Always an interesting project at a historic home in Portland, Oregon, USA

  • Última atividade : 3 ago. 2026

Disponibilidade

  2026 

 Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 2 semanas

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Detalhes

  • Descrição

    Descrição

    Our household includes: at least 3 adults living in it plus Mr Darcy the Siamese cat and Baby G (for Grey), six ducks and a big vegetable garden. We've rescued our 1889 house from the derelict building list in 1992 and now live in a comfortable home with a wonderful front porch. There is always a project to be done and depending on the length of time you are here and your skill set, we'll try to find something that you can enjoy or feel a sense of contribution doing.

    We love supporting international travelers and are NOT a long-term housing/living situation. We have hosted 80+ people from Workaway and another platforms since joining in 2015 with multiple repeats now. We have had a great time getting to know people from all over the world while doing projects at our home and it has been an amazing experience for our family!

  • Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Ajuda em projetos ambientais
    Jardinagem geral
    Projetos DIY criativos
    Cuidar de animais
    Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
    Ajuda a cuidar da casa
    Manutenção geral
  • Interesses

    Interesses

    Animais
    Faça você mesmo
    Yoga/bem-estar
    Esportes aquáticos
    Cuidar de plantas
    Jardinagem
    Carpintaria
    Arquitetura
  • Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    We had college exchange students from Korea, Japan, and Finland for about 3 years and really enjoyed it. We started Hosting Travelers on multiple platforms the Summer of 2015 and have had an amazing experience meeting people from different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. We also enjoy the outdoors, sustainable food, architecture, and working together to get something exciting done!
    9/24 We totaled it up and we have hosted 75+ different travelers from 27 countries and have had 5 people repeat twice and 2 people repeat thrice! Thank you all for an incredible decade/J&K

  • Ajuda

    Ajuda

    Current projects: see pics in profile:
    1) We will start prepping the exterior of our house to start painting in July/August. We've removed all lead paint sealed the first coat with primer years ago and have transitioning to LEAD FREE latex on the exterior. But we have lived here long enough now it it time for a re-do. Painting experience is a plus, but we also would consider someone with a steady hand, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn.

    2) On hold until flagstone patio finished: finishing the Earth bag sunken area in our profile pic.

    3) Gardening and weeding and landscaping

    We have really enjoyed people come with various skill sets so let us know what your expertise is or what you love to do and we'll go from there. Given the size of the house, there is always something that needs done be it cooking or clean up after a meal, emptying the dish drain and dishwasher, vacuuming the house or mopping the kitchen floor, leaf raking in the fall and planting or helping with the gardening or chickens…you get the idea.

  • Idiomas

    Inglês: Fluente

  • Acomodação

    Acomodação

    We will provide you with 2 meals a day and food to make your own lunch. Meals are full farm--dairy and dairy alternatives, duck eggs in abundance with LOTS of veggies usually from the garden or local farms, some meat, and a variety of grains/nuts. If you are vegan, this is NOT the home for you but we can accommodate lacto-ovo vegetarian usually by putting meat on the side. You will stay in a comfortable space--large bedroom with a queen bed and a bedside table/lamp, a desk and chair for using your computer, and a chair and lamp for reading. This could accommodate a couple or a lucky single! The bathroom is shared and you are responsible for sharing a thorough weekly cleaning as well as vacuuming your room and changing/washing the towels and sheets weekly. We prefer a quiet house from 9:30-10p.m. to 6:30-7a.m. during the school year but are up later on the weekends and the summer.

    We try to keep the cats our of the Workaway bedroom, but if you are cat allergic this probably is NOT the best place for you.

    NON-NEGOTIABLE:
    *VAPE-FREE, SMOKE-FREE and DRUG-FREE property (no tobacco or marijuana). Exceptions: coffee, tea, chocolate!
    If you smoke/vape/chew tobacco or weed... please DO NOT come to our house. We have zero tolerance for any kind of smoke odors in our house.

    *NO pets or children please. We do not host families.
    *COVID vaccine mandatory --IF you "don't do vaccines," please don't bother applying.

  • Algo mais...

    Algo mais...

    We live in a historic neighborhood on bus lines near the Alberta Arts district as well as Missississippi and North Williams Avenues. We have a loaner bike with helmet and lock that you can borrow.There is lots to see and enjoy from hiking, biking, swimming, and day trips to the Gorge and the ocean and more!

  • Mais alguns detalhes

    Mais alguns detalhes

    • Acesso à internet

    • Acesso à internet limitado

      Acesso à internet limitado

    • Temos mascotes

    • Somos fumantes

    • Pode hospedar famílias

  • Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    We have excellent wifi connectivity.

  • Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Street parking is what we have to offer.

  • Pode aceitar animais

    Pode aceitar animais

    Absolutely no pets

  • Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    1

  • Meus animais / animais de estimação

    Meus animais / animais de estimação

    Ducks!

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 176247177669

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