General help in le Marche (province of Ancona), Italy

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UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020: I will be away until mid/end of March so unable to host people until then.

I have been living in Italy for over 20 years. I work at home (translator) - so I am usually here at home but not always available because, well, I have to get my work done.

Flexibility and moderation are key in this household. As is being low-maintenance. If you have any hardcore food restrictions or allergies this is probably not the right place.

If you are looking for a place to stay in a (more or less) relaxed environment and help out around the house, please do get in touch with me.

Recently I have had some requests like "can I get residency at your house so I can get XYZ documents?". The answer is no, only because it is too much of a hassle.
Type of help
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will meet "real" Italian people and have the opportunity to experience life in a little town in Italy. The train station is a 5-minute walk from my house. It is on the Ancona- Rome line. I also have a brick oven for making pizza that you are welcome to use. The best benefit might be that you will be in a safe place with friendly people and take a little break from your travels to recharge your batteries.
Help
The house is always in need of some TLC , so you may see something that you want to fix or do. Normally, I show people who come all the things that need to be/could be done and then let them decide what they would like to do (quite a few times WAs have come and seen something that I did not mention and do that which is 100% fine by me).
Languages spoken
English, Italian, German (so-so), Spanish (a tiny bit)
Accommodation
3-story house - your own bedroom (of course), shared bathroom, kitchen, living room and small garden/ outdoor area

You are most welcome to eat whatever is in the fridge and pantry. There is a little shop very close to my house if you want to buy any special food that I don't have. Bigger shops are just a short train ride away.
What else ...
Google "Frasassi caves" to get an idea of the surroundings. A lot of rock climbers come here so if you are into that I can do my best to find somebody willing to take you climbing. Since we are located on the Ancona- Rome train line it's very easy to take day/weekend trips to the sea or the city.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
a couple hours a day

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I hosted these 3 amazing workawayers at my house to help out on another WA project. They were a blast!

Morning view on August 12, 2017

Workawayer Lucas continues his journey on his bike to Sicily

Find the workawayer..... (ps: it's not the one flippping the bird)

Feedback left by and about host (21)

01/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

I was lucky to spend some wonderful days at Kelly's place. It was a pleasure to paint together with the neighbor's daughter and enjoying the great mountain area around.
Thank you for everything Kelly, hope you're doing well this days!

(Excellent )

04/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)

Johanna is everything that she says she is. A wonderful person to have in your home. Very easy-going, smart, always ready to help out., grateful. Simply a joy to have around. I recommend her 150%. Thank you Johanna.

(Excellent )

18/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kimon)

Kimon is a good guy, can cook, and will do whatever needs to get done. He is pleasant to be around and comes with my recommendation. Thanks Kimon!

(Excellent )

10/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kimon) for host

I only spent a few days with Kelly as she hosted me for the Frasassi Climbing Festival. In that short time it was plain to see how kind and straightforward Kelly is (a rarity nowadays). She gives so much of herself to others without any reciprocal expectation.
Kelly thank you for welcoming me into your home and life in the quintessential Workaway… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kyla) for host

This was my first work away experience and the first place I stayed when I arrived in Italy. I was only here for 5 days, but during that time Kelly became like my second mom. She is so incredibly kind, hilarious, fun, and helpful. And she taught me how to make delicious ravioli from scratch! I would definitely recommend staying with Kelly if you… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Beata) for host

Kelly is a great host and very interesting person! We have contacted with her at last minute when our host canceled our stay. The atmosphere in her home is great and I really treated opportunity to meet her and her friends as an incredible cultural exchange. We are very grateful for all we could see and experience!

(Excellent )

12/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Beata)

Beata and Martyna stayed at my house for 2 weeks. They did a very good job taking care of things. Thank you for everything!

(Excellent )

03/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

Doing a workaway in Kelly's home was exactly what I needed at the time! She is a very relaxed and friendly host and I felt at home immediately. She was always around to give direction and teach me new things eg cooking! Haha. She also helped organise a rock climbing trip with some locals and info on the nearby mountain caves. Kelly is fun and… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)

A lovely person. Unfortunately she got stuck in one of my major work moments so I was very busy but she basically figured everything out on her own. Ciao Jessica - see you next time you are in Italy

(Excellent )

19/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host

I contacted Kelly as a last minute host when my original host had to cancel my stay. She and her family welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like one of the family from the minute I arrived. She has an amazing group of friends, which isn't surprising considering her generous, smart and caring nature. She also has a great sense of humor, not… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Karen)

Karen is great! She stayed with us for a week and immediately became a part of the family. Very easygoing and more than willing to do her share around the house - è una persona felice, molto disponibile e gentile. Veramente brava.

(Excellent )

06/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

Josh is the bomb! He was a big help around the house and a sweetheart to be around. By now he is most likely back to his "real" life so you may not have the opportunity to host him at your house but if by chance he every gets in touch with you say yes. You will not regret it.

(Excellent )

05/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host

I stayed 1 week in May with Kelly and her girls and I loved every day! Thank you for having me as a last minute guest, Kelly! I was absolutely free in deciding where and how to work and I loved this. I also loved the nature and mountains surrounding this little village (hiked a lot) and I was extremely greatful that I was introduced to the… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)

Bravissima! In her profile she says "I am honest, curious, adventurous and open-hearted". I can confirm that. She is also funny, joyful, extremely helpful in taking care of all the little things that need to be done in a mindful way. All of the locals fell in love with her almost addictive positive attitude (è si che parla italiano!!) Thank you… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lucax) for host

Thanks to you Kelly ! What a beautifull moment i spend here. I was arrived just two hours ago that i already met the all village. I felt very welcome in this place. Kelly and her familly and friends are warming, interesting and funny persons, and i'm more than glad to had the chance to met them. Kelly let me choose freely the kind of task i wanted… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucax)

Another excellent workawayer! Lucas is a hard worker and fun to be around. We had an emergency the day after he got here and, despite the fact that he was tired and had some knee issues, he was more than willing to help us with a heavy duty cleaning job for my friend. He got my garden into tiptop shape on his own (pulling weeds and not the… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Casey) for host

If a good time off the beaten path is what you're looking for, then Kelly's house is the place to be. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and small river, which are all pleasant to stroll around. More important, however, is the wacky cast of characters you're guaranteed to meet. Each will brighten your day in ways totally unique to them. I was… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Casey)

Casey thanks so much for your help. It was a pleasure to have you here.
Workaway hosts: if Casey gets in touch with you to stay at your place say yes. He is smart, nice, kind, a hard worker, flexible, pleasant to be around..... not annoying, needy or a PIA. He is one of those people that will restore your faith in humanity.
Bravo Casey -… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)

Gabriel is a good guy. Gets what you ask him to do done. He is a very quiet person (shy maybe?), however, he is welcome to come back here whenever he wants to.

(Very good )

21/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

Kelly is an amazing person, she let me be in your house even if she wasn't to be there for another commitment... was just to help me in that "not so good" moment in my life. I could see her with her friends in town, and obviously I can say she is very friendly and careful woman. I meet her daughters and they are lovely like her.
I hope to see… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

Natalia arrived at my house about a day before I left. My feedback on Natalia is that in the very short amount of time we spent together she was very friendly, easy to get along with and a nice person to be around. Before I left she asked if there was anything special that I wanted her to do and had a few suggestions (so she has an eye for… read more

(Very good )

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