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Help us renovate our rental accommodation in Calonge, Spain

  • Spain
  • Last activity : 12 Jun 2025

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  • Description

    Description

    Hans and I are a Dutch/English couple with 2 dogs living in Calonge on the Costa Brava in Spain. We are in the process of making our rental house beautiful as a family holiday destination. It is great fun going a little 'over the top' in planning the decorations and facilities we would like to have in our villa. We have lots of fun plans, I come up with crazy ideas and Hans is the person that makes them possible. We do all the work ourselves and are always very grateful for an extra hand here and there.
    We can provide a large double bedroom and private bathroom. Very comfortable place to stay if you refuge while travelling.
    My hobby is flying hot air balloons. We can take the equipment out to play with if you are interested.
    Hans and I are quiet people but we like having new faces to chat to. There is a good internet connection in our villa if you are working. Bikes are also available. The coast is 5km away.
    We like to work with a 2 day work and 2 day free rota. Cooking is not my strong point so any help with this is welcome. We find a maximum stay of about 5 weeks is good for everyone. This is a great location for travellers needing a rest.
    We have plenty of comfortable bedrooms for guests and helpers and like sharing our lovely corner of the earth.

    Looking for help for May/June to get ready for the rental season - cleaning and gardening.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Hans and I speak Dutch and English fluently and are happy to chat to anyone wanting to practise/learn those languages. Hans has multi skills in building and is very good at explaining how things work. Calonge is a lovely area with soooo many places to enjoy the nature and walk, run, or cycle for those who want a break and explore.

  • Help

    Help

    An extra hand is always welcome. No building skills necessary. Hans is good a giving instructions and someone to help lift that object or pass that screwdriver saves a lot of energy. I (Jackie) am also always grateful if someone enjoys putting a meal on the table or has time to help Hans. We have plenty of bedrooms with private bathrooms and a working swimming pool available for use.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A private double bedroom with private bathroom. We share the rest of a large house. Happy with a combination of eating together to separately as it suits.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is plenty to do on the Costa Brava. This is a holiday destination and a beautiful part of the world. We would recommend having a car or bike. There is so much to do it is difficult to describe it all. Email me and let me know your interests.....

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    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

    We have a good wifi connection and a nice environment to work from.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Street parking but we can organise an electric hook up. Feel free to use the washing machine etc

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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