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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
1 Jul 2025
Reply rate
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Description
We are a happy family of four: mom, dad and two children aged 13(girl) and 11 (boy) years old. We enjoy travelling and meeting new people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Mother is Canadian with Chinese background, father is Canadian with German background. Our two children are 11 and 13 years old. Vancouver is very culturally diverse.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are a friendly Canadian family who welcomes you to come and stay with us. We are looking for experienced people who are familiar running a household, which can include taking care of the kids, gardening, organization, cooking and light housekeeping. We used to host workaway students a few years ago, before COVID and we had excellent experiences.
We are located between the Vancouver Queen Elizabeth Park and trendy Main Street.
It is a bike ride to downtown Vancouver.
We have a strict No Smoking and no overnight guests policy!
If you have dietary restrictions, you are most welcome to prepare your own food in the kitchen.
Minimum stay two weeks.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We like to learn languages
Accommodation
Room in modern house next to Queen Elizabeth Park and Hillcrest Community centre (swimming pool, Ice rink, gym, baseball stadium, soccer fields, tennis, playgrounds, etc.)
What else ...
Explore the outdoors and diverse Vancouver culture.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fast internet (300Mbits/s, fibre)
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 544779119293
Feedback (13)
3 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Natsuki) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks with Bernd and Sharon family.
they are so sweet, welcoming and friendly family!! I had absolutely great time with them. I was so happy that I could share Japanese food experience with them! thank yo so much for this experience I was really lucky to meet you all:))
they are so sweet, welcoming and friendly family!! I had absolutely great time with them. I was so happy that I could share Japanese food experience with them! thank yo so much for this experience I was really lucky to meet you all:))
12 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emie)
Emie was a pleasure to host. She was very well organized and made delicious meals. She also taught us about French cuisine and history, and even added to our recipe book! We miss Emie and she is welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emie) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks with this beautiful family (Sharon, Bernd, Julie, Noah... and Cookie Dough!!)
Upon my arrival they made me feel like home. I took care of the children who had no more school in July, we cooked together several French recipes (they loved making crèmes brûlées! ) and we also went to the pool together so I could teach… read more
Upon my arrival they made me feel like home. I took care of the children who had no more school in July, we cooked together several French recipes (they loved making crèmes brûlées! ) and we also went to the pool together so I could teach… read more
26 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sayaka) for host
I really enjoyed staying with Bernd, Sharon, Julie, Noah! They are very lovely family. Cookie Dough too! Julie and Noah loves to do fun things, and we played game and basketball together. I was so glad that they looked so happy when they had some meals I cooked. And they taught me some English words and I also taught some Japanese cultures. I… read more
18 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sayaka)
Saya was an absolute pleasure to host! She is kind and an excellent cook!! We were always excited to try her excellent dishes. She was also very good with the children, taking them swimming and playing with them. She also did some light housework.
Saya is welcome back anytime!
Saya is welcome back anytime!
(Excellent
)
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3 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Natsuki) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks with Bernd and Sharon family.
they are so sweet, welcoming and friendly family!! I had absolutely great time with them. I was so happy that I could share Japanese food experience with them! thank yo so much for this experience I was really lucky to meet you all:))
they are so sweet, welcoming and friendly family!! I had absolutely great time with them. I was so happy that I could share Japanese food experience with them! thank yo so much for this experience I was really lucky to meet you all:))
12 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emie)
Emie was a pleasure to host. She was very well organized and made delicious meals. She also taught us about French cuisine and history, and even added to our recipe book! We miss Emie and she is welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emie) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks with this beautiful family (Sharon, Bernd, Julie, Noah... and Cookie Dough!!)
Upon my arrival they made me feel like home. I took care of the children who had no more school in July, we cooked together several French recipes (they loved making crèmes brûlées! ) and we also went to the pool together so I could teach… read more
Upon my arrival they made me feel like home. I took care of the children who had no more school in July, we cooked together several French recipes (they loved making crèmes brûlées! ) and we also went to the pool together so I could teach… read more
26 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sayaka) for host
I really enjoyed staying with Bernd, Sharon, Julie, Noah! They are very lovely family. Cookie Dough too! Julie and Noah loves to do fun things, and we played game and basketball together. I was so glad that they looked so happy when they had some meals I cooked. And they taught me some English words and I also taught some Japanese cultures. I… read more
18 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sayaka)
Saya was an absolute pleasure to host! She is kind and an excellent cook!! We were always excited to try her excellent dishes. She was also very good with the children, taking them swimming and playing with them. She also did some light housework.
Saya is welcome back anytime!
Saya is welcome back anytime!
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
My stay with Sharon, Bernd, the kids and their bunny Cookie Dough was a pleasure! I loved staying with the family, they made me feel very welcomed and comfortable from the minute I arrived. I loved helping them with basic tasks in their daily routine, I did some gardening and took care of the kids during spring break. The neighborhood they are… read more
31 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy was an absolute pleasure to host! She fit in the family very well, helped with some basic housework and gardening, and took care of the kids. We miss Lucy and she is welcome back anytime!
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Haruka)
Haru was so much fun to have stay with us. She made delicious meals, took care of the kids and helped them with their homework, and did some simple household chores. She is welcome back anytime!
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Haruka) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with this family. My task was to do simple cleaning and organizing, cooking dinner, and teaching children's textbooks.
