Helping clean up a really big house in Sydney, Australia

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Last activity : 5 May 2025

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2025

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My name is Jack.

We are looking for short and long term volunteers to help get our garden back on track. We need work planting turf, building planter beds, growing vegetables, adding mulch, planting, removing weeds and maintenance. If you have knowledge in this area that is fantastic. I would love to learn from you!

If you have any knowledge in painting, decorating, or carpentry that would also be wonderful.

We can offer a bedroom in Sydney, 2 minutes from the ocean and half an hour from the city. We can help with any of your plans for the future. Of course we can help with your english in any way. And we have 2 dogs!

Feel free to get in touch with any questions or plans.

Jack
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located in Sydney, next to Cremorne Point. We offer the experience of living next to the ocean. We can offer a taste of Australian lifestyle and culture. Our place is a great location to start preparations for a road trip around Australia.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for help in the garden. The garden needs weeding, mowing, and landscaping. There is also some general organising work in the house.
We need help doing daily chores such as washing the dishes, cleaning the bathroom, taking out the bins.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
Interested in learning Italian or German!
Accommodation
There is a spare bedroom. The bathroom will be shared. The kitchen will be shared. We would like to organise food arrangements over private messages. We like to share the cooking between everyone.
What else ...
You can explore Sydney! You can buy a van and drive around Australia. You can surf. You can learn english. You can play You can just hang out!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This space is open to digital nomads as long as you are considering sharing the costs and space of internet and accessories!
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two

Host ref number: 777496286312

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15 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Emilia & Sarah) for host

Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

18 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Camilla & William)

Alex and Mill were wonderful guests. They built us a fence, cleaned our house, washed our windows, and made us dinner. Alex is a highly talented carpenter and has lots of knowledge about building. Mill is very warm-hearted and willing to help out where needed. I would recommend Alex and Mill to any hosts. Have a great road-trip guys!

(Excellent )

28 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Rachel) for host

Our stay at Jack & Susan´s place was outstanding. They both were really welcoming, lovely and always took care of us, willing to make our stay as interesting and comfortable as possible. They provided us with good meals and drinks, showed us around and gave us many information about Sydney, Australia, their way of life and our further travels to… read more

(Excellent )

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15 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Emilia & Sarah) for host

Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

18 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Camilla & William)

(Excellent)

28 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Rachel) for host

(Excellent)

3 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (majesticworld) for host

Unfortunately Jack cancelled our stay the evening before, because of the rainy weather

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

7 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)

Amandine is a legend. She was hard-working and put in more hours than necessary. I loved going snorkelling with her...spontaneous adventures everyday :D
She has a good attitude towards life, positivity and freedom!
Until next time

(Excellent)

22 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host

I stayed 10 days with Jack and his mom and it's been an incredible experience. They are both really interesting and good person. We've had really good talks. They'll always make sure that you're confortable and that you have everything you need. I really enjoyed my stay and I definitely recommend you to stay with them.
We've been cleaning the… read more

(Excellent)

7 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Laura & Nayla) for host

Jack & Susan are amazing people! Im enjoy a lot my days in his house. With Jack we went to the natural pool of his neighborhood, also to walk through the center and we did gardening together with very good background music, he is amazing. Susan is very loving, Im shared time with her and her friends on walks through the golf club with the dogs,… read more

(Excellent)

9 Dec 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)

My experience with Martin was fantastic. Martin got straight into helping out as soon as he arrived. He did an AMAZING job on our front garden. Everything was trimmed to perfection. He's a very relaxed guy and is easy to have around. It's a shame you couldn't stay with us for another week.

