Come and live in a private cabin near Noosa in exchange for help on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Couple (2 travelling together) required to do some gardening and house cleaning for minimum 1 week stay or up to 3 weeks by agreement
Early December and other various dates available.
Accommodation and food, in exchange for 5 hours help/ day/person (2 days off after 5 days help).
OR Accommodation only and 2 hours help/ day/ person (2 days off after 5 days help).

ALL HELP REQUIRED IS TO ASSIST US PERSONALLY IN OUR OWN HOME AS WE ARE UNABLE TO MANAGE OUR LARGE GARDEN AND HOUSE DUE TO HEALTH PROBLEMS.

Must be non smokers. Prefer helpers with own transport but not essential

Accommodation in independent small private cabin with kitchen, shower, washing machine , TV. A/C and heating
Free fast WiFi. Use of tennis court and kayak. Food of your own choice- prepared by yourselves.

The house is approx 10 minutes drive from Tewantin, where you will find supermarket, shops, cafes, restaurants and the Noosa River
15 mins from Noosa central , 25 mins from beach
Use of electric bikes.
There is a $2 taxi service that runs on a 3 x day schedule Monday to Saturday that will take you to Tewantin from where you can get buses to beach and all Sunshine Coast destinations. We are also happy to drop you into town or beach on some days.

Semi -retired couple, David & Lynda have lived in Spain for 13 years and moved to Australia 14 years ago. We enjoy travel and are happy to share our knowledge of the area. We have a lovely Labrador dog called Evie
We have hosted many overseas helpers from France, Italy and Germany, USA, UK and South America who have enjoyed Noosa- its river, the Lake close by and of course the beautiful beaches & wild life
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Enjoy Noosa's beautiful beach, national park, Eumundi markets and river and shops.
Use of double kayak, body boards for beach and fishing rods available
Help
Mainly weeding, clearing branches, strimming and powerhosing and mulching. Some house work and light maintenance.
Languages spoken
English and basic Spanish
Accommodation
Self contained cabin with kitchen , shower, washing machine TV, Free WiFi and use of tennis court and kayak . Air conditioned./ heated
Private garden area with beautiful parrots and colourful lorikeets.
Prepare your own meals in fully equipped kitchen.
No smoking.
What else ...
The climate is warm all year so you can enjoy the National Parks, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and the countryside and sea.
Our family run the Sunshine Coast discount card for students and travellers which will enable you to save at 250 different locations on the Sunshine Coast including sailing, jet ski, thrill boat rides, skyjumping, tours to Fraser Island, restaurants, cinema and much more.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day 5 days a week per person

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07/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Natasha) for host

We stayed with Lynda and Dave for two weeks. We worked predominantly in the garden as well as prepping the rooms for guests.
Our room/cabin was fantastic, had everything you would need (laundry, tv, fridge, bathroom/shower, microwave oven, etc). They were super generous and took us out to see the kangaroos, for dinner and kayaking. We really… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Brenna & Damian )

Brenna and Damian stayed with us for a week and were fantastic helpers. It was a real pleasure to have met them and have them stay.
They are very hard workers who were always keen to tackle any task which they did positively and with skill and attention to detail.
They left the accommodation clean and tidy and we will miss seeing them and hope to… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Brenna & Damian ) for host

We absolutely loved staying with David. Unfortunately we were unable to meet Lynda as she was overseas, but we had a great time with David! We stayed and worked for him for one week, until he left to go overseas to meet Lynda. During that time we made sure the lawn was kept tidy. It's such a beautiful place! I would recommend having a car if you… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kylie )

Kylie stayed with us for a couple of weeks and was an amazing helper
Always so positive and happy and pure joy to have around
She did a great job in our garden clearing and weeding.
So sorry to see her leave.
Sending the very best to you Kylie

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kylie ) for host

Lynda and Dave,
I cannot explain how lovely an experience it was to help out on your property. I felt so welcomed into your world every morning when we could swap stories on our coffee breaks. The little things Kate and I did on your property was so rewarding to see. I learned so much about planting and landscaping working around your property, I… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Hannah)

