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Host rating
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Last replied
28 Sep 2023
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Description
My home is a lifestyle property on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean in the Bay of Islands outside of Russell. It is covered mostly in forest and is home to many native flora and fauna including breeding kiwis.
I have a caravan that has being renovated which you can stay in and it also has wifi.
The house is nearby which has a proper kitchen and bathroom that you can use.
I will provide food.
I have bikes and helmets here and i can also pick you up from Russell if you havent got transport. Its about 6.5 kilometres to town.
Unfortunately the little dog isnt staying here at present
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have lived in NZ all my life so i can help with any english practice you may want. You will also here get a sense of what living rurally is like and also how the New Zealand environment up here functions
Help
I would like someone to do some light work around the property such as gardening, painting and also some dinner cooking. Maximum work including cooking would be approximately three hours per day.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Id like to learn italian some more if possible
Accommodation
Its a renovated caravan. It has curtains and a small double bed. Im told its a comfortable place to stay. Wifi from my house reaches it
What else ...
I have a little canoe/kayak that can be used and bikes and also the rest of the bay can be accessed from Russell
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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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Feedback (3)
I basically did some gardening and cooking, not a big deal
The caravan is very comfortable, and you can enjoy the kiwi's melody during the night 😉
She was easy to have around, happy to be my herself in this rural environment, has a good work ethic and sense of humour too.
Would recommend no problems
Mickael is a verry nice and easy going person who needs help in simple tasks and offers you the opportunity to enjoy the beautifull area he lives.
We could share nice talks, walks and enjoy oysters and peppies just picked up from the near beach. And he renovated such a lovely… read more
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I basically did some gardening and cooking, not a big deal
The caravan is very comfortable, and you can enjoy the kiwi's melody during the night 😉
She was easy to have around, happy to be my herself in this rural environment, has a good work ethic and sense of humour too.
Would recommend no problems
Mickael is a verry nice and easy going person who needs help in simple tasks and offers you the opportunity to enjoy the beautifull area he lives.
We could share nice talks, walks and enjoy oysters and peppies just picked up from the near beach. And he renovated such a lovely… read more
