Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
5 Apr 2025
Reply rate
62.5 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
6
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Badges (3)
Details
Description
Hi, my name is Joseph.
I am looking for some short-term help around my house and property. Gardening, landscaping, small building projects, painting, cleaning etc.
I am living alone but have a sleepout you can use. Shared kitchen and bathroom. I enjoy working on projects, gardening, cooking, listening to music and relaxing when home.
I have availability from December to March.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hokitika is a great spot to explore the area.
Help
I am looking for 4 hours per day, 5 days per week in exchange for accommodation and some food. Help will include indoor and outdoor cleaning, gardening, and general maintenance around the property.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
I have a cute sleepout with King bed, the kitchen and bathroom are in the main house.
What else ...
Plenty of outdoor opportunities for hiking, biking, exploring etc.
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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (5)
One of the highlights was getting to try the incredible sandwiches from his shop in Hokitika – absolutely delicious!… read more
From the very beginning, Joseph made sure we had everything we needed, including great food that was not only high-quality but also environmentally friendly—something we really appreciated. We stayed in his cozy hut, which had a very comfortable bed and was a perfect place to… read more
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.4)
Communication:
(5.0)
One of the highlights was getting to try the incredible sandwiches from his shop in Hokitika – absolutely delicious!… read more
From the very beginning, Joseph made sure we had everything we needed, including great food that was not only high-quality but also environmentally friendly—something we really appreciated. We stayed in his cozy hut, which had a very comfortable bed and was a perfect place to… read more
Joseph is a very busy but very nice and welcoming person. We enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to other helpers!
We were staying in our own self contained unit, with a big bedroom, big bed and a little kitchen with no oven but everything you need to cook a nice dinner.
Joseph was always making… read more
The accommodation was really good but the wifi was not… read more
