Hi! My name is Vicki, I am a single mum living in Carrigtwohill, in East Cork, Ireland.
I am looking for someone to house and cat-sit for us while we are away on holiday this summer for a couple of weeks.
We are lucky to live about 25 minutes from Cork city, and it is easily accessible by both bus and train. Midleton is also very close - a bustling small market town with a weekly farmers market as well as the historic Distillery. Cobh - a pretty town overlooking Cork Harbour - is a short distance away; the Titanic Museum and the Heritage Centre are both well worth visiting.
If you have any questions please give me a shout!
Types of help and learning opportunities
House & pet sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cork is a stunning city with a lot to offer culturally and historically. Midleton is also very close by and is great for a night out. Fota Wildlife Park, and Fota Gardens and Arboretum are just across the road from us too :).
Help
As previously mentioned, I am welcoming someone to house and pet sit while I am away.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom with a shared bathroom.
Staying at Vicki's house was absolutely amazing. I did some cat-sitting and house-sitting for her when she went on holiday with her son in August, but I was also lucky enough to get to meet her before she went away. She is a very kind soul and has that warm energy you really appreciate when going abroad and you're missing your family. Even though… read more I arrived in the evening and she went away the next night, she made an effort to show me around the city and gave me very useful tips for sightseeing etc. Caring for her lovely cats Juniper, Hermes and Hades was such a pleasure and no hard work at all! They are super cute and well-behaved :) It was also really lovely that Vicki was always available to message even though she was in a different timezone for her vacation, which I really appreciated. I cannot recommend staying at Vicki's enough as it is an absolute pleasure getting to know her and her fur babies and exploring Cork. Thank you for everything, Vicki! P.S. I already miss my cuddles with Juniper, Hermes and Hades! 🫶🏼
Alina and Natalie stayed with our cats for a week last month and they were amazing! Alina obviously adores cats, sent us regular updates and photos and it was so reassuring to know the cats were in safe hands. They were respectful of my home and left the house tidy and neat, even stripping beds and washing… read more the sheets!
They are both very welcome to come back! I wish them all the luck for the future and hope they loved their time in Ireland.
Olivia came to Ireland to cat- and house-sit for us while we went on holiday this summer.
We stayed in regular communication, and she sent us plenty of photo updates on the cats! The house was possibly tidier than we left it and Olivia was a pleasure to be around.
Thank you for being a lovely workawayer and you’re always welcome to come back!
I spent three weeks at Vicki's house, which is located in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Vicki was a kind and communicative host; we exchanged messages regularly before my arrival and during my stay. She even picked me up from the airport and provided helpful information about the area. The cats I looked after were very sweet and adorable. :)
(Excellent
)
9 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sheldon)
Sheldon came to us in October until Christmas, and within days had settled into our routine with a good grasp of what I needed help with. He is so kind and willing to help, and very quickly became one of the family. He was quick to find ways to help that I didn’t even expect, including helping me paint part of the house and re-plumbing the washing… read more machine!
Sheldon takes the initiative and just gets on with what needs doing, is a great cook (Tuesday nights aren’t the same without you!) and just slots in where you need him.
I also have to say I found Sheldon to be an excellent housemate. He is tidy, friendly, polite and always willing to chat - and sometimes an adult conversation is what you need when you live with kids!! I was slightly apprehensive as he was our first male workaway, but any worries were laid to rest quickly.
We were so happy you came to stay Sheldon; next time you’re in Ireland please come and visit, you’re always welcome!
(Excellent
)
1 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sheldon) for host
This was my second workaway, and I stayed for 10 weeks at the end of this year. It was a lovely time in Cork with Vicki and the kids! Within days I felt like I had known them for years, and they all made me feel like I was part of the family.
Everything that she mentioned beforehand was exactly as advertised, exceeding what I was expecting. Most… read more of the work is helping around the house with typical tasks in the evening, usually cleaning, supervising children, and occasionally cooking. The routine gave me plenty of time in the day to explore, and the kids were amazing when you were with them. The location was great too, giving the feeling of a city, but also what rural Ireland has to offer. I saw everything in this area of Ireland.
