Join Us at Rosedale Cottage – A Place to Grow, Create, and Make a Difference! 🌱 Kaitaia, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hey there! We’re Tunisia and Judah, and we live in beautiful Kaitaia with our daughter and awesome pets. We’ve been creating a permaculture garden filled with herbs, edible plants, and what most think are just weeds – it’s all about growing our own food and connecting with nature!

    We're also passionate about keeping our environment clean, and as Judah is chairperson of Keep Tai Tokerau Beautiful, we lead local clean-up and planting projects to help make our community shine.

    At Rosedale Cottage, we’ve got space for you – we offer comfy single beds, a cozy atmosphere, and a chance to be part of something meaningful. Right now, we’re renovating our house and would love some helping hands, whether it’s with DIY projects or getting your hands dirty in the garden!

    We’re all about creativity and fun: jamming on musical instruments, digging in the soil, helping out with local environmental projects, and just enjoying the beauty of this place. If you're looking for a chance to connect, grow, and contribute while staying in a peaceful and welcoming spot, come join us!

    Can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to Rosedale Cottage!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Basic and advanced gardening techniques (how to grow herbs, vegetables, and even edible weeds)
    Sustainable living practices (composting, recycling, rainwater harvesting, etc.)
    DIY home renovation (painting, tiling, basic carpentry, etc.)
    Local Māori traditions and language (we can share stories, cultural insights, and teachings)
    How to contribute to environmental causes and lead community initiatives

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening & Landscaping: From planting and weeding to creating new garden beds, if you love being outdoors and working with plants, there’s plenty to do! You’ll be helping grow herbs, vegetables, and other edible plants.

    Renovation Projects: We’re currently renovating our house and could really use some help with light construction, painting, cleaning, and organizing. If you have DIY skills or just want to get involved, we’d love your input!

    Environmental Projects: As part of Keep Tai Tokerau Beautiful, we regularly run community clean-ups and planting events. If you’re keen to make a difference, you’ll have a chance to get involved with these projects as well.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Maori: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are very eager to learn more te Reo

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Comfy Single Beds: We have cozy, simple accommodations in shared rooms where you'll have a comfortable single bed. It’s all about making you feel at home in a relaxed, easygoing environment.

    Shared Spaces: You’ll have access to shared living areas, including a kitchen for cooking your own meals (or sharing a meal with us!), a bathroom, and a chill lounge space to unwind after a day of work.

    Cozy Vibes: Rosedale Cottage is set in a peaceful, rural setting – perfect for relaxing, enjoying nature, and getting creative. The house is a work in progress, but we’re committed to making it a comfortable and welcoming place for everyone who stays.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Kaitaia is located in the heart of the Far North, an area rich in Māori heritage. You’ll have the chance to learn about Māori traditions, language (Te Reo Māori), and the importance of environmental stewardship.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Please inform us before arrival

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 367279243395

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