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28 Jan 2024
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Description
We only host couples or two friends who don't mind sharing a room with one queen-size bed. We also do not take people with children of any age.
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Welcome to our home on a lake and wetland in Kailua, Hawaii. We live just 30 minutes drive from Honolulu and 5 minutes drive from Kailua town center. Our family consists of a son living in Kentucky, a daughter living in England and my husband and me – both graphic designers and photographers.
Our home is on a large piece of land and we take care of the wetland in our “front yard.” The wetland is home to some of Hawaii’s most endangered waterbirds. We have 3 acres of non-wetland property, where we are growing bananas, mangoes, papayas, lemons, some veggies and lots of flowers! Unfortunately, the weeds grow three times as fast as the good plants so we are always trying to tame the jungle! (And you will be too if you volunteer with us!)
We are a non-smoking household and guests must be non-smoking too. We have one large active dog and several hens.
We prefer stays that are between 10 to 14 days. If you are looking for a place to stay longer than 2 weeks, do not contact us.
We like to host people who are happy, enthusiastic, and fun-loving. The weeding and gardening work can be hard, and depending on the time of year, it can be hot and steamy here... but you'll enjoy tasty meals with us, and have lots of opportunities for exploring and enjoying the beautiful beaches, mountains, and culture of Hawaii.
READ THIS BEFORE CONTACTING US:
IMPORTANT -- When you apply make sure you include the date range you are interested in staying, and you must include information about your Covid vaccination (type and date).
Do not apply to us if you are looking to stay for longer than 2 weeks.
Do not apply to us if you are a smoker... we do not allow smoking anywhere in the house or the grounds. Also, absolutely no marijuana or drugs allowed.
Do not apply if you are not a dog lover. You must be comfortable around dogs and enjoy petting them and playing with them.
Do apply if you are a happy, adventurous, and energetic couple or two friends - who wants to experience life in Hawaii!
Before you contact us, you must have a proper profile filled out for yourself. Your profile and your first email are the only way we have of making an initial selection when we consider inviting you into our home and lives. Be sure to have several photos of yourself on your profile page... pictures that give us an idea of your personality and what you like to do. If you are applying as a couple, we need information and photos for both of you.
MAHALO!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our home is less than 2 miles from Kailua Town and a bit more than 2 miles to Kailua beach. We have two beach bikes, a canoe and kayaks available for you to use. Kailua is a charming beach town with lots of fun shops and restaurants.
Things to do in and around Kailua -- some you can get to by walking/biking, others by car or the city bus system:
Beachwalking, swimming, and kayaking at Kailua and Lanikai Beach. Lots of hikes nearby including the Pillbox, Maunawili Falls and Makapuu Lighthouse. Good museums include Bishop Museum and the Pearl Harbor WWII museums. Waikiki -- with lots of shops, tourist attractions and a pretty beach where you can take surfing lessons. North Shore surfing beaches and Haleiwa town. Hanauma Bay -- an underwater nature preserve that is fantastic for snorkeling.
Help
We would love to have visitors with gardening experience (mainly weeding and removing invasive plants from the yard, wetland and stream bank) and who enjoys “spring cleaning” type of housecleaning. Please expect to do a lot of weeding. Ideal is someone who enjoys working hard and then having fun exploring or relaxing in our wonderful area.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own large bedroom with one queen-size bed. It has a lovely view of the mountains. There is a bathroom with a shower down the hall. There is good internet access. You are welcome to spend time in the house with us and there is plenty of space for private time too.
We will provide you with meals when you are around the house… we are mainly vegetarian with some meat served from time-to-time for the non-vegetarian members of the family. WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE VEGAN DIETS. We love eating dinner out on our open air lanai overlooking the lake. We sometimes build a fire down by the lake and enjoy dessert or drinks down there. I’m sure you will enjoy it too!
What else ...
The public transport system (TheBus) is good if you are not in a hurry. A city bus comes near our home every hour, and the bus from Kailua town into Honolulu and Waikiki runs more frequently. It is just a 25 minute walk into Kailua town, and about a 35 minute walk to Kailua Beach. We can lend you bicycles and then it's just 10 minutes to town or the beach.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours, 5 days per week -- you decide the schedule.