Vicki is the busiest and hardest working mother you can meet. She’s super accommodating and ensures you enjoy your time when staying with them. She was always offering rides or making sure I had access to the public transport network. She is also a great cook and gave me plenty of meal ideas to bring back to Canada, which I think was the highlight of my time there. She is unbelievably easygoing and truly flexible, ensuring that I could make some pre-arranged commitments as well. I was very lucky!
I would definitely recommend this experienced workaway host, especially if you have younger siblings or experience with children!
Thanks again for everything!
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Staying at Vicki's house was absolutely amazing. I did some cat-sitting and house-sitting for her when she went on holiday with her son in August, but I was also lucky enough to get to meet her before she went away. She is a very kind soul and has that warm energy you really appreciate when going abroad and you're missing your family. Even though… read more I arrived in the evening and she went away the next night, she made an effort to show me around the city and gave me very useful tips for sightseeing etc. Caring for her lovely cats Juniper, Hermes and Hades was such a pleasure and no hard work at all! They are super cute and well-behaved :) It was also really lovely that Vicki was always available to message even though she was in a different timezone for her vacation, which I really appreciated. I cannot recommend staying at Vicki's enough as it is an absolute pleasure getting to know her and her fur babies and exploring Cork. Thank you for everything, Vicki! P.S. I already miss my cuddles with Juniper, Hermes and Hades! 🫶🏼
Alina and Natalie stayed with our cats for a week last month and they were amazing! Alina obviously adores cats, sent us regular updates and photos and it was so reassuring to know the cats were in safe hands. They were respectful of my home and left the house tidy and neat, even stripping beds and washing… read more the sheets!
They are both very welcome to come back! I wish them all the luck for the future and hope they loved their time in Ireland.
Olivia came to Ireland to cat- and house-sit for us while we went on holiday this summer.
We stayed in regular communication, and she sent us plenty of photo updates on the cats! The house was possibly tidier than we left it and Olivia was a pleasure to be around.
Thank you for being a lovely workawayer and you’re always welcome to come back!
I spent three weeks at Vicki's house, which is located in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Vicki was a kind and communicative host; we exchanged messages regularly before my arrival and during my stay. She even picked me up from the airport and provided helpful information about the area. The cats I looked after were very sweet and adorable. :)
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sheldon)
Sheldon came to us in October until Christmas, and within days had settled into our routine with a good grasp of what I needed help with. He is so kind and willing to help, and very quickly became one of the family. He was quick to find ways to help that I didn’t even expect, including helping me paint part of the house and re-plumbing the washing… read more machine!
Sheldon takes the initiative and just gets on with what needs doing, is a great cook (Tuesday nights aren’t the same without you!) and just slots in where you need him.
I also have to say I found Sheldon to be an excellent housemate. He is tidy, friendly, polite and always willing to chat - and sometimes an adult conversation is what you need when you live with kids!! I was slightly apprehensive as he was our first male workaway, but any worries were laid to rest quickly.
We were so happy you came to stay Sheldon; next time you’re in Ireland please come and visit, you’re always welcome!
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sheldon) for host
This was my second workaway, and I stayed for 10 weeks at the end of this year. It was a lovely time in Cork with Vicki and the kids! Within days I felt like I had known them for years, and they all made me feel like I was part of the family.
Everything that she mentioned beforehand was exactly as advertised, exceeding what I was expecting. Most… read more of the work is helping around the house with typical tasks in the evening, usually cleaning, supervising children, and occasionally cooking. The routine gave me plenty of time in the day to explore, and the kids were amazing when you were with them. The location was great too, giving the feeling of a city, but also what rural Ireland has to offer. I saw everything in this area of Ireland.
Vicki is the busiest and hardest working mother you can meet. She’s super accommodating and ensures you enjoy your time when staying with them. She was always offering rides or making sure I had access to the public transport network. She is also a great cook and gave me plenty of meal ideas to bring back to Canada, which I think was the highlight of my time there. She is unbelievably easygoing and truly flexible, ensuring that I could make some pre-arranged commitments as well. I was very lucky!
I would definitely recommend this experienced workaway host, especially if you have younger siblings or experience with children!
