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Your own quiet sleep-out and help with some home projects in Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of five, our children are 14, 12, and 10. We live right next to the shops in Island Bay, Wellington, close to all amenities and a short bus ride from the city.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We enjoy meeting new people and have travelled quite a bit in Europe, Canada, and the Pacific. We are used to advising on good things to do and see around Wellington and can often show you around or point you in the right direction.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We would like a bit of help with the garden this summer. We plan on gardening, re-sowing some grass, beautifying and putting in mulch etc.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    German: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a self-contained sleepout with its own entrance, double bedroom, kitchenette, toilet and shower. It's not brand new but it's quiet and pleasant and has on-demand high pressure hot water along with a new bathroom.

    It has a queen size bed, and room for a child or two on camp beds if you don't mind being a bit squashed. We have had two adults and two small children successfully but more than that is a bit tight.

    There is a guest wifi connected to a high speed internet connection. Guests can usually stream Netflix without any problems.

    You are welcome to sort your own food (there is a supermarket straight across the road or plenty of local food options) or come and eat with us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In downtime, the south coast and its walks are very close, or the no 1 bus to the city leaves only a few metres away from the house.

    You are welcome to hang out in the back yard (where the sleepout is) or come and go as you please. We are happy to have you hang out with us if it suits you.

    We have two cats, just in case that matters for allergies.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    The space is separate from the main house so you can concentrate without family noise. There is a table in the room next to a window and a dedicated wifi access point.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts the entrance to a white building with a doorway leading to a bathroom, featuring two potted plants and a welcome mat on the ground outside.
The image depicts the exterior of a small, one-story house with a patio area, featuring a tree, chairs, and potted plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts the interior of a small kitchen with an open door leading to a backyard, featuring a sink, microwave, and cabinets, with a view of the yard beyond.
The image depicts the interior of a small room, featuring a sink, microwave, and toilet, with white walls and ceiling, and red and white cabinets, and a wooden floor.
The image depicts a compact bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower stall, featuring a glass door and a small drain, situated on a light-colored wood floor.
The image depicts a compact bathroom with white walls and a toilet, sink, and mirror, featuring a small cabinet and light fixture, likely taken for a real estate listing.
The image depicts a small bedroom with a single bed, a desk, and a television, featuring white walls and ceiling, grey carpet, and a window with curtains.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a patio with a table and chairs, a trampoline, a pool, and a small building, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
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The image depicts a family of five standing in the doorway of a hobbit hole, with a red door and wooden frame, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
The image is a close-up of a man\'s face, with a brick wall background, and he appears to be smiling. The man has short brown hair and a beard.

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