Anna and Hannah stayed with us for nearly 2 weeks and were fantastic helpers.
Such lovely, positive, friendly and hard working girls who were a joy to have around.
They did an amazing job weeding and clearing garden debris with great enthusiasm. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We felt very lucky to have them stay with us and were sad to… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna & Hannah) for host

We had such a lovely time with Lynda and David. They were amazing hosts and beyond helpful whilst we stayed with them. They told us about all the nice places to visit and things to do. We were able to play tennis and we had an afternoon kayaking! The electric bikes were incredible, it meant we could ride into Noosa after work so we had the rest of… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Gyte & Ignas)

Gyte and Ignas stayed with us for a week and were fantastic helpers, friendly and keen to work hard and a pleasure to have around.
They helped in the garden and house and worked to a very high standard and left the accommodation spotless
We would highly recommend them to every host.

(Excellent )

12/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Waidullah & Elisabeth)

We hosted Elisabeth and Wahid for 2 weeks and they were fantastic helpers.
They are both very enthusiastic, friendly and an absolute pleasure to have stay.
They helped us in many ways- both in the garden, clearing weeds and overgrown areas, whipper snipping, powerhosing and also in the house with ironing.
They worked very hard and did everything… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Waidullah & Elisabeth) for host

We had the chance to live & work together with Lynda & David for two weeks.
What we experienced was a warm welcome and a beautiful place where we mainly helped to weed, trim, power hose, mulch, cleaning up the garden & properties. David explained on point what & how we had to do it. That helped us to understand what exactly is required. The… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ferdinand)

Ferdinand and Anna were fantastic helpers and a lovely couple. It really was a pleasure to have them stay.
They worked hard in the garden and were enthusiastic and thorough
We wish them the very best for the future
Thanks for your help
Lynda and David

(Excellent )

15/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andréanne & Maxime) for host

We stay during 1 week in this appartment. The work was mainly take care about the garden (pull off weeds, streaming, cut the hedge...) and some cleaning in the house. We worked 5 hours per day during 5 days, this job needs to be physically in a good health. Lynda is very friendly and ask if you need something to eat. She even pick us up to the… read more

(Very good )

04/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie )

Mel and Sebastian are a lovely couple who we had the pleasure to host for 2 weeks in December 2017.
They did a great job helping to get our garden back in shape in hot weather and were always positive and happy to do the work
We enjoyed their company and have fond memories, especially of Sebastian playing guitar and singing.
We can very highly… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Melanie ) for host

David and Lynda were great hosts, they made sure we were comfotable and had everything we needed, as well as making sure we could explore as much of the area as possible! Workawayers with their own vehicle would really make the most of their stay, but bicycles are available for anyone who enjoys cycling. A beautiful area of Australia and a… read more

(Very good )

04/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah and Greg are a wonderful couple who stayed with us for a week to help with our garden.
They were a pleasure to host and did a fantastic job weeding, whipper snipping and tidying up generally.
They always worked to a high standard were enthusiastic and energetic.
It was sad to see them leave and we wish them the very best for the future.

(Excellent )

03/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

We spent a lovely week with Lynda and David, we worked in the yard doing weeding, hedge/bush trimming, weed wacking, raking and other things! David is passionate about the yard and knows how he likes things done. He is very appreciative of the help and it was great to see how nice the yard looked when we left! We arrived to a fully stocked kitchen… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bertrand & Brigitte )

We had the pleasure to host Bertrand and Brigitte for 2 weeks. They are a wonderful couple who took pride and care in the work they did for us. They transformed the old pool terrace, cleaning and painting the concrete tiles, worked in the garden weeding, clearing and strimming.
They are both talented and skilled in any form of building, gardening… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bertrand & Brigitte ) for host

We stayed for 2 weeks with Lynda and David working around their home. Our work has been easy and diverse. Lynda has put at our disposal a super well equipped accommodation and a large quantity of quality food to cook by ourselves. The work is present and continuous. There is a lot to do especially in the field of gardening. Lynda wanted our stay… read more

(Very good )

10/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia & Lucas)

