House sitting in the Austrian countryside near Stroheim, Upper Austria

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  We are a family of three: Judith (mother), Oliver (father), and our almost 4-year-old daughter Rosa. We love traveling and usually spend about 10–12 weeks a year on trips. Our next bigger trip will be sometime in late spring (around May), and for that period we are looking for a reliable house and pet sitter.
  
  We moved into our lovingly renovated farmhouse in Stroheim, Upper Austria, at the end of January 2025. The house is cozy, warm, and fully functional, even though a few finishing touches (like some skirting boards or the bathroom door) are still missing – old farmhouse charm meets modern comfort. Heating is mainly through underfloor heating, and we also have a traditional wood stove (“Tischherd”) that can be used for cooking and baking.
  
  We live here with our daughter Rosa, our cat Nala, our two rabbits Susi and Emily, and currently seven chickens. Oliver is an electrician, and I (Judith) am a landscape gardener. I also love sewing and crafting, and I’m always happy to practice and improve my English with our guests.
  
  Since we often travel, we value reliable, animal-loving people who enjoy staying in a quiet rural area and are happy to take care of our home and animals. The daily tasks are simple and mainly involve feeding the animals, giving them attention, keeping an eye on the house, and being present. No construction or renovation work is required.
  
  At the moment, our upcoming travel dates for spring are not fixed yet, but we expect to need someone around late April or May. If you enjoy peaceful countryside life, animals, and a cozy home, we would be happy to hear from you.
  
  Please note: Stroheim is located on a hill, and public transport is very limited, especially on weekends. A car – or at least experience with rural living – is helpful.
  
  We look forward to meeting trustworthy house sitters who would like to spend some time in Austria while helping to keep our home and animals safe and well cared for. 🤎

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral

  House sitting
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  Interesses

  

  Fotografia

  

  Trabalho beneficente

  

  Cultura

  

  Tecnologia

  

  Praia

  

  Mascotes

  

  Fazenda

  

  Eventos e social

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Desenho e pintura

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Livros

  

  Arquitetura

  

  Animais

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Velejar/navegar

  

  Esportes de inverno

  

  Esportes aquáticos

  

  Naturaleza
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  As a house-sitter with us, you will have plenty of free time, since daily tasks like feeding, checking water, or ventilating the house are completed quickly. The house and surroundings offer a great base for exploring the region or for focused work from home. There is a fully equipped workspace, so you can easily work from your computer.
  
  The area is quiet and close to nature – perfect for relaxing, especially if the Christmas season was busy or stressful. For those who want to go on excursions, there are many options: just a few minutes by car, you can reach the ski jumping hill in Hinzenbach, where larger events are regularly held and you can watch professional ski jumpers. A small ski lift nearby is occasionally open. Other interesting sites include the Schaunburg castle ruins, the Mayhoferberg lookout tower, the vineyard in Hartkirchen, or the Schlögener Schlinge. With a car, day trips to larger ski areas like Hinterstoder or to Hallstatt and Gmunden are also possible.
  
  We, Judith and Oliver, are happy to help you find personalized excursion ideas, so everyone can make the most of their time here according to their interests.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  🛠️ House & Animals in Winter:
  
  Cat Nala: daily feeding, check water, occasional cuddles. Nala is very independent but likes having someone around. If you only come once a day to feed her, she might be out and could feel a bit lonely.
  
  Chickens: daily feeding and water check (may freeze; a water heater can be used).
  
  Rabbits (Emily & Susi): daily feeding with hay, pellets, fresh greens; water check.
  
  Ventilation: briefly ventilate all rooms once a day (approx. 10 minutes).
  
  Snow & Ice: spreading salt (approx. 5 minutes), shoveling snow if necessary (approx. 15 minutes, depending on weather).
  
  Weekly tasks: partial cleaning of stables, watering overwintered plants (approx. 1–2 hours).
  
  The guest/workroom can be used; kitchen, bathroom, and living room are shared.
  
