Profile information
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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
28 Jun 2026
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Reply rate
96.6 %
Usually responds within 11 days
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Feedback
16
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Email verified
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Host offers payment
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
Details
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Description
We are a short walk into the local village and a ten minute drive to the fabulous kinsale with sailing and Ireland's best cafes and Restaurants. We are Sam and Sara with our two young boys 8 & 7 and a baby. We love the outdoors, sports, the beach, the woods and try to live a healthy lifestyle. Sam works in Finance and Sara is a functional Medicine doctor working online part time. Both of us work from home mostly. Sam travels sometimes. Our boys are in school and have activities some afternoons.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Cycling
Adventure sports
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My husband and I have both travelled all over the world and experienced many cultures. We know what it is like to visit a new country and how to feel welcomed. We are happy to advise on day trips around our area and are both keen surfers/cycle/sail/hike etc so you could borrow our sports gear if appropriate. Sara speaks some german and French. We have two cars and are often going into kinsale or cork if you wanted a lift with us to either place once work is complete,
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Au Pair Help
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Projects involving children
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Help
We are slowly building a garden from a field! We have 8 veg beds and lots of grass :) and sometimes make some small DIY changes inside the house like painting, upcycling furniture etc. We occasionally ask for some babysitting.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
You will have your own large private double bedroom with storage. You will have shared large bathroom.
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What else ...
Ballinspittle is a cute town with a deli, refill shop, craft shop, pub, restaurant etc. And Kinsale, nearby is a tourist haven - there are many historical sites including Charles fort, James fort etc. bus links to cork city and further west. You can use our bikes to cycle locally.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
Yes we have excellent internet connection
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Space for parking camper vans
Yes 🙌
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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Feedback (7)
Thank you for your time.
Take care,
Antonin
She is competent in many practical skills and kind and chatty.
We liked having her with us, she helped in the garden, kitchen and with painting and did a wonderful job.
She is independent and motivated
I reccomend hosting her if you can!
The work was cool, I painted the walls in a home, I cleaned the garden and planted the flowers...
I cooked for myself and the family sometimes, the food was very good and healthy (a lot vegetebal and fruit).
the sea is very near :10min in … read more
My 3 weeks there went super fast and it was a new and amazing experience for me to live in a family like yours ☀️
They are super flexible with work and will recommend you nice places to visit !
The kids are … read more
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
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Thank you for your time.
Take care,
Antonin
She is competent in many practical skills and kind and chatty.
We liked having her with us, she helped in the garden, kitchen and with painting and did a wonderful job.
She is independent and motivated
I reccomend hosting her if you can!
The work was cool, I painted the walls in a home, I cleaned the garden and planted the flowers...
I cooked for myself and the family sometimes, the food was very good and healthy (a lot vegetebal and fruit).
the sea is very near :10min in … read more
My 3 weeks there went super fast and it was a new and amazing experience for me to live in a family like yours ☀️
They are super flexible with work and will recommend you nice places to visit !
The kids are … read more
He has amazing skills in the kitchen, with DIY, garden and my kids loved him.
We truly loved having you to stay with us Flurin and appreciate your help and company.
If you have an opportunity to host Flurin you should 🙌
the time Ireland flew by whilst staying at yours. Really! We enjoyed the beach and the time with the kids! Also the view! It’s so amazing. And now we can brag about our painting and cooking skills. Thanks for the recipe inspirations.
We hope you had a nice holiday.
See you soon. :)
-Klara and Muriel
Initially they messaged me first and invited me to stay with them but due to my schedule I couldn't. But then, I needed to leave my host immediately due to some other circumstances and I messaged them out of despair and I came to them the same day I messaged them. … read more
Definitely recommend him!
Overall! … read more
My kids loved having oan to stay. He is thoughtful and respectful, a true pleasure to host.
Thank you oan for all your work and for your company and conversation. We hope … read more
