!
Luiz.

(Excellent )

28/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

I stayed with Juan for 10 days. I have had a really good time with him. We did some tasks in his second house such as painting and repairing different kind of things. The work I liked the most to do, was repairing his VW Kombi ;)
Juan gave me some great advices to visit this awesome city, which was possible because I had more than enough free… read more

(Excellent )

28/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)

Samuel is a boy very interested in cultural aspects. He is always willing and very creative. It has been a pleasure to have him as a guest.

(Excellent )

14/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Bachir) for host

I spent 1 week with Juan and learned a lot about many technics and tips to fix things in his home. We mainly focused on plumbing to put hot water in one of his houses. It was very interesting. On top, Juan told me a lot about the political situation of Argentina, and he knows a lot ! Plus, i had free time to visit Buenos Aires or go out with my… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host

Best way to start my trip in Argentina! Juan and I had so much fun working and spending time together. We both enjoyed discussing various subjects such as politics, culture and music which made my stay even more interesting! We managed to get a few of Juan's projects done, which felt quite rewarding! I learned many useful common tricks on how to… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)

Camille was at my house for a couple of weeks. She is optimistic, enthusiastic and very dynamic, and likes to be immersed in the local culture, as she speaks very well Spanish. Also is very open mind to learn new tasks.
She is among the best guests I have received.

(Excellent )

27/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Camila & Jiuliano)

They are a couple with good intentions, but if you ask them to paint a wall, they will paint well the wall... and the floor, the ladder, the clothes, the glasses, etc. :-( - Also they could broke the roller... as they did in my case.

(Good )

16/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Ce fut un honneur d'apprendre aux côtés de Juan.
Juan est passionné par ce qu'il entreprend. Cette expérience fut très enrichissante sur tous les plans confondus.
Respect, patience, volonté, humour résument mon court séjour auprès de Juan.
Si vous souhaitez être un/une Mc Giver des temps modernes, il ne vous reste plus qu'à contacter Mc Juan.… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah was at home for a weeek and she not only help me to paint but also to keep clean and in better shape my house. She was very interested in know better our culture and always with a smile and good mood. It was a pleasure to share with wer many talks.

(Excellent )

05/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tommaso) for host

During the time i spent at Juan's house I had the chance to discover the city of Buenos Aires thanks to all the information Juan gave me. I enjoyed helping, living, and the company for a week in this quite and relaxing neighbourhood. I suggest to others volunteers to contact Juan!

(Excellent )

23/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tommaso)

Tommi has living one week in my house, helping me in home work and sharing daily life.
He speaks Spanish very good and he was interested in historical and cultural facts, so was a great time of dialogs.
I reccomend all hosts to receive Tommi.

(Excellent )

18/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host

I stayed with Juan for two weeks and enjoyed my time there very much. I was able to learn a lot of new things both in practice and about Argentine politics, which he was always happy to explain despite having to do so in English :)
Thanks again for this experience!

(Excellent )

10/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)

Leonie was in my house for a couple of weeks and I can not say enough good things about her. She is interested in many subjects, she's always in a good mood, and has shown much willingness and capacity to help in the house.
I hope she can enjoy a lot his trip in South America.

(Excellent )

10/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (alessandra) for host

I had a very positive first experience as workawayer, Juan Carlos trusted in me and was so pacient in teaching me a lot of things I hardly tought I ever could do.He also introduced me in the heart of the cultural, political and social Buenos Aires'life and giving me many good advice and tips to enjoy the city.He's so dinamic, energic and full of… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (alessandra)

Alessandra was living in my house for a couple of weeks, and helping me in housework and in my guesthouse because I was recovering from a knee operation and I was needing a good hand.
She speaks perfect Spanish, is very interested in our culture and way of life, and have a willingness to learn new things.
She is a great person and I strongly… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (eline) for host

Juan is a kind-hearted man, who is used to be alone. It takes him efford to accept another person in his surroundings. He wants company, but his distrust against the world makes him think that your intention is to cheat, steal or lie.
The simple reason that i left more early than agreed, was because at some point i felt treathened in my safety. I… read more

(Neutral )

13/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (eline)

Nice person. , unfortunately in just 2 days she proved that her inexperience and excessive pride to accept mistakes and learn from them make of her --by now-- very few fit as workawayer...

(Neutral )

29/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rainer)

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(Negative )

08/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Rainer) for host

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(Negative )

29/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)

Kathy stayed in my house for a couple of weeks. She is very friendly, interested in a deep knowledge of our habits and culture, and always willing to help.
She want to learn more Spanish so I think should be good for her to stay with people who want to interchange of languages.