Host ref number: 517161711138
Feedback (35)
5 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mette & Luisa)
Mette and Luisa were delightful! I highly recommend them both. They were a joy to have as part of our household, they worked hard at whatever I asked, did an excellent job, and were always cheerful!
(Excellent
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3 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mette & Luisa) for host
Hi Cindy, thank you for making our dream of coming to Hawaii come true.
We both had so much fun taking care of the plants in your wetland. But the best thing about our time with you was that working didn't feel like working. It was weeding on Hawaii - and somehow that was a privilege.
We always had fun with you, we watched movies together, made… read more
We both had so much fun taking care of the plants in your wetland. But the best thing about our time with you was that working didn't feel like working. It was weeding on Hawaii - and somehow that was a privilege.
We always had fun with you, we watched movies together, made… read more
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Debby & Nicholas)
Debby and Nicky are great workaways. They worked very hard to control our many weeds, did a fabulous job on keeping the kitchen clean while they were here and were very enjoyable company over meals. I highly recommend them!
(Excellent
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17 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Debby & Nicholas) for host
We had a great stay with Cindy and Hugo! They are very nice and warm people and great cooks. The house and the garden are incredible, feeling very remote while close to Kailua town. Also, they were very flexible with the working hours. We had freedom to make our own plans in Hawaii, like watching the wsl surf competition.
13 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Helenita1990) for host
Dear Hugo and Cindy, Thank you very much for making us feel at home. You were super nice to us!
The food was exquisite, from the hot-dogs or sandwich, to the best typical Hawaiian food. And not to mention the sacred 5 in the afternoon in the house, time to relax and have a cold beer or gin and tonic. And how could we forget the making of our own… read more
The food was exquisite, from the hot-dogs or sandwich, to the best typical Hawaiian food. And not to mention the sacred 5 in the afternoon in the house, time to relax and have a cold beer or gin and tonic. And how could we forget the making of our own… read more
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5 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mette & Luisa)
Mette and Luisa were delightful! I highly recommend them both. They were a joy to have as part of our household, they worked hard at whatever I asked, did an excellent job, and were always cheerful!
(Excellent
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3 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mette & Luisa) for host
Hi Cindy, thank you for making our dream of coming to Hawaii come true.
We both had so much fun taking care of the plants in your wetland. But the best thing about our time with you was that working didn't feel like working. It was weeding on Hawaii - and somehow that was a privilege.
We always had fun with you, we watched movies together, made… read more
We both had so much fun taking care of the plants in your wetland. But the best thing about our time with you was that working didn't feel like working. It was weeding on Hawaii - and somehow that was a privilege.
We always had fun with you, we watched movies together, made… read more
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Debby & Nicholas)
Debby and Nicky are great workaways. They worked very hard to control our many weeds, did a fabulous job on keeping the kitchen clean while they were here and were very enjoyable company over meals. I highly recommend them!
(Excellent
)
17 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Debby & Nicholas) for host
We had a great stay with Cindy and Hugo! They are very nice and warm people and great cooks. The house and the garden are incredible, feeling very remote while close to Kailua town. Also, they were very flexible with the working hours. We had freedom to make our own plans in Hawaii, like watching the wsl surf competition.
13 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Helenita1990) for host
Dear Hugo and Cindy, Thank you very much for making us feel at home. You were super nice to us!
The food was exquisite, from the hot-dogs or sandwich, to the best typical Hawaiian food. And not to mention the sacred 5 in the afternoon in the house, time to relax and have a cold beer or gin and tonic. And how could we forget the making of our own… read more
The food was exquisite, from the hot-dogs or sandwich, to the best typical Hawaiian food. And not to mention the sacred 5 in the afternoon in the house, time to relax and have a cold beer or gin and tonic. And how could we forget the making of our own… read more
22 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alberto & Mercedes)
We really enjoyed hosting Alberto and Mercedes. They worked hard and helped to get some of our weedy areas under control -- including removing some huge trees and bushes from the wetland! They did an incredible job of keeping the kitchen
and house clean while they were here -- the 72 small glass windows in our front door have not been this clean… read more
and house clean while they were here -- the 72 small glass windows in our front door have not been this clean… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alberto & Mercedes) for host
This was our first experience as workawayers and could not be better. We stayed 2 weeks with Hugo and Cindy taking care of the beautiful wetland in their 'front and back yards'. They were very flexible with work schedules and caring about our plans out involving bus or car rides, helping out a lot with travel schedules and every need we had.