Thanks again for everything!
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(Excellent)
9 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host
(Sorry this review is long overdue)
This was my first workaway I’ve ever been to and it was certainly an intelligent decision on my part. I would definitely recommend going to this workaway!! I originally planned to stay here for 3 weeks and ended up loving her family and Cork Ireland so much that I stayed for 7 weeks. Cork has lots of tourist… read more attractions and is a beautiful quaint little city that I miss dearly. Cork also has a bus station that connects you to many other areas of ireland (which is great for sightseeing) Vicki is an amazing person and host, who is kind generous and compassionate. Her kids are creative, energetic, funny and witty. They make you feel comfortable and right at home. Vicki is very considerate always making sure that I was enjoying myself and recommending places to go. Vicki doesn’t ask too much out of you either, she gives you plenty of time for sightseeing or time to yourself. Mostly the work includes taking care of the children a couple nights a week, and helping clean up. I Highly recommend this workaway!
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(Excellent)
5 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host
Thank you for the lovely time I had in Cork! The children are wonderfully energetic and Vicki is such a nice person always offering to drive you into the village and take you with her when she goes somewhere. I spent 4 weeks with the family and had such an amazing time in which I helped out with everyday tasks, spent time with the children,… read more explored Cork's incredible sights and massaged the cutest cats on earth:) Thanks for the crazy dances I had with the kids, lovely movie evenings and shared wine! I hope you are all well!
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(Excellent)
6 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host
I had 5 weeks with this family and what a lovely time I had:blue_heart: Vicki and Will were waiting for me at the airport - complete with a sign with my name. Immediately I felt like a friend who had come to stay and join their family life!
Vicki is very busy with 3 young children who are involved in lots of groups and activities plus her own… read more studies. My role really was to see where I could help her, in day to day tasks that helped familylife, run smoothly. This including some babysitting but Vicki is so organised, you know well in advance. I have a passion for all children so I loved getting to spend time with Will, Jacob and Milly:green_heart:
There was lots of time for exploring a beautiful part of Ireland:green_heart: Vicky was so obliging and generous with her time when coordinating rides, she's a great ambassador of her country and had a genuine interest that I saw as much as possible during my time with her. Carrigtwohill is ideal for exploring as the trains and buses are very frequent and there are so many pretty places to see!
I feel so lucky to have spent time in a country that 'stole my :green_heart:' and too have gained a beautiful friend along the way:green_heart:
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(Excellent)
27 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Karen)
Ah man, where to start? One door closes and another one opens - this was certainly true with Karen! She messaged me on Christmas Eve and we Skyped five minutes later and everything was all set for her arrival the following week! This lady is an amazing workawayer. Again, I was so lucky to click with Karen and we got on so well. We had so much to… read more talk about, and shared a love for TV in front of a fire in the evenings! She Kept my home spick and span and got on really well with the children. We all miss her but love hearing about her adventures - if you get to have Karen stay with you you’re super lucky :four_leaf_clover::green_heart:
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elyse)
Elyse is one of the loveliest, friendliest and fun-est people I’ve ever come across. We were lucky enough to just click and she fit into our family like she’d always been here. Pizza and wine night was hilarious (and a bit blurry :joy:) and I wish you’d come back to visit - but maybe it’ll be our turn to come to you next. I feel I’m lucky enough… read more to have made a friend through this particular workaway experience. Wishing you the absolute best adventures Elyse :kissing_heart:
(Excellent)
13 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elyse) for host
My stay with Vicki was a first time work away dream come true. It was an absolute honour to be a part of Vicki’s family for the ten days I was there, as that it how they made me feel, part of the family. Will, Jacob, and Millie are three of the sweetest children you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. And Vicki, being the gem that she is, will… read more go out of her way to ensure you have an enjoyable time. Consider yourself lucky if you ever get the chance to share in the love and laughter that fills this home. XOXO Elyse
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(Excellent)
19 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Alice has been the most amazing workawayer to have with us. She is so easy going and willing to become part of the family immediately. We are going to miss her so much, and we feel so lucky to have had her to stay. Thank you Alice! Come back to visit any time!
(Excellent)
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