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Last replied
20 May 2025
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Hello dear Workawayers,
We are a small family consisting of two men, a friendly dog, four curious parrots, and many pond fish, living on a large, idyllic forest property in the nature reserve of the Lüneburg Heath.
Our home is nestled in the woods, near a small village, about a 35-minute drive from the vibrant city of Hamburg. From our village, you can reach the nearest small town by bike in about 20 minutes. There you’ll find shops, cafés, restaurants, and a train station with connections to both Hamburg and Lüneburg.
We work a lot during the week: Florian runs a real estate business from our home, and Gerrit commutes to Hamburg. We would really appreciate your help with small projects around the house, the property, and caring for our animals.
What we offer you:
You’ll have your own cozy guest area with a private bathroom, a bedroom with TV, Playstation, and internet access, as well as a kitchen where you can prepare your own breakfast (we will provide the groceries, of course).
We also have a fitness room with a rowing machine, multi-gym, weights, and a treadmill – feel free to use it anytime. And there’s a bicycle available for your use to explore the surroundings.
Since we’re often working or on the go during the week, you’ll have plenty of time for yourself – to relax, explore the area, or work on your own things.
Where you can help – based on your interests and skills:
Feeding and caring for our parrots
Taking our dog for walks
Gardening (e.g., creating vegetable beds, weeding, mowing the lawn)
Helping in the household
All tasks are flexible and can be individually discussed according to your abilities and preferences. We're also very flexible with time: if you prefer to have more free time during the week and help with projects together on the weekend, that works great for us. Florian is very skilled with hands-on work and is happy to show and teach you new things while working together.
What else we offer:
Fresh, regional, and healthy home-cooked dinners (nutrition is important to us!)
Breakfast groceries provided for self-preparation in your kitchen
Opportunities to join us on trips into the city or to explore the region
Shared activities like hiking, biking, working out, or sightseeing
Insights into German culture and our everyday life
Our region is perfect for nature lovers and active travelers – with beautiful hiking trails through the heath, peaceful cycling paths, charming small towns, and of course, easy access to the metropolis of Hamburg.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to get in touch – we’re looking forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into our home soon!
Warm regards,
Gerrit & Florian 🐾🦜🌲
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Self development
Cooking & food
Architecture
Beach
Videography
Farming
LGBTQ
Pets
Hiking
Nature
Fitness
Cycling
Water sports
Carpentry
Animals
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Gardening
Books
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
With us, you can look forward to genuine cultural exchange and exciting learning opportunities. We're happy to offer authentic insights into our lives – both personal and professional. As a successful couple with our own real estate company, we share our experiences, daily life, and knowledge about entrepreneurship, real estate, and living in Germany. Anyone who's curious about what modern life and work looks like here is warmly welcome to be a part of it.
Help
Travelers can assist with garden work, creating vegetable beds, and maintaining the health of the forest, such as helping with firewood preparation. Additionally, there are smaller tasks around the house that can be done together. These activities offer a great opportunity to connect with nature while contributing to our home and surroundings.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Guest room with internet, TV, and Playstation, private kitchen with microwave, kettle, fridge, and seating area, bathroom with bathtub.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (2)
My experience overall was outstanding to say the least.
The place was beautiful and they both treated me as family and peer at the same time, from the very beginning. They always cared about me, more than you would expect from a host.
I can really say I felt at home… read more
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My experience overall was outstanding to say the least.
The place was beautiful and they both treated me as family and peer at the same time, from the very beginning. They always cared about me, more than you would expect from a host.
I can really say I felt at home… read more
