Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
26 Apr 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 2 days
Feedback
31
Email verified
Badges (3)
Details
Description
Hi, I'm Yiannis and I live in the country side of Zacharo in West Peloponnese. I moved here some years ago escaping from the big city's noise. I am a former sales executive in medical industry and also former owner of media advertising & marketing company.
Now, I enjoy the nature life and I run seasonal agricultural, tourism and eco projects for a living.
At the same time I established an interactive community lifestyle here making my property a getaway place for travelers, locals and anyone that wishes to explore and share life experiences 🏴☠️
Also, though the place is not an animal shelter we always take action in animal care whenever it is necessary.
I live with 3 dogs that they are more family and roommates than pets. So in case you don't have at least appreciation feelings about this please don't bother to apply.
I'm a 50 years old teenager who still rides the motorcycle and escapes to nature when there's the chance. I lived all my life moving from place to place all over Greece. Never stayed in a place more than 3 years. It's my first long term stay here in my country house which is my pleasure to share it with travellers of any age, culture or nationality.
My primary expectation is the respect to the place and people. Positive energy is what make things happen around here.✌️
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here you can experience and enjoy country and village life in the center of West Peloponnese.
Zacharo is a small town into official Natura Zone. Sea, mountains & lake in one place! Beach walks, hiking, 4X4 rides, horse riding, waterskiing, fishing, paragliding, kitesurfing are some options for outdoor activities you can have here. In case you wish to put yourself into relax mode and just enjoy the peaceful nature, this is the place for you!
Additionally you can experience or participate to local farm or agricultural activities all around the area. Learn things about olives, vegetables, greenhouses, animals etc
There's always something to fix, renovate or to be built here so you have the chance to use or improve your diy skills
And of course many historical places near by, like Ancient Olympia, to visit any time.
You gonna meet both locals and travellers to share experiences and activities.
👉 This year a new non profit concept also started here. We interact and support travelers passing by the area in any kind of need they might have.
Help
At this moment the kind of help needed is about housekeeping, yard maintenance, dogs care and simple creative renovation tasks.
I really appreciate self motivated mature people that there's no need for me to say or explain anything of the above.
Sharing food supplies and cooking is a matter of discussion depending on your stay, the season, your dietary requirements and the number of people here.
So, if you are feeling that there's something in here matching your interests I encourage you to contact me. If you are just looking for a low budget vacation place, please do not send "copy, paste" messages.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am willing and I can give practical tips and guidance for those they want to learn basic of more skilled things about Greek language.
Accommodation
Two private rooms for two people each, plus one thematic room which is builded exclusively with upcycling materials.
Plenty of secure place to the surrounding garden-yard for middle size van campers.
The house is full equipment and anybody can use the indoor. Kitchen for cooking, two bathrooms, living room with fireplace and window bar, laundry , workshop etc
There are big balconies all around for anyone to relax viewing the sea or the hills.
I have to mention again that there are friendly and playful dogs that share all these with us.
If you don't feel joy about that please don't bother.
What else ...
Feel like home. Take care of it and enjoy your day.
You can make your own daily program and you can use the car, the motorbike or the 4X4 to do your own rides around.
👉It is up to you how you make the most of your time and presence here and ofcource I always try to support this in the best way that I can.
"Check in as a guest and check out as a friend"
The place is located at at the foot of the local hills into nature surrounded by olive trees and offers a panoramic view of the area up to the beach which is only 1km distance.There is indoor and outdoor space for campers, cyclists, bikers, backpackers & digital nomads. Travellers of any kind can find here a safe & pleasant place for a short or long term stay
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
People that they have to work online must know that the internet speed is around 16mds dwn/1,5mbs up. Also there's the option for 10mbs up using hot-spot. Zoom and other platforms works satisfactorily so far.
Space for parking camper vans
Safe and comfortable place for campervans. Not the huge ones though. In such cases there are many parking spots around the area and i would be glad to support your presence in the area by providing you the facilities of the house when needed.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 2 - 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (14)
Yuval stayed at my place for two months and made the difference in all levels. He offered generously his endless energy and skills to everybody but mostly he gave himself by heart to the project in an admirable way.
He did innumerous… read more
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
Yuval stayed at my place for two months and made the difference in all levels. He offered generously his endless energy and skills to everybody but mostly he gave himself by heart to the project in an admirable way.
He did innumerous… read more
They were truly practicing their language skills in the Greek language and the result was really admirable!
Of course they got their hands dirty when it was needed and always… read more
A pleasant and mature personality. Flexible and independent. Deticated both to her personal and group tasks around the place.
Willing to do things like cutting the grass with a "broken" old machine or preparing delicious meals in a blink of an… read more
Yiannis is a heartful guy with a wonderful soul; loves the animals and respect the nature.
He is full of great ideas and projects that he wants to realise in the most economical way with open-minded people. Guys who can contribute their own… read more
I would be more than… read more
He was my first ever Workaway host and I'm glad I could make such a good experience with him and his place. When I arrived, I got a welcomed by his three dogs Jerry, Ira and Bubu. In the two weeks I spent at Yiannis' place I assume to have spent more time petting dogs then anything else :)
But now to… read more
He offered us so many opportunities for learning about the Greek culture, exploring the region and we had absolute freedom, how we could involve ourselves.
We learnt lots of interesting facts about the Greek language and enjoyed spending time within a caring… read more
the experience was cool and Yannis is a great guy and he is very generous☺ we shared great moments with him.
thanks Yannis for the great moment with you 🙏😊😁
So, if you have the chance to meet him don't miss it ✌️
