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Seeking individuals for a short OR preferably a long-term commitment.
Tasks are some cleaning.. like sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting. Gardening, cooking, walking the dogs near the beach or at our huge park.
The most thing you would be doing is spending time with my mother who is coping with dementia.We have lots of activities here you can do with her here... like playing games, playing ball- we have all sorts and play ball with her a lot, bouncing balloon, painting, colouring, making crafts, mosaics, Wii games, karaoke, cutting up her fabrics and watching TV (that's a large part of the activity) also sweeping.. she is very good at it and likes to do it. She loves to sing - playing music while you do fun things makes it even more enjoyable. We have a guitar and ukulele. I am her full time carer and I am here all the time. You don’t need to do any personal care- just light company.
Our spacious and serene home, situated in the picturesque southern suburbs of Sydney (Caringbah South), offers a tranquil environment close to the bay and beautiful Cronulla beaches.
Our household includes two lively four-year-old dogs, Boo and Bear (Pomeranians)- they do bark quite a bit, and two 12-year-old cats, Pippa and Nila. Our residence is surrounded by lush greenery, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere.
Transportation is not that convenient, a 20-40 minute walk or a 5-minute drive to the local train stations or Cronulla beaches. The train station is within a 20-40 minute walking distance, or a 7-minute drive, and buses are also available nearby. I have an available bike for use.
Our home features a pool with mineral salts (unheated) for those interested in a refreshing dip. Additionally, our water is entirely filtered through a "Complete Home Water Filtration" system, ensuring purity for showers, sinks, and laundry.
As an environmentally conscious individual, I strive for a plastic-free, decluttered, and inviting home. Organic and natural products are a staple, aligning with my passion for sustainable living. While my organic e-commerce shop is currently offline, I still have a variety of organic products throughout the house.
I'm also open to collaboration on restarting my businesses they are all currently offline.
My father was a retired radiologist, and my 92-year-old mother, was a retired primary school teacher from Boston, USA. It's only my mother, myself and usually there are 1-2 other workaways here.. my mother is very confused now as she has had dementia for over two years- she likes company and needs direction.
Our home is equipped with solar panels, rainwater tanks, and a small herb garden. Your contribution to our household is not only welcomed but valued as we strive to maintain a sustainable and harmonious living space.
Our house was built in the 70s .. .we recently had the carpet replaced and a few rooms painted.
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
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Technology
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Movies & TV
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Architecture
Drawing & painting
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Dancing
Beach
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I'd love to learn a few phrases from your country!
My mum spoke Spanish so you can practice with her...we can both help with your English.
I'd love to learn about where you are from exactly, its history and to show me pictures of where you live.
We can teach to Australian jargon and colloquialisms and point out great places to visit near our home and around Australia.
Help
The expected hours for chores are as follows:
20 providing companionship to my mum
5 hours cleaning if needed.
These tasks sum up to 5 hours a day, and the hours can be divided as needed, 5 days a week with two days off per week.
We provide all food on your working days.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Korean: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Any language
Accommodation
We offer three inviting guest rooms, one featuring a comfortable double bed , the other is a beautiful room surrounded by trees upstairs with a king single
the other has a comfortable room downstairs with a king single bed -shared bathroom with the other workaways.
Our commitment to natural living is reflected in the organic and natural shampoos and soaps provided in the upstairs bathroom, along with natural laundry soap.
Smoking is not permitted, but vaping outside is acceptable.
What else ...
There is a big park nearby… you can walk down to the water.
National park 15 min drive away longer by PT (public transport)
Cronulla beach is abou 7 minutes drive away 40 min walk... there are buses -nice cafes, shopping, new cinema and a beautiful beach.. massive long beach. Hoyts cinema.
Big shopping mall in Miranda that is really nice too with great restaurants and a Events cinema.
You MUST try Messina gelato eat Westfield.. its the best in the world I think and better than any other gelato place in Australia.
So much to do in Sydney!
We have wild possums -birds: Cockatoos, Kookaburras and Rainbow Lorikeets. The birds can be very loud.
Lots of yoga studios around- you can join for a cheap price in packages. $40 for a month at Bhava studio in Cronulla
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes. Great Wifi. Unlimited.
Space for parking camper vans
We have enough room for a long wheel based van.
Can possibly accept pets
Probably ~ it depends what kind of animal it is.. we hosted a girl with a cat before and that went fine.. just let me know - it's probably fine
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
BU
Host ref number: 671599591867
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25 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Shizuku) for host
I am 20 years old female, staying here for 10days in September.
That was my first time trying workaway, but I believe it would be the best forever.
Even thought that was quite a short time, I enjoyed talking with Pollie and living a local life in the beautiful city of cronolla!!
there's one Latin American also doing the workaway, he also… read more
That was my first time trying workaway, but I believe it would be the best forever.
Even thought that was quite a short time, I enjoyed talking with Pollie and living a local life in the beautiful city of cronolla!!
there's one Latin American also doing the workaway, he also… read more
3 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda & Jordi)
I agreed to host the family for three weeks, but they ended up staying for a shorter period, which was a relief as their son makes a lot of noise with his toy car and what not.