(Very good )

29/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

It was my first trip out of Europe, my first stay in Argentina and my first experience as a workawayer. Thanks Juan Carlos for this nice experience, for teaching me, how to repair the house and for all the advices, where to go in the town! I had great first 10 days in Buenos Aires! :-)

(Excellent )

17/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

Hola, te envié un correo electrónico, lo siento para enviarle una nueva.
Es muy importante y urgente para mí encontrar un workaway en Buenos Aires y provincia y me gusta mucho su anuncio.
Con un guesthouse, usted debe estar muy ocupados, pero, por favor, puede tomar unos minutos de su tiempo para contestarme, para ver si su respuesta es positiva… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Pepijn)

Pepijn was in my house for acouple of days. He have goodwill but Im'; sorry to tell he has little training, and he needs to increase his low capacity to observe to learn...

(Good )

03/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mario)

Mario was in my house for a couple of weeks, helping me in a moving. He is really a cool and clever person, with common sense and always with very good will and character. I strongly reccomend to receive him.

(Excellent )

07/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sergejs)

Sergejs was living a couple of weeks in my house in a special moment when I began a moving and at same time I had a pain in my knee.
So hi was very helpful doing many differents tasks. He really is easy-going and respectful. I strongly reccomend to receive him.

(Excellent )

12/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Georgia)

She asked me to stay 2 weeks in certain date, then she changed arrival date, then 4 days before arrival,she wanted to change dates and change 2 weeks for just one....
All this move me to decide not to take her, because all this indicates for me a lack of responsability.
Hosts: You can take her at your own risk.

(Neutral )

19/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime)

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(Negative )

14/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (talitha)

Violetta was a couple of weeks helping me in my guesthouses.
As she is a beginner, need to be instructed and monitored in some works. But she learn fast, even with unusual tasks for her like to help me to restart an old car.

(Very good )

08/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (talitha) for host

It was my first workaway experience and i'm really happy about it. Juanca is very helpful and openminded. I was nice to stay at this lovely place with he's funny cat:) We repaired and painted different things in his hostel.
He also showed me a lot of special places and told me interesting stories.
I learned to be more attentive, not to be always… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)

Very few responsability. She ask me to come to my house. After I keep a room for her, rejecting another workawayer, and change several msgs, just 5 days before to come she decided not to come.

(Neutral )

16/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

Staying with Juan Carlos for a few weeks was a unique experience. I helped him clean, paint and repair the guesthouses. I won him over with my vegetarian cooking even though he's a carnivero. One day a very hungry Juan Carlos came home to a big pot of split pea soup and joyfully yelled from the kitchen, "You can stay as long as you want."He… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Cynthia) for host

I had a very nice stay with Juan Carlos, he was very welcoming and generous and knew a lot about the city! I am so glad to have met him.

(Excellent )

03/06/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Cynthia)

Cynthia was a couple of week at home, and I am very happy to have had her as an assistant. She is very friendly, clever, deductive, and always has a nice smile demonstrating her human qualities. Thanks Cyndy!

(Excellent )

20/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Bertrand)

Bertrand was a couple of weeks in my house and really was not only a great help but also a nice person to talks about many differents subjects. Very open minded and always with good attitude. I'm glad he improved his stay in Ba, and I hope he can know as many places as he can in our multicultural South America.

(Excellent )

19/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Bertrand) for host

I was 2 weeks with Juan Carlos and it was really good staying and working with him. He was also very helpful regarding how to move around the city, things to do.. I did learn a lot from him! I had a great time and can recommend him for sure.
Muchas gracias!

(Excellent )

21/04/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Mikkel Mondrup)

Mikkel was living and helping me at my guesthouse for a couple of weeks.
He is a good worker and abetter person. Also it's remarkable he have a good understanding of Spanish language.

(Excellent )

17/12/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (sonia)

She was at home for about 1 month. A good person. Easy going and well disposed to help.

(Very good )

18/08/2012

Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host

Juan Carlos is a great guy with tons of life experience and stories to prove it. If you like politics (or hate it) then you'll have hundreds of hours of conversation awaiting you! Working with him was great; I learned lots of new skills and had a good time all while practicing my Spanish and getting a crash-course in Argentinian culture (and… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)

I had received Eric for a couple of weeks. He is a very good and easy going guy. He is handyman and is always open to learn new ways to do the things.
I strongly reccomend him as a wokawayer, and as a person with a good philosophy of life.

Juan Carlos

(Excellent )

27/07/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Constance)

After a lot of emails asking me for differents subjects, I keep a room when she must come, but didn´t appear.

(Negative )

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