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Family life and cultural exchange while exploring countryside near Ostuni, Italy

  • Last activity : 14 Aug 2026

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, we're Maria Rosaria, Hermann and Sofialuna. We're a family, and we live in the countryside 2 km from Ostuni. If you enjoy the outdoors, the countryside, light maintenance, and being with your family, I'm here for you.

    Our home offers you a space of tranquility and relaxation, clean air and contact with nature, the opportunity for cultural and linguistic exchange, and knowledge of a region that offers the sea, long walks, and good food. If you enjoy the outdoors, helping us with small maintenance tasks like collecting and arranging small stones, mowing the lawn, painting doors and walls, and other small maintenance tasks on our country house; occasionally teaching our little girl your language in a playful way... if all this appeals to you, then this is the place for you.

    Ciao Siamo Maria Rosaria Hermann e Sofialuna, viviamo ad Ostuni. In campagna, vicino alla città. Se ti piace stare all'aria aperta, aiutarci in piccoli lavori di manutenzione ,come raccogliere piccole pietre e sistemarle, tagliare erba, dipingere porte e muretti e altre piccole attività di manutenzione e ristrutturazione della nostra casetta di campagna; Insegnare occasionalmente e in maniera del tutto giocosa la tua lingua alla nostra piccola,..se tutto questo ti piace allora questo è il luogo adatto a te. La nostra casa ti offre uno spazio di tranquillità e relax, aria pulita e contatto con la natura, la possibilità di uno scambio culturale e linguistico e conoscenza di un territorio che offre mare, lunghe passeggiate e cibo buono.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Farming
    Pets
    Music
    Writing
    Plant care
    Languages
    History
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Guests will be welcomed into the lively and loving atmosphere of a family that loves nature, the outdoors, and interacting with positive, motivated people who deeply respect the cultures of the world. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with us not only in our countryside, but also in carefree moments such as long walks, bike rides, and a dip in the beautiful Puglian sea. They will learn about the local area, enjoy pleasant conversations, and have the opportunity to get to know the various plants in our home, learn how to mow the lawn, collect small stones to build small flowerbeds with local plants, learn about and respect the life of plants, and even paint and stain some doors and walls to make our home more vibrant and welcoming. Nothing will be predetermined, but rather planned together day by day. Guests will move around in an atmosphere of respect and freedom, and we hope to learn not only the cultural baggage they bring with them, but also suggestions and positive inspiration that will further our vision of making our little home welcoming and vibrant for everyone. We hope our guests can be valuable resources from which we can learn everything they bring to this journey. May they be positive and empathetic people who, through pleasant conversations, can engage with our daughter.

    Gli ospiti saranno accolti nel clima vivace e amorevole di una famiglia che ama la natura, stare all'aria aperta e relazionarsi con persone positive, motivate e con gran rispetto per le culture di tutti i paesi del mondo . Gli ospiti Avranno la possibilità di interagire con noi, non solo nella nostra campagna,ma anche in momenti di spensieratezza come in lunghe passeggiate, corse in bici e un tuffo nel meraviglioso mare della Puglia. Conoscenza del territorio, conversazioni piacevoli, avere la possibilità di imparare a conoscere le varie piante della nostra casa, imparare a tagliare l'erba, raccogliere piccole pietre per la costruzione di piccole aiuole con inserimento di piante locali, conoscere e rispettare la vita delle piante, colorare e dipingere alcune porte e alcuni muretti per rendere insieme, più vivace e accogliente la nostra la casa. Nulla sarà prestabilito, ma programmato insieme giorno dopo giorno. Gli ospiti si muoveranno in un clima di rispetto e libertà e dai quali noi speriamo di apprendere non solo il bagaglio culturale che portano con sé,ma anche proposte, stimolazioni positive che apportano miglioramento nel nostro progetto di rendere la nostra casetta accogliente e vivace per tutti. Ci auguriamo che gli ospiti possano essere delle risorse preziose dai quali imparare tutto ciò che portano in questo bagaglio. Che siano persone propositive ed empatiche e che, attraverso conversazioni piacevoli riescono a conversare con la nostra bambina.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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  • Help

    Help

    We just bought this little country house. We can host a few guests in exchange for a little help with lawn mowing, maintenance, household tasks, painting, moving rocks, and, in a playful way, reading and conversing with our daughter in her host's language so she can learn basic words in another language.

    Piccoli lavori di pittura, taglio erba, raccolta piccole pietre, sistemazione della legna, insegnamento di lingue alla bambina, piccolo aiuto domestico...

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Inglese,francese principalmente... Anche tedesco e olandese

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A room with two beds and a bathroom, but with an outdoor shower. Separate from the main house. In the countryside, just 2 km from Ostuni. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available together, but without obligation. Guests are free to eat with us, prepare some of their own cuisine, or go out to eat independently.

    Una stanza con due posti letto e un bagno, ma con la doccia esterna.indipendente dalla casa principale. In campagna. A soli 2 km da Ostuni.

    Colazione pranzo e cena insieme, ma senza obbligo. Gli ospiti sono liberi di mangiare con noi, preparare anche essi qualcosa del loro patrimonio culinario oppure uscire a mangiare in autonomia

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • 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

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Scooby-Doo

Host ref number: 424288556648

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