I had asked if they could do an extra hour each day to balance the impact of their son staying, which seemed a fair request, given that having extra people in the house… read more
I had asked if they could do an extra hour each day to balance the impact of their son staying, which seemed a fair request, given that having extra people in the house… read more
(Good
)
3 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Jordi) for host
We had planned to stay for three weeks but ended up staying only two nights.
From the very first moment, we felt that Neri wasn’t completely sure if we could stay there, but she still gave us the opportunity, which we appreciated.
We are a traveling family — two adults and our 18-month-old son. Since we had nothing to lose and we always try to… read more
From the very first moment, we felt that Neri wasn’t completely sure if we could stay there, but she still gave us the opportunity, which we appreciated.
We are a traveling family — two adults and our 18-month-old son. Since we had nothing to lose and we always try to… read more
10 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Margaret) for host
I stayed with Nerissa and Pollie for a core part of my six months in Australia. Nerissa treated me like family: inviting me to join her for workout classes, having deep conversations about life, and checking up on me even after I left. She made sure I felt like I was at home, and quite literally felt like an older sister, which was particularly… read more
15 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Margaret)
Maggie was incredible. She took exemplary care of my mum, getting her back into Shakespeare, poetry and other literature as Maggie is a writer so loves those things too. She wrote out a great list of instructions for other workaways on how to look after my mum in the morning and get some work done... I was so impressed how thoughtful it was and… read more
(Excellent
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25 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Shizuku) for host
I am 20 years old female, staying here for 10days in September.
That was my first time trying workaway, but I believe it would be the best forever.
Even thought that was quite a short time, I enjoyed talking with Pollie and living a local life in the beautiful city of cronolla!!
there's one Latin American also doing the workaway, he also… read more
That was my first time trying workaway, but I believe it would be the best forever.
Even thought that was quite a short time, I enjoyed talking with Pollie and living a local life in the beautiful city of cronolla!!
there's one Latin American also doing the workaway, he also… read more
3 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda & Jordi)
I agreed to host the family for three weeks, but they ended up staying for a shorter period, which was a relief as their son makes a lot of noise with his toy car and what not.
I had asked if they could do an extra hour each day to balance the impact of their son staying, which seemed a fair request, given that having extra people in the house… read more
I had asked if they could do an extra hour each day to balance the impact of their son staying, which seemed a fair request, given that having extra people in the house… read more
(Good)
3 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Jordi) for host
We had planned to stay for three weeks but ended up staying only two nights.
From the very first moment, we felt that Neri wasn’t completely sure if we could stay there, but she still gave us the opportunity, which we appreciated.
We are a traveling family — two adults and our 18-month-old son. Since we had nothing to lose and we always try to… read more
From the very first moment, we felt that Neri wasn’t completely sure if we could stay there, but she still gave us the opportunity, which we appreciated.
We are a traveling family — two adults and our 18-month-old son. Since we had nothing to lose and we always try to… read more
10 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Margaret) for host
I stayed with Nerissa and Pollie for a core part of my six months in Australia. Nerissa treated me like family: inviting me to join her for workout classes, having deep conversations about life, and checking up on me even after I left. She made sure I felt like I was at home, and quite literally felt like an older sister, which was particularly… read more
15 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Margaret)
Maggie was incredible. She took exemplary care of my mum, getting her back into Shakespeare, poetry and other literature as Maggie is a writer so loves those things too. She wrote out a great list of instructions for other workaways on how to look after my mum in the morning and get some work done... I was so impressed how thoughtful it was and… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
Amazing stay – highly recommend!
I had a fantastic time staying with Nerissa and her family. She’s incredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home from the start. The house is beautiful, with a lovely pool to enjoy, and it’s just a short trip to the beachy town of Cronulla — perfect for anyone who loves the ocean vibe.
Pollie (Nerissa’s mum)… read more
I had a fantastic time staying with Nerissa and her family. She’s incredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home from the start. The house is beautiful, with a lovely pool to enjoy, and it’s just a short trip to the beachy town of Cronulla — perfect for anyone who loves the ocean vibe.
Pollie (Nerissa’s mum)… read more
21 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
Kevin stayed with us for 20 months.
He has become part of the family.
He is an exemplary person.
One of the first things he did was drill a heater into the wall, I was very impressed.
He is an excellent cook and taught me many things about food safety and cooking a steak in the best way.
He dealt with a maggot situation here about 4 times.… read more
He has become part of the family.
He is an exemplary person.
One of the first things he did was drill a heater into the wall, I was very impressed.
He is an excellent cook and taught me many things about food safety and cooking a steak in the best way.
He dealt with a maggot situation here about 4 times.… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Berber)
Berber is such a lovely person. She was fantastic with my mum and did many nice things with and for her, like shaping her eyebrows, nails and giving her a hand massage & keeping her occupied with things she likes to do.
