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Descripción
1.5 acres bush in scenic reserve, with kiwi, weka, tui and other native birds, minutes away from beaches and the charming village of Russell. Your accommodation is a Tiny House with ecologically sensitive and green systems. If you'd like to spend some time in the Bay of Islands, would like your own place, do your own thing in exchange for a couple of hours work - let us know ;-)
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Multi cultural background and understanding. We immigrated 34 years ago and have been very involved within the community. We owned and run a restaurant for 10 years, and Peter has been a paramedic with the St John ambulance for 17 years. We offer local knowledge, advise etc.
Ayuda
General garden and property projects, tree trimmings, pathways, painting, maintenance etc.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Italiano: Fluido
Holandés: Fluido
Francés: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
Alojamiento
You will have your own Tiny House (Whare Iti) on the property, enjoying privacy, peaceful bush surroundings and impressive views. The TH has power (solar), hot water, kitchen, bathroom with shower and composting toilet and Wifi.
The Tiny House has it's own kitchen, fridge and cooking facilities to give our guests freedom to follow their own meal plans and dietery requirements. The exchange we are offering is for accommodation only!
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Hiking, sailing, surfing, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, paragliding, golfing, horse riding and much more... we have some of the best restaurants and vineyards in the neighbourhood but when you stay in, you get to hear our own Kiwi and Wekka as well as other native birds. Because we live rurally we can only accept guest that have their own car/transport.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
You have your own tiny home that is connected through an AP (access point) from our ubiquiti wifi network. We share our unlimited boadband connection with you.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 3 hrs/person per day with 1 day off a week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 248385837358
Comentarios (22)
25 mar 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Thijs) para el anfitrión
Wonderfull people that will do everything to keep you happy. Im so happy that i could stay here for 3 weeks.
13 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Balint & Tímea)
Balint and Timi, an enthusiastic and driven couple from Hungary, have enriched our lives with a touch of maturity. We enjoyed their company and exchange of ideas. Both have excellent communication skills, a mind-set that thinks outside the box and a tenacity to finish what they started. They have all the qualities a host is looking for: honesty,… read more
(Excelente
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12 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Balint & Tímea) para el anfitrión
We absolutely loved our stay at Peter&Silvia's place. We were warmly greeted, the jobs were very well communicated, the location is peaceful and the area is full of birds, just as the profile says. Silvia and Peter are excellent hosts, who made us feel at home, away from home. They have amazing stories and a lot of knowledge about the area.
The… read more
The… read more
13 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kristyna & Arjen)
One young couple we won’t forget. Kiki and Arjen have been a great pleasure to have on our lifestyle property. They have presented themselves very polite, enthusiastic and full of good will to make the most of their resources. Their work ethic is getting top marks. They both did not shy away from the more difficult and scary jobs. Even better,… read more
(Excelente
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6 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Kristyna & Arjen) para el anfitrión
We’ve had an amazing time with Peter and Silvia! Couldn't have hoped for better hosts! The jobs are fair and there is a lot to learn if you are open to it. The accommodation is amazing and there is nothing that we missed. There is a lot to do in the area and in the six weeks that we have been there we haven't been bored a day. Peter is a great… read more
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25 mar 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Thijs) para el anfitrión
Wonderfull people that will do everything to keep you happy. Im so happy that i could stay here for 3 weeks.
13 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Balint & Tímea)
Balint and Timi, an enthusiastic and driven couple from Hungary, have enriched our lives with a touch of maturity. We enjoyed their company and exchange of ideas. Both have excellent communication skills, a mind-set that thinks outside the box and a tenacity to finish what they started. They have all the qualities a host is looking for: honesty,… read more
(Excelente
)
12 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Balint & Tímea) para el anfitrión
We absolutely loved our stay at Peter&Silvia's place. We were warmly greeted, the jobs were very well communicated, the location is peaceful and the area is full of birds, just as the profile says. Silvia and Peter are excellent hosts, who made us feel at home, away from home. They have amazing stories and a lot of knowledge about the area.
