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Description
Relaxed, easy-going Lifestyle block - hobby farm with friendly animals surrounded by nature 🌿
Escape the rush and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
My property is set in a beautiful nature where you’ll wake up to fresh air, birdsong, and open space. It’s a perfect spot to slow down and recharge.
Share the space with friendly Native and pet animals and make yourself feel right at home.
This is ideal for someone who enjoys nature, appreciates a calm environment, and is happy to be part of a friendly, easy-going home in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
😎 I am back to hosting again after a long break.
🚩 I ask you to please read my profile IN FULL before applying to make sure you know where you're going.
‼️ Please answer ALL 6 questions listed below so I can match the right person to the right job.
What I can offer:
- A place to stay in a peaceful and beautiful lifestyle block - a hobby farm with friendly animals
- Private room and private bathroom
- Opportunity to help with animals - Alpacas, pet sheep, pet ducks, dogs and more
- Learn how to make homemade Middle Eastern food and share meals
-Long-term stay available, depending on the number of jobs I have.
Daily tasks:
-Animals feeding
-Gardening
-Weeding
-Planting
-House cleaning
-Landscaping
Depending on the number of jobs available, I can offer :
Option 1 🏡 🍔
Full board, food and private accommodation in return for 5 hours of help per day
Option 2 🏡
3 hours of help per day in return for accommodation only and shared dinner.
You are welcome to bring your own food for breakfast and lunch.
(This is my most popular choice as it gives helpers lots of time off to explore and enjoy)
Option 3 🚐
1.5 hours of help per day in return for a sheltered and secure power site for your campervan with a private bathroom and shared dinner.
⚠️ Please take note:
-No bus service to the area, you will need a vehicle to get here
-You need to be a mature person with basic knowledge and experience in the jobs I listed above
-You need to be comfortable staying on the property with only one other person (me)
(I have excellent reviews from solo travellers)
📝 How to apply:
Please write a short message and answer the following questions:
1. What is your favourite animal?
2. What are your hobbies?
3. What is your relevant work experience?
4. What are your relevant skills?
5. How do you think you can contribute?
6. If you don't have any reviews on your profile,
Please provide links to relevant references or social media accounts.
I get a lot of applications, so answering my questions will improve your chances.
I appreciate your time invested in writing your application and I will answer any application or any questions you may have.
Your host: Nico
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Garde de maison et d'animaux
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. personnel
Dev. durable
Technologie
Animaux de compagnie
Films et télé
Ferme
Photographie
Soin des plantes
Jardinage
Cuisine et alimentation
Bricolage / artisanat
Menuiserie
Animaux
Fitness
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
The place is very peaceful with native trees around, two streams running through the property and two large ponds with waterfalls, ducks, eels, frogs, fish and other water birds.
You will learn how to live in harmony with wild and domestic animals, how to recycle water, waste, food and plants for the benefit of your land, and how to create an environment that can provide food and shelter for yourself and for all living creatures around you.
Aide
Help is needed mainly with animal care - feeding and exercising, landscaping, care of trees and other plants, spreading organic fertiliser, seasonal help with the alpacas and cleaning and tidying tasks in the house and on the property.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hebrew: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
Hébergement
The house is new and you will have your own private bedroom and private bathroom.
Autres infos...
The place is just a short drive from beautiful bays and beaches, plenty of DOC walks and some secret spots I can show you. I am a keen mountain biker and can take you and your bike to the best trails around.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
High speed settelite internet and WiFi are available. Flexible working hours to accommodate your needs.
Espace pour garer des vans
Private and secured power site for campervan, close to the house and all the amenities available all year round.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Mes animaux
Ducks
Snails
Alpacas
Fish
Ducks
Sheep
Dog
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Nico was an amazing host, cooked some delicious middle eastern food, he was kind, accomodating and we had very interesting conversations. The highlight of my stay was definitly the sheep shearing...!
It is also a good location to explore the surroundings and there… read more
She managed her own time, daily work load and developed a system to do everything in… read more
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Nico was an amazing host, cooked some delicious middle eastern food, he was kind, accomodating and we had very interesting conversations. The highlight of my stay was definitly the sheep shearing...!
It is also a good location to explore the surroundings and there… read more
She managed her own time, daily work load and developed a system to do everything in… read more
They can do any job quickly and efficiently and always willing to do more then asked for.
They kept the place clean and tidy and did everything possible to make the place looking good even and do extra jobs even if not asked for.
They are very good with all the animals and they… read more
She fitted in from the first minute she arrived and made sure she understood how everything worked so she can contribute in the best way she can.
Léanne is calm and relaxed and a real pleasure to be around.… read more
She does not afraid of hard work and will give all she can till the job is done. Sara is kind and has a… read more
Andrea took over the housekeeping to the highest standards I have seen for a while. They kept the house clean and tidy and done more than I expected… read more
She is kind and pleasant to be around and very thoughtful. She respects her surrounding and fit in within straight away.
She made sure she understood all the jobs and most of the time did them better than expected.
She is clean and… read more
The house is modern, comfortable and clean. The landscape around the house is amazing!
Nico is a nice, friendly and generous person, with extremely good sense of humor! He is always ready for a nice chat and… read more
She can do any job quickly and efficiently and always willing to do more then she asked for.
She keep the place clean and tidy and will do everything possible to make the place looking good even and do extra jobs even if not asked for.
She is very good with animals and… read more
