Help out at my Florida Condo home in St Augustine, USA

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Hello.
I am an Environmental Scientist ..former College Professor and World Traveler and I haved worked in the USA and all over Europe.
I enjoy people and like to give others the opportunity to also travel and experience other places and cultures.
I live in a condo in St Augustine Florida. Love the ocean and nature...take daily walks at our private beach..swim.in the swimmingpool..practice Tai Chi and play Tennis and you are welcome to join.

You will have your own bedroom and bathroom. Use of a private beach and go with me to the private gym...swimmimgpool...tennis court..Beach Club etc.

I have no pets. I live in a smoke free condo.
I provide food...room.& board...but I do not provide halal or special dietary requirements such as glutenfree or strictly organic...you eat what I provide or you are responsible for purchasing your own.

Welcoming people with specific skill sets: carpenters..DIY people..accomplished painter artists that can paint murals or tromp l'oeil ...or tile layers. Also people with excellent computerskills and Internet savy...or sewing drapes or upholstery..painting skills and also general housework in combination with others if needed.
I am interested in:

Painting:
Painting skills to paint walls and trim and Artists that can paint murals..trompe l'oeil or teach me watercolor etc.
Remodeling skills like Carpentry or tile working skills are always welcome.
Language Skills to keep up and maintain my skills: Native mature French speaking workaway:
I am interested in Continental native French (France..Belgium) citizens to help me with my language skills. Only mature professionals ..preferable teachers/professors will be considered for help with language skills.
I am also interested in people that can teach me to better myself in tennis..Tai Chi...preferable with teaching experience and certifications and in addition to any of the skills mentioned above I expect help with housecleaning if needed.
Computer skills: I have excellent computer skills..but if you are a professional IT person or have excellent skills in..internet marketing...selling on line...I would be interested.
NO applicants for yardwork or garden outdoor work ...or babysitting or petcare or organic living of the land type volunteers needed.

So if you have any of the above skills and are interested please contact me.

I live in a smoke free environment... have severe health issues with smoke. Our whole complex is a designated smoke free zone.
We do not accept smokers.
You will have your own bedroom and bathroom and eat whith us.
We provide food but if you have special requirements it is your own responsibility but we can provide transportation for you to shop for this.
Thank you for your interest and ..I look forward meeting you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in St Augustine....the oldest city in the US.
Rich in culture...arts...history...music...wildlife.....parks..museums.
I live on an island across from the ocean..next to a Nature Preserve.
If you are looking for a quiet retreat like atmosphere..this can be perfect for you. If you are looking for excitement St. Augustine is across the bridge..about 5 miles from my place. It is an amazing city day or night.
Help
I am.always interested in good housekeeping skills..cleaning..organizing..sewing.
Also..painting or carpentry skills...that would be excellent.
I am also interested in (only) mature professionals/college graduates with language teaching skills in French andGerman...so I can keep up with my language skills.
All type of computer skills are welcome.
I also like skilled artistic people/skilled artists that could
paint murals or trompe L'oeil on walls or canvas.
Tai Chi..tennis skills are also welcome...but only in combination with some of the other above named skills.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: 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
You will have your own room and bathroom and the ocean is across the street. Use of bicycle.

You will be alone in the apartment sometimes... I am out of town frequently..you are welcome to travel with me.
Please..
Smokers are not welcome.
I am interested in visitors from.foreign countries and I can host them long term. I only host Americans short term..unless they have exceptional.skills in carpentry etc.
Again..Unless volunteers from overseas ...I only host Americans short term unless we come to mutual agreement afterwards.
What else ...
We are right by the ocean...so going out on the water can be a daily thing...
I live on an island..surrounded by marshes..nature..parks and across the street from our private beach...about 5 miles from the bridge that crosses into St Augustin....so this may not be ideal if you like a busy citylife.
If you prefer daily city life this will not be a good choice for you unless you have your own transportation.