  Daily meals are provided by me (Judith), and childcare can be offered in the afternoons if needed.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Alemão: Fluente
  Inglês: Iniciante

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  German is my native language, and I speak it fluently. I understand English fairly well – not perfectly, but at an acceptable level. I’m a bit shy when it comes to speaking. My husband is much more confident and speaks English well. We once learned a little French for a trip to Madagascar and to Martinique, but our vocabulary is very limited. We’d love to refresh it at some point. In general, I’m not too worried about language barriers – tools like Google Translate or ChatGPT are very helpful. During your stay, we’ll probably only be at home for a short overlapping time. Our neighbors, like many in rural areas, don’t speak much English or any other languages. However, some of our friends who might stop by do speak good English.
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  Acomodação

  Accommodation: A private guest room is available, with a pull-out bed that can be extended to 1.60 m wide. Optionally, during our winter vacation in January, our daughter’s bedroom can also be used; it has a 1.40 m wide bed. A crib can be provided if needed.
  
  Kitchen & Household: The kitchen is fully equipped: wood-fired stove with oven, combo steam oven, regular oven, microwave, SodaStream, coffee machine, kettle, Thermomix-like device (Monsieur Cousine), waffle iron, toaster, and more.
  
  Self-catering: Guests prepare their own meals but are welcome to use our stored supplies (preserved vegetables, fruits, basic staples like rice and pasta).
  
  Fresh supplies: A baker comes twice a week directly to our doorstep (Monday & Friday) – he rings the bell. Cash only; no card payments.
  
  Winter favorite: Especially in winter, the wood stove can be used for cooking and baking, e.g., apple strudel or vegetable soup.
  
  Mobility: A bicycle is available but is only moderately suitable in winter, as the terrain is quite challenging.

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  Algo mais...

  To make your stay with us enjoyable, here are a few tips regarding transport and the surrounding area:
  
  Public transport in Stroheim is limited. On weekends, no buses run, and during school holidays, buses start running very late. If you rely on public transport, you will be quite inflexible and will have difficulty getting around. We therefore strongly recommend having a car. Alternatively, you could come as a pair or as a family, which makes it easier to have social contact and enjoy your stay. Coming alone without a car can be particularly lonely in winter. Bicycles are available, but in winter they are only limitedly usable due to snow, ice, and the hilly terrain – a car is much more practical.
  
  Mobile reception in Stroheim is limited. Only 5G with the A1 provider is stable. For all other options, WiFi calling works reliably. Please note that if you are further away from the house, you may have almost no reception.
  
  If you want to go out in the evenings on weekends, you will need to rely on taxis or stay sober to get home safely. If you are interested in nightlife tips, Oliver often works as a waiter on weekends and knows the best spots for local events and parties.
  
  With this information, you can plan your stay comfortably, safely, and flexibly, whether for work, relaxation, or exploring the area.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  Internet in Stroheim is generally good, but it's not always fully reliable. We mostly make phone calls via Wi-Fi calling, as mobile reception is poor here unless you're using the provider A1. 5G works well, though. Our internet connection usually works well – currently we have around 60 Mbps download and 11 Mbps upload speeds. However, the quality can vary from day to day. Sometimes we only get 30 Mbps download or 5 Mbps upload. Streaming HD or even UHD videos (like on Amazon Prime) works without any issues. Since I work in the advertising industry, I can also say it's possible to work here with two computer monitors and manage large files. The only thing to keep in mind: if you frequently need to upload large amounts of data, it may occasionally take longer than expected. Overall, we have good Wi-Fi coverage in the house and most of the garden. Just be aware that moving between rooms may cause the Wi-Fi signal to switch between boosters.