Work… read more
Work… read more
4 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
Chloe and her friend Chloe were absolutely fabulous! We had so much fun hosting them, I think we laughed almost non-stop no matter what we were doing -- weeding, house cleaning, making dinners and eating meals together.
They were both very polite, considerate, hard working, and enthusiastic about whatever they were doing.
PS -- they are both… read more
They were both very polite, considerate, hard working, and enthusiastic about whatever they were doing.
PS -- they are both… read more
(Excellent
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11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Noé & Christelle Lucy) for host
Hugo & Cindy are two beautiful, interesting people. The nature in the wetland was amazing to work in. There were lots of birds and beautiful plants. The house was also fantastic. We had a great room and bathroom. Hugo and Cindz lended us some bikes and we discovered the town, the beautiful beaches and the hikes around. We enjoyed discovering the… read more
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lili & Olivia) for host
Staying with Cindy and Hugo is the dream workaway. It's hard to put words on that amazing week we had with them.
They are an amazing couple (and have the cutest dog). Super flexible, extremely nice and interesting ! Hugo picked us up from the airport and drop us off. Cindy and Hugo were happy to drive us to the beach, or to the bus stop (Oahu… read more
They are an amazing couple (and have the cutest dog). Super flexible, extremely nice and interesting ! Hugo picked us up from the airport and drop us off. Cindy and Hugo were happy to drive us to the beach, or to the bus stop (Oahu… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lili & Olivia)
Lili and Olivia are delightful, hardworking, and enthusiastic. They did an excellent job of whatever we asked them to do -- housecleaning, windows, and what must have seemed like endless amounts of weeding here at our place.
They are very considerate and always very helpful. We've had many pleasant and fun conversations around the dinner table… read more
They are very considerate and always very helpful. We've had many pleasant and fun conversations around the dinner table… read more
(Excellent
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23 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
Alison and Scott were great! They pitched in and got a lot done - no matter how difficult the task. Alison and Scott are both great cooks -- be sure to take advantage of their skills in the kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our engaging and intelligent conversations over meals. It is so nice to have guests who are knowledgeable, responsible and… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host
We really enjoyed our stay with Hugo and Cindy. Lots of weeding (vine pulling, etc.), which was hard work. But also cooking, cleaning up after meals, which gave a break (the downside was Cindy was really busy with work while we were there so we didn't get to enjoy many of her meals, which the other Workawayers had raved about!). Scott really… read more
9 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
Where do I Begin...!?! Cindy and Hugo were such Amazing hosts! They’re endlessly gratuitous, and mainly just such interesting, down to earth people. (Make use of their knowledge) I think you would find it pretty hard to present a topic to them that they couldn’t hold a full conversation in, experiences and all!
Cindy is a jack of all trades in… read more
Cindy is a jack of all trades in… read more
17 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith & Isabella)
Judith and Isabella were great, a pleasure to be with! Both are very diligent and attentive to instructions and doing a good job on whatever project they were working on. Highly recommend.
(Excellent
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5 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Judith & Isabella) for host
Cindy and Hugo would definitely deserve 10 stars. We can‘t even describe how thankful we are that we could stay at your place and spend time with you.
If you get the chance you can be very grateful, too. We couldn‘t imagine a better host family.
Hugo und Cindy are both so friendly and obliging. They helped us in every situation and did so much… read more
If you get the chance you can be very grateful, too. We couldn‘t imagine a better host family.
