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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
13 Dec 2025
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I have a comfortable and relaxed home with lots of trees and chickens wandering the back yard - 10 minutes from the beach and 2 minutes from the Perth to Fremantle train line.
I welcome strong & motivated people who are keen to help with labouring in preparation for renovations: de-nail floor boards, stack timber, demolish verandah, clean bricks, carry boxes & crates as well as maintenance and odd jobs about the house and garden.
Couple preferred or 2 friends to share double room with queen bed, wifi access & shared bathroom.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My home is near the beautiful WA coast and beaches and my garden is filled with native birds. I am active in attending local cultural art and music events and festivals.
Help
Labouring, cleaning bricks, de-nailing floorboards, DIY tasks , home & garden maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Self contained granny flat with kitchen & bathroom and internet.
What else ...
My home is near the beautiful WA coast and Cottesloe and Swanbourne beaches.
Swanbourne is conveniently located on the train line between Perth and Fremantle, making access to events and sights easy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 546474837611
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23 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine was friendly, open & relaxed and a pleasure to host & get to know. She has many wonderful travel stories & I enjoyed hearing about her adventures over dinner!
Martine was responsible and helpful with all tasks she was asked to do. She was organised, efficient, returned tools, tidied after herself and always preformed jobs to a higher… read more
Martine was responsible and helpful with all tasks she was asked to do. She was organised, efficient, returned tools, tidied after herself and always preformed jobs to a higher… read more
(Excellent
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23 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
I had such a great time staying here. From day one I felt welcome and at home. The garden work was easy nevertheless satisfying, and I really enjoyed the conversations with Cressey – she’s an inspiring long-distance walker with lots of stories to share. The food was tasty, the place was comfortable, and everything just felt relaxed and genuine.… read more
19 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Oliver) for host
We had a great time at Cressey's. The hours were flexible, and the work wasn't too hard. We removed a lot of nails from floorboards, cleaned a few gutters, and mowed the lawn. We had a granny flat that had everything we needed for the four days, including food, which Cressey provided. Cressey was very nice and accommodating—thanks for hosting us… read more
3 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Nathaniel) for host
Thanks so much for a short and last minute stay. We really appreciated your hospitality and home cooked food. The house was spacious and the room was cosy and comfortable. We appreciated your flexibility with hours and enjoyed the work :) We love your positive vibes and personality, best of luck with everything
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23 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine was friendly, open & relaxed and a pleasure to host & get to know. She has many wonderful travel stories & I enjoyed hearing about her adventures over dinner!
Martine was responsible and helpful with all tasks she was asked to do. She was organised, efficient, returned tools, tidied after herself and always preformed jobs to a higher… read more
Martine was responsible and helpful with all tasks she was asked to do. She was organised, efficient, returned tools, tidied after herself and always preformed jobs to a higher… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
I had such a great time staying here. From day one I felt welcome and at home. The garden work was easy nevertheless satisfying, and I really enjoyed the conversations with Cressey – she’s an inspiring long-distance walker with lots of stories to share. The food was tasty, the place was comfortable, and everything just felt relaxed and genuine.… read more
19 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Oliver) for host
We had a great time at Cressey's. The hours were flexible, and the work wasn't too hard. We removed a lot of nails from floorboards, cleaned a few gutters, and mowed the lawn. We had a granny flat that had everything we needed for the four days, including food, which Cressey provided. Cressey was very nice and accommodating—thanks for hosting us… read more
3 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Nathaniel) for host
Thanks so much for a short and last minute stay. We really appreciated your hospitality and home cooked food. The house was spacious and the room was cosy and comfortable. We appreciated your flexibility with hours and enjoyed the work :) We love your positive vibes and personality, best of luck with everything
6 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Elliot)
Hannah and Elliot were great to have helping me - both were friendly and easy to get along with and they're not afraid of hard work. They conquered the ivy and never ending leaves and helped with lots of other tasks around the garden and house. They make a fabulous lasagna too :)
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Elliot) for host
We had such a lovely 2.5 weeks at Cresseys home! Cressey, her family and friends are very warm, welcoming and friendly. Her home is beautiful and she is a very good cook! We enjoyed the work which was not too difficult and Cressey was very flexible with hours. We felt very welcomed and Cressey was very kind. Thank you so much for having us 😊
17 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)
Holly is cheerful, motivated, hardworking & self-sufficient. After working she was keen to get out and explore.