She was only with us for a short time but was such great company. She helped out around the house when needed and took the dogs… read more
She was only with us for a short time but was such great company. She helped out around the house when needed and took the dogs… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Berber) for host
I stayed with Neri, Polly, and Kevin for two weeks, and it was a truly lovely and meaningful experience. It was my first time spending extended time with an elderly person, and Polly is such a special presence to be around. I really enjoyed our time together, we quickly formed a unique bond.
During my stay, I helped out around the house, but most… read more
During my stay, I helped out around the house, but most… read more
14 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Xiaoyan)
Cindy (that's what we call her.. by her English nickname) is such a sweetheart and hard worker.
She was very kind and helpful with my parents, especially my mum.
She worked hard doing various things around the house and absolutely loved our dogs. Was so cute to see her with them.
We loved having her. She became part of our family.
She was very kind and helpful with my parents, especially my mum.
She worked hard doing various things around the house and absolutely loved our dogs. Was so cute to see her with them.
We loved having her. She became part of our family.
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Xiaoyan) for host
I wholeheartedly recommend Neri and her wonderful family!
They are by far the best hosts I've ever encountered. From the moment I arrived, they embraced me as part of their own family. Neri generously took me to explore local beaches, introduced me to shopping districts, and even invited me to social gatherings with her friends. Her two adorable… read more
They are by far the best hosts I've ever encountered. From the moment I arrived, they embraced me as part of their own family. Neri generously took me to explore local beaches, introduced me to shopping districts, and even invited me to social gatherings with her friends. Her two adorable… read more
11 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma is a wonderful person.
She initially was going to stay for 2 weeks but I asked her to stay another 2 as was so incredible with my mum especially and can drive!
Her knowledge in the garden is super useful! She transplanted some plants, kept the garden weeded and tidy.
She was so incredibly kind, calm and patient with my mother, who has… read more
She initially was going to stay for 2 weeks but I asked her to stay another 2 as was so incredible with my mum especially and can drive!
Her knowledge in the garden is super useful! She transplanted some plants, kept the garden weeded and tidy.
She was so incredibly kind, calm and patient with my mother, who has… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
What a wonderful lady!
She refreshed our front and back garden by pulling out what was no longer needed or overgrown, planted some things. Cooked, cleaned and was lovely company.
She is a hard worker who likes to do some hours in the morning have a rest and then do more in the afternoon.. which was totally fine as we like our workaways to be… read more
She refreshed our front and back garden by pulling out what was no longer needed or overgrown, planted some things. Cooked, cleaned and was lovely company.
She is a hard worker who likes to do some hours in the morning have a rest and then do more in the afternoon.. which was totally fine as we like our workaways to be… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Cassidy & Cole)
Cole stayed with us for a few weeks.. he is absolutely incredible. Cleaned the bathrooms several times with out being asked.. he takes the initiative to do anything that needs doing. He worked so hard. Drove my mum and dad places, walked the dogs, cooked, cleaned and was overall amazing company. He was so funny with my mum, bringing out the best… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (NANA)
Nana is such a sweetheart and very hard worker! She cleaned our pool immaculately- I was so impressed.
She did a terrific job in the garden as well as around the house, cooking, cleaning, walking the dogs. It was only a short trip but she was great to have.
At the time her English was pretty minimal but she's studying it further now.. .we were… read more
She did a terrific job in the garden as well as around the house, cooking, cleaning, walking the dogs. It was only a short trip but she was great to have.
At the time her English was pretty minimal but she's studying it further now.. .we were… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (NANA) for host
I stayed here for 5 days. It was my first time abroad.
They welcomed me with warm smiles and I felt at ease.
I cleaned, washed dishes, cooked simple meals, weeded and walked the dog. I wanted to experience local life, so I enjoyed all of them.
The animals were so relaxed and cute, and I felt soothed every day.
She took me to the park, the beach,… read more
They welcomed me with warm smiles and I felt at ease.
I cleaned, washed dishes, cooked simple meals, weeded and walked the dog. I wanted to experience local life, so I enjoyed all of them.
The animals were so relaxed and cute, and I felt soothed every day.
She took me to the park, the beach,… read more
28 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leishen & Jacob)
An absolutely amazing couple.
Both are gracious, kind, funny and hard working.
We loved having them.
Leishan is a great cook and did so many times. Jacob is a great gardener and handyman.. he fixed some odd jobs.
They both cleaned, decluttered, walked the dogs, spent time with my folks - joked around with my mum which was fun to experience, drove… read more
Both are gracious, kind, funny and hard working.
We loved having them.
Leishan is a great cook and did so many times. Jacob is a great gardener and handyman.. he fixed some odd jobs.
They both cleaned, decluttered, walked the dogs, spent time with my folks - joked around with my mum which was fun to experience, drove… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Leishen & Jacob) for host
We stayed with Neri for just over a week and had a great time with her and her family.
We enjoyed taking the dogs out for walks, spending time with Neri's parents, Polly and Tony and generally helping out around the house.
We were kept busy but had plenty of time off to explore the area and Neri was very generous in letting us borrow her car to… read more
We enjoyed taking the dogs out for walks, spending time with Neri's parents, Polly and Tony and generally helping out around the house.