The family was so nice:) I enjoyed playing boardgames and talking with kids. I was glad that the family tried my Japanese dishes and liked them!
The location was perfect, and I had plenty of time to… read more
The family was so nice:) I enjoyed playing boardgames and talking with kids. I was glad that the family tried my Japanese dishes and liked them!
The location was perfect, and I had plenty of time to… read more
27 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (MINAMI) for host
I stayed in Sharon's home for only 12 days, but it was a special experience for me. Time flied when I spending with Sharon's family. My task was not too hard and they gave me lots of free time. They always made sure my task is too much or not. Their kids are friendly and kind. They introduced their games that they like, and they introduced bunny… read more
26 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (MINAMI)
Mia is a wonderful person and we very much enjoyed having her be part of our family. She is very organized and caring. She helped take care of the kids, brought them to day camps, made delicious meals, and helped with some housework and gardening. We spent some quality time together showing her around Vancouver, taking her to the beach, and had a… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophiahollis995)
Sophia was an absolute pleasure to host. She is very kind, open, and caring. She made delicious meals, picked up the kids, played with the kids, and helped with some light house work. We learned a lot about the British and Irish culture, and international food in general. Sophia is welcome back anytime! Thank you for being part of our family :)
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophiahollis995) for host
I had the most wonderful two weeks staying with Sharon, Bernd, Julie, Noah and Cookie Dough. They live in a beautiful home in a great part of Vancouver, close to Queen Elizabeth Park and near lots of bus and transit options which made it very easy to travel anywhere. I had lots of spare time to enjoy the city and explore.
My main task was to pick… read more
My main task was to pick… read more
10 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina)
Krissi was an absolutely pleasure to host. She was polite, hardworking, considerate and always had a great attitude! She was very warm towards our kids and we enjoyed spending time together. Krissi is very conscientious and considerate. We welcome her back anytime!
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host
Staying with Sharon, Bernd, Julie and Noah was a great experience! I spent three weeks with them and had an amazing time. They are a very welcoming, friendly and respectful family. Sharon and Bernd always made sure that I have enough time to explore the city and we also did some activities together like playing tennis or golf or going to the… read more
18 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emmanuelle)
Emma is a warm, fun and helpful person. She has a passion for French culture and we enjoyed learning about the French way of life. Emma helped the kids with their homework, made us delicious French food, and helped with the household. We miss Emma and hope to see her again soon! She is welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mio) for host
I'm really grateful that I was able to spend two weeks with Bernt, Sharon, Julie, Noah, and Cookie Dough! They are so understanding, respectful, and pleasant. It was my first workaway experience and living abroad. so at first, I was nervous and anxious. But those feelings disappeared soon as they welcomed me and treated me like a family member!… read more
16 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mio)
Mio was an absolute pleasure to host. She is courteous, thoughtful and very pleasant. She taught us a lot about Japanese culture and showed us how to make some simple and delicious Japanese food. She is welcome anytime!
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anica)
Anica stayed with us while she was in Vancouver. She is a lovely, kind and fun person. She helped take care of the kids and did some gardening. She was a pleasure to host and we wish her well in her travels!
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anica) for host
I had a great stay at Sharon's, Bernd's, Julie's, Noah's and Cookie Dough's house! I can't imagine a better one because I always felt like a part of their family.
I helped Noah and Julie in the morning to get ready for school, later in the afternoon I helped them with their homework and taught them Math, read books with them, did spelling word… read more
I helped Noah and Julie in the morning to get ready for school, later in the afternoon I helped them with their homework and taught them Math, read books with them, did spelling word… read more
13 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
Staying with Sharon, Bernd and their kids Julie and Noah was an incredible experience! I spent 4 weeks with them and I could not have found a better family. I loved my tasks which were to tutor the kids, generally spend some time with them + very light house keeping. I was so happy about the amount of free time I had during my stay. This gave me… read more
11 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
Alina stayed with us for 4 weeks and she fit into our family very well! She tutored both our kids and did homework with them. Her skills as a primary school teacher were a real asset. She also liked to spend time with us and we climbed Cypress mountain together. She has a great energy about her and a real sense of adventure as well as discipline.… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host
I stayed with Sharon, Bernd and the kids for two and a half weeks and I genuinely loved it! This family is so much fun and the children are very kind and lovely. :)
I enjoyed tutoring them, they were always motivated and ready to study with me and never refused to do math or reading. Noah is a smart and funny little guy and Julie is the sweetest… read more
I enjoyed tutoring them, they were always motivated and ready to study with me and never refused to do math or reading. Noah is a smart and funny little guy and Julie is the sweetest… read more
18 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
Natalia was a great addition to our family. She took excellent care of our children, tutored them on math, German and English, and did arts and crafts. She also helped with the household, notably cutting the hedges. We miss Natalia and welcome her back anytime!
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Irina) for host
My stay with Sharon, Bernd and their kids was great! I stayed with them for two and a half weeks and they really made me feel welcomed. I enjoyed spending time with the two kids and the many conversations I had with Bernd and Sharon. I couldn't have found a better host!
PS: The bunny is very cute, too :)
PS: The bunny is very cute, too :)
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Irina)
Irina was an absolute pleasure to host and immediately fit into our family. She stayed with us for two and a half weeks. The kids loved doing homework with her and she also helped seamlessly with the household. She is a gem and we were lucky to have Irinia. She is welcome back any time!
(Excellent)
