We would like to host a pro-active organised clean person who is happy to help maintain our house and private parc. in Netherlands

Netherlands

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16/01/2021
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2021

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Description
We are a family of 4 and live 15 miles north of Amsterdam. We are generous hosts happy to share with you the Dutch culture and hospitality! There is always something to do. Helping hands are therefore very welcome.
We live in a spacious house in a private 3 acre parc, with tenniscourt, swimmingpool and vegetable garden.
We had the pleasure of hosting workawayers before. It was a great experience in many ways!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about Dutch and international life. We are thankful hosts, happy to share with you in your travel & work experience. We love good quality healthy food which we want to share with you.
Help
cleaning, cooking, gardening, general maintenance, painting
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Large family home with landscape gardens & amenities (pool, tennis). 15 miles north of Amsterdam.
What else ...
Bus stop in front of our house connects easily to train from Hoorn or Alkmaar station. Amsterdam is only 40 min away. Historic towns Hoorn, Alkmaar and Enkhuizen are in the area and easy to reach.
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (12)

30/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma )

Geena, Emma and their friend Jacky were the perfect workaway bunch!
Happy to help, always cheerful, very appreciative of what we offered and eager to get the jobs done.
Thanks for helping getting our vegetable plot ready for the season and for weeding, cleaning and painting of 'garden wood'. It all looks so much better now. We would love to… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emma ) for host

We absolutely loved our time at this workaway! Had so much fun in the garden helping with the veggie patch and the family was incredibly generous and kind during our stay there. This was our first workaway and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you Sikko, Marga, Tom, Emma, Jezza and of course Ryan!

(Excellent )

02/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anique)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

05/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Cheryl & Jordan )

It was a pleasure having Cheryl and Jordan in our home. They stayed with us in the winter so we found some indoor jobs for them to do. They sanded and painted a room in the attic and help with some housekeeping tasks. They did a great job!!
On Australia they prepared Australian food for the whole family. We learned a lot about living in… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cheryl & Jordan ) for host

We stayed with the family for around 5 weeks and what a great experience it was! We painted there attic and did some general cleaning and gardening. From this we both learnt new skills and the family were very welcoming and we also learnt a bit of Dutch from them.

Thank you Marga, Sikko, Tom and Emma for letting us stay with you's and good luck… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (AGUSTIN)

We are very fortunate to have been able to host Augustin!!! He is kind, funny, considerate, creative, smart, hard working and very eager to learn new things. Augustin became a very dear friend to our family and we hope to spent more time with him in the future.
Augustin refurbished an old wagon and helped us with: gardening, sanding and painting,… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (AGUSTIN) for host

Many things I could tell about this beautiful family, and this incredible experience in Avenhorn, but the most important thing is to have a wonderful time in a dream place with people with a very big and open heart. I have many learnings and unforgettable moments that I can count on in the time I shared with them, I stay with the vision of life… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Warren & Bianca)

Bianca and Warren, did a good job sanding and painting our 3 bridges in the garden. Bianca also helped with housekeeping tasks,
We are grateful for their hard work and good company.

(Excellent )

05/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)

It was a great pleasure having Lara and Julian staying with us. They did an excellent job sanding and painting our 'pool house' . Lara also prepared yummy snacks for the whole family.
We are very grateful for their good company, hard work and delicious treats.

We look forward to hosting Lara and Julian again soon.

(Excellent )

20/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

We spent 10 days with this beautiful and funny family. Was our first experience at Workaway and couldn’t be better! Avenhorn is a small and beautiful village near Horn, and the house is a piece of heaven! Marga and Emma are the best cookers ever, they prepare all the meals with lot of love! Our jobs was about sanding and painting and you have… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lilla)

Lilla and Zoe,
We can't thank you enough for your help. It was really more a mans job, but a 'man' wouldn't have been able to do the job better then you did!!! We enjoyed meeting you and learning a bit more about Hungarian culture and showing you a bit of the Netherlands and the Dutch way of living.
Maybe we will meet again. Do come back another… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lilla) for host

We stayed with this family for a week but we wish it could have been more . We helped with the installation of their new pool, so we can say that we helped to build something long- lasting. They showed us the Dutch way of life and took us sightseeing too. :)
Thank you for everything and good luck with your future projects!
Lilla&Zoé

(Excellent )

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