Family and gardening help off-grid in the Canadian Gulf Islands

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  Description

  Family and Gardening Help in the Gulf Islands. Our waterfront home serves as the perfect hub for an adventurous and relaxing remote island experience in beautiful British Columbia.
  Explore the Gulf Islands in one of our Kayaks, picnic on the beach at the Provincial Park, or visit nearby Nanaimo which is just a 20 minute boat ride away. Nanaimo offers outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a charming waterfront. It's known as "The Harbour City" and is one of Vancouver Island's most popular destinations. Other nearby islands offer golf, goat yoga, restaurants, beautiful camping sites, and are just a kayak away.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Gardening

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Beach

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Opportunity to learn/live on an off-grid property. Opportunity to explore a publicly inaccessible, residential-only island in a protected area. Experiences include boating/kayak excursions, provincial park nature walks & beaches, private beach on property, waterfront dining, and island community events such as the Annual Regatta and happy hours.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Someone to play with and care for our 3 y/o son during the day as my husband and I both work remotely. If someone has a travel partner who likes gardening/yardwork, even better!

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  A private studio cabin is beautifully furnished for you with a queen bed, loft with a full and twin bed, mini-refrigerator, standing closet, tv sitting area, and Starlink internet. Linens and toiletries are provided.
  We keep a panty/fridge in the main house stocked with food. Some things we like to make/have around are smoked meats, caprese salads, pancakes, sandwiches, butter chicken, fruit, yogurt, chocolate, etc. We welcome eating dinners together but may do our own thing on occasion.
  Groceries are delivered to the island every Friday and requests can absolutely be made. Occasionally there will be opportunities to boat into town.

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  What else ...

  We are an easygoing & active family of three. As our property is off-grid and remote, this situation is best suited for visitors who enjoy being in nature and can roll with things not always working as they should.
  Family car is available for use. Available to guests are paddle boards, kayaks, convertible pool table, indoor/outdoor dining, Traeger smoker, cornhole, Starlink wifi, home gym/game room, garden, and 50+ books, games & puzzles.
  Decourcy Island is a residential-only island; there are no stores or businesses on island. Decourcy Island is also host to Pirate's Cove Provincial Park.
  Transportation options to/from the island include our private boat, water taxi, or seaplane via Gulf Island Seaplanes.
  Full bathroom is shared and located in the main house. Please no pets.

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  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

  Starlink wifi

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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