Hugo und Cindy are both so friendly and obliging. They helped us in every situation and did so much… read more
31 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I stayed with Cindy and Jazzie for 2 weeks in July. Fortunately, I got to know Hugo when he came back from the mainland at the end of my stay. After I've travelled for about 8,5 months, it was my last stay before I flew back home and a great way to end my travels. Both are very kind, friendly and extremely easy-going. Cindy picked me up at the… read more
16 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alivia) for host
Cindy and Hugo are really lovely people! So welcoming, generous and awesome to chat to over meals. Amazing meals at that :) I don't think I've ever been better fed!
They're very fair and easy to get along with, always happy to give recommendations of things to do, and share knowledge about the area!
I really enjoyed my time with them, and their… read more
They're very fair and easy to get along with, always happy to give recommendations of things to do, and share knowledge about the area!
I really enjoyed my time with them, and their… read more
12 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alivia)
Alivia is absolutely delightful. We really enjoyed hosting her and highly recommend her to other hosts. She is always cheerful -- even when working in the rain! She did an amazing job on weeding around our veggie gardens as well as flower beds and steep stream banks -- she literally pulled out several truckloads of weeds while she was with us. She… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Roeland & Élisabeth)
Roel & Élisabeth were a pleasure to have as part of our lives for two weeks. This wonderful couple accomplished so much while they were here. Roel is great at fixing all kinds of things -- and spotting things that needed attention and were so much better when he was done with them... he even found where our chickens were hiding their eggs, and… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Roeland & Élisabeth) for host
We had a great volunteer experience for Cindy and Hugo. We did a lot of different chores, the directions where always clear and we learned a lot about local plants, birds and fruit trees.
Hugo and Cindy made us really feel at home. We had great food and had a comfortable room in a beautiful house. We where able to do a lot of activities thanks to… read more
Hugo and Cindy made us really feel at home. We had great food and had a comfortable room in a beautiful house. We where able to do a lot of activities thanks to… read more
14 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sam & Mariona) for host
We had a very fun filled 2 weeks. We were mostly pulling weeds from the flower gardens. The accomodations are of top quality including the food!
Atmosphere was peaceful and easy. We found time to explore a lot of what Oahu has to offer(much to the encouragements of Cindy and Hugo) Oahu is a stunning island with plenty to do!
Thanks again Cindy… read more
Atmosphere was peaceful and easy. We found time to explore a lot of what Oahu has to offer(much to the encouragements of Cindy and Hugo) Oahu is a stunning island with plenty to do!
Thanks again Cindy… read more
8 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam & Mariona)
Sam and Mariona have been fantastic! They are always happy, helpful and fun to be around. They have done a great job with our weeding and cleaning projects -- they are both efficient and thorough. As a bonus they are both excellent cooks (I recommend Mariona's Spanish Omelete and Sam's Risotto), and Sam is a talented musician too!
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Laurence)
Hannah and Laurence are a delightful pair of girls! They are always cheerful, full of energy and fun to chat with over meals. They worked hard and did a great job on the various tasks we had for them... in particular house cleaning! They were helpful at all times and always volunteered to help at meal times - which I really appreciate. They made… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karla & Maria) for host
Cindy and Hugo were our first workaway hosts and we were more than happy ! They are both such friendly, open-minded and hospitable persons. The meals were super delicious and the work not hard at all. We could schedule our work-hours so we were able to make the most out of our time there which was really nice. They both gave us many good… read more
2 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (MIKI) for host
She is very nice host.
I worked weeding and cleaning dishes.
The work is not so hard.
I have stayed for only 1 week, but I can go sightseeing many times.She is flexible.
She is also very kind.
She prepared bus schedule and send me to bus stop.
The house is big and nice view.
The foods are delicious.
The location is near famous beach ”Kailua”.
I'm… read more
I worked weeding and cleaning dishes.
The work is not so hard.
I have stayed for only 1 week, but I can go sightseeing many times.She is flexible.
She is also very kind.
She prepared bus schedule and send me to bus stop.
The house is big and nice view.
The foods are delicious.
The location is near famous beach ”Kailua”.