We were kept busy but had plenty of time off to explore the area and Neri was very generous in letting us borrow her car to… read more
23 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Yura)
We really enjoyed Yura's company.
She meticulously swept all around the house - it's large!
Walked the dogs, cooked, cleaned, helped sort out things around the house, did laundry and more.
A very sweet, shy, quiet and hard working gal. It was a pleasure to have her here.
She did my make up for me when we went out -she's really good at it.
She meticulously swept all around the house - it's large!
Walked the dogs, cooked, cleaned, helped sort out things around the house, did laundry and more.
A very sweet, shy, quiet and hard working gal. It was a pleasure to have her here.
She did my make up for me when we went out -she's really good at it.
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yura) for host
Neri is a so good host. She is kind and friendly and her parents are also good.
I study English and my English is not good. But she tries to understand my words. I made a lunch, walked her bogs and cleaned house as a work during my stay. These works were not hard. In my free time, I did puzzles and went to the beach with the other guest. I went to… read more
I study English and my English is not good. But she tries to understand my words. I made a lunch, walked her bogs and cleaned house as a work during my stay. These works were not hard. In my free time, I did puzzles and went to the beach with the other guest. I went to… read more
16 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
This effervescent young lady is incredible. She has so many skills and works hard.
She learned to drive on the left with us and drove my dad around.
She enthusiastically condensed our garage full of boxes to be recycled. She cooked, cleaned, did laundry and hung it out, walked the dogs and helped with my parents. She hemmed some pants for me… read more
She learned to drive on the left with us and drove my dad around.
She enthusiastically condensed our garage full of boxes to be recycled. She cooked, cleaned, did laundry and hung it out, walked the dogs and helped with my parents. She hemmed some pants for me… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I had amazing time at Nerissa and her parents house. They were very welcoming as soon as I got there I had a place to stay a nice room to stay in food to eat and many task to keep me occupied. I worked for five hours for five days out of the week and got two days off, some of the task that were done were dishes every day, sweeping mopping,… read more
26 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zuzana)
Zuzana was absolutely wonderful.
She did SO many things for us and even worked extra hours at her leisure time when she wasn't required to.
She's a very quiet person but well worth having as a workaway. I am hoping she comes back to us.
She did SO many things for us and even worked extra hours at her leisure time when she wasn't required to.
She's a very quiet person but well worth having as a workaway. I am hoping she comes back to us.
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zuzana) for host
Thank you so much for your warm hospitality, Neri! I truly enjoyed the friendly family atmosphere and my first experience driving in Australia. The trips to Cronulla Beach and Sydney were highlights of my visit. Your home feels magical, and with a bit more organization, it could bring even more joy to you and your guests. I appreciate everything… read more
9 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show)
6 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)
A very lovely and quite quiet person, Nadine made us some delicious vegan meals, did some sewing with mum- spent a lot of time with her due to her increasing mental challenges- puzzles, crosswords- was very good in helping her with those, coming up with clever ideas to help her to remember words. Walked the dogs, did some cleaning and driving.… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
I stayed for 9 days and had a great time. Neri and her parents are lovely people even if their relationship is sometimes challenging.
Work is flexible, I spend a lot of time with Pauli, doings crafts, puzzling, crossword puzzles, or helping her organize and find things. Neri is always willing to listen to what type of work u prefer to do,… read more
Work is flexible, I spend a lot of time with Pauli, doings crafts, puzzling, crossword puzzles, or helping her organize and find things. Neri is always willing to listen to what type of work u prefer to do,… read more
21 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Karina)
Karina is incredible.. cleaned things from top to bottom. Tidied up the linen closets and so much more. Cooked us delicious vegetarian food, helped with the parents - was kind and supportive of them. She goes above and beyond what is needed. You'd be lucky to host her!
(Excellent)
21 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
Neri and her parents are very generous and charming people. If you’re (also) an automous person like me, you can eat your heart out at Neri’s place, taking care of the big and beautiful house and her old, intelligent parents. I cooked, cleaned, took the doggies for walks and went out for lunch and shopping with dad Tony and mum Pauli by car and I… read more
9 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jess is a very, very lovely, soft, compassionate person. She did all the tasks asked of her and was happy to do more. She was so fantastic with my parents, accompanying them and helping them with various things. She gardened, cleaned, cooked (which was delicious! And doesn't mind cooking meat), was lovely company.
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Neri and her family were great! Neri had great communication, very hospitable, always friendly and inviting, and overall very kind to me. She always invited me to do activities and would take me to the beach to walk the dogs and look at the shops. She is very social and it will feel like you've been friends with her for years! I also enjoyed… read more
28 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott StoryTime)
Scott is a phenomenon of energy and positivity. He cooked, he cleaned, he entertained.
Was incredible with my parents, driving them around and what not.
Very interesting person, full of so much knowledge!
Was incredible with my parents, driving them around and what not.
Very interesting person, full of so much knowledge!