The… read more
The… read more
13 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kristyna & Arjen)
One young couple we won’t forget. Kiki and Arjen have been a great pleasure to have on our lifestyle property. They have presented themselves very polite, enthusiastic and full of good will to make the most of their resources. Their work ethic is getting top marks. They both did not shy away from the more difficult and scary jobs. Even better,… read more
(Excelente
)
6 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Kristyna & Arjen) para el anfitrión
We’ve had an amazing time with Peter and Silvia! Couldn't have hoped for better hosts! The jobs are fair and there is a lot to learn if you are open to it. The accommodation is amazing and there is nothing that we missed. There is a lot to do in the area and in the six weeks that we have been there we haven't been bored a day. Peter is a great… read more
13 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katherine Amelia )
Katie has the proverbial smile, come rain or shine! We truly wished that she could have stayed longer. Growing up on a farm, she has the background to do most jobs that are part of lifestyling, and she does it with ease and a big happy smile. She is good company to work with or to go for a fish or pub crawl. Katie will always fit in and is able to… read more
(Excelente
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9 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Katherine Amelia ) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Peter & Sylvia for two weeks and absolutely loved my time with them. A really friendly, homely atmosphere with varied work in their beautiful garden. I had the opportunity to go out fishing with Peter which was one of the best days I've had since being in NZ. Russell is a beautiful place to spend time with plenty of beaches to… read more
5 ene 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Till & Julia)
Julia and Till have been a pleasure to host. As a young couple, they worked very well together and executed their given tasks to satisfaction. Both are hard workers, very reliable, punctual and respectful. We have rarely seen another couple that was so active and curious to explore the Bay of Islands with snorkelling, hiking and beach-combing.… read more
(Excelente
)
4 ene 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Till & Julia) para el anfitrión
We had such a fantastic time with Peter and Silvia!
The Tiny house is lovely and you have a lot of time to do your own thing there. Communication was always easy and the work was fun: we did a lot of weeding, loaning, firewood and other gardening tasks and we still had a lot of time to enjoy summer at the beautiful beaches. We got lots of good… read more
The Tiny house is lovely and you have a lot of time to do your own thing there. Communication was always easy and the work was fun: we did a lot of weeding, loaning, firewood and other gardening tasks and we still had a lot of time to enjoy summer at the beautiful beaches. We got lots of good… read more
29 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emma & Thelma)
Emma and Thelma have been very enjoyable company and hard workers. They stayed with us for a fortnight on their first Workaway experience. They are both truly delightful girls and I would recommend them to any other host.
Jumping in to every task with curiosity and integrity, they often worked well with a lightheartedness and laughter.
We wish… read more
Jumping in to every task with curiosity and integrity, they often worked well with a lightheartedness and laughter.
We wish… read more
(Excelente
)
29 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Emma & Thelma) para el anfitrión
We had a great stay with Peter and Silvia.
They were immediately very welcoming and kind to us.
We were free to organise our days as we wished and stayed in a very nice tiny house with a superb view.
Peter and Silvia invited us to share a meal with them several times and they are excellent cooks 🙂
Thanks again for the welcome, we really enjoyed… read more
They were immediately very welcoming and kind to us.
We were free to organise our days as we wished and stayed in a very nice tiny house with a superb view.
Peter and Silvia invited us to share a meal with them several times and they are excellent cooks 🙂
Thanks again for the welcome, we really enjoyed… read more
20 nov 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nicole & Philipp)
Nicole and Philipp are coming with the highest praise! They set their minds to any tasks, participate in finding solutions, offer their advise, and can be left unsupervised to impress with their final result. They are not shying away from boring work nor are they squeamish to tackle the nastier jobs. They see what needs doing, and it’s done. Both… read more
(Excelente
)
19 nov 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Nicole & Philipp) para el anfitrión
What an absolute pleasure it was to stay at Peter and Silvia's beautiful piece of paradise. We could not have asked for a better first workaway experience! We loved everything from the nice chats, the amazing food, the fishing trip, the tiny house to our three favorites Ubi, Schnitzel and Radar. Thank you for everything and please don't forget to… read more
17 ago 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maëlle)
Maelle and Romain have been a delight to host. Both have a relaxed and positive attitude to life. They knew that the weather could be miserable, and it was. Many before them would succumb to gloom and irritation. Not these two! They kept working hard, getting wet, getting muddy, getting cold, and always with a smile. You guys are awesome and have… read more
(Excelente
)
13 ago 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Maëlle) para el anfitrión
We were at Peter and Silvia's place for about 3 weeks and it was Amazing. They are kind, full of advises. They give you your own Space and the tiny house is so cool. We enjoyed our stay there even it was raining a lot haha. Both of them are really kind people with a true Heart. We would love to go back there !! And if you are invited for dinner… read more
12 jul 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (carrotandlily) para el anfitrión
We stayed at Peter and Silvia's for about a week and had such an amazing time. We would have stayed longer had we not planned other things previously :) We mostly did weeding, woodchipping and clearing out areas of the property. It was not a huge amount of work and we felt like there was lots of flexibility with when we wanted to put our hours in… read more
28 jun 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Greg)
Greg has been with us for about one month, and we, dogs included, enjoyed his company very much. Greg has shown a sensitive and soft approach to people, animals and projects. We say this with a lot of praise! Every job has been planned meticulously and executed with an eye for detail and precision. He is respectful and grateful. We can highly… read more
(Excelente
)
26 jun 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Greg) para el anfitrión
Peter and Silvia are fantastic hosts! Communication was easy and they were very welcoming. The tiny house is very clean and well maintained. Their property is beautiful and there are several beaches and walks to do in the area. The dogs and cat are also very friendly, though kept out of the tiny house so there are no problems with allergies. They… read more
8 feb 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Velvet & Jack)
We enjoyed the company of Velvet and Jack very much! Their work ethic is of the highest standard, their communication and respect to hosts and property as good as it gets. Their skill to immerse themselves into new environments and own their own 'savoir vivre' is a model for others to follow.