I'm… read more
26 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (MIKI)
Miki has been a wonderful help here at our home/wetland/farm in Hawaii. She is very sweet and courteous. Very diligent about doing the work -- she works thoroughly and with no complaints, despite the hot weather we have had lately. I highly recommend Miki!
(Excellent
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6 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Craig & Brian)
Craig and Brian are the best!!! These two brothers among the hardest working and most enjoyable workaways we've had in the several years we've been doing this. They were extremely helpful and enthusiastic no matter what and where they were or what job we asked of them. We truly enjoyed having them stay -- so many great conversations and laughs… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carsten & Julia)
Carsten and Julia were a delight to host. They are enthusiastic, hardworking and loads of fun! Courteous and helpful at all times in the house and in the garden. They took on some huge projects in the "wilds" of our property and did a fantastic job. We had a great time exchanging adventure stories over meals and they made the most of their… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carsten & Julia) for host
We stayed about two weeks with Cindy and Hugo. Cindy and Hugo were so welcoming and they took very good care of us! They made sure that we have a lot of time to enjoy the beaches, Kailua town, use the bikes and kayaks, enjoy the beautiful wetlands and much more. They are very flexible with the working hours – you can choose how many hours you want… read more
9 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne & Erwin)
Marianne and Erwin are fantastic. They are both smart, friendly, adventurous and hardworking. They completed some major weeding projects for us. Marianne also made really creative salads for us with ingredients I never thought of using! We really enjoyed their time with us - we had many great conversations and many laughs over dinners. We wish… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marianne & Erwin) for host
Our first Workaway experience was first class! Our 2 weeks have been very enjoyable with Cindy and Hugo being warm, welcoming and wonderful! Our work included weeding on the property, removing weeds from the bird sanctuary's public viewing area, clearing the wetlands from trash using a kayak and keeping the kitchen clean. All work was good fun as… read more
31 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
We enjoyed having Melissa stay with us... she is both adventurous and hardworking. I recommend her to other hosts!
Wishing you the best on your future adventures. Aloha! Cindy
Wishing you the best on your future adventures. Aloha! Cindy
(Excellent
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28 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
Cindy and Hugo,
Thank you for an amazing 12 days in Hawaii!
It was a privilege to do Workaway here with you. Thank you for your generosity and helping me experience the beauty of Hawaii! I wouldn't have been able to be here without you!
For future Workawayers- I would highly recommend this Workaway. Cindy and Hugo genuinely want Workawayers to… read more
Thank you for an amazing 12 days in Hawaii!
It was a privilege to do Workaway here with you. Thank you for your generosity and helping me experience the beauty of Hawaii! I wouldn't have been able to be here without you!
For future Workawayers- I would highly recommend this Workaway. Cindy and Hugo genuinely want Workawayers to… read more
31 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth was a joy to host! She is gracious, hardworking and did a top-notch job of everything we asked of her. We had lovely conversations around the dinner table and really enjoyed hearing about her adventures and travels.
Best wishes for your future adventures! -- Cindy & Hugo
Best wishes for your future adventures! -- Cindy & Hugo
(Excellent
)
18 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
It's been about three months since I stayed with Cindy and Hugo and I still dream about their place. They've been labeled "best host in Hawaii" for a reason- generous, kind and interesting they immediately made me feel welcome in their beautiful home. The food was amazing as was the conversations and I so enjoyed hearing their stories about their… read more
31 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan & Julie)
Julie and Jonathan were wonderful! They are enthusiastic, hardworking and made the most of their time in Hawaii.
They literally moved mountains of weeds while they were with us and did it cheerfully and efficiently.
We really enjoyed our time with them and I highly recommend them to other hosts!
Aloha from Hawaii - Please keep in touch! … read more
They literally moved mountains of weeds while they were with us and did it cheerfully and efficiently.
We really enjoyed our time with them and I highly recommend them to other hosts!
Aloha from Hawaii - Please keep in touch! … read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan & Julie) for host
Our workaway experience at Cindy and Hugo was so amazing. It was the best one we had and it's sure we can't find better. Cindy's meal are so good, and Hugo's humor so funny :) We learned a lot with you and it was a real pleasure to help you in your projects for your beautiful and huge house.