(Very good)
2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Scott StoryTime) for host
One should be slow to anger/get riled with anxiety, if you want to help at this residence. The older couple (Tony & Polly) are amazing, but 89 & 90 respectively, so come with a few health problems & dementia. You'll be asked the same questions over and again, but it's not done on purpose. Neri (daughter of above/ workaway contact) is a great… read more
13 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Glow)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show)
29 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander & Alina)
This is a really incredible couple, who are super nice and super hard working. They go the extra mile when cleaning the kitchen.. (amongst other things) its always left in perfect order.
Fantastic with my elderly parents, great with all the animals and wonderful company. Helped around the house in so many ways and left it better than it was.
I… read more
Fantastic with my elderly parents, great with all the animals and wonderful company. Helped around the house in so many ways and left it better than it was.
I… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Firdaus) for host
I stayed at Nerissa's for about two months from mid-September to early November 2023. The work was fair, flexible and varied. Most days, I walked the dogs, cooked, cleaned (the pool, kitchen, toilets, etc.), and gardened. Occasionally, I'd drive Tony or Pollie to go grocery shopping, or re-organise a room. Then I was free to rest, or swim at the… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxine)
Maxine was incredible with my parents and a very hard worker. She would work more than necessary and I often had to get her to stop.
Drilled things in the walls as well as cleaning, cooking, other tasks, driving.
She was fantastic with the dogs while I was away.
Drilled things in the walls as well as cleaning, cooking, other tasks, driving.
She was fantastic with the dogs while I was away.
(Very good)
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maxine) for host
This was my first work away and it was a great 3 week experience. Polly and Tony are exceptional people, we had many great laughs and spent a lot of time shopping, cooking, cleaning, and gardening as well as doing some crafts with Polly who is exceptionally talented and very humble about her beautiful quilts and sewing. Neri and I carried out some… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (jessirose212)
What a wonderful person!
Great to have around as company as she has had such an interesting life and lovely personality.
She started working and doing things before I had a chance to even talk to her about it as I was busy.. which we really appreciated. Deep cleaned the kitchen, did various chores, walked the dogs many times and was so great… read more
Great to have around as company as she has had such an interesting life and lovely personality.
She started working and doing things before I had a chance to even talk to her about it as I was busy.. which we really appreciated. Deep cleaned the kitchen, did various chores, walked the dogs many times and was so great… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (jessirose212) for host
I had a great week with Neri and her parents, all of whom are very sweet, welcoming, and happy to have a chat and give recommendations. I did some household chores (cook lunch, wash up, sweep up leaves, walk dogs) and chauffeuring on shopping missions. All flexible and like being at home.
4 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
What a beautiful person. So wise and helpful.
We really enjoyed having Eric stay with us and appreciate the myriad of ways he helped us.
He is always welcome back to stay with us.
Highly recommend hosting him if you can!
We really enjoyed having Eric stay with us and appreciate the myriad of ways he helped us.
He is always welcome back to stay with us.
Highly recommend hosting him if you can!
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
I had the most amazing and lovely time with Neri and her family! I stayed in a beautiful home with her parents and two fluffy pomeranians.
I helped Neri with many assortment of things from gardening, to cleaning the house, cooking, laundry, helping her parents, and other projects which were all very flexible! I had plenty of spare time to explore… read more
I helped Neri with many assortment of things from gardening, to cleaning the house, cooking, laundry, helping her parents, and other projects which were all very flexible! I had plenty of spare time to explore… read more
6 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)
We loved having Marcus with us.
He was super helpful, fun, a great worker and so nice! He did so many things for us.
My favourite parts were preparing food in the kitchen and singing together.
He made some great meals and is a super great human.
He was super helpful, fun, a great worker and so nice! He did so many things for us.
My favourite parts were preparing food in the kitchen and singing together.
He made some great meals and is a super great human.
(Excellent)
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks in this wonderful big house. You feel at beginn like an part of the family. The family is very thankful and happy to talk with you . Most of the time I did cleaning, cooking, gardening, walking the dogs, shopping with her parents and I fixed wood plates on the stone. Nerissa is a wonderful friendly person she shows you a lot… read more
6 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Franci is fantastic, positive, a hard worker and nice.
She did so much and was great company. Got on with everyone. I highly recommend her.
She did so much and was great company. Got on with everyone. I highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
Neri and her family have been so welcoming to me, apart from the dogs maybe but they are just very protective of their mom ;) Their home is in a typical suburban area of Sydney and it is a little tricky to get into the center (requires a lot of walking and taking a longish train ride) but the neighbourhood is just sooo idyllic, it's almost… read more
12 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel Leonardo)
Gabrielle got our pool spotless! He walked the dogs, coated some outdoor boards to be ready to be put on as benches.
He was lovely, fairly quiet, good company, very nice person. It was a short but sweet stay.
He was lovely, fairly quiet, good company, very nice person. It was a short but sweet stay.
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel Leonardo) for host
I've spent three days in this magnificent and huge home near to the beach. The area is super green with trees everywhere and the beach is only 8 minutes away if you go running like I did ;) I was very lucky and had a room on the upper floor with a stunning view to the bay. Since my first step there I've felt like home. Neri has many projects going… read more
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Romain)
Romain is a wonderful person. So warm, so positive. He did countless things for us, cleaned the solar panels so they looked brand new, painted inside 2 closets, knocked down a wall, cooked, cleaned. He will try anything. Has such a positive attitude and warm heart. If you get a chance to host him you most certainly should as he is an exceptional… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Romain) for host
I lived at Neri's for a fortnight. I recommend everyone to go and live with Neri. Neri and her parents are very touching. I felt at home. Thank you very much Neri! I will remember you all my life.