Thank you
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours 5 days. .two days off every week...but we may sometimes work on weekends and you may take weekdays off.

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19/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Allison) for host

I dont know where to begin- Renee is simply one of the greatest people I have ever met, and I miss her terribly already.

She is beyond generous. She is kindhearted, compassionate, Brilliant, awesome, and has a great sense of humor. I felt at home immediately- Renee welcomed me with open arms and an absolutely delicious breakfast... I'm licking my… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Allison)

What an amazing and wonderful young lady!
Hosting Allison has been one of the best Workaway experience so far in my 6 years hosting on Workaway.

Allison is well-travelled, welleducated, intelligent, honest, hard working, clean, with a great sense of humor and a beautiful personality. Allison is also a talented and accomplished artist and l… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)

It has been great having Pablo stay here and help.
Pablo is an excellent worker and his English language skills are excellent too.
He takes pride in his work and he needs no supervision. He is very clean and neat and very hard working.
Pablo also has a good eye for detail and good ideas how to make things better.
He is intelligent, a good… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host

Renné is an excellent hostess. She gives very clear instructions, is planned and respectful of personal times, her food is delicious and healthy and her home is very comfortable and clean. The room is private, with private bathroom very comfortable too. The place is perfect for those who like to enjoy the tranquility, walk, enjoy the beach, play… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (John & Nina) for host

Renee was an awesome host. She is so sweet and kind; we really enjoyed working there. Looking forward to returning!

(Excellent )

29/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (John & Nina)

John and Nina are an amazing team! I call them the 'Dream Team' because they have it all: vision, insight and skills.

John and Nina are delightful company, they are intelligent with a great disposition and a great sense of humor; they are world travelers that bring so much and gladly share, be it their knowledge, talents or skills and insight.… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Bruce & Diana) for host

Renee was a breath of fresh air for us. She was our second host with workaway. She is so lovely inside and out. Her home would be like Nirvanna for an artisan. We helped with various projects.She was warm friendly generous and a FABULOUS cook. We were accepted like family. Her world travels were incredible.She introduced us to many fascsinating… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Bruce & Diana)

Workawayer (Bruce and Diane)

Thank you, Bruce and Diane, for bringing your beautiful smile and positive attitude to my place. It was a pleasure to have you and I so appreciated all your help. Diane, I am so happy with all the places that you organized and cleaned up, often without being asked to do so. Bruce you are amazing..there is no end to… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Olga)

Olga has a lovely personality and she is polite, courteous and very intelligent. Her English is perfect! She is caring and likes to work and kindly gives a hand wherever it is needed and she helped me immensly during the Thanksgiving holidays. She is amazing..she helped cook and clean and organize and even helped move furniture. She has a good eye… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Olga) for host

Renee is an incredible host and a very inspiring person! I had such an amazing time at her place and I am more than happy that I had the chance to meet her on my journey through Florida. I stayed two weeks with Renee and enjoyed her company as well as exploring the beatiful area of St. Augustine and Vilano Beach. Renee made me feel welcome from… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Walter)

It was a pleasure to have Walter spent close to a month at our place. With his extensive travel experience and his various interests and skills, it was very easy to get along with him. He is a hard workers and always asked if there was anything more he could do. He did a great job painting 2 rooms and then some areas..he is exceptionally clean and… read more

(Excellent )

23/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Walter) for host

First time I stayed as a workawayer with my 63 years. It was a great experience and Renee was the perfect host for me during three weeks.
She treated me like family and introduced me to a number of your friends. She took me to the landmarks of St. Augustine (beautiful town!!!) and I enjoyed walking at the beach. Renee is very intelligent and… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Tracey-Lee)

Tracey-Lee is an amazing lady - a world-traveller, welleducated, honest, hard working, clean, intelligent and she has a great sense of humor and it was wonderful having her stay here for a couple of weeks.
She follows directions and needs no supervision. She is trustworthy and works well independently. She sees what needs to be done and goes… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tracey-Lee) for host

I stayed with Renee for an amazing two and a half weeks.

