Laid back family in mountain setting adjacent to Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We're a young family of 3 (4 if you include our cat) nestled in the Blue Mountains. We like to have a laugh, go exploring through the mountains - bush walking, swimming - or simply enjoy the serenity of our property. Katoomba is the best balance of country living, with the amenities of a city just around the corner. Our home (and your bedroom) has mountain views and is conveniently located 30 mins walk from town centre (5 min drive).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We welcome guests into our home as family. We'd be happy to show you the best water holes, cafes, and bush-walks the Blue Mountains has to offer. Bring and open mind and an open heart and you will be met with the same in return. We love to hear your stories and learn about your culture. We've travelled the world extensively, and are always curious to learn from those that pass through our doors.
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    We offer guests space and personal respect and we request the same from you. It is a must that all guests keep communal areas tidy and clean up after themselves. This is not a party household.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    The main tasks we're seeking help with are: gardening, weeding, re-staining the deck, and child minding. We would work out a combination you're comfortable with.
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    I work from home most days, and my husband works in Sydney part of the week. My 4 year old son is in daycare full time.
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    In exchange for food & accommodation we ask that you give us 5 hours of help, 5 days per week.
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    Do you have a special skill or passion? Let us know! Perhaps we could integrate this into your volunteering help trade :)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own private room and bed in a cabin that sits in our backyard overlooking the National Park with mountain views.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in Katoomba, the main town in the Blue Mountains.

    There's an arts scene here, as well as a live music scene. We've got all the amenities of a big little town :)

    We are a 30 min walk (5 min drive) to the town centre which has cafes, shops, and a train that goes to the city (1.5 hr trip to Sydney's Central station). Just 10 min walk from our house there's a indoor/outdoor pool, gym, and SAUNA :) Highly recommended.

  • 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 work from home most days. Internet connection is strongest in the kitchen at the dining room table. Outside regular business hours before year-old son is home so working in shared areas during this time is not ideal.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a decent size patch of grass at the front of our house adjacent to the street that would fit a camper van, or maybe a small motorhome

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    5 hours per day, 5 days per week

Host ref number: 888564235766

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