12 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
Unlike my other workaway experiences this was a home setting. It is always special to be welcomed into someone's household. Theirs is especially beautiful and carries with it a lot of souvenirs from all the places Neri's parents either lived or traveled through. They are more than happy to share their memories with you. Especially Pollie, who will… read more
27 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte is an excellent guest.
She is a very thorough cleaner - she'll get into the corners and move everything away..something I had not seen in a workaway yet. She cooked us some delicious meals.
The dogs loved her and I think one cried in the car when she left. Boo has never made a noise I heard when she left.. a kind of wimpier. He doesn't… read more
She is a very thorough cleaner - she'll get into the corners and move everything away..something I had not seen in a workaway yet. She cooked us some delicious meals.
The dogs loved her and I think one cried in the car when she left. Boo has never made a noise I heard when she left.. a kind of wimpier. He doesn't… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Şeniz)
Seniz (prounounced like Denise but with SH) is a very good person with great ethics and super hard worker!
She cleared out all the weeds around our pool, swept up, cleaned the kitchen, walked the dogs and more.
She was SO thorough and a steady worker.
She is very respectful of one's house. We wish her all the best! And is welcome to come back.
She cleared out all the weeds around our pool, swept up, cleaned the kitchen, walked the dogs and more.
She was SO thorough and a steady worker.
She is very respectful of one's house. We wish her all the best! And is welcome to come back.
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (ramaspalletti)
If you get to host Romero you are super lucky as he is a hard worker, self motivated, positive, helps out wherever he can
and super nice. He was one of my favourite workaways
and super nice. He was one of my favourite workaways
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Finnlay)
Finnlay is a very friendly, chirpy person, who manages to stay positive in all circumstances it seems.
He is young so doesn't have very many skills or experience in life so is learning a lot but I think in time he will gain more skills and be good at what he does, he was helpful overall.
He was super great with my dogs and he is fantastic with… read more
He is young so doesn't have very many skills or experience in life so is learning a lot but I think in time he will gain more skills and be good at what he does, he was helpful overall.
He was super great with my dogs and he is fantastic with… read more
(Good)
8 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Finnlay) for host
Hi,
I was three Weeks with Neri and her Parents. They have a Beautiful House and A big Pool. I enjoyed my time here very much😇 .They are realy nice people and Thier Dogs are realy cute:). They live near the Beach and you can do alot of stuff around If you want .
I would defintly come back to this Host 🙆♂️.
I was three Weeks with Neri and her Parents. They have a Beautiful House and A big Pool. I enjoyed my time here very much😇 .They are realy nice people and Thier Dogs are realy cute:). They live near the Beach and you can do alot of stuff around If you want .
I would defintly come back to this Host 🙆♂️.
9 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sung)
What a great guy!
He cooks, he cleans, he does house maintenance and gets on with everyone.
He did a meticulous job painting behind my new curtains- sanding and fixing the holes that were there from the previous curtains.
A confident and fun guy I highly recommend having Sung stay with you.
He cooks, he cleans, he does house maintenance and gets on with everyone.
He did a meticulous job painting behind my new curtains- sanding and fixing the holes that were there from the previous curtains.
A confident and fun guy I highly recommend having Sung stay with you.
(Very good)
8 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sung) for host
I spent a week with Nerri and her delightful parents. The work description was accurate as posted. As a workawayer, I fixed several items including but not limited to internet issues, a valued clock/ calendar, the stove, prepped and painted bedrooms, cleaned the pool, baked, cooked and cleaned about the house. The location to the train and South… read more
2 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume) for host
I spent two months with nerri and her family
They were warm and welcoming.
I personally had a very good time and I keep good memories. This adventure allowed me to progress in English and to discover the Australian culture.
I was very well accommodated and I also did some fun activities with nerri (escape game, walk..) it was very nice!
I highly… read more
They were warm and welcoming.
I personally had a very good time and I keep good memories. This adventure allowed me to progress in English and to discover the Australian culture.
I was very well accommodated and I also did some fun activities with nerri (escape game, walk..) it was very nice!
I highly… read more
21 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume)
Guillaume has such a good nature.
He did so many things for us.. painted the upstairs, hall & stairs as well as the laundry. Created some beautiful bench tops on top of our brick outside the back garden. Baked a few times. Walked the dogs. Did regular house chores and lots of maintenance.
He worked beyond the hours required and was a pleasure to… read more
He did so many things for us.. painted the upstairs, hall & stairs as well as the laundry. Created some beautiful bench tops on top of our brick outside the back garden. Baked a few times. Walked the dogs. Did regular house chores and lots of maintenance.
He worked beyond the hours required and was a pleasure to… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara is a great person to host.
