Dutch/English couple, in the process of making our house with pool, beautiful in sunny Costa Brava - Spain

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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 house beautiful in order to rent out 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 have plenty of comfortable bedrooms for guests and helpers and like sharing our lovely corner of the earth.
Type of help
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
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
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 spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
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 ...
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.....
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
We like to try and work a 2 day working and 2 day free system. We work hard and eat well here (25 hours a week)

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29/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Gesa & Lene) for host

We stayed 3 weeks with Jackie and Hans and it was our favourite Workaway of all times! Jackie and Hans really made us feel comfortable from the first moment on. Most of our working time we painted closets and helped cleaning the house. In our free time (which we had a lot of) we cycled to the beach, went on a hiking and climbing tour, spent two… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Aldis Peteris) for host

This was my first workaway experience in Spain and it couldn't have been better! I stayed with Hans and Jackie for more than two weeks. It was an amazing time. Working and spending time with Hans, Jackie and others workawayers was pleasure for me. Jackie and Hans was very kind hosts and the stay in the house is very nice. I'm grateful for all good… read more

(Excellent )

31/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Aldis Peteris)

It was a real pleasure having Aldis help us. He is welcome back anytime. Very skilled.

(Excellent )

22/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Magnus & Hanna) for host

We had an amazing volunteering experience with Hans, Jackie, Bubbles and Dizzy! Our month passed way too quickly!
We had busy workdays - cooking, cleaning, doing some firewood, decorating house with Christmas decorations, sanding & painting furniture, some concrete / building work and garden maintenance.
We had busy free days - visiting nearby… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Fanni & Luca) for host

Fantastic and even more!!! We spent more than a month with Jackie and Hans. The view and the atmosphere of the property is amazing. We had a room like kings do, we really liked its style. It’s a place where you don’t either need to leave, you have everything there, though the coast is extremely beautiful, so it’s also worth to leave sometimes haha… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lee & Lorann) for host

We stayed with Jackie and Hans for 3 weeks and had a wonderful time helping them on their projects at the villa They both had great recommendations for things to do in the region during our time off, and we had many great conversations about all sorts of topics during our stay. The work includes cooking, sewing, and various construction projects… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ann-Kathrin & Charline) for host

This was out first workaway experience, and it set our expectations very high! If you have the chance to work with Jackie and Hans, definitely do so! We stayed with them for one month and had an amazing time. There was a variety of jobs to do and they always took care of what we wanted to do and we never had very repetitive days. The area is… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nandor) for host

I stayed with Jackie and Hans for more than a week and had a wonderful time in Costa Brava. They are very friendly and supportive.
I sanded and painted doors and door's frames. This job was suitable for me, and I liked it.
The accommodation and the area are stunning even in January. There are a lot of opportunity to hike in the mountains or just… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Annick) for host

Excellent time spent with Hans, Jackie, their lively dogs as well as other workaway ers.
I would definitely recommend staying with them, both lovely people with a lot to share and learn from.
Thank you again for letting me stay with you, I had a fantastic time and look forward to meeting you again!

(Excellent )

13/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emilio & Sofía) for host

Estuvimos en la casa de Hans y Jackie por poco más de un mes y sin dudas tuvimos una experiencia fantástica con ellos y con los demás workawayers! El alojamiento es super cómodo, y ellos te hacen sentir parte de la familia, compartimos muchos momentos divertidos, y nos enriquesimos mucho con lo que aprendimos trabajando dia a dia en su casa!… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Manuel & Emilio) for host

Pase dos fabulosas semanas con Jackie y Hans, disfrute mucho ayudarlos en sus proyectos e ideas y usando la BBQ jaja.
La verdad que lo recomiendo a todos.
Les envío un gran saludo a los dos y espero poder volver algún día!.

(Excellent )

31/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Agata) for host

We spent 2 weeks with Jackie and Hans helping in their holiday villas in October 2018. We can't imagine more hardworking, creative and project-oriented people than they are. Hans is a genuine man Friday and man of invention. Not only does he have great ideas but he can also put them in life and when he enthusiastically tells you about his plans… read more

(Excellent )

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