This workaway offered exactly what it promised and was exactly what I needed. I feel so incredibly blessed and grateful for having had this experience.

Renee treated me like family. I was introduced to a number of her friends and I had a wonderful time with them all. The work was fair and… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Knud) for host

Nice apartement even with a lot of clutter. The pool across the street is for members of the club only. Public beach access is 3 miles away. She has 2 children bycles, you won't get far with them if you are a taller person. Food is not exeptional as at most American places as it seems. So if you are on a healthy diet, you should get your own… read more

(Neutral )

14/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (sarah)

It was so amazing getting to know Sara! She is such an open-minded, creative, intelligent and pleasant person - she also loves animals, good and healthy food, nature, culture and art .....and she is well read and her stories are funny and delightful!! You can tell that she is very educated and experienced in life and traveling as you can ask her… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Brad & Lewis) for host

We had a great time staying with Renee and Pete the bird.

Renee is a fantastic host! We were well looked after during our time there. She is very knowledgeable on what to see and do.

Tasks wise was pretty diverse and had all the correct tools which makes things a lot easier.

Also going to miss watching Victoria on a Sunday night.

Can’t… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Brad & Lewis)

Brad and Louis
Thank you so much for stopping in Florida!
You are two of the best workawayers ever.
Hosts: If you are wanting a really good experience then have Brad and Louis come and spend time with you. Absolutely loved having these two stay and would keep them on forever if I had the chance. Friendly, intelligent, honest, funny, very sincere,… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nelson & Stephanie) for host

Renée it's an amazing host! She has a lot of knowledge and interesting things to share. We learned a lot with her about birds, places, she even taught us how to play Mahjong! The city it's really nice and beautiful, a lot of history to see. Renée also took us to a lot of places like the Fort, lighthouse, old City, Lion bridge, the beach, we went… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nelson & Stephanie)

Nelson and Stephanie were one of the best workawayers ever. If you are wanting a really good experience then have them come and spend time with you. Absolutely loved having them stay and would keep him on forever if I had the chance. My house sparkles..my windowscreens are fixed..my shelves are on the wall and everything is so well organized. Hard… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Andre & Marie-Therese)

I had the privilege to host Andre and Maite for a few weeks. Both are delightful ..witty..friendly..quiet and hard working.
Andre is an amazing problem solver..he helped me with my tv, computer and phone. He is an amazing carpenter and all around skilled craftsman and does great work.
Maite is a true wizard in the kitchen and prepares the best… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Andre & Marie-Therese) for host

Very nice experience and a good stay with Renee. She allowed us to share her world in harmony. Relaxed and attentive to our needs she offered us a warm environment.

We helped Renee to install multiple things. Our tasks were varied and pleasant. With her, we visited St. Augustine (very beautiful city), go shopping, walk to the sea and even taste… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (esther) for host

I stayed with Renee , 2 weeks and we had a lot of fun making pillow cases and sofa covers ,of materials that Renee had collected over the years .
She is very smart and generous and her condo is a beautiful apartment at walking distance to the beach.
Saint Augustine is a little town , with lots of culture and a nice going out scene.
I hope i shall… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (esther)

It was such a blessing havig Esther Olaria stay with me for a couple of weeks. She is a worldtravel..great conversationalist..speaks several languages is a hard worker and fun to be with. In her sparetime she studies hard on her Toeffle certification. She is very quiet and very clean.
She is motivated...a selfstarter that needs no supervision.… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Pavla)

It was great having Pavla stay here. What a delightful..friendly..trustworthy..
.intelligent young lady with a great sense of humor. She has a sweet disposition and never loses her cool..even when her luggage was lost for almost a week she just made do and made the best of it. Pavla is a hard worker that does the best in all she does and she takes… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Pavla) for host