Easy going, a great worker, fantastic with animals and a really good cook. Even though she is vegetarian she cooked meat for us too.
She thinks her English is bad but its actually pretty good and improved a lot in the 2 weeks she stayed with us as she got more confident and comfortable speaking it.. as we were… read more
Easy going, a great worker, fantastic with animals and a really good cook. Even though she is vegetarian she cooked meat for us too.
She thinks her English is bad but its actually pretty good and improved a lot in the 2 weeks she stayed with us as she got more confident and comfortable speaking it.. as we were… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bianka)
Bianka is a beautiful person, very soft nature, softly spoken and gentle.
We really enjoyed her company and appreciated her making my father a special 85th birthday meal and caramel popcorn cake!
The dogs loved her. She helped us out in many ways.
We really enjoyed her company and appreciated her making my father a special 85th birthday meal and caramel popcorn cake!
The dogs loved her. She helped us out in many ways.
(Very good)
21 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Johann)
We only had Johan for 2 nights so its hard to leave a better review.
He is a super nice guy, worked really well at the tasks I asked him to do and got a lot done in one day.. walked the dogs for an hour, painted an eave outside the kitchen and other things
even after he'd done all his hours took out the trash (I had stipluated earlier that it… read more
He is a super nice guy, worked really well at the tasks I asked him to do and got a lot done in one day.. walked the dogs for an hour, painted an eave outside the kitchen and other things
even after he'd done all his hours took out the trash (I had stipluated earlier that it… read more
(Very good)
18 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jaime) for host
I stayed 6 days with Neri, Polly, Tony, the doggies (so cute) and the cats. They are a lovely family.
Basically, the tasks were DIY, cleaning the kitchen, gardening a bit, cooking (I did once), looking after the doggies and walking with them. So, it was easy. The neighborhood is calm and it's good for taking walks around.
Neri provided me a nice… read more
Basically, the tasks were DIY, cleaning the kitchen, gardening a bit, cooking (I did once), looking after the doggies and walking with them. So, it was easy. The neighborhood is calm and it's good for taking walks around.
Neri provided me a nice… read more
12 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sini) for host
I stayed in this house 2 weeks. The work schedule and tasks are easy to negotiate. The tasks were mostly cleaning and helping in the kitchen.
I got a big private room with shared bathroom.
I recommend this place or people who are easygoing, do cleaning, wants to help with cooking and maybe help Tony and Polly with grocery shopping :)
The host… read more
I got a big private room with shared bathroom.
I recommend this place or people who are easygoing, do cleaning, wants to help with cooking and maybe help Tony and Polly with grocery shopping :)
The host… read more
11 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sini)
Sini is wonderful. Such a balance personality.
So lovely and fun.. doing little cute dances everywhere.
She works hard and is helpful. Cooked and cleaned for us almost every meal.
Sad to see her go. Get her if you can!
So lovely and fun.. doing little cute dances everywhere.
She works hard and is helpful. Cooked and cleaned for us almost every meal.
Sad to see her go. Get her if you can!
(Excellent)
9 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)
Christina is lovely and very helpful. This was her first workaway and she was great. I highly recommend her.
She gardened for us, cleaned, cooked and helped with the dogs. She is a great companion, easy going, fluent in English and a great listener.
She gardened for us, cleaned, cooked and helped with the dogs. She is a great companion, easy going, fluent in English and a great listener.
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Earthmother1958)
Karen was very helpful with my ageing parents and was very good at looking after them and helping to improve their strenght
by making sure they got enough nutrients and challenging them to do more.
She was helpful in many ways, with decluttering, cleaning, cooking and some advocacy.
She is a caring person with a great sense of humour.
by making sure they got enough nutrients and challenging them to do more.
She was helpful in many ways, with decluttering, cleaning, cooking and some advocacy.
She is a caring person with a great sense of humour.
(Very good)
24 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Noritaa)
What a fabulous human being!!!
She works hard and is super nice. So easy going. I highly recommend her.
We loved having her and miss her!
She works hard and is super nice. So easy going. I highly recommend her.
We loved having her and miss her!
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Juri) for host
Nerissa and her family are amazing. They were so kind with me and always available to have a nice conversation, to let me explore the area or to let me play their piano or their guitar in my free time. She has lovely and friendly pets too and a big heart.
We had a beautiful dinner with their french friend and I felt like home. Her parents are… read more
We had a beautiful dinner with their french friend and I felt like home. Her parents are… read more
30 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Juri)
Juri is a very, very lovely person. Well mannered, friendly, a very nice person. He was only with us for 4 nights as he was going to a yoga workaway. I love that he is vegetarian. He is good company.
He is a an excellent cook and made some delicious meals and did as many tasks as we asked.
There were a couple miscommunications because of… read more
He is a an excellent cook and made some delicious meals and did as many tasks as we asked.
There were a couple miscommunications because of… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lennart & Mariela) for host
Pollie, Tony and Neri were all wonderful people, and I enjoyed staying with them for 8 days. Spent my days helping out with cleaning, groceries, cooking, fixing stuff, sweeping leaves etc., but there was free time as well and I got to explore Sydney a few days. Lots of cats, rabbits, sulphur-crested cockatoos, crested pigeons, kookaburras, rainbow… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ina)
Ina was incredible!!
