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Hi, bonjour, dobar dan, i've been living in Banjaluka since 2003 and i really love Bosnia and Herzegovina :)
Since Covid 19, i m staying mostly in France. That's why i'm looking for serious and trustable people (i would say 2 people would be better) to take care of my house and my garden.
As i'm not home i can't provide anything else than what is already there.
You have to take care of your own food, which is quite cheap in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Since summer 2025 because it happened that some previous volunteers broke smth or leave with a huge electricty bill and then i'm the one paying for that :/
l 'll ask for a copy of the ID card and i'll send mine in return.
You'll have plenty of free time, the only thing i'll ask you is to keep the house and the gardy tidy and safe.
The surrounding area offers plenty of activities : hiking, rafting, canyoning , climbing...
I 'm looking for volunteers to stay from 1 to 3 months.
I chose that house because I love being in the nature, i do like rock climbing, cycling, slacklining, hiking.... i'm a real outdoor personn. i 've been hosting people through other websites such as couchsurffng or warmshiwers for yeeeeears.
There is no fridge in the house but it's easy to keep food in a chill place inside or outside the house (the fridge broke because of previous misuse of volunteers and i have to collect money to buy a new one)
Volunteers should be really careful about the toilet and absolutly not put anything else than toilet paper, if not it will flood.
About heating, there is a wood furnace, and wood is available all around the house.
Cooking is with a gas bottle.
There is no wifi at the house but a local sim card with data is really cheap and there is wifi at nearby cafes in the village, Karanovac.
Down the house there is a rafting club and its restaurant, which is a wonderful place to sit and to enjoy the river Vrbas. Food is excellent. 10min walking is the closest grocery shop, with all the basics (fruits, vegetables, fresh products) and there is also a cafe (café ARA with wifi) and a "cevapi" place (local burgers)
Banjaluka, the main city is 10km away, and the road to there is flat (it's easy to bike there but my bike was. Stolen)
There are city buses going by.
the nearest ATM is in Banjaluka and bigger supermarkets or specialised shops also.
If you are interested, send me a message and we can figure something out.
Merci, thanx, hvala !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
as i'm not in bosnia and herzegovina now i, ll ask some friends to show you around and to give you some tips if needed about your stay .
There s a lot of climbing around here, rafting, great place for nature lovers .
Help
If you like working in a garden or building wood structures (like a terrace, balcony or who knows, sauna or swedish bath) you're very welcome!!!
I'd love to turn the steep garden into terraces. But if you can't do that, that's also ok :^) i'm mostly looking for clean responsible people who enjoy nature and can manage by themselves.
Languages spoken
Bosnian: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Turkish: Intermediate
Accommodation
it s possible to camp outside or to sleep indoors.
What else ...
Bosnia is a pretty new climbing paradise thats growing every month, with more and more climbing routes everywhere.
The house is 3 kms away from Tijesno Kanjon, and 1,5 hrs away from Pecka Climbing Cliff.
Hitchhiking works well to move around also and people are very friendly. There is a rafting center in front of the house.
Also if you do practise highline or slackline, bring your gear, there are a few spots where u can put your highline around the house :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
no wifi at home, but a local sim card with a lot of data is very cheap and available at every store.
Space for parking camper vans
there is a parking lot 3 min away from the house itself, but it's not the parking from the house, it is the parking from the rafting club down the river. Still, it's possible to park there.
Can possibly accept pets
if you have a pet, i 'd like it doesnt enter the house, but it can enjoy the big garden and the surrounding nature.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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* About the place: it is a truly enchanting location, offering peace and tranquility in a serene and quiet environment, perfect for those seeking relaxation and connection with nature, excellent for those who love… read more
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for hosting me at your magical forest house in Bosnia. The location, right in front of the river, was simply breathtaking — everything about the place felt so peaceful and calm. It truly was the best place I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in.
The atmosphere was perfect,… read more
Up on a hill, the neighbors are mainly trees, the river and the sky :)
Bérengère is a very positive and helpful host, I am very grateful.
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* About the place: it is a truly enchanting location, offering peace and tranquility in a serene and quiet environment, perfect for those seeking relaxation and connection with nature, excellent for those who love… read more
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for hosting me at your magical forest house in Bosnia. The location, right in front of the river, was simply breathtaking — everything about the place felt so peaceful and calm. It truly was the best place I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in.
The atmosphere was perfect,… read more
Up on a hill, the neighbors are mainly trees, the river and the sky :)
Bérengère is a very positive and helpful host, I am very grateful.
i had the pleasure to meet them at the end of their stay : Bambi is really responsible and reliable , she's also a rather a discreet person while Gladdis has more an outbursting temperament and might take some time to put his… read more
Unfortunately, there were a few things about this arrangement that made the set up quite difficult but once we sorted out these arrangements ourselves with some help from our Berengere's friend… read more
However, workwise, I felt a little unchallenged, because decisions for new projects weren't fell easily. The weather wasn't helping… read more
She's an open-minded and laid back host. I would strongly recommend to stay with her if you pass by Banja luka!
