Fun Family looking for help with painting, gardening and cooking. Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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: 26 Apr 2025
Min stay requested: No minimum
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Host ref number: 564898135618
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Left by Workawayer (Tess) for host
We had a lovely time housesitting for Donna and family while they were on vacation! The house is gorgeous and we had some relatively easy yard work to do as well as taking care of the kitties. Donna is very communicative and generous, and we were allowed to eat what we wanted and use the kitchen.
One thing to note for travelers is that if you
… read more don't have a vehicle it may be difficult to get around during free time. The nearest grocery store is a 30 minute walk and it takes about an hour and a half by bus to get into the city. That being said, you will definitely enjoy your stay here like we did :)
Best wishes,
Tess and EleaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Alba) for host
This was my first experience with work-away. I only spent 5 days with this friendly family.
I helped them in the garden during the morning, and taking into consideration it was my first time weeding, they were very patient with me.
Overall I feel lucky I had such a good first experience with them! They are lovely! we went bouldering together and
… read more I watched them play voleyball. We had good conversations. We cooked for each other. Fantastic.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Katie was a joy to have as part of our family. She was very hard-working and did not give up. She keeps smiling and was a real help with gardening painting and house work. We would have her back any time :-)
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
Despite only staying with the Jardens for one week, I had the most amazing time!! I was welcomed not in a house, but a home and instantly felt like part of the family. They always made sure I was happy and comfortable and took me to many different (cultural) events. I helped with gardening, cleaning and some overall chores, which all were quickly&
… read more easily done. I will definitely visit them again and I am soo thankful for having had opportunity of living with them!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by Workawayer (Tess) for host
We had a lovely time housesitting for Donna and family while they were on vacation! The house is gorgeous and we had some relatively easy yard work to do as well as taking care of the kitties. Donna is very communicative and generous, and we were allowed to eat what we wanted and use the kitchen.
One thing to note for travelers is that if you
… read more don't have a vehicle it may be difficult to get around during free time. The nearest grocery store is a 30 minute walk and it takes about an hour and a half by bus to get into the city. That being said, you will definitely enjoy your stay here like we did :)
Best wishes,
Tess and EleaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Alba) for host
This was my first experience with work-away. I only spent 5 days with this friendly family.
I helped them in the garden during the morning, and taking into consideration it was my first time weeding, they were very patient with me.
Overall I feel lucky I had such a good first experience with them! They are lovely! we went bouldering together and
… read more I watched them play voleyball. We had good conversations. We cooked for each other. Fantastic.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Katie was a joy to have as part of our family. She was very hard-working and did not give up. She keeps smiling and was a real help with gardening painting and house work. We would have her back any time :-)
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
Despite only staying with the Jardens for one week, I had the most amazing time!! I was welcomed not in a house, but a home and instantly felt like part of the family. They always made sure I was happy and comfortable and took me to many different (cultural) events. I helped with gardening, cleaning and some overall chores, which all were quickly&
… read more easily done. I will definitely visit them again and I am soo thankful for having had opportunity of living with them!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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