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Douglas and Frances have a small home by the ocean, with a private second apartment behind the garage. Moss Beach is a beautiful little town on California's Route One.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Our little house is half a block from the Pacific Ocean. Guests can hike down to the bluffs for the sunset or go to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (about three blocks away) and explore the tidal pools during low tide. There are lots of beautiful places to hike, both on the beach side or on the mountains that rise up on the east side of our community.
Being in a somewhat rural area, it is helpful for guests to have their own transportation. For those who don’t, we have access to Uber or taxis and an hourly bus route to get to places with more of a population. We do have a few restaurants and a convenience grocery store within a few blocks though. For those who want to explore San Francisco, it will take about half an hour to drive or an hour or two by bus. For grocery, pharmacy, bank, or to see the town, Half Moon Bay is just six miles south of us.
Help
We need help keeping the yard beautiful. Sometimes weeding, sometimes planting. Sometimes landscaping.
We also want to paint some of the exeterior of the house.
Help 25 hours a week, but we are flexible as to when it is done.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A comfortable, private one-bedroom apartment with a queen-sized bed, bathroom, kitchen, and living room with sofa and WiFi/Internet and TV. Very comfortable. We use it for personal guests and figured we would open it up to travelers.
We don't have family meals, but we will provide a budget for food you can cook in your private apartment.
You will have your own home essentially, and will be responsible for leaving it as you found it, including cleaning, washing linens, and re-making the bed.
Optimal length of stay would be anywhere from a couple of weeks to a month. Longer is also fine if the fit is good.
Non-smokers only, please.
IMPORTANT: Douglas is very sensitive to certain smells. No perfumes or body sprays while you’re here, please.
What else ...
During time off, San Francisco is half an hour north of us. Half Moon Bay is a nice small town ten minutes south. Or hike around our neighborhood, it is about as beautiful as any place on earth.
The SamTrans bus (Route 17, ) runs hourly for those who don't have their own car. You can also find Uber rides.
Weather is usually 60F +/- 10 degrees. Winter tends to be cooler, in the low 50's, and somewhat rainy. Summer tends to be foggy and cool. Spring and fall are usually sunny and beautiful. Climate change has meant unusually sunny weather for us. Check weather online.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good quality, good speed wifi internet.
Can possibly accept pets
We have two cats and three chickens. As long as your pet is not hostile to the chickens, it's welcome to join you.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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We really enjoyed our month that we spent here at the beautiful Moss Beach doing all sorts of stuff - weeding, gardening, painting, and doing other small but important tasks. The volunteering tasks were not hard at all! Very… read more
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We really enjoyed our month that we spent here at the beautiful Moss Beach doing all sorts of stuff - weeding, gardening, painting, and doing other small but important tasks. The volunteering tasks were not hard at all! Very… read more
The deal was perfect! The independent apartment is very comfortable.
We recommend with eyes closed!
I was need to find a place for fews days until get some parts to fix my motorcyle continue my trip. I really enjoy my time with them and a project for a garden is awesone.Happy to help on electricty.Enjoy when Douglas show me around and listen his music.… read more
She also did a great job beginning our project on our yard. She worked hard and we enjoyed getting to know her.
Highly recommended.
The surroundings are perfect if you are looking for a relaxing stay, close to wonderful beaches and coastal trails.
It was so nice to… read more