You are so nice, fun and generous. You love to share… read more
You are so nice, fun and generous. You love to share… read more
16 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta & Jaime)
Marta and Jaime are a lovely and hardworking couple. They accomplished a lot while they were here - lots of work outdoors weeding and planting.
They are also great cooks - the gazpacho and the Spanish omelette they made for us was delicious!
We enjoyed our chats at dinner, learning about their time in England, and their adventures around the… read more
They are also great cooks - the gazpacho and the Spanish omelette they made for us was delicious!
We enjoyed our chats at dinner, learning about their time in England, and their adventures around the… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marta & Jaime) for host
We have had one of our best experiences while in Workaway! Cindy and Hugo are a friendly, warm and nice pair of human beings! We worked hard but rock hard too. We helped mainly in the garden weeding and helping around. Hugo & Cindy gave us the best suggestions to explore and discover the beautiful town of Kailua and the island. They will give you… read more
30 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Stine)
We were very lucky to have Stine stay with us for two weeks. She's hardworking, intelligent, quick to understand the task at hand and always cheerful! She is also very organized and a great self-starter.
Aloha Stine -- wishing you lots of wonderful adventures on your travels through America! Keep in touch and send pictures!
Cindy
Aloha Stine -- wishing you lots of wonderful adventures on your travels through America! Keep in touch and send pictures!
Cindy
(Excellent
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15 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Stine) for host
Wow, what an amazing time! Cindy and Hugo literally saved my trip to Hawaii last minute, due to a cancellation. I really appreciate their flexibility and I felt welcome right away. They were always smiling and really supported me to see as much as possible from the Island, thank you! Cindy and Hugo love to share everything they have - their… read more
5 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hollie & Jacob)
Holly and Jacob are great! Hardworkers, lots of fun and full of great stories of their adventures and life in Australia.
Jacob helped Hugo with some major tree-trimming chores. Holly was great with weeding, cleaning and cooking! What a fabulous pair.
Aloha - hoping our paths will cross again!
Cindy and Hugo
Jacob helped Hugo with some major tree-trimming chores. Holly was great with weeding, cleaning and cooking! What a fabulous pair.
Aloha - hoping our paths will cross again!
Cindy and Hugo
(Excellent
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31 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hollie & Jacob) for host
We stayed with Hugo and Cindy for a week and we couldn't of asked for better hosts, they have a beautiful home in Kailua which is very secluded yet so close to the town and the most amazing beach that we saw on our whole trip! Cindy and Hugo are very warm and welcoming and also fun to be around! They did everything they could to make our stay… read more
5 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
We enjoyed Sara's stay with us. She is very cheerful, fun and enthusiastic. She also cooked some delicious favorite dishes from Germany.
I particularly liked how interested she was in Hawaii's culture and environment. She worked on many different projects for us both indoors and out. She worked diligently at all the tasks given.
Mahalo… read more
I particularly liked how interested she was in Hawaii's culture and environment. She worked on many different projects for us both indoors and out. She worked diligently at all the tasks given.
Mahalo… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
THE BEST HOST IN HAWAII!
I stayed with Cindy and Hugo for 2 weeks. It was such a nice experience. From the very first moment they treat me like a member of the family and made me feel comfortable and welcomed. They shared their stories about life and children. It was always very nice to listen to it. The work, which is basically weeding was nice… read more
I stayed with Cindy and Hugo for 2 weeks. It was such a nice experience. From the very first moment they treat me like a member of the family and made me feel comfortable and welcomed. They shared their stories about life and children. It was always very nice to listen to it. The work, which is basically weeding was nice… read more
2 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Andre & Nathalia)
Nathalia and Andre are a wonderful, happy, charming and mature couple. We really enjoyed their short stay with us. They worked hard and did a great job on the tasks we gave them. In addition to being hard workers outdoors, they are both great cooks, and we had many fun conversations over meals!
We highly recommend them!
We highly recommend them!
(Excellent
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1 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Andre & Nathalia) for host
Cindy and Hugo are a really nice and friendly couple! They did everything they could to help us and encouraged us to see the amazing things the island has to offer.