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  We have enough space to park a motorhome or camper, just like we can easily accommodate up to three cars. Electricity and water are available in the garden, which may be useful for campers. However, we do not have facilities for emptying chemical toilets or wastewater tanks. We've seen such setups at campsites, but we don’t have anything like that here and don’t know how it works either. If you're self-sufficient and can manage this on your own, you're very welcome here. One important note: we are entrusting our home to a reliable house sitter, and we kindly ask that you do not rent out the house or any part of the property to anyone else during your stay. Even if you choose to sleep in your camper, we want to make it clear that the house and property are exclusively for your personal use. Thank you for your understanding.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  

  Susi und Emily

  Susi & Emily sind zwei Kaninchendamen, die im ehemaligen Stall in einem sicheren Bereich untergebracht sind.
  🟢 Täglich: Frisches Wasser, Heu, Pellets und Grünfutter wie Gras, Löwenzahn oder Zweige (z. B. von Hasel oder Obstbäumen). Grünfutter kann direkt draußen gepflückt werden.
  🔁 Wöchentlich: Die schmutzigsten Ecken ihres Bereichs ausmisten (nicht alles, nur die "Toilettenecken").
  ❗ Hinweis: Die Beleuchtung im Stall ist automatisch. Sie freuen sich über frisches Futter, besonders bei heißem Wetter, wenn sie nicht raus dürfen.
  
  ENGLISH:
  Susi & Emily are two female rabbits living safely in a section of our old stable.
  🟢 Daily: Fresh water, hay, pellets, and green food like grass, dandelion, or branches (e.g. hazel or fruit trees). Greens can be picked in the garden.
  🔁 Weekly: Clean the dirtiest corners of their area (not everything – just where they usually go to the toilet).
  ❗ Note: Lighting is automatic. They especially enjoy fresh greens on hot days when they can't be outside.
  

  

  Nala

  Nala ist unsere verschmuste, aber unabhängige Katze. Sie liebt Gesellschaft – ist aber auch gern mal unterwegs.
  🟢 Täglich: Morgens und abends füttern. Wenn möglich, ein bisschen streicheln – sie fordert das meist selbst ein.
  ❗ Hinweis: Sie mag es nicht, wenn über längere Zeit niemand im Haus ist oder nur jemand zum Füttern kommt. Sie fühlt sich dann allein und sucht sich manchmal ein neues Zuhause.
  🔁 Sonstiges: Sie darf jederzeit rein und raus. Ob sie nachts drinnen oder draußen schläft, ist egal. Das Katzenklo nutzt sie nur bei Bedarf.
  
  ENGLISH:
  Nala is our cuddly but independent cat. She enjoys company but also likes to roam around.
  🟢 Daily: Feed her in the morning and evening. If possible, give her some cuddles – she usually asks for it herself.
  ❗ Note: She doesn’t like it when no one is around for a long time or when someone only comes by to feed her. She needs a bit of human presence to feel at home.
  🔁 Extra info: She comes and goes freely. Whether she sleeps inside or outside at night doesn’t matter. She only uses the litter box if needed.

  

  Chickens

  Unsere Hühner haben keine Namen – außer Kümmerling, dem kleinsten.
  Es sind Jersey Giants, eine große, langsam wachsende Rasse. Aktuell leben neun Junghühner bei uns: fünf schwarze, drei graue und ein weißes.
  Sie wohnen im Stall mit automatischer Tür.
  🟢 Täglich: Futter und Wasser kontrollieren. Wer mag, kann ihnen eingeweichte Haferflocken oder andere Leckerlis geben.
  🌙 Wichtig: Am Abend kontrollieren, ob alle im Stall sind, da manche es nicht rechtzeitig hineinschaffen. Die Tür schließt automatisch, aber gelegentlich schlafen einzelne Hühner davor.
  🔁 Wöchentlich: Nur bei Bedarf den Stall reinigen, wenn er sichtbar verschmutzt ist.
  
  ENGLISH:
  Our chickens don’t have names – except for Kümmerling, the smallest one.
  They are Jersey Giants, a slow-growing, large breed. We currently have nine young chickens: five black, three grey, and one white.
  They live in a coop with an automatic door.
  🟢 Daily: Check their food and water. If you like, you can give them treats like soaked oats.
  🌙 Important: In the evening, check that all chickens are inside, as some may not make it in time. The door closes automatically, but a quick check is needed.
  🔁 Weekly: Clean the coop only if it’s visibly dirty.
  

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