Creative family looking for kind people to share life with in Eskifjörður, Iceland

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  Description

  We are a young family living in the peaceful fishing town of Eskifjörður in East Iceland, surrounded by mountains, the ocean, waterfalls, and northern lights.
  
  Our home is more than a place to stay. It is where family life, creativity, nature, and meaningful conversations come together.
  
  Alongside raising our daughters, we’re developing a non-commercial creative project exploring human experience, transformation, art, storytelling, and authentic living.
  
  We have two little girls.
  
  Our oldest daughter is four years old. She is incredibly curious about people and loves discovering the world through those she meets. She enjoys drawing, painting, dancing, music, books, nature, crafts, and imaginative play. We love welcoming guests from different cultures because every visitor becomes part of her learning about the world.
  
  Our youngest daughter is only three months old, so sometimes we also appreciate an extra pair of hands with the baby and everyday family life.
  
  We’re looking for kind, emotionally mature people who enjoy children and would like to become part of our daily rhythm rather than simply complete tasks.
  
  Depending on your interests and our current needs, your help may include:
  
  • spending creative time with our four-year-old
  
  • helping with the baby
  
  • light household tasks
  
  Life here is relaxed and flexible. Some days are creative, some are quiet family days, and some are simply about enjoying Icelandic nature.
  
  We believe the best exchanges happen when people genuinely enjoy living together rather than counting working hours.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Blogging

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Living with us means experiencing everyday life in a small Icelandic fishing community rather than simply visiting Iceland.
  
  You’ll share meals, conversations, family traditions, walks, and quiet evenings by the ocean.
  
  Our daughters meet people from different countries and cultures, and every guest becomes part of their journey of discovering the world.
  
  At the same time, we love learning from our guests—their language, traditions, recipes, music, ideas, and life experiences.

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We’re happy to welcome people with different talents and interests.
  
  Some volunteers enjoy helping with creative work, while others prefer spending time with our children or helping around the house.
  
  Typical help may include:
  
  ✨ playing, drawing, reading or exploring nature with our four-year-old
  
  ✨ helping with our three-month-old baby when needed
  
  ✨ light household help and keeping shared spaces comfortable
  
  ✨ sharing your own skills, hobbies and ideas
  
  No professional childcare experience is required—only kindness, patience, and genuine enjoyment of being around children.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Russian: Fluent
  Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You’ll have your own comfortable room in our peaceful house overlooking the fjord.
  
  The house has fast Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, living room, bathroom, washing machine, and everything needed for a comfortable stay.
  
  We provide three homemade meals a day.
  
  There are beautiful walking trails, mountains, the ocean, and quiet places to relax just outside the door.
  
  It’s an ideal place for writers, artists, designers, photographers, remote workers, or anyone needing space to slow down and reconnect.

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  What else ...

  If you love nature, you’ll probably feel at home here.
  
  During your free time you can hike in the mountains, explore waterfalls, kayak, fish, visit nearby villages, photograph the northern lights, or simply enjoy the silence by the fjord.
  
  We value kindness, openness, flexibility, and mutual respect more than strict schedules.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This is a peaceful and inspiring place — perfect for writers, designers, and remote creators. There is fast and stable Wi-Fi, and several cozy spots in the house to work with your laptop while watching the ocean. You’ll have enough time for your own projects, morning walks, or creative focus. We value independence and balance — you’re free to plan your days as long as agreed project goals are met. The atmosphere here is calm, supportive, and spacious — ideal for those who appreciate both solitude and shared inspiration.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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