It was my first experience as volunteer by workaway and I am very happy for this opportunity! :-) Renee was very kind to me every day, worried about me if I had everything (because aerolines delivered my bag 7days later), she gave me her old and very modern and nice clothes (I have your shorts now on my journey home :-), she was patient with my no… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (leon)

Leon was an excellent workawayer...and he did a fantastic job with everything he did. He takes great pride in his work and he contributed so much during his stay...be it electrical. . restoring of artwork..hanging pictures..fixing things and helping around the place.
A perfect houseguest. .quiet, respectful and very clean. He cleans up without… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (leon) for host

I stayed a week with Renee and realy enjoyed my time here. Renee is caring , smart and fun to be around.

(Excellent )

19/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sunil)

Sunil is an excellent workaway. He is an absolute wiz with all things related to electronics..computers..internet..etc.
He assisted me during my move into my condo and helped set up my computer. He helped in chosing electronic equipment like smart tv and their set up by dealing with Infinity and Verizon and even the powercompany and the tax… read more

(Excellent )

24/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (James R. & Kay) for host

Renee is a great conversationalist and host. This area of Florida is a gem to see and experience. We would not hesitate to return.

(Excellent )

19/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (deborah)

I was so very fortunate to have Deborah stay with me this January. She is a World Traveler and speaks excellent English. She is interesting..intelligent..responsible young lady and a very hard worker. She is self motivated..very clean and eager to help and does an excellent job in all she does. I never had to check up after her...she goes above… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (deborah) for host

My experience with Renee was awesome! Her condo is an amazing place and St Augustine is a lively city to stay. She is very welcoming and make me feel like at home. She showed me places and she wants to be sure that you experience enough during your stay. Thanks Renee for everything I will wait for you in Italy!!

(Excellent )

04/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Miltiadis) for host

I am so glad I chose to stay with renee! Such a great experience!!

Renee knows very much about hospitality and how to make guest feel like home. I felt welcome from the day I arrived.

I had the opportunity to visit both Macon and St Augustine, sincere thanks for that renee! Both places are worth to visit. The house on the lake has more a… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Miltiadis)

Miltiades...Miltos is an incredible young man! He helped clean my Florida condo after my long term renter left and helped with packing boxes for both Savannah and St Augustine and with moving back and forth. He helped with guests at my GA location..helped with yardwork. Helped with IT work in Florida and Georgia...he is just a well… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben & Steph)

Ben and Steph from the UK are absolutely delightful! They are intelligent...interesting...well traveled...respectful... and a joy to have around the place. They are hard workers..clean..well organized..and get assignments done without me having to check after them. They jump right in and help and never complain. They helped around the yard with… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)

Justin is absolutely amazing! He is smart...an interesting world traveler...so knowledgable in so many things...Tai Chi...food..herbal and natural science...nature..
He is such a hard worker..he finishes assignments without ever being reminded again. He works hard and whatever he does he does it well. He is self motivated...works without being… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host

Renee was great made me feel like family from the moment we met.Living space was the very comfortable and private.Work was varied and was really a joy and didn't really feel like work.Look forward to returning to help at one of Renee's places in the future.Thanks for taking me out to your friends Herb farm :) Renee knows much about everything and… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ronny)

I hosted Ronny for a few weeks during May and June this year. Ronny is a wonderful young man that really wants to help. He is polite..quiet..clean..and did a great job working here. He finished spring planting... dud general.yardwork and landscaping...such as cleaning around the porches and decks. He powerwashed the walks and decks. He is an… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia & Steffen)

What a wonderful person..what a wonderful workaway experience! Loved having Sonja stay with me...this lovely young lady is a world traveller. .a super intelligent being..has a well rounded education and is such a great conversationalist. When it comes to work she is top notch! She is a selfstarter and gets things done and gets it done right! She… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sonia & Steffen) for host

