The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a house nestled among lush trees and overgrown vegetation, with a winding path leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a two-story house with a gray roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a cozy, rustic kitchen and living room with a large window, featuring a couch, table, chairs, and kitchen island, surrounded by lush greenery outside.
The image depicts the interior of a camper van, featuring a blue L-shaped couch, a small table, and a window with colorful curtains, showcasing a cozy and inviting space.
The image depicts the interior of a compact, well-organized kitchen and living space within a small, possibly mobile home or caravan.
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Help at my semi-self sufficient property in Kaitaia, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I have establish a semi-self sufficient property with fruit trees and vegetable garden. I live in an earth house and always have a project on the go. My property is located in a bush filled valley.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will learn how to live semi self- sufficiently on a small piece of land. Also about compost toilets, making compost with worms, caring for fruit trees, earth houses and vegetable gardens. I am also a musician and have drums, bass, piano and guitar in my living room for music recreation.

  • Help

    Help

    I need help with gardening ,building, weed management, house work and pest control.I also need help with creating rock walls on the property.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Maori: Beginner
    Dutch: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    The accommodation is a large 7m caravan with a double bed and one single. There is heating in the caravan during winter months.The caravan also has a sink and cooking facilities and fridge if needed. It has electricity and water .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The valley I live in is native bush that is reestablishing. There is a beautifully swimming river 5 minutes walk from my house, and numerous walks that will lead to waterfalls and beautiful views. I am also 35 minutes from five beaches that can be surfed.

  • 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

    I have very good internet and amble space in my lounge for doing digital work if needed

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have space for a camper van or van to park

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 886792249965

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The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a house nestled among lush trees and overgrown vegetation, with a winding path leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a two-story house with a gray roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a cozy, rustic kitchen and living room with a large window, featuring a couch, table, chairs, and kitchen island, surrounded by lush greenery outside.
The image depicts the interior of a camper van, featuring a blue L-shaped couch, a small table, and a window with colorful curtains, showcasing a cozy and inviting space.
The image depicts the interior of a compact, well-organized kitchen and living space within a small, possibly mobile home or caravan.

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