Help at our family home & look after our dog in stunning Marlborough, New Zealand

New Zealand

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27/11/2022
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2022

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Description
We live in a stunning house in a stunning part of New Zealand; Marlborough.
We are a fun loving family of 6; however there are only two or three of us at home usually.
We have a large house with a large garden and some land with a cow , a dog and a cat.
We have traveled a lot as a family and would love to hear your stories about your adventures.
We speak English and Dutch.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are used to hosting travelers from around the world. We are immigrants ourselves and have made a life here in New Zealand. We love sharing different kinds of food from around the world and learn new dishes and teach ways of making special dishes. We enjoy our having our evening meals all together.
We have a huge garden with loads of native plants, trees and birds. You will learn about native species, how to grow and look after them, while hopefully seeing Tui's, bellbirds, fan-tails and other birds.
We have some farm animals that need looking after (1 dog, 3 cows and a horse), you can learn about animal care and we have a wealth of knowledge about bigger scale farming.
Help
We hope that our volunteers have energy, enthusiasm and have knowledge about things we haven't experienced and can teach us new ways and open our minds to new things and knowledge.
We would love help with the garden and general maintenance of the property. Also with cleaning and keeping the place looking tidy. We are away sometimes; then we would like you to look after the cows, horse and dog (this is easy; so don't worry if you have no experience; we will teach you).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom and bathroom in a 'wing' attached the the house. There is a small kitchenette; however the main house is always 'open' for use. We are a social family; however we appreciate our 'own' time and family time after dinner in the evenings.
What else ...
Your own transport will be very beneficial to explore the Marlborough and Kaikoura areas; loads of hikes and beautiful vineyards.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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27/11/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Devin )

Devin and McKenna were a delight to have. I had to change the start date a few times and they were very flexible with this. They are happy, helpful and respectful. They helped with organising my large storage area, gardening and general cleaning. They also did some re-decorating, which was really cool, they have a real eye for design. We shared… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Cara)

I was looking forward to hosting Cara. Unfortunately, something happened on my end and I had to ask her to find another place. I felt really bad, however, she was really good about it and managed to find something last minute. I can't comment on how she would have been as a workawayer, however I can say she was great to deal with. Good luck and… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)

It was a real pleasure to have Kara and Mike stay and help us. They were amazingly helpful, self-motivated and had lots of initiative. They are a happy, helpful, diligent and a fun-loving couple. They were committed to making the garden look great again and put a lot of effort into it. They also cooked big freezer meals and helped tidy the place.… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host

When speaking of Helen and Art, it is really hard to even know where to start, as our experience was nothing short of amazing! Mike only wishes he could have thrown his pen on the table and yelled SUDOKU! They welcomed us into their home and family as though we had been long term friends. Although there were extensive gardens to maintain, Helen… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I loved to stay with Helen and her kids, Emma and Art! It’s a beautiful house, a perfect kitchen to cook and we always shared our meals together. They always included me and I was lucky to see their cottage at Nydia Bay too. I loved all the animals and the huge garden and the work that I had to do there. Thank you so much for this experience!

(Excellent )

17/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

It was a pleasure having Anna stay with us. Anna is just a lovely person. And she has been so helpful, made my life so much easier. Anna is tidy, Easy-going, and she loves all our animals. I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. Thanks heaps

(Excellent )

09/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

We enjoyed having Hannah stay and look after the house and animals. We didn't get to spend much time with Hannah, because we went away while she was here. She was helpful, tidy and loved the animals. Thank you so much for your help Hannah and you make the best chocolate mouse ever!

(Excellent )

07/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marine & Maxime) for host

Helen, Art and their children were nice, welcoming and friendly ! We spent almost 2 weeks with them and it was a really interesting first experience. Our tasks were to work in the garden (cutting borders, clean the terrasse, and cutting trees) and oiling doors in the house when they were away.
Regarding their house : so amazing. Helen's is a real… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marine & Maxime)

Marine and Max are a lovely couple. They are respectful, easy to get along with and very tidy. They helped out with all sorts and they were happy to do anything I asked. They also showed initiative and did things to a high standard. We had some great chats and enjoyed some Sudoku competitions together. Thanks guys, I hope you are enjoying the rest… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host

I had a brilliant stay at Helen & Art’s home near Blenheim. I spent most days working in the garden (cutting back borders, weeding etc), sanding down furniture and checking the electric fence whilst they were away. I was lucky to meet some of the family and loved hearing about all their ventures, and life off the grid in Nydia Bay- they now run… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)

Lucy is such a lovely young woman. She is energetic, happy and friendly. She was willing to give everything a go and was very practical. She fitted in with the family well (when we were here :-) She also spend time on her own and did lots tasks to a high standard and looked after the animals very well. We had some lovely conversations, Lucy has… read more

(Excellent )

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