We can only highly recommend these two: if they offer… read more
We can only highly recommend these two: if they offer… read more
(Excelente
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8 feb 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Velvet & Jack) para el anfitrión
We had an AMAZING time staying with Peter and Silvia!
The work was relaxed and we were in charge of our own hours- we could amass hours to be taken off of another day which was good for going off exploring or for lazing on the beach!
Staying in the tiny house was an experience in itself, it is perfectly set up with everything you could possibly… read more
The work was relaxed and we were in charge of our own hours- we could amass hours to be taken off of another day which was good for going off exploring or for lazing on the beach!
Staying in the tiny house was an experience in itself, it is perfectly set up with everything you could possibly… read more
22 dic 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Matt & Malia)
Matt and Malia are a cut above the rest! With some people, you just know, that they can be trusted, and that they do things with your interest at heart. They work very well together, and they tackle any task with a typical kiwi 'can-do' attitude.
Matt volunteered to build a rock-wall beside our tiny home to make it look nicer and become more… read more
Matt volunteered to build a rock-wall beside our tiny home to make it look nicer and become more… read more
(Excelente
)
21 dic 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Matt & Malia) para el anfitrión
Peter and Silvia are ideal hosts! They make you feel comfortable immediately, easy to chat with, and if you're lucky enough to be invited for dinner, they are the BEST cooks. Peter was generous enough to let us borrow some fishing and diving gear while we were there and it made our stay even more memorable! We were able to work independently on… read more
23 sept 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Natsumi) para el anfitrión
I had a very fulfilling time in this lovely house! Peter and Sylvia have been very kind to me. I'm not good at English, but they spoke politely until I understood. Thanks to their kindness, I was able to live a truly relaxed life. Weeding in the garden was a lot of fun because I could feel the nature! It was a very good exercise! My best memory is… read more
23 sept 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Natsumi)
Natsumi has been a delight in every respect. Punctual, tidy, clean, respectful and all the other good attributes you wish of a workawayer.
She is one of those rare people that is very happy in her own company, works diligently and hard, but is also good fun to take out fishing or boating. She appreciates nature and is excited about all new… read more
She is one of those rare people that is very happy in her own company, works diligently and hard, but is also good fun to take out fishing or boating. She appreciates nature and is excited about all new… read more
(Excelente
)
31 jul 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Alexandre & Elleke ) para el anfitrión
We spent one week with Sylvia and Peter; we can only wish we could've stayed longer!
Unluckily the weather wasn't great, it even rained so much some roads surrounding Russell were closed.
We helped pruning the plum trees and sanding and varnishing some tables.
The tiny house is comfortable, and gives you the needed privacy. The hours are… read more
Unluckily the weather wasn't great, it even rained so much some roads surrounding Russell were closed.
We helped pruning the plum trees and sanding and varnishing some tables.
The tiny house is comfortable, and gives you the needed privacy. The hours are… read more
13 jul 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hayley & Felix)
We had a good time with Hayley and Felix. They both work to high standards and impress with their attention to detail. Felix did one of the more difficult jobs that many others kindly declined - working safely on the high roof to clean gutters & weatherboards, painting the hard to reach places behind bougainvilla etc.
We can highly recommend this… read more
We can highly recommend this… read more
(Excelente
)
12 jul 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Hayley & Felix) para el anfitrión
We had a restorative time in the Tiny house on Peter & Silvias magical slice of the bay of islands.
The house, gardens and surrounding Bush is great and the views lovely too!
They were appreciative of our help and we had some really interesting discussions about their own experiences travelling. They were also helpful and generous in setting us… read more
The house, gardens and surrounding Bush is great and the views lovely too!
They were appreciative of our help and we had some really interesting discussions about their own experiences travelling. They were also helpful and generous in setting us… read more
27 jun 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Graeme & Brenda)
We can only reiterate what has been previously said about Greame and Brenda: They are the perfect workawayers! They are seasoned world-travellers, with the understanding of cultures and people. You can trust them to do the job with diligence and the perspective of the host. We also enjoyed their company and attitude to life. Four weeks went by too… read more
(Excelente
)
27 jun 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Graeme & Brenda) para el anfitrión
We've just spent 4 weeks staying with Peter and Sylvia and of course Radar the friendly giant ☺ in the beautiful Bay of Islands. They're a really friendly world wise couple and we were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They made every effort to ensure we had an enjoyable stay and we did. The tiny house is very cosy and has… read more
6 jun 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jonas & Maddi)
Maddie and Jonas arrived a day before New Zealand went into lockdown. This altered the lives of many. From the first day we felt very comfortable with the young couple. Because of the new world order, we had to spend the first two weeks in our own bubbles. We felt sorry for both M&J, being locked up in an unknown place, finding their own 'new' way… read more
(Excelente
)
21 may 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Jonas & Maddi) para el anfitrión
Peter and Sylvia are AMAZING! They were so so kind to us while we were hosted by them. They saved us during the coronavirus crisis and allowed us to stay almost two months while we were stranded in New Zealand due to cancelled flights. Their tiny home is super cute and cozy with a beautiful view. It is really paradise in Russell and the whole area… read more
2 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Naomi & Gianpiero)
Naomi and Gianpiero have been two special people which we had the pleasure to meet. We particularly enjoyed their goodwill, positivity and joie-de-vivre. Life is all about telling a good story, respecting each others privacy and views, and helping each other where we can. They are very good at it. Thank you both for the company and good work. The… read more
(Excelente
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1 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Naomi & Gianpiero) para el anfitrión
The time spent with Sylvia, Peter and Radar living at the Tiny House and working an their property was rewarding memorable and satisfying on all levels. From the moment we arrived we were greated by kindness, enriching conversation and a view that will stay in our minds and hearts for a lifetime!! Stepping into the Tiny House we felt immediately… read more
25 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Anneliese) para el anfitrión
After an exiting but also very exhausting first part of my journey, I was able to relax in my tiny house for a little while... Truly a little piece of paradise! The work in the garden and around the house was very diversified and I enjoyed these works a lot. Silvia and Peter are very attentive hosts, they have perfected the balance between… read more
26 nov 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Skjalg & Mackenzie)
Mackenzie and Skjalg will never be forgotten. A young couple with high standards of environmental and social understanding. Always mindful, forward thinking and in tune with their surroundings. They integrated well with our lifestyle, had a pro-active approach to working and finding solutions, independant, creative and relaxed about it. We highly… read more
(Excelente
)
26 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Skjalg & Mackenzie) para el anfitrión
Where to begin...
Our three weeks with Peter and Silvia were filled with creation, weeding, fishing, laughter, delicious treats shared and a fair amount of autonomy. The tiny house gave us freedom and a space we felt was truly ours to relax into for the short time... and the ability to create our own schedule allowed us to work hard and long, let… read more
Our three weeks with Peter and Silvia were filled with creation, weeding, fishing, laughter, delicious treats shared and a fair amount of autonomy. The tiny house gave us freedom and a space we felt was truly ours to relax into for the short time... and the ability to create our own schedule allowed us to work hard and long, let… read more
18 oct 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Christie & Edgars) para el anfitrión
We stayed in the tiny house for just two weeks but would have loved to stay there longer! The house and garden were beautiful and the environment was very relaxed. Peter and Sylvia were lovely and great to talk to as fellow Europeans in New Zealand. There was a cat, dogs, citrus trees, a view of the ocean, and a lot to do in the surrounding area.… read more
30 ago 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Oliver & Aileen)
Aileen and Ollie have been the perfect guests. Both are very polite and consideret towards hosts, environment and property. Their work ethic is 2nd bar none. They left as friends and we are looking forward to meeting them again one day. We wish you some further awesome experiences along your travels, stay safe, Peter & Silvia
(Excelente
)
30 ago 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Oliver & Aileen) para el anfitrión
We had an incredible time with Peter & Silvia! We planned to stay one or two weeks. In the end we stayed 2 months. We fell in love with the Tiny House and the magnificent view.
It never felt like working as an employer, more like helping friends :) We did a lot of different jobs around the property and Peter & Silvia always wanted to know our… read more
It never felt like working as an employer, more like helping friends :) We did a lot of different jobs around the property and Peter & Silvia always wanted to know our… read more
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