We didn't stay with them for too long because we had to travel to LA, but even though it was a fantastic experience.
Weeding is hard work but we still had lots of free time. They let… read more
We didn't stay with them for too long because we had to travel to LA, but even though it was a fantastic experience.
Weeding is hard work but we still had lots of free time. They let… read more
28 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen & Jamie)
Helen and Jamie are a wonderful pair! Always cheerful and happy to do whatever momentous task we asked of them. They did an excellent job of clearing a large area of huge, nasty weeds – often in some rather rainy weather. Plus they’re great at helping clean the house -- especially the kitchen. An additional bonus – they make an excellent Thai… read more
(Excellent
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28 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Helen & Jamie) for host
September 10-22
Thank you Hugo and Cindy for a great first workaway experience. We loved your house and you made us feel at home straight away. The weeding was hard work but rewarding and we could get our hours completed and enjoy free time, Jazzie and Rajah were a great help in the gardens! Lanikai beach was one of our favourites, visiting Pearl… read more
Thank you Hugo and Cindy for a great first workaway experience. We loved your house and you made us feel at home straight away. The weeding was hard work but rewarding and we could get our hours completed and enjoy free time, Jazzie and Rajah were a great help in the gardens! Lanikai beach was one of our favourites, visiting Pearl… read more
1 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gail) for host
I strongly concur with all the previous comments. I spent one memorable week with Cindy at the bird preserve.
Thank you Cindy, for your hospitality and gentle spirit...xoxo
Thank you Cindy, for your hospitality and gentle spirit...xoxo
11 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Gail)
Gail was a wonderful addition to the family for the week she was here. So friendly, helpful, enthusiastic and diligent in everything she did.
She really embraced all that our location and wetland have to offer. It was great having her stay. Hope to have her visit again!!! -- ct
She really embraced all that our location and wetland have to offer. It was great having her stay. Hope to have her visit again!!! -- ct
(Excellent
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18 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Abel & Estefania )
Abel and Estefania are fantastic! They are enthusiastic, conscientious, and extremely hardworking. We can't believe how much they accomplished while they were here. They went above and beyond in everything they did for us and were always cheerful and happy!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time together. They are also both great cooks -- be sure to… read more
We thoroughly enjoyed our time together. They are also both great cooks -- be sure to… read more
(Excellent
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16 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Abel & Estefania ) for host
We could write a lot amazing things about Hugo and Cindy, but it's enough to say that we are FRIENDS now, they are welcome wherever we are. Hawaii is wonderful, BUT don't forget enjoy with them, we have learnt many things and laughed so much. After long time traveling without our family.. we felt in home.
We miss you and the dogs a lot!!!! One… read more
We miss you and the dogs a lot!!!! One… read more
10 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Conny)
We really enjoyed having Conny stay with us and I'm sure you will too!
She's enthusiastic, hardworking and very nice. She'll do a great job at whatever task you ask her to do. I highly recommend her.
Good luck on your travels around the world, Conny!
She's enthusiastic, hardworking and very nice. She'll do a great job at whatever task you ask her to do. I highly recommend her.
Good luck on your travels around the world, Conny!
(Excellent
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29 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Conny) for host
I had my first workaway experience with Cindy and Hugo and I couln´t have asked for better hosts. The house and garden are absolutely stunning (really you won´t find a place like that anywhere else in Hawaii) and you get a lot of privacy in the most beautiful room ever.
Cindy and Hugo are super welcoming and kind; they always picked me up from… read more
Cindy and Hugo are super welcoming and kind; they always picked me up from… read more
21 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (TamsinTom)
Tom and Tamsin are a fantastic couple! They worked really hard at whatever task we had for them (mainly weeding), doing an excellent job in really hot weather.
We had so much fun with them, before, during and after meals... loads of stories and laughs. Plus they are excellent cooks - that Indian meal was out of this world!
Good luck on all your… read more
We had so much fun with them, before, during and after meals... loads of stories and laughs. Plus they are excellent cooks - that Indian meal was out of this world!