Emilia and Lucas stayed with us for a week and it was a great pleasure to have them here.
They worked hard in the garden, always enthusiastic to help with chores like weeding, clearing garden beds, furniture painting, ironing and cleaning. We couldn't have wished for better.
They are a wonderful, friendly couple and it was sad to say goodbye. We… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Emilia & Lucas) for host

We stayed a week with Lynda and David and we couldn't ask for more.
Lynda pick us up the first day and we feel like home instantly. We stayed at the little cabin, which got everything we need, she ask for a specific list of food we wanted, and it was more that we imagine.
We meet David every morning to see what we need to do. The job is more than… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (julia)

Julia and Hadrien stayed with us for 2 weeks and we couldn't have wished for a more pleasant or enthusiastic couple.
They were able to complete any task to a very high standard and worked really hard to get our garden and home back into shape.
They are a warm, friendly and reliable couple who we would recommend to any host. It was sad to see them… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Allyssa & Colin) for host

lynda and David were great hosts! We stayed at their home for two weeks during May and would do it again for sure. We spent time weeding, building a fire pit, planting trees, power hosing & hedge trimming. Our private accommodation was new, cosy and very tidy. Lynda would ask us for a shopping list each week and supplied us with any food we wanted… read more

(Very good )

19/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Allyssa & Colin)

Allyssa and Colin stayed with us for 2 weeks and were fabulous helpers. They have very positive 'can do' attitudes, always ready and willing and meticulous in their work
They were able to transform our garden and we have no doubt they can turn their hand to any task required
A lovely couple, we were sorry to see them go and hope to meet them… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer & Jordan)

Jenny and Jordan came to help us for 2 weeks and did a fantastic job helping to paint our apartment with another workaway couple.
They also helped in our garden and were a pleasure to host.
We would recommend them highly

(Excellent )

19/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mauro & Raquel)

Thanks Mauro and Raquel!
It really was a pleasure to have you stay and help us so efficiently, the apartment looks great.
The work done was to a very high standard and completed with enthusiasm. Both Mauro and Raquel are great communicators and organisers and we would very highly recommend them to any hosts.
Safe and happy travels
Lynda and David

(Excellent )

19/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mauro & Raquel) for host

WE HAVE ONLY GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT LYNDA AND DAVID!
We had such a nice experience staying with them for 2 weeks!
Our job was to paint the interior of a big house, on a schedule of 5 work-days and 2 days-off a week.
Lynda was always clear on what she wanted from us and also fair understanding our limitations as non-professional painters… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (hollie & THomas ) for host

A very positive experience for us and a pleasure. This was the best accommodation we have stayed in through workaway, a brand new mini-studio garage conversion that was private and well equipped with shower, washing machine, fridge/freezer and everything needed to cook. Lynda and David also fully stocked our fridge with every specific item we… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (hollie & THomas )

Hollie and Tom came to help us for 2 weeks and were exceptional helpers who were a pleasure to host. They worked very hard in the garden and transformed it beautifully
In particular they did a fantastic job spreading stone gravel to make a driveway for our cabin. It was hot weather and hard work and we are extremely grateful to them for doing… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Maria Jose)

Mike and Kote were fantastic helpers. They were enthusiastic and extremely hard workers and coped very well with every task including weeding, mega amounts of whipper snipping, cleaning inside and outside the house and putting together shelving units.
By the time they left the place was transformed.
They were a pleasure to have stay with us and… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Maria Jose) for host

Lynda and David were great hosts! Lynda always made sure we had everything we needed. They told us places to go and things to see around Noosa which was very helpful. The cabin is very nice with A/C, kitchen, nice bed, bathroom, all great! It was an easy drive into Noosa Heads and we spent a lot of our free time at the beach, at the National Park,… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Julija Elena & Romi) for host

Lynda and David are wonderful hosts. They cared a lot about us and Lynda was really helpful with everything. When we were in need of anything she always helped us out. The accomodation and the whole property are very nice. And we are sure that other workawayer will feel very comfortable staying wit Lynda and David.
The work was manageable and we… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Julija Elena & Romi)

Felix and Elena were fantastic helpers. They stayed with us for 2 weeks and did a great job clearing the garden, trimming trees and strimming. They worked very hard despite the hot weather
They were a pleasure to have stay with us and we really appreciated their help

