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Evaluación del anfitrión
100 %
Last replied
18 abr 2024
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94.1 %
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Comentarios
26
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Descripción
Hello! We are a family of four living on the lovely island of Inishbofin. We have two bright and beautiful young boys, aged 9 and 11 years old.
We have a flock of around 50 sheep and just recently became owners of two border collie puppies.
Our home is located at the Western end of the island, just around the corner from a pub/restaurant and beside one of the most picturesque walks on Inishbofin.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Adventurous travelers will have the possibility of becoming familiar with culture of an Irish off-shore island, through it's industries such as tourism, fishing and farming and it's leisure activities such as traditional Irish music, swimming, hill walking and sailing.
Ayuda
From early May until the end of September, we are really busy with our foodtruck business so we are looking for a couple or two friends to help us in our home. The work would consist of cooking family meals, light housework, playing soccer with our boys, taking the dogs for walks and some gardening.
At present, our home is in need of some upkeep so someone with painting and diy skills would be useful.
In general we are looking for people who have some life experience and we prefer people who are over 22 years of age.
Needless to say, we require a strong work ethic, a sense of humour, kindness, and patience. All things we try to maintain ourselves.
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please contact us. All references are welcome.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Intermedio
Alojamiento
Accommodation is provided in caravan parked directly behind our house. Free wifi.
Algo más...
Inishbofin is well connected to the mainland so volunteers can go to nearby towns such as Clifden and Galway on days off. Inishbofin is also a great place for beautiful walks, cycling, and just relaxing by the seaside.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
Podría aceptar mascotas
Este anfitrión dice que acepta a viajeros con mascotas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
15 hours/week- no food /// Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week- food
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 964873258971
Comentarios (16)
8 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Jesse James) para el anfitrión
Our experience with this family was the best! I don't even know where to start... But probably will go with I felt like part of the family and the whole crew right away... Was the closer I've felt like home since I started a whole non-stop travelling, Austin and Kartika are just an amazing couple and hard-working individuals who are there for you… read more
8 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Lorena) para el anfitrión
Our time with Kartika and Austin was absolutely amazing. We honestly had no previous expectation about the WorkAway or the island before our arrival, but we discovered an incredible place with incredible people and we couldn't ask for anything better. Since day 1 they hosted us as part of the family and we had so much fun helping around with their… read more
6 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mayuko)
Mayuko stayed with us for all of August 2022. She is a very positive spirit and always up for anything. Her dinners were incredible and exciting for everyone! Mayuko was also very sweet and engaged with our boys and they grew quite fond of her. She is a diligent worker and went above and beyond all that we asked. I can't imagine all the adventures… read more
(Excelente
)
27 sept 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Mayuko) para el anfitrión
If you like crazy thing and food, here it's a wonderful place! Kartika and Austin are unbelievable! They are always helpful and give us such nice experience. And you will see such talented and precious boys!
Also, you can see many nice friends in Inishbofin! People are so much nicer.
I've stayed there for a month, and it's been an unforgettable… read more
Also, you can see many nice friends in Inishbofin! People are so much nicer.
I've stayed there for a month, and it's been an unforgettable… read more
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Precisión del perfil:
(4.8)
Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)
Comunicación:
(4.8)
8 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Jesse James) para el anfitrión
Our experience with this family was the best! I don't even know where to start... But probably will go with I felt like part of the family and the whole crew right away... Was the closer I've felt like home since I started a whole non-stop travelling, Austin and Kartika are just an amazing couple and hard-working individuals who are there for you… read more
8 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Lorena) para el anfitrión
Our time with Kartika and Austin was absolutely amazing. We honestly had no previous expectation about the WorkAway or the island before our arrival, but we discovered an incredible place with incredible people and we couldn't ask for anything better. Since day 1 they hosted us as part of the family and we had so much fun helping around with their… read more
6 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mayuko)
Mayuko stayed with us for all of August 2022. She is a very positive spirit and always up for anything. Her dinners were incredible and exciting for everyone! Mayuko was also very sweet and engaged with our boys and they grew quite fond of her. She is a diligent worker and went above and beyond all that we asked. I can't imagine all the adventures… read more
(Excelente
)
27 sept 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Mayuko) para el anfitrión
If you like crazy thing and food, here it's a wonderful place! Kartika and Austin are unbelievable! They are always helpful and give us such nice experience. And you will see such talented and precious boys!
