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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
14 Apr 2024
Reply rate
90.0 %
Usually responds within 3 days
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Description
We are a couple in our fifties, we opened a work away-account three years ago, but did not have the means necessary to get help back then. Thus the slow reply rate.
We live in the countryside in Haukadalur valley, northwest Iceland. We have animals at home as a hobby, but not a working farm. We are constantly repairing our surroundings, tidying up, etc., and would appreciate some help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will surely enjoy the environment, although a bit harsh in the wintertime. The valley we live in is very picturesque, with many pleasant hiking opportunities and possibilities to travel in many directions. We are typical Icelanders, so you would get to know the locals as blunt and direct as they get. Well really, we are nice people :)
Help
General help with our private DIY and household.
One of the tasks we are planning this winter is to tidy up the first floor, sort out some old tools and untangle the chaos. Another is to varnish the woodwork outside. etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
Accommodation
In our place, we have a tiny house, that we can provide for our work aways, fitting a couple or an individual. It has cooking facilities and a shower, so it gives a lovely private space for our guests.
We will provide the bed linen, the cleaning substances for the house, and wifi. Usual Icelandic food is available in our home, but you can also cook for yourselves if that suits you better or if you have special needs.
We expect you to leave the house in good condition, clean, and well taken care of.
What else ...
In the time off, it is possible to visit the area enjoy nature, and go on short tours if we arrange for a lift or drive you ourselves.
We expect our work aways to be self-reliant, open-minded, and kind people, who get along easily with other people. We don't appreciate narrowmindedness, prejudice, and religious extremism.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We approached Ryan for his skills, which we were in need for. He is a proactive person, when it comes to work, skillful and went and mended thins, if they needed mending. As well as being efficient, hard working and very flexible. We can vouch for that, because we were a bit unorganized in our schedule, but he was always glad to… read more
Bjarnheidur and Reynir
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We approached Ryan for his skills, which we were in need for. He is a proactive person, when it comes to work, skillful and went and mended thins, if they needed mending. As well as being efficient, hard working and very flexible. We can vouch for that, because we were a bit unorganized in our schedule, but he was always glad to… read more
Bjarnheidur and Reynir
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