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Some yard work, DIY and pet-sitting at our new Queensland home, Australia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I (Laura) am from Scotland and Joe is Australian. We have two very energetic preschool kids and two less energetic, but equally adorable, cocker spaniels!

    We’ve recently just moved into our new home and have some work to do to add the finishing touches! These include some yard work, including lawn care, planting, building veggie patches. We also have some other key tasks, like building the kids’ jungle, which isn’t a necessity but might suit someone who enjoys that kind of project!

    We’re looking for someone to live the spaniels for us in June, while we’re overseas! Emmanuel and Jose are both 9. Emmanuel loves a good game of fetch and Jose enjoys watching!

    We have wifi, Netflix and Disney+

    There’s no public transport here, but Uber and taxis are both available. Your own transport would be preferable.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There are walking trails nearby and, although I’ve never been lucky enough, I have friends who’ve spotted koalas in the wild numerous times! There are also some wallabies to be spotted if you head out for a local walk.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We’ve recently just moved into our new home and have some work to do to add the finishing touches! These include some yard work, including lawn care, planting, veggie patches.

    We’re looking for someone to love the spaniels for us in June, while we’re overseas! Emmanuel and Jose are both 9. Emmanuel loves a good game of fetch and Jose enjoys watching, but they both love a walk - not too long though, they’re getting old.

    There’s no public transport here, but Uber and taxis are both available. Your own transport would be preferable.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We’re considering a move to Spain for our family, so we love the opportunity to learn and practice Spanish!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom with a queen bed and built in robe.
    Use of kitchen, bathroom and living areas. The home is brand new, we’ve only been here since late February

    Netflix, wifi and Disney+

    If you’re here while we are, we’re more than happy to provide meals. If you’re here when we’re gone we’ll leave some staples to help get you through!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Only an hour and a half to Brisbane, there’s a lot to do there. There are also numerous parks, cafes, bars and restaurants in Toowoomba.
    There are many bush walking trails within an hour or so. There are also mountain bike tracks and we have bikes available for use.
    We hope that you’d make yourself at home in our home and also treat it with respect, as you would your own.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There is a designated work space with office chair and wifi.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a driveway that’s around 25m long.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 717996474875

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