Also, you can see many nice friends in Inishbofin! People are so much nicer.
I've stayed there for a month, and it's been an unforgettable… read more
Also, you can see many nice friends in Inishbofin! People are so much nicer.
I've stayed there for a month, and it's been an unforgettable… read more
6 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eloiza & Consuelo)
Eloiza and Consuelo came to stay with us from the last week of August thru the first week of October 2022. It was an immediate blast of love and light from the two of them. They are extraordinary women and if things had been quieter I would have so liked to have been able to sit with them for longer periods and learn a thing or two. They were… read more
(Excelente
)
7 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Paula) para el anfitrión
My stay at Kartika's and Austin's was one big amazing experience! I stayed on Inishbofin for three months in total - and grew so fond of the family :) They made me feel welcome the minute I arrived and I enjoyed my whole time so very much, it made me curious about staying on the island for longer. Their house is open for workawayers, family,… read more
26 sept 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marijke & Anton)
Anton and Marijke came to stay with us for two weeks in July, a particularly busy time here on the island. They were absolutely wonderful and fitted into our family and it’s rhythms seamlessly. They are both extremely conscientious and radiate positivity. It was a blessing to have such energy and initiative around us. We hope to see you both again… read more
(Excelente
)
27 jul 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Marijke & Anton) para el anfitrión
We are very enthousiastic about this place. It was a great experience to be on a small island like Inishbofin. The atmosfere was very relaxed and live went slow.
Our hosts are really warm and open, we felt very welcome. They make a very nice atmosphere in their house, it felt like a small very friendly community . The work was allright and we… read more
Our hosts are really warm and open, we felt very welcome. They make a very nice atmosphere in their house, it felt like a small very friendly community . The work was allright and we… read more
28 jul 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Vincent) para el anfitrión
Hard to put into words how to describe this experience, truly incredible. Austin and Kartika go above and beyond to provide anything and everything to make this a great environment for volunteers. The food, the family atmosphere, the daily chores, it really was everything and more than I ever expected from a workaway experience. They accept anyone… read more
23 jun 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Mirthe) para el anfitrión
I absolutely loved staying with Kartika, Austin, Sammy, Nunu and Elisa on Inishbofin!! I got the opportunity to become part of the Island life for 3 weeks in May, and I loved every moment of it!! :) I helped with gardening, painting, the sheep, cooking dinner and many more things, but also got plenty of time to explore the Island and meet many… read more
10 nov 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Roisin) para el anfitrión
Kartika and Austin are legends!
I arrived over to Inisbofin after quite a stagnant first half of the summer in lockdown. All I can say is that I am so glad that I had the opportunity to get to work for the quirkiest/ most creative/ tastiest- serving- food bus going - Inishwallah. Most of all, I am delighted I got to integrate into Inisbofin living… read more
I arrived over to Inisbofin after quite a stagnant first half of the summer in lockdown. All I can say is that I am so glad that I had the opportunity to get to work for the quirkiest/ most creative/ tastiest- serving- food bus going - Inishwallah. Most of all, I am delighted I got to integrate into Inisbofin living… read more
2 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Iris)
Iris was very helpful with everything we asked, from helping with the children to tending the garden to making dinner. She was calm and kind throughout her stay despite the madness of the season. Thank you.
(Excelente
)
28 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Iris) para el anfitrión
If you're looking for a unique experience...you just found it! Kartika and Austin's doubledecker bus restaurant serves amazing food on the small but beautiful island of Inishbofin. Unfortunately I had to cut my stay short but during the six-ish days that I spent here I got to enjoy long walks around the island, met some awesome other volunteers,… read more
2 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elana)
Elana came into our home with a gust of positivity. She was incredible with our children and that meant the world to us. She was engaging and engaged, always willing to help. There was often a song on her lips, or words that became a song... Easy company and also independent. You are always welcome back. It was a pleasure. Thank you.
