South Africa
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We are Mark and Tine, a couple in our early 40's with a 4,5 yr old Son Adam and have 70 year old parents.
Pagels is in his late 40's and rides to work on his bicycle with his fishing rods from the nearby township
. Paida and Linda are in their late 20's, from Zimbabwe, love creating delicious food and live on the property too.
Together we've started a small family run home-stay accommodation on the riverfront in a small village on the edge of PE as a platform for travelers to serve the Redhouse village and the surrounding township communities.
We are currently starting the first coffee shop in motherwell township with our friends Sakumzi and Coco who have converted their house into an Art Gallery.
Couples really enjoy this opportunity
Opportunities to help needed in the following:
painting and renovation
Gardening in permaculture designed fruit and veg garden
Social Media
Babysitting
help create a sociable vibe for travelling guests
shopping
We are creating sustainable riverfront travel accommodation and a platform for travelers to serve the Redhouse village and the surrounding communities in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
We encourage responsible travelling and give travelers opportunities to actively support local communities as they travel though the Eastern Cape and South Africa.
The Redhouse village and surrounding communities are currently involved in various Music Therapy, Art, Permaculture, Conservancy, Education, Internships and Social projects.
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
We are located in a quiet Village, on the edge of Port Elizabeth, 10km from beach, 45km from Game Parks hopes to attract like minded musicians, artists, permaculture gardeners, surfers, windsurfers, watersports people, rowers, travellers,, warmshower cycle tourists, meditaters, music therapists, healers, yogis and people who like good food and need swimming lessons and we support autism awareness.
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
We encourage responsible travelling and give travelers opportunities to actively support local communities as they travel though the Eastern Cape and South Africa.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
I love language exchange
The house has a country farm rustic feel, with its wooden floors and large bedrooms with high ceilings.
an indoor garden, a large lounge that encourages yoga, farm-style - kitchen, big bathroom with a shower and bath, and the main bedroom has a ensuite bathroom.
The best feature of the house is sitting the front veranda, watching the sunrise over the river.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
We have WiFi
We have a '92 VW Campervan
We have dogs and cats
More than two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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