I had a very nice time at Renee's and she made me feel welcome in her beautiful home. I also enjoyed the interesting conversations we had and watching some BBC detective series in the evenings.
I helped out with some work in the yard, like weeding, watering, planting and pruning, cleaning up the rooms for new airb&b guests, and also clearing out… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (RACHEL) for host

I had a great time staying with Renee for 3 weeks. She was very welcoming and made me feel as though her home was also mine. The jobs she left me to do were straight forward and included painting, organizing, cleaning and sweeping. It was great getting to know Renee in the evenings through conversation and watching movies! I hope our paths cross… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (RACHEL)

We loved having Rachel stay with us and miss her! She is sweet..compassionate...interesting..intelligent..a hard worker..follows instruction..and such a great person to have around. She painted cabinets and trim..and did an excellent job..she took good care of our parrots and doves..she cleans house and helped with guests..she organized my… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Leigh)

LeighRose visited my home in Georgia and she did a fantastic job painting detailed trim in the newly renovated kitchen and finishing trim work on the ceiling in the Florida Room. She takes great care of her host's belonging and she takes great pride in work.
She pitched in to get the apartment ready for guests and helped clean and make up… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Leigh) for host

I stayed with Renee for 1 week at the end of March 2015 and enjoyed my stay helping to clear approxamaty 320 square feet of sod in several flower garden areas, racked leaves, cleaned Florida porch and furniture and organized adjacent areas, putty'd and painted the ceiling beams in the Florida room which is approximately 50' X 12' in length and… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Pierre)

Leslie stayed with us for about 2 month. He did amazing work...connected power to our Sauna..and did other electrical wok...did carpentry and tile work..and even plumbing. Repaired and fixed things around the house...there is nothing he can't do and he does it all we'll. we were truly blessed to have a skilled person like he is come and stay with… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Walton)

Walton is a wonderful person...intelligent..kind..considered and a very hard worker. He brings much to the table. He follows instructions..is dependable..and is also motivated to help and he is a selfstarter..he sees what needs to be done and gets it done. Most dependable ..trustworthy and reliable workaway we ever had. He stayed at our house and… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Walton) for host

I had such a nice time with Renee. She is very smart and extremely interesting and cares very much to make sure everyone is comfortable and taken care of. There is so much to learn from her if you are ready to listen. The work was great too, Renee is good about giving instructions that are easy to follow. I enjoyed my time with her and would… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nigel)

Nigel and Emily are simply wonderful! They are friendly...intelligent...self starters..motivated...and just great to have around and to work with. They do not shy away from hard work...follow instructions and need no supervision. They helped me clean the attic...unpack boxes...organize the house...and even cleaned my fireplace without being asked.… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nigel) for host

Renee is a extremely intelligent and well respected Environmental Scientist. After looking at all of her awards and achievements it was hard not to be amazed! She was really nice and down to earth. As for the work it was great as well. She will work side by side with you. I enjoyed my stay there and would do it again!

(Excellent )

20/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (EDWARD)

Mr. Edward Pouncy is a wonderful person. He is a hard worker...self motivated..follows instructions ..good communicator and has a quiet and easy going nature.
He did a wonderful job inside the house...he was great with my birds (parrots and doves) and did an excellent job cleaning the birdcages. He also did great work outside the house cleaning… read more

(Excellent )

01/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Laryssa) for host

It was amazing to stay with Renee and her husband Tom, I was looking for a volunteering work And instead I found a new family! They make me feel very confortable and gave me clear tasks each day (really easy to follow), they always motivated myself so I tried to do my best even with the simple things. I feel that I won another mom and a dad, also… read more

(Excellent )

30/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Laryssa)

Laryssa Tertuliano is a wonderful..delightful young woman from Brazil. She speaks fluent English! Laryssa is a hatd worker and loves to help. It was wonderful working with someone like her that enjoys working..knows what to do..follows direction and has a way to make everything better. It has been such a tremendous help around the house and even… read more

(Excellent )

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