House and cat sitting In rural Friesland, Koudum, Netherlands

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  Description

  Hi,
  
  We are Merlin and Jeroen living in Friesland the north of the Netherlands.
  We are about to become ” Workawayers” ourselves and live a life off digital nomads for a while.
  
  We live in a house on the outskirt of a little hamlet between the lakes in Friesland with a big garden opposite a small harbour. There is a supermarket in town a short walk away. We “renovated” the house ourselves and because we are no professionals by a long shot the house has a funky vibe. Its mostly build using reclaimed or environmentally friendly materials
  
  If you love being on the water there are lots of sailing, surfing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. The Ijsselmeer coast is one of Europe’s premium kitesurf spots and only about 5km away.
  
  If you like to hike there are woods nearby and lovely walks following the dikes.
  Our place is well known for its wide variety of birds
  We have a jungle like garden overlooking a field with lots of little private nooks to relax and read a book.
  If you love nature and a quiet rural place this might be the spot for you. A hike in the woods, a walk on the dikes is just a nice bike ride away.
  
  We have two gentle cats named Selky and Jabberwocky.
  They like to be padded and have some attention ones in a while.
  
  We are looking for someone to take care of our cats and water the plants. Eat our strawberries.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Writing

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Mountain

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Some old ancient cities like Hindelopen, Stavoren and Workum (over 800 years old) are worth a visit small cities The area is famous for its old still operational cargo sailing ships. A Local Cultural Highlight is the Fierljeppen competition (try find it on line its fun!) Al a short bike ride away

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  Help

  We are looking for cat and house sitting
  We are looking for someone to take care of our cats and water the plants. Eat our strawberries.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We live in a small house with two double and 1 single bed. Kids are welcome Or pitch you’re own tent if you feel like it.

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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

  We have high band wifi in and around the house. If needed we can provide a good office chair.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is room for one motorhome in the drive way. wifi probably won't reach that far though. (you should move the acces point) there is no mains power near the driveway.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Selky & Jabberwocky (9 years)

  Easy going friendly cats.

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