She was so helpful and did SO much for us.
She took the initiative if we hadn't asked her to do anything and went ahead and cleaned out cupboards and decluttered them. The house looked so good by the time she left. And she did some cooking, helped decorate the Christmas tree, swept out side, did lots of big jobs like cleared… read more
She was so helpful and did SO much for us.
She took the initiative if we hadn't asked her to do anything and went ahead and cleaned out cupboards and decluttered them. The house looked so good by the time she left. And she did some cooking, helped decorate the Christmas tree, swept out side, did lots of big jobs like cleared… read more
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Helena)
Helena was kind enough to come down and help out for 2 days.
She did so much! She did lots of ironing for clothes I wanted to donate for the fire victims, wept our garage area, helped me sort out so much clutter in my studio and clean up AND helped me with a bit of marketing for Instagram.
She was great company. I whole-heartedly recommend her.
She did so much! She did lots of ironing for clothes I wanted to donate for the fire victims, wept our garage area, helped me sort out so much clutter in my studio and clean up AND helped me with a bit of marketing for Instagram.
She was great company. I whole-heartedly recommend her.
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dirk) for host
I had a great time, with Polly, Tony, and Neri. I planned to stay about one week, but at least I stay for 4 weeks, because it was great to be a part of this family. I felt warmly welcome, they made my stay to a fantastic time, I will never miss.
We had nice conversations, and every time I had a wish (about food or time off, or whatever) they do… read more
We had nice conversations, and every time I had a wish (about food or time off, or whatever) they do… read more
24 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dirk)
Dirk is a phenomena of energy and positivity.
He did some awesome tasks for us-put up my shelf into brick.. quite difficult, did indoor and outdoor cleaning, all kinds of handiwork, cleaned all the junk and boxes out of the top of our garage and got all kinds of trees that were stuck out... he did SO many things... tiled our pantry, cooked many… read more
He did some awesome tasks for us-put up my shelf into brick.. quite difficult, did indoor and outdoor cleaning, all kinds of handiwork, cleaned all the junk and boxes out of the top of our garage and got all kinds of trees that were stuck out... he did SO many things... tiled our pantry, cooked many… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate & Frederic)
A very lovely, gentle couple. It was really nice to see their sweet relationship and play one of their board games.. Wingspan.. they are board game fanatics and I am REALLY glad I got to play it as now I must buy it myself.
Kate and Fred were really helpful, cooked, cleaned, drove me around. Really recommend them.
Kate and Fred were really helpful, cooked, cleaned, drove me around. Really recommend them.
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (mrudy203)
Michelle is a positive ball of delight. Such a nice person and very hard worker!
She did so much for us-decluttered our whole kitchen, cooked, cleaned, helped with the pets.
She's great at puzzles and is a really lovely person, I highly recommend her.
She did so much for us-decluttered our whole kitchen, cooked, cleaned, helped with the pets.
She's great at puzzles and is a really lovely person, I highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (mrudy203) for host
I had a wonderful stay with Neri, Pollie and Tony. They are lovely people who welcomed me right into their family. I enjoyed helping them around the house with cleaning and organization projects. In addition, I enjoyed cooking with Tony and Pollie, as well as cooking for their family. We had great conversations while sharing meals. They were great… read more
19 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Inanna & Shaban) for host
I have spent three days with Nari, her parents and all the bunny’s, cats and the dog. Nari catched me up form the train Station. Faster than I could see I had this little super cute dog Magic on my knees.
We spent a lovely time together. The whole family was looking so kindly after me when I got sick. Thanks a lot for that!
I did a lot of… read more
We spent a lovely time together. The whole family was looking so kindly after me when I got sick. Thanks a lot for that!
I did a lot of… read more
29 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Polly)
Polly was only with us a week but we wish we'd had the room for her to stay longer... she is an exceptional woman and hard worker! She looked after me when I was sick-making me drinks, changing my linen and bed when I spilt one-seeing if I needed anything.
She cleaned all of our downstairs windows, helped with cooking, sweeping, vacuuming and… read more
She cleaned all of our downstairs windows, helped with cooking, sweeping, vacuuming and… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Polly) for host
I stayed with Neri and her parents for a week in January and had an amazing time. I really enjoyed the tasks I was asked to do and there was no pressure given to completing them, I felt like one of the family and would have been happy to stay for longer. I would definitely recommend this workaway if you have something to offer. The house, garden… read more
19 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fierstar55)
Eric is a beautiful soul. A very lovely and caring man who helped us greatly with some handy man tasks and took great care of my dog, an elderly fluff ball that likes to be carried around. I highly recommend Eric.
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fierstar55) for host
What a great time I had with Neri and her beautiful family of people and animals for three days. First of all, Neri is very social and we made friends everywhere we went touring around Sydney. We laughed a lot and enjoyed good music, shops, cafes, even an escape room, she is like my long-lost sister from Australia. The food was amazing, her family… read more
