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Have a unique experience with us in a remote Buca Bay on island of Vanua Levu, Fiji

  • Last activity : 24 Apr 2026

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    RESTORATION Project
    Our old homestead in remote Buca Bay on island of Vanua Levu 160 year old colonial needs facelift and some TLC Located on acreage freehold coconut Plantation need helpers private home.Painting is main job. Am happy to provide meals
    I am 5th generation Fijian Can talk about most subjects and have alot of history here . My grandson Noah is French is new to Fiji . I am easy going and like having visitors. I can guide you around the property have a swimming hole small waterfall and a mile of beach to walk on.
    savvy computer worker would be a great help My pets are very loving ❤️ and friendly. Host Elle and Noah .

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Gardening
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Camping
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Usually have up to 3 workaways, you can get to know them. Am 5th generation Fijian can help you with any questions regarding Fiji culture or places have travelled to most parts of Fiji . Am happy to guide you around the property have a swimming hole and a mile of beach to walk . Beautiful walks. Enjoy my pets Charlie Cocoa Wendy and Tommy the cat are super friendly. Regards Elle.

  • Help

    Help

    Need help painting and maintenance tasks. Gardening welcome establish veg garden. Plant pineapples 🍍 tomatoes and cucumbers

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Fijian: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Am English speak Fijian also

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room in main home 🏡
    Have a large kitchen with gas stove and solar refrigeration .Meals are provided hope you like the local food Tapioaca Dalo and breadfruit paw paws and bananas.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    How to come to my home:
    2 possibilities:
    Flight (expensive but fast + easy)
    Bus + Ferry (cheap, but takes 1 day)

    Flight:
    Book a flight from Nadi to Savu Savu (~270$ fijian dollar), from Savu Savu you take the bus to Napuka (10$ Fijian Dollar), and tell the bus driver to drop you at Tuvamila. When you leave the bus, I will come pick you up and bring you to my home.

    Bus:
    Book a bus + ferry ticket (55$ Fijian Dollar) at Interlink Shipping to Savu Savu, the bus is at 12:30 in Nadi Bus Stand. You will have a 5 hours ride, and then you get on the ferry, and they will bring you to Vanua Levu. Then you get on the bus again and at 22:00 you should arrive in Savu Savu. I will book you a room there (40 Fijian Dollar) and then next morning, you take the bus to Napuka (10$ Fijian Dollar), and tell the bus driver to drop you at Tuvamila. When you leave the bus, I will come pick you up and bring you to my home.
    If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, and I will try to help!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Coco and puppy Charlie

Host ref number: 564629742577

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A young man and an older woman, both smiling, pose outdoors surrounded by lush greenery, flowers, and ocean views. The woman wears a wide-brimmed straw hat.
Golden sun sets over a calm ocean, casting warm light on lush green trees and distant palm silhouettes, beneath a sky streaked with clouds and color.
A kitten sits on a windowsill, gazing outside at lush greenery, colorful flowers, and a distant ocean under a bright, blue sky with scattered clouds.
A small cat sleeps peacefully on a sunlit windowsill. Green plants and red flowers bloom outside, bathed in warm sunlight under a partly cloudy sky.
Two dogs play in shallow water near a tropical shoreline. The scene is bright and sunny, with lush greenery and tall palm trees in the background.
Two people sit in a lush green forest, cutting and preparing coconuts. Piles of split coconut shells surround them as they work on white mats.
A narrow dirt path runs through lush green vegetation, flanked by tall palm trees, under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds in tropical paradise.
A cozy sunroom with rattan furniture, blue cushions, green pillows, and floral decorations. Large windows offer garden views. A woven rug and wooden coffee table complete the room.
The image shows a dark, cloudy night sky with the moon shining through, illuminating the ocean below. Silhouettes of trees and plants are visible.
A man stands barefoot on grass in front of an old, weathered house with a rusty tin roof and overgrown plants on a cloudy day.
A vibrant blue starfish rests gently on the sandy ocean floor, surrounded by rocks and patches of algae, illuminated by sunlight filtering through the clear water.
A wide stone staircase leads up through lush greenery to a cozy white house with open doors. A small dog sits at the top.
This cozy room features a floral-covered daybed with three decorative pillows, a white dresser with drawers, a vase of flowers, and a window with blinds.
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