Holly was a pleasure to host and spent time interacting with my grandchildren, especially Ms 6, who always has a lot to share :)
I would gladly welcome Holly again!
Holly was a pleasure to host and spent time interacting with my grandchildren, especially Ms 6, who always has a lot to share :)
I would gladly welcome Holly again!
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host
I have really enjoyed staying with Cressey, it feels like home from home. When I first arrived I met Cressey, her daughter and her grandchildren - everyone was so kind and welcoming.
Cressey is flexible with timings and jobs. Cressey gave me an idea of different jobs that she wanted completing and she was happy for me to pick and choose. I enjoy… read more
Cressey is flexible with timings and jobs. Cressey gave me an idea of different jobs that she wanted completing and she was happy for me to pick and choose. I enjoy… read more
30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Anaelle)
It was a joy hosting Lucas & Nana who were tidy, considerate & respectful guests and conscientious and skilled works who helped with a variety of carpentry jobs & garden chores.
Highly recommended :)
Lucas & Nana - The electric box is painted and looks fabulous … just waiting for a handle and I’ll send a photo. The chicken coop is nearly covered… read more
Highly recommended :)
Lucas & Nana - The electric box is painted and looks fabulous … just waiting for a handle and I’ll send a photo. The chicken coop is nearly covered… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Anaelle) for host
We spend a really nice time with Cressey for 10 days.
Plenty of nice food and a nice location not far from the beach and the train station to go everywhere (and on Rottnest Island Ferry).
We did differents kind of jobs, Cressey try to find the best job for each skils, it was a pleasure to help to remove some old tasks on her to do list and help… read more
Plenty of nice food and a nice location not far from the beach and the train station to go everywhere (and on Rottnest Island Ferry).
We did differents kind of jobs, Cressey try to find the best job for each skils, it was a pleasure to help to remove some old tasks on her to do list and help… read more
29 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Sami) for host
We had a wonderful week at Cressey’s! She is a warm, welcoming, and generous person, always ready to share her knowledge and offer great advice. We truly enjoyed helping her build her limestone wall and learned so much working by her side. Her hospitality made us feel at home from day one, and we loved every moment of our stay. We highly recommend… read more
18 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Salvatore & Amberlee)
Sal and AmberLee were a pleasure to host. They were both keen, competent and energetic, completing all the tasks asked (plus more)! AmberLee is also an artist who painted some beautiful pieces for my granddaughters.
During their stay I contracted COVID but Sal and AmberLee carried on working, cooked and looked after themselves, which was… read more
During their stay I contracted COVID but Sal and AmberLee carried on working, cooked and looked after themselves, which was… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Salvatore & Amberlee) for host
Cressey was a very kind and generous host. The help she needed was easy, enjoyable and flexible so we were able to fit it around other commitments and plans. Cressy made us feel comfortable and at home throughout our stay and it was a lovely warm welcome to Perth! The accommodation was really comfortable, clean with plenty of privacy. Convenient… read more
5 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Yamile) for host
I can't thank Cressey enough for what she's done for me and my girlfriend. She's so cool and kind, with some great stories to tell and the food she makes is glorious!
The job was fine. No dramas whatsoever, and we could arrange our hours without a problem.
I had to leave the country at the end of the first week we stayed there, and because my… read more
The job was fine. No dramas whatsoever, and we could arrange our hours without a problem.
I had to leave the country at the end of the first week we stayed there, and because my… read more
20 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joanna & Zbigniew) for host
It was a pleasure to stay with Cressey - we helped her with the garden and a bit in her brother's house. Every evening we spent eating delicious food she cooked and talking about our travel adventures :) We had amazing time in there - thank you for everything! <3
3 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie & Yann)
Thanks Charlie and Yann - it was a pleasure to meet you both. Enjoy your travels in Australia :)
Cheers
Cressey
Cheers
Cressey
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Charlie & Yann) for host
We stayed 1 month with Cressey. It’s a nice woman full of life that put us at ease. The work was not complicated and it is in good spirits. The house is located 20 minutes from the beach by foot and 1min of Swanbourne station. Thank you for this nice stay.
