Dog walks, garden and house care with a relaxed family in the suburbs of Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  Description

  We are a small, friendly family — just the two of us plus our three wonderful dogs 🐶🐕‍🦺🐾. We live on the quiet outskirts (edge) of Amsterdam in a very green area — the real end of the city, where it already feels like countryside.
  If you step out our gate, you can cycle straight to the beach and the North Sea in about 20 km, or reach the lively city centre in only 5 km. Perfect balance between nature and city life!
  Right next door we have football pitches, tennis and padel courts — so lots of opportunities for outdoor activities and fresh air.
  Our home is a big, charming old house with a spacious yard/garden that we love, but it also needs regular care to keep everything looking nice and tidy. That’s why we’re looking for a helpful Workawayer to join us for a while: someone who enjoys hands-on work around the house and garden, likes animals, and doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty sometimes.
  In return we offer a private room, good food, a warm welcome in our family, and we also pay a fair honorarium / pocket money on top of the usual Workaway exchange.
  We’re relaxed, open-minded hosts who value good conversations, walks with the dogs.
  If you love dogs, nature, cycling, walking and helping to keep a big property in good shape, we’d love to hear from you!
  Looking forward to meeting new friends from around the world 🌍

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide à la maison
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Ferme

  

  Randonnée

  

  Plage

  

  Architecture

  

  Animaux
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Social activities where you can connect with us and the local community
  We often go for long walk along the peaceful paths right outside our gate — sometimes heading into the lively center of Amsterdam for a canal walk, a quick coffee in a brown café, or to explore markets and street food. Other times we go by car and then for walk the other way to the nearby beach for fresh sea air. You're very welcome to join us on these outings!
  The skills and knowledge we can share with you
  Living in an old farmhouse surrounded by nature, we can show you practical Dutch countryside living: how to cycle safely and efficiently everywhere (it's basically a national sport here!). We're happy to teach you useful Dutch phrases for daily life, share stories about local history and traditions, or explain how things work in the Netherlands (from water management to why we love stroopwafels so much).
  What we hope to learn by hosting people from different cultures
  We don't travel as much as we'd like these days because of our home and dogs, so having Workawayers here is our window to the world! We're genuinely curious about your home country — your food, music, traditions, daily routines, funny cultural differences, or even challenges you face back home. We love swapping stories, trying new recipes you bring (or teaching us how to make something from your culture), practicing languages together, and just hearing different viewpoints on life. It keeps things fresh and reminds us how connected the world really is.
  If you're open-minded, enjoy animals and nature, and like a mix of calm rural days with easy access to city energy, we'd be thrilled to welcome you into our little family! 😊

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  Aide

  We're seeking a helpful person to join us for at least 4 mornings and evenings per week — mainly walking one friendly dog and doing daily damp/wet cleaning around the house. Additionally, once a week you'll tidy up the dogs' sleeping spots, clean all rooms in house and twice a week you'll iron the bed sheets and linen.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Hollandais: Courant
  Russe: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet 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.
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  Hébergement

  We have a spacious private bedroom available for you, with access to a shared bathroom (shower + toilet) that we keep clean and tidy.

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  Autres infos...

  In your free time, you’re completely free to explore and do whatever you like!
  You can easily cycle or take public transport into the city centre (just 5 km away) to see the famous sights of Amsterdam, walk along the canals, visit museums, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
  The beach and the North Sea are only about 20 km away — perfect for a relaxing day by the sea, a swim (in summer), or a long walk along the coast.
  You can also visit the local market for fresh produce, flowers, cheese, or just to feel the Dutch vibe.
  If you feel like earning a bit extra or trying something new, you’re welcome to look for short gigs or other paid work in the area.
  And of course, you can take day trips to other beautiful Dutch cities (Utrecht, Haarlem, Rotterdam, The Hague are all very close by train), visit world-class museums, parks, or just discover new places.
  We’re flexible and want you to enjoy your time here — whether you prefer relaxing with the dogs, exploring the city, or mixing work and adventures!

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

  

  Chicho, Kyra, Vos

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