Cheers mate

(Excellent)

16 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Mila and I had a great time at Jack's house! The house is located in a beautiful part of Sydney with a breath-taking view! It was our first workaway experience and it couldn't be better, we did a lot of gardening and cleaning around the house. We really enjoyed our stay with Jack, Dayendra and Will, they made us feel welcomed and like at home.… read more

(Excellent)

14 Dec 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah was an outstanding guest. She made us heaps of hearty dishes, did all the gardening and cleaned the entire house. Her friend Mila was also wonderful. I will miss having you both around all the time! Safe Travels

(Excellent)

21 Nov 2017

Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host

Jack was really easy going and helped me a lot. The house is still in progress but it's lovely and comfortable anyway. You will have an amazing view and nice People around you, definitely a catch :)

(Excellent)

12 Nov 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)

Marina was a fun, warm, kind guest. She helped out with the washing and the garden. She was very good company to have around in the house for the week. I would recommend her to other guests.

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2017

Left by Workawayer (Hugo) for host

Jack and Dayendra were very nice hosts ! They are two really friendly and cheerful persons. The house is very well located.
Thank you very much guys for these two amazing weeks !
Hopefully see you again

(Excellent)

12 Nov 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo)

Hugo was an outstanding guest. He was up early every morning helping us out. He painted out balcony, cleaned out kitchen and tidied up the entire house. I would recommend him as a workaway guest to anyone. Thanks Hugo, hopefully we meet again one day!

(Excellent)

24 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jocelyn)

Jocelyn was an awesome guest. She was super friendly, organised, tidy and proactive. She helped out with cleaning the house and any other requested tasks. Thanks for the crystal :)

(Excellent)

23 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Jocelyn) for host

Jack, Dayendra, guests and friends welcomed me genuinely and warmly! I enjoyed catching a glimpse of what it can be like to live in Sydney, in a very unique and special home, with an unbeatable view! They encouraged me to take on household tasks that I enjoy doing.
I felt very appreciated, respected, safe and joyful for the duration of my visit… read more

(Excellent)

19 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Cecílie) for host

Jack and his new housemate Dayendra were super nice hosts! :) I spent with them week and half and I was sad when I was leaving! I had a great time in this huge historical house with amazing location :) My first WorkAway experience really couldn't be better than with those two chill out guys! :)
Thank you very much for everything and hopefully see… read more

(Excellent)

19 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Cecílie)

Cecilia was an excellent guest. She was very tidy, clean, hard working and kind. She painted our entire balcony and helped clean out a truly disgusting fridge. She's very easy going but she will be completely honest with you if you ask for it. Enjoy the rest of your travels! See ya

(Excellent)

26 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (Grégory) for host

It was a real pleasur to Stay with Jack and Susan. They are great host and Susan cook delicious meal. I spend a month there to help for the garden and help cleaning the house.
They are veryou kind and the location is very nice.
Thanks for everything and my time with you.

(Excellent)

12 Jun 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Grégory)

Gregory was a great workawayer. He did all the tasks required of him, always remained tidy and was friendly. He helped clean our windows and do our gardening staying for nearly a month. All the best in your travels mate!

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host

Jack and his Mum have been amazing hosts. They are friendly and lovely people who care a lot for their guests. I felt home from the first day I was with them and the location too is pretty good - just in front of the Ocean! I had a great time with them and will always thank them for the two wonderful weeks I spent in their house.

(Excellent)

12 Jun 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)

Lucia was a great guest. She performed all the duties required of her and cooked us beautiful Italian food. She also did a great job cleaning our wardrobe. Enjoy your travels!

(Excellent)

23 May 2017

Left by Workawayer (Jonathan & Ameli) for host

Jack and Susan where both absolutely lovely hosts! Both of them cooked delicious meals for us, and sitting around with them in the evening and having a talk was really nice and relaxing.
The beaches and the coastline are only 5 min of walking away and lovely to spend hours and hours of walking, taking a swim or just relaxing. The work in the… read more

(Excellent)

13 May 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan & Ameli)

Jonathan and Kira were wonderful guests as our first "workawayers". They went above and beyond in our garden, clocking in extra hours to help out. They were extremely respectful and obeyed all house rules. They were happy to share in the cleaning of dishes and any other house duties. Their english is superb. Kira also made us beautiful necklaces… read more

(Excellent)

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Helping clean up a really big house in Sydney, Australia

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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

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Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

Space for parking camper vans

How many Workawayers can stay?

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