(Excelente
)
21 oct 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Elana) para el anfitrión
I cannot explain how amazing this experience was! Living on a beautiful island with a warm and loving family, what is not to love ? The open line of communication with both Austin and Kartika was unbelievable! They expected only a few hours of work a day ( childcare, washing dishes, helping out on the bus, making an occasional dinner) which was… read more
2 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Camilla)
Camilla came to stay with us for the month of July and over the course of those weeks we were so lucky to get to know this beautiful, intelligent and talented human being. Our boys were incredibly fond of her as were we. She is extremely in tune with her surroundings, hard-working, self sufficient and proactive. There was an obvious lift to the… read more
(Excelente
)
2 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nadia)
Oh my goodness! What a woman... Nadia- Come Back! We were so excited to meet this lady from reading her profile and yet she still managed to exceed every expectation. She Is independent, intuitive, hard working, fierce and funny, and a Fantastic chef!! We were so lucky to have met this gypsy soul. You are something else. Thank you x
(Excelente
)
21 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Nadia) para el anfitrión
Inishwallah- What an amazing place! I had such a lovely time staying with Kartika and Austin and their 2 sons. I immediately felt incredibly comfortable with them and so welcome in their home. I've only been away a few months and I already miss them tons!
Theirs is the kind of energy that attracts good people, all the other work away volunteers… read more
Theirs is the kind of energy that attracts good people, all the other work away volunteers… read more
2 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kira)
It was a pleasure hosting Kira. She was extremely hard working, had a very positive attitude and was also very independent. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your adventures! Take good care and hope to meet again. That Christmas Card was one of the best we’ve seen!! Thank you x
(Excelente
)
11 ago 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Sarah & Bailee) para el anfitrión
Absolutely could not recommend this place more. We originally organised to stay with Kartika and Austin for four weeks but ended up staying for three months. Kartika and Austin both have a great sense of humour and are fun to be around, and the boys (aged 5 and 6) are full of life and always keen to play games. The work hours are fairly causal:… read more
29 jun 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway)
Bree came to stay with us for three weeks at the beginning of the tourist season, from mid-May until early June. She is a vibrant personality and became, quite easily, a part of our household. She took on many tasks and was always there willing to help - often more than was asked. We would disagree with her characterisation of there being a… read more
(Muy Bien
)
6 jun 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión
Working with Austin and Kartika for 3 weeks was fascinating and a little stressful at times. It’s a very busy time for the farm and bus cafe with the height of the tourist season in full swing. On my days and afternoons off I found time to explore the beautiful island and drink a pint at the local pub.
My duties ranged from:
•Gardening; removing… read more
My duties ranged from:
•Gardening; removing… read more
21 sept 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Mariam) para el anfitrión
I spent two amazing weeks on Inishbofin with Austin, Kartika and their two sons! I didn't know what to expect going to an island but I had such an incredible time and felt like I was part of the family really quickly. I really enjoyed helping out at home and the cafe (which is in a very cool double decker bus!) and I really enjoyed spending time… read more
20 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Mara Lena & Clemens) para el anfitrión
To stay with Austin and Kartika was my first workaway experience and I was so glad to had this experience with them and on the small, peaceful island! Thank you for everything!
I had only four weeks on the island and I never thought it would be so much fun to play with the children or go for a treasure hunt on the beach to find some magic stones.… read more
I had only four weeks on the island and I never thought it would be so much fun to play with the children or go for a treasure hunt on the beach to find some magic stones.… read more
11 jul 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lena)
Lena was an absolute pleasure to have in our home. She was warm and accomodating. Always wanting to lend a hand. There was also a welcome independence of spirit and adventure. We were so lucky to have met her and hope to see her again in her journey.
(Excelente
)
5 may 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Lena) para el anfitrión
I had the chance to spend two fantastic weeks on Inishbofin and can just say: Thank you so so much! Living and working on this small island was a unique experience and I enjoyed every single day. Kartika and Austin are wonderful, hard-working people and I learned so much from them. Working in their amazing bus was so much fun, I enjoyed the… read more
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