(Excellent )

03/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sophie & Richard) for host

What an amazing time we had on the Sunshine Coast at David and Lynda's absolutely beautiful home in Noosa. We stayed so much longer than expected due to them being very accommodating and unimaginably generous towards myself and Richard during our stay with them. Our living arrangements were perfect for us, very new, clean and cosy. The work we… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie & Richard)

Sophie and Richard stayed with us for 8 weeks in total, it was a real pleasure to have them.. They are a friendly, responsible couple who tacked every task conscientiously and with enthusiasm.
4 weeks of the stay were on a workaway arrangement where they worked extremely hard and did an amazing job painting the outside of our house. They also… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jorge Yuri & Renata) for host

Lynda and David are great people and great hosts!
They have a beautiful property, in a very relaxed and peaceful environment.
It was our first experience in a garden that big, which was challenging sometimes. But afterwords we learnt the best way to execute those tasks.
We had a great time during our stay there! They helped us a lot for the… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jorge Yuri & Renata)

Jorge and Renata were a fantastic, polite and friendly couple who went out of their way to help us with all the jobs we gave them which included some heavy manual work as well as gardening and cleaning.
The standard of their work was always excellent and we would very highly recommend them.
It was a real pleasure to have them stay.

(Excellent )

11/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Iman & Rosa )

Iman and Rosa are 2 lovely girls who were such a pleasure to have stay with us.
They worked very hard, doing general gardening and in particular mulching.
They managed to complete the mammoth task of mulching the front area of the garden and they did this with great enthusiasm.
They also did window cleaning and ironing
and left the apartment… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anni & John) for host

So sorry for the late reply! John and I stayed with Lynda and David for two weeks and they were fantastic hosts. The first week we stayed with their son Daniel in Sippy Downs in a beautiful apartment onlooking a lake full of wildlife. The second week we worked on their garden to maintain the lovely flower beds and lawns. The work wasn't too… read more

(Excellent )

25/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anni & John)

Anni and John stayed with us for 2 weeks and were fantastic helpers, very friendly and easy to get on with.
They worked hard and enthusiastically, painting our apartment during the first week and transformed our garden the second.
We enjoyed their company and wish then the best in their travels

(Excellent )

19/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Antonio & Monika) for host

Monika and I stayed with Lynda and David for a week and a half and it was great! We helped as gardener during morning and they lend us two bycycles to see the surroundings (and the wild kangaroos!). We felt like home.
Thank you Lynda and David!!

(Excellent )

23/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Karsten) for host

We enjoyed our stay at Lynda and David very much. They are lovely and nice people, they drove us to the Beach and picked us up at the evening so we could explore the Nationalpark and noosa. And if anything missed they looked After. We have ha da very nice Time! Thank you!

(Excellent )

22/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna & Karsten)

Hanna and Karsten are a friendly polite and hardworking couple that helped us in the garden and made a big difference in the short time they stayed with us and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other hosts.
Thank you both and good luck with your journey.

(Excellent )

24/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kyle & Alicia) for host

Lynda and Dave were extremely kind and generous hosts who went above and beyond in making sure we were looked after during our stay. They have a beautiful home in a beautiful area where we were able to learn and develop skills whilst with them. Thank you so much!

Kyle & Alicia

(Excellent )

24/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle & Alicia)

Kyle and Alicia were fantastic helpers
A friendly, polite and educated couple that were a pleasure to have stay with us. They worked hard and transformed our garden during their10 days.
We cant recommend them highly enough.
Thank you so much.
Lynda and David

(Excellent )

09/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ruben) for host

We stayed here more than we thought we were going to stay... And that was because is a beautiful area and because of this great family that hosted us. David, Lynda and their son Daniel are very good hosts and staying at their place is just like beeing at home!!! thanks for everything, and hopefully a lot more of helpers will go to help you keep… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruben)

Ruben and Adriana came to stay with us for 2 weeks and were two of the very best helpers that we have had the pleasure to host. They were very hard workers and approached every task with enthusiasm and transformed our garden, cleaned out and tidied the shed and garage. We enjoyed their company and were sad when the time came for them to leave.
We… read more

(Excellent )

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