Profile information
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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
18 Mar 2026
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Reply rate
66.7 %
Usually responds within 6 days
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Feedback
4
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Email verified
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Min stay requested: at least a week
Details
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Description
Hello,
My name is Elsa Maria. I am fortunate to have been born in the Faroe Islands, and I have a deep love for our nature, animals, and our wild, unpredictable weather. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Nature
Mountain
Photography
Gardening
Animals
Sustainability
Pets -
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We look forward to welcoming you to our home. By hosting people from different cultures, we hope to exchange perspectives and share our way of life here in the Faroe Islands.
During your stay, we can offer you the opportunity to learn some of the Faroese language and connect with our local community, including my daughter, my three-year-old granddaughter, and our neighbors. You will also get to spend time with our dog, horse, sheep, and geese. Additionally, we would be happy to share some traditional Faroese food with you if you would like to try it. -
Help
I am looking for help with several projects and would like to provide more detail about what the stay will involve.
The primary tasks include gardening, painting the house, and assisting with repairs to the animal fencing. I am interested in doing these tasks together, as it provides a great opportunity to share skills and collaborate along the way.
I hope this information helps you decide if this would be a good fit for you. -
Languages
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
Faroese: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We speak Faroese, Danish, and English. We are also very open to learning some of your language during your stay; for example, we would be interested in learning some German. -
Accommodation
We want to ensure you have a clean and secure place to stay during your visit.
We are pleased to offer you a private apartment within our home. The space includes a bedroom, a combined kitchen and living area, and a bathroom equipped with a shower and a washing machine.
Regarding meals, you are more than welcome to join us at our table; we enjoy a wide variety of foods. We would also love to experience some of your own cooking if you would like to share a meal with us. -
What else ...
We are looking forward to your stay. Here is some information regarding transportation and local activities in Tórshavn, as well as our house rules.
Local Area and Transport
We live in Tórshavn, where city bus travel is free of charge. In our immediate area, there are several lovely paths leading downtown or suitable for a casual walk.
For exploring further, there are affordable and reliable bus and ferry connections throughout the Faroe Islands. If you enjoy hiking or walking tours, the islands offer many excellent trails with stunning views.
House Rules
Please note that we do not allow smoking inside the house. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
molly
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Feedback (2)
During his stay, he helped with painting, fencing, tidying, cleaning, walking the dog, and other daily tasks. Whatever we asked him to do, he did it well and without complaints.
He is … read more
They are incredibly welcoming and always make sure you feel comfortable and included. From the moment I arrived, I felt more like a friend than a guest.
Elsa-Maria is one of the most active people I have ever met. She somehow manages to do a thousand … read more
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During his stay, he helped with painting, fencing, tidying, cleaning, walking the dog, and other daily tasks. Whatever we asked him to do, he did it well and without complaints.
He is … read more
They are incredibly welcoming and always make sure you feel comfortable and included. From the moment I arrived, I felt more like a friend than a guest.
Elsa-Maria is one of the most active people I have ever met. She somehow manages to do a thousand … read more
