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Enjoy life at the lake and lend a hand around house on the South end of Vancouver Island, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    We have an eventful time at the lake hosting family & friends.
    We would welcome some help with gardens and the housekeeping and all general home maintenance.
    We have a large yard, two adorable pups and our home is generous in space with beautiful views of the Lake.
    We’ve traveled extensively to many Countries and enjoy the experiences of different cultures. We live on the Southern end of Vancouver Island on beautiful
    Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. We are about one hour from Victoria

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will benefit from a Canadian family home. One of the most beautiful locations on Vancouver Island. Lake life swimming, boating, beautiful walking trails and hiking.

  • Help

    Help

    Good Knowledge of Gardening & tools, general property maintenance. Must be clean & tidy with good housekeeping skills. Self motivated, fast learner, works well on their own and good positive energy. Expected to be clean with good hygiene , must keep the accommodation clean & tidy at all times & kitchen clean up every day.
    Must love dogs pet sitting & walking

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private accommodations and your own private bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Buses, Lakeside community, kayaking, river tubing, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and many historic sites.
    Located only one hour from Victoria or Nanaimo or the West Coast Port Renfrew.
    We live the active west Coast life style at its best.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 833714699638

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