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Sweet family of three loving the island life in Gabriola, BC, Canada

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  • Last activity: 27 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello! We love to host guests from around the world and expose our daughter Ruby to different languages, cultures and food! We are an easy-going and adventurous little fam, we love to spend time at the beach, walk the trails in the magical forests of Gabriola, do yoga and spend quality time with our community and friends.

    My husband and I are in our mid-40's, Ruby is 3.5, I'm a leadership coach and my husband Will is a yoga teacher. We have a studio on the property with daily classes you can attend if you're a yogi!

    In our home you can look forward to a peaceful and serene environment, short walks to the ocean and plenty of laughs!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Gabriola island is an epic place for nature and the summers here are epic. Our house is within walking distance from the ocean and within short driving distance to the stunning beaches and hiking paths. There is an incredible farmers market here, lots of beautiful fresh food and a gorgeous community of people. While you're here, you would learn what community can look like and experience a family dynamic that is playful, open and FUN!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    For this to be a good fit you’ll need to love creative play with children, Ruby has a lot of energy and loves art projects, beach time and wilderness fun! We also are big foodies and would love to cook and learn from you!

    We just got a hot tub and are hoping to build a sauna and cold-plunge space, we have gardening/landscape projects and are currently designing our yoga studio on our property. Plenty of options for you to drop in and create some beauty here…

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I would LOVE to speak more Spanish and teach my daughter, I am fluent and miss having the opportunity now that we live on the island.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a private loft on with beautiful views/tall windows on both sides + your own private bathroom. There is no door on the loft but you still have privacy as you can't see up there from the main room below.

    That said, the main room below is our living room/kitchen, so you will be somewhat close to the action during meal times :) We come and go throughout the day but the house is pretty quiet most of the time. We also have a 10X10 Kodiac Canvas tent, 7 feet high that is all yours if you want additional privacy and time in nature!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a bus that goes from one end of the island to the other and to town. We also are happy to give lifts and hitchhiking is a thing here as well, very safe and friendly environment! Summer activities include kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking and visiting many amazing sights!

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have high-speed wifi and guests can use the office for a private/quiet space to make video calls after 3pm.

  • 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?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 839626384556

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