Good luck on all your… read more
(Excellent
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1 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (TamsinTom) for host
We stayed with Cindy and Hugo for 10 wonderful days in paradise. The house and garden is stunning and they are a short paddle ride away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii! They were awesome hosts and have the coolest dogs ever :) we will miss them all very much! The work was mostly weeding and helping on the wetland and we had lots… read more
21 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilikoi)
We really enjoyed having Lisa work with us. She is easy to get along with, very helpful and does not get overwhelmed by big tasks. She pulled mountains of weeds while she was here and helped with a major cleaning and organizing project in the house. She is adventurous and really seems to appreciate the unique things each location has to offer.… read more
(Excellent
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16 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Lilikoi) for host
I stayed with Cindy and Hugo for two weeks and I had a really great time! The house is beautiful, the garden amazing and the location near Kailua couldn't be any better. The work was mostly weeding, which I enjoyed. My favourite task was picking up trash in the wetlands with the Kayak :) Cindy and Hugo are really friendly hosts, they gave me many… read more
1 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
Helping Cindy and Hugo was for sure one of the best experiences we had with workaway so far. They are both such welcoming and lovely people and make you feel like home right away!
We stayed with them and their awesome dogs for a little more than two weeks and enjoyed every day of it.
Our tasks were mainly weeding (we are pros in that now!) and… read more
We stayed with them and their awesome dogs for a little more than two weeks and enjoyed every day of it.
Our tasks were mainly weeding (we are pros in that now!) and… read more
28 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
Caroline and Franzi were terrific! We had an absolutely wonderful time with them while they were here. They worked very hard on some pretty nasty weeds... we lost track of how many truckloads we took to the dump. They did an incredible job cleaning windows, organizing out-of-control cabinets, and were so helpful in the kitchen - both with prepping… read more
(Excellent
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28 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline )
Caroline and Franzi were terrific! We had an absolutely wonderful time with them while they were here. They worked very hard on some pretty nasty weeds... we lost track of how many truckloads we took to the dump. They did an incredible job cleaning windows, organizing out-of-control cabinets, and were so helpful in the kitchen - both with prepping… read more
(Excellent
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15 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host
My time spent with Cindy and Hugo was fantastic! I loved helping them with their beautiful garden. They are very welcoming, friendly people. This was my first workaway experience and I will definitely be taking part in more! Highly recommend workaway with Cindy and Hugo, hope to see them again!
14 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
We had a fabulous time with Claire!!! She's enthusiastic, hard-working and always happy... plus she bakes a fabulous Victoria cake.
We recommend Claire highly and hope she visits us again the next time she comes to Hawaii!
We recommend Claire highly and hope she visits us again the next time she comes to Hawaii!
(Excellent
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25 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashleigh)
It was great fun having Ashleigh stay with us! She was a diligent and dedicated worker and did a great job with the spring cleaning jobs we had lined up for her.
She was always cheerful and easy to get along with... highly recommended!
She was always cheerful and easy to get along with... highly recommended!
(Excellent
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16 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ashleigh) for host
I had a wonderful time staying in Kailua with Cindy, Hugo and Edward, they were such great hosts, they made me feel so welcome and relaxed! I enjoyed working for them in their beautiful home and they made sure I had plenty of time to explore the island whilst recommending lots of things to do, I didn't want to leave!!!
9 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Inga)
Inga is fantastic! She had boundless energy and enthusiasm for whatever project we had for her. She was a delight to have around -- always cheerful and helpful! We thoroughly enjoyed her time with us.
What a wonderful first workaway to have.
Aloha, Inga, it was great having you here, and we hope our paths cross again!
What a wonderful first workaway to have.
Aloha, Inga, it was great having you here, and we hope our paths cross again!
(Excellent
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9 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Inga) for host
I stayed for one week with Cindy, Hugo and Edward in Kailua and they were the most amazing hosts. It was for both of us the first workaway experience and I couldn't have imagined for more. I loved the view out of the room, but actually the whole house is very nice. During my worktime I learned a lot about the plants and animals. I felt always… read more
