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Host rating
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Last replied
29 Mar 2024
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Description
Hi I am Sylvie, I live year round on beautiful Gambier Island with my happy young beagle pup Luz and work online from home. I love the outdoors and the serenity of Gambier Island with its magical forests and hidden beaches. I cook a lot and during the summer month, I also make ice cream for the local Farmers Market. I am mostly looking for help around the house and property. Cleaning, yard keeping, landscaping and small building projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Gambier Island is located within the Howe Sound Region of British Columbia, between West Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast and can only be reached by boat or walk on passenger ferry. Gambier Island truly is a nature lovers dream, especially during the Summer month. Unpaved roads, gorgeous beaches with great swimming and diving spots and lush Rainforest invite to enjoy the outdoors and watch coastal wildlife. Walk the many trails around the islands to watch the ravens, eagles, hummingbirds, owls and many other birds. Close to the ocean you can watch marine wildlife including seals, sea lions and whales such as humpbacks and orcas.
Gambier Island has no restaurants or stores but from May - September we have our local Farmers Market every Saturday as well as many Community events, BBQ's, concerts and Pub Nights at our Gambier Island Community Centre.
Help
I am mainly looking for help around the house and on the property, gardening, landscaping, cleaning and DYI projects using plants & materials found on the beach or in the forest.
I need to paint my house, would like to build a rustic wood shed for my firewood and a pergola for creating shade on my deck.
If you love dogs, my young beagle girl, Luz, is always happy to play and go for a run.
If you love to cook, we can prepare meals together with fresh veggies from the garden or the local Farmers Market.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is a cozy loft bedroom with a double bed, dresser and private tv. Suitable for a single female traveller or two friends to share (please note that the loft bedroom is accessed through rather steep stairs and therefore not suitable for children or anyone with mobility challenges). I can provide an additional air mattress if needed.
My home is a 3 bedroom house (including the upstairs loft) with one shared bathroom and a large, very well stocked kitchen. Two large decks and 1 acre of yard invite to BBQ for dinner or relax in the hammock.
You have access to all my foods and beverages (except for alcoholic beverages).
We will share the daily meal preparing and I am happy to accommodate special requests for groceries (within reason) as I follow a special diet.
Not included are personal hygiene items and alcohol.
What else ...
In your free time you can relax in the backyard, go for a swim and enjoy the beaches, walk the many trails on island or join community events and meet the friendly neighbours. If you have a valid, international drivers license and travellers insurance, you can use my car to get around the island. Maybe some day trips to visit the Sunshine Coast (off island) for shopping in the many small boutiques or enjoy lunch at local restaurants.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I too work remotely from home
Can possibly accept pets
A friendly dog is welcomed by resident dog
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Thank you for all your… read more
I cleaned the windows, helped a lot with the gardening and took Luz on lots of walks.
My heart is full of memories, I hope to see you again soon!
I really appreciated his excellent work ethics and creative approach to all the work assigned to him. Best wishes to you Mark, come back visit any time!
The tasks I should do where absolutly doable and I really enjoyed the independence I had in when and how much I work.
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Thank you for all your… read more
I cleaned the windows, helped a lot with the gardening and took Luz on lots of walks.
My heart is full of memories, I hope to see you again soon!
I really appreciated his excellent work ethics and creative approach to all the work assigned to him. Best wishes to you Mark, come back visit any time!
The tasks I should do where absolutly doable and I really enjoyed the independence I had in when and how much I work.
