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Hey there!
We’re a warm and adventurous Canadian family of four living in beautiful Del Mar, California..just a short bike ride from the beach. Life here is full of sunshine, surfing, hiking, and exploring, and we love sharing it all with new people.
We are currently hosting an incredible Workawayer from France and have truly enjoyed the cultural exchange and extra hands around the house. As her time with us wraps up, we’re now looking for our next Workaway guest to join us starting sometime in August!
Before settling in California, we spent years traveling the world. Backpacking, hiking, and even living out of a tent for a year. We’ve always loved connecting with people from different cultures, and now that we have two young kids, we’re continuing that tradition right here at home.
Danielle speaks Portuguese, French, and Spanish and is always happy to practice. Jake used to teach English in Korea and loves sharing stories and experiences. We’re an outgoing, social household and often have friends over for dinners, hangouts, or a glass of wine after the kids go to bed.
We’d love to welcome someone who’s curious, responsible, and excited to be part of the family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We’re excited to share this chapter of our lives with someone curious and eager to connect. Having just moved from Canada, we know what it’s like to adapt to a new environment, and we’d love to make your experience here memorable.
We’re big on cultural exchange, and with Danielle’s fluency in multiple languages, there are plenty of opportunities for language practice. If you’re interested in learning more about life in California or sharing insights from your own culture, we’re all ears.
Our home is always open to good conversation, sharing meals, and trading stories. Whether it’s discovering a new recipe together, teaching us a game from your culture, or simply exchanging travel experiences, we’re here for it all.
We’ll also happily show you around Del Mar and beyond. From gorgeous beaches and scenic hiking trails to local coffee shops and restaurants, there’s so much to explore, and we’d love to share our favorite spots with you.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We’re looking for someone to lend a hand with light household projects and share their culture and language with us.
- Sharing recipes and helping with meal preparation.
-Help us tidying and organizing shared space
- Assisting with general household upkeep
The tasks are flexible, and we’ll work with you to create a schedule that gives you plenty of time to explore, relax, and make the most of your stay.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We want you to feel comfortable and at home while you’re with us. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Your own private guest room with a cozy queen bed and ensuite bathroom, a couch and a desk.
- Located upstairs, away from the other bedrooms, for extra privacy.
- A lovely view of our big backyard—perfect for enjoying the California sunshine.
- Full access to our kitchen and shared living spaces. We’re happy to include you in family meals if you’d like!
Our house is spacious (2,600 sq. ft.!) with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It’s a welcoming and peaceful space where you can recharge after your adventures.
Plus, we’re just a short bike ride to the ocean and close to all the local attractions.
What else ...
In your free time, you’ll have access to all the beauty Del Mar and the surrounding areas have to offer. We’re a few minutes from stunning beaches, scenic hiking trails, and a vibrant local community.
Available transportation includes walking, biking, and public transit. We also have bikes available you can use. For weekend trips, rental cars are accessible, and there are countless destinations nearby—from San Diego’s cultural attractions to coastal towns like La Jolla and Encinitas.
We’d love to hear about your experiences and what you’re looking for in a Workaway placement. If this sounds like the right fit, let’s connect—we can’t wait to meet you.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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Jake and Danielle are two AMAZING people. They are so welcoming and warming. I'm a shy person but I was completely myself around them because I felt like at home.
The "work" was very easy (dishes, tidying, cooking, doing laudry) and I had a lot of free… read more
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Jake and Danielle are two AMAZING people. They are so welcoming and warming. I'm a shy person but I was completely myself around them because I felt like at home.
The "work" was very easy (dishes, tidying, cooking, doing laudry) and I had a lot of free… read more
