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Description
We're Ashleigh and Michael – a friendly couple living in Auckland with our baby and our sweet (and sometimes goofy) dog. We're both creative, love good food, and are passionate about sharing stories, music, and ideas with new people.
We started hosting Workawayers when we were finishing up our home renovation and quickly found that we loved the cultural exchange, the help, and the great conversations. We've taken a short break with the arrival of our baby, but we’re now looking forward to welcoming visitors again and sharing our little corner of New Zealand.
Our place is in a quiet suburb not far from the city, with easy access to public transport, bush walks, and local markets. You’ll have your own cozy space in our container home and shared access to the kitchen, bathroom, and living areas. We often cook meals together and love trying new recipes from around