Stay on a hobby farm in the Kootenays, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    A small hobby farm in the beautiful West Kootenays, with great access to plenty of outdoor activities including natural hotsprings, lakes, hiking trails, skiing, mountain biking and more. I am lucky enough to call this place home, and enjoy the scenery and sanctuary of my property located just outside of the village of Nakusp. I work in healthcare full time in town, but have a 2 dogs, 3 goats, 5 sheep and 10 chickens, as well as a large garden.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I love getting to share this beautiful part of the world with newcomers. Opportunities for language exchange, exploring new cuisines, and sharing homesteading skills would be ideal.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for the right person/people to join me in helping to maintain the property, care for animals, help with house chores and work on a variety of projects around the property. Staying here will be a nice relaxing retreat, and a good launching off point to explore the area. I ask for an hour or two of work per day, with occasional larger project days in exchange for a free place to stay. The right person would ideally have their own vehicle, although commuting to town is reasonable by bike for the motivated person.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    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

    I have a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. You would have a private bedroom in the basement, with shared bathroom, laundry, and kitchen. Bedding is provided.

    There is a woodstove used to heat the place throughout the winter.

    You can stay for free, and if interested in cooking/meal sharing, I am happy to cover costs of groceries in exchange for help with meal prep.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Ideally no pets. If you are interested in staying but have a pet, feel free to reach out with details. I have 2 dogs already in the home and a cat allergy. One of my dogs is dog reactive, but with time and attention, she has easily coexisted for short periods with other dogs.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 979873456538

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The image depicts a man in a snowy farm setting, wearing a yellow beanie, blue puffer jacket, and green overalls, holding a red bowl, with goats in the background.
The image depicts a dog standing in the snow at night, with a house, a tent, and a string of lights in the background.
The image depicts a house with a porch and a forest in the background, set against a dark sky with a vibrant display of aurora borealis.
The image depicts a man and his dog posing for a selfie in front of a scenic lake and mountainous backdrop on a cloudy day.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a wooden compost bin and wire fence in the background.
The image depicts a chicken and her chicks in a fenced enclosure, with a coop in the background and a waterer in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene goat enclosure, featuring two black tires, a wooden shelter, and a group of goats, set against a backdrop of trees and a fence.
The image depicts a serene snowy landscape with a house, trees, and a road, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a gray sky.

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