Información de perfil
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Evaluación del anfitrión
80 %
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Last replied
5 nov 2026
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Porcentaje de respuesta
66.7 %
Normalmente responde ≤ 2 dias
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Comentarios
16
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Detalles
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Descripción
A private residence with signficant history. Originally built and completed as a wedding present in 1887. ( yes, a wedding present). Surrounded by large lawns and gardens it is a unique home with considerable historical significance.
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Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería básica
Ayuda doméstica
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Intereses
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
This is probably the South Island's most historic residence . Built over three years from 1884 to 1887, The Governors of NZ where here in the early 1900's . Lots of interesting history is attached to this property. Large garden areas to walk about, very peaceful ,special place.
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Ayuda
Lawns and some light gardening, sweeping the drive etc, odd tasks in and around the house , housework as may be required from time to time....maybe walk the dog too.
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Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
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Alojamiento
Own room in the main house with own bathroom...full use of the kitchen, meals are included...OR ...a you can have a 2 bedroom fully furnished self contained apartment
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Algo más...
Take time out to visit Timaru, the beach and Caroline Bay , Timaru is just 10 minutes away...see the penguins!.., take the drive to Lake Tekapo , Mt Cook and the lakes....an easy drive
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Acceso a Internet
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Acceso a Internet limitado
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Tenemos animales
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Somos fumadores
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Puede alojar familias
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Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Always something to do here..gardens, mowing and assist with house work . You stay in the house , have your own bedroom , own bathroom too. If you are travelling and want a break from living in a Camper Van come and stay for a while. Town and the beach are just 15 minutes away, Tekapo , mountains and Lakes are an easy drive.
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Rob is very welcoming, sweet, accommodating, and a great conversationalist. He is full of endless knowledge … read more
The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening, … read more
I helped Rob with some paperwork, which was a nice change from outdoor/garden work. At the same time, seeing all the administrative work behind the scenes does take a little bit of the “magic” away … read more
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Rob is very welcoming, sweet, accommodating, and a great conversationalist. He is full of endless knowledge … read more
The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening, … read more
I helped Rob with some paperwork, which was a nice change from outdoor/garden work. At the same time, seeing all the administrative work behind the scenes does take a little bit of the “magic” away … read more
Luna stayed with us for not just one but on two seperate terms .Highly recommended to all!
Outside tasks were different characters and we enjoyed it a lot.
Garden and park around the house is sooo … read more
Thanks Rob!
The house is amazing, full of history and really beautiful.
Robert is a excellent host, very flexible a extremely kind to us.
We left two days ago and we already miss that place (and off course, we miss the dogs).
I hope to see Robert again and visit is wonderful … read more
