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Last replied
24 Apr 2025
Reply rate
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Description
Only persons that know and love cats are welcome! Must love to play with my 3 cats
We live in Iceland in Mosfellsbaer very close to Reykjavík. (15km)
Our house is on a big land, lots of trees a small river and we have 4 cats.
As we are both getting older (73) and my husband blind.
I desperately need a hand in my garden in summer.
I also need someone that does not mind chores like vacuming and house cleaning.
I am used to haveing foreign young people. Speak Danish and English well. I can send photos in email to intrested people.
I am an artist.
My husband worked as a radio host and a guide. Knows just about everything!
Looking forward to hear from you!
Love Steinunn
(P. S. NO VEGETARIANS,
NO SMOKERS,
NO COUPLES)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will be almost in Reykjavík the capital and can go to all the museeums and other art activities. Also a nice swimming pool is very close by. Easy access to climbing mountains and hike.
Help
Some garden help.
Also help with cleaning the house.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a small, single room very private but still in the house.
What else ...
You can take a bus to Reykjavík I also have a bike to use. Two nice swimmingpools very close and endless things to see in Reykjavík.
Easy mountains to hike nearby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 677179243841
Feedback (13)
5 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I stayed with Steinunn and Bubbi for almost three months and had a fantastic experience, they are welcoming and extremely generous hosts who make you feel very at home. Steinunn is a brilliant artist and cook and keeps you well fed while Bubbi has many fascinating stories from around Iceland. I loved the bedroom which is private, cozy and always… read more
11 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaroslava)
It was a pleasure to have Jarka here with us. She is an exelent person. So helpful and a very good and efficient worker and fun to be around.
You are welcome back to us anytime.
We are so glad to have you now as a friend. Best whishes in the future❤️
You are welcome back to us anytime.
We are so glad to have you now as a friend. Best whishes in the future❤️
(Excellent
)
30 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jaroslava) for host
I spent amazing two weeks at a lovely house which is hiding in a tiny forest. In this magic house, a magic couple lives, the angel and chef in one person, Steinunn, her charming storyteller, Bubbi, and three cats. They are very nice and warm people. I felt there like at home. Thank you for all your kindness. Hope to see you again!
28 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Boglárka)
Bogi is a wonderful person. Easy to be around and put up with me even if I was sometimes irritated and tired.
We miss you so much dear Bogi
You were a true sunshine in our lives. Wish you came back👏
You did everythig I asked and more!
I could not have been luckier than having you as a workawayer.
Best whishes in your future❤️
We miss you so much dear Bogi
You were a true sunshine in our lives. Wish you came back👏
You did everythig I asked and more!
I could not have been luckier than having you as a workawayer.
Best whishes in your future❤️
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Boglárka) for host
I was lucky enough to stay with Steinunn and Sigurður. It was a lovely experience!
Takk fyrir!
Takk fyrir!
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5 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I stayed with Steinunn and Bubbi for almost three months and had a fantastic experience, they are welcoming and extremely generous hosts who make you feel very at home. Steinunn is a brilliant artist and cook and keeps you well fed while Bubbi has many fascinating stories from around Iceland. I loved the bedroom which is private, cozy and always… read more
11 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaroslava)
It was a pleasure to have Jarka here with us. She is an exelent person. So helpful and a very good and efficient worker and fun to be around.
You are welcome back to us anytime.
We are so glad to have you now as a friend. Best whishes in the future❤️
You are welcome back to us anytime.
We are so glad to have you now as a friend. Best whishes in the future❤️
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jaroslava) for host
I spent amazing two weeks at a lovely house which is hiding in a tiny forest. In this magic house, a magic couple lives, the angel and chef in one person, Steinunn, her charming storyteller, Bubbi, and three cats. They are very nice and warm people. I felt there like at home. Thank you for all your kindness. Hope to see you again!
28 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Boglárka)
Bogi is a wonderful person. Easy to be around and put up with me even if I was sometimes irritated and tired.
We miss you so much dear Bogi
You were a true sunshine in our lives. Wish you came back👏
You did everythig I asked and more!
I could not have been luckier than having you as a workawayer.
Best whishes in your future❤️
We miss you so much dear Bogi
You were a true sunshine in our lives. Wish you came back👏
You did everythig I asked and more!
I could not have been luckier than having you as a workawayer.
Best whishes in your future❤️
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Boglárka) for host
I was lucky enough to stay with Steinunn and Sigurður. It was a lovely experience!
Takk fyrir!
Takk fyrir!
5 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elżbieta)
Ella is a very positive persone. Helpful, nice and clever.
Im so glad she came to help me👏
Whish her all the best in her live.
Im so glad she came to help me👏
Whish her all the best in her live.
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Christin) for host
I stayed nearly 2 months with Steinunn and Bubbi and felt like home immediately. Their house is lovely: looking like a fairy tale from the outside and is full of art from in the inside. I felt comfortable from the beginning. I helped them two in the household and my tasks were easy. Saturday and Sunday are the days off, but I had a lot of free… read more
4 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Janos) for host
The five weeks that i stayed in this beautiful house were wonderful! Steinunn and Pepe are two amazing hosts. They give you a lot of freedom with the work and your free time. If you live with Steinunn you will never starve and always get a lot of very tasty food, Icelandic but also from all over the world. They are experiened with hosting… read more
17 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lynn)
Lynn stayed with us in October 2020
She is a warm, honest and a caring person. I was so sorry to see her leave.
She is a hard worker and did every thing I asked of her perfectly.
I would gladly have her again as often as she wants if that would be possible for her. Staying here for 5 weeks in the covid
Period with all the restrictions and limits… read more
She is a warm, honest and a caring person. I was so sorry to see her leave.
She is a hard worker and did every thing I asked of her perfectly.
I would gladly have her again as often as she wants if that would be possible for her. Staying here for 5 weeks in the covid
Period with all the restrictions and limits… read more
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lynn) for host
I spent a wonderful five weeks with Steinunn, Bubbi and their cats in their magically located home in October/November 2020. They will welcome you very warmly and kindly. You will have a nice room with a great view for yourself and Steinunn prepares delicious food (i still feast on the jams).
I helped a lot in the garden, cleaned in the house and… read more
I helped a lot in the garden, cleaned in the house and… read more
24 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host
Steinunn and Bubbi are the most wonderful hosts! I stayed with them for about 2 months. I wish I could've stayed longer because I really loved it there!
They are so generous and kind. It's fun to talk to them - they are so interesting people with so many hobbies and talents and much knowledge! I was able to learn so much from them and got to… read more
They are so generous and kind. It's fun to talk to them - they are so interesting people with so many hobbies and talents and much knowledge! I was able to learn so much from them and got to… read more
22 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host
Being used to working on big projects before I found it challenging at the beginning but I got accustomed to the peculiarities of my hosts (including cats) and the rythm of the house. I felt like Harry Potter at times in a tiny (but cosy and private) room upstairs.
Steinunn might be stubborn in her ways of doing things ;) but is very kind. She… read more
Steinunn might be stubborn in her ways of doing things ;) but is very kind. She… read more
8 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
Dear Jakup
I call you the Wizard of Poland!
You are recourceful, efficient, calm and a very good worker and person.
You are welcome back to us any time. I think about you every night when the light pole lits up!
I never tire of telling my friends how awsome you are and oh my God the sheds! How you cleaned them up!!! Miracle!
Best wishes❤️🤗
I call you the Wizard of Poland!
You are recourceful, efficient, calm and a very good worker and person.
You are welcome back to us any time. I think about you every night when the light pole lits up!
I never tire of telling my friends how awsome you are and oh my God the sheds! How you cleaned them up!!! Miracle!
Best wishes❤️🤗
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ashleigh) for host
I arranged a last minute workaway with Steinunn when I had to cancel a month long workaway on a farm in Iceland which I could no longer manage due to an injury. I felt very lucky that Steinunn could host me for 2 weeks, and then was even helpful enough to arrange for me to stay with her wonderful friend Inga Pala for another 10 days straight… read more
8 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashleigh)
It was great to have Ashleigh here to help. She has a quiet presence and does everything very well!
Have fun trawelling the world.
I wish her a good life!
Have fun trawelling the world.
I wish her a good life!
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Shannon)
Shannon Shannon Shannon!
You are a great girl. It was wonderful to get to know you. Hope you have a good life. Thank you for coming and helping me. Hope to see you again!
You are a great girl. It was wonderful to get to know you. Hope you have a good life. Thank you for coming and helping me. Hope to see you again!
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo)
Leonardo came and stayed with us in September 2018
He is a wonderful young man to have around. Extremely helpful and warm. Did everything asked of him very well. We became good friends. He is like a family now.
Miss him!
He is a wonderful young man to have around. Extremely helpful and warm. Did everything asked of him very well. We became good friends. He is like a family now.
Miss him!
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host
I have nothing to say except this was the best Workaway experience I've ever done. Steinunn and Sigurdur are amazing hosts, very careful and polite. I felt at home from the beginning. I spent there around one month and it was such a great experience, every day was better and better. I miss them so much!
16 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Oriane) for host
Steinunn and Sigurdur are so nice and you will enjoy your stay in Iceland with them, for sure! Reykjavik is so beautiful and there's so much to visit.
In the house, you have your own cosy bedroom and bathroom, and even "private" kitchen if you want. But you don't really need: Steinunn doesn't cook as a chef, actually, she IS a chef. You'll never… read more
In the house, you have your own cosy bedroom and bathroom, and even "private" kitchen if you want. But you don't really need: Steinunn doesn't cook as a chef, actually, she IS a chef. You'll never… read more
16 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
I had a really nice time with Steinunn. She has a really nice hose with a central location, a lot to see and do around and an fairy tale like surroundings.
So if you like a lot of good food, can help with some craftsmanship tasks or in the garden, then you should visit them. I will do it again on my next Iceland visit.
So if you like a lot of good food, can help with some craftsmanship tasks or in the garden, then you should visit them. I will do it again on my next Iceland visit.
10 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host
I have had such a great time in Iceland. Steinunn is such a great and charming host. The accomodation the daily work and the meals are amazing. She is a great cook and always imaginative. The task´s are different and I never had a dull moment.
Thank you very much for letting me being a part of your family. I will come back :)
Thank you very much for letting me being a part of your family. I will come back :)
6 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian)
I will miss Julian very much. He has helped us tremendously! He is so nice to be around and works more than I can think.
We want him to be here longer and also come back.
I has been a plesure to feed him and bake cakes for him. Can not think I will ever meet a nicer boy.
Thank you dear Julian. You are always welcom to our home!
We want him to be here longer and also come back.
I has been a plesure to feed him and bake cakes for him. Can not think I will ever meet a nicer boy.
Thank you dear Julian. You are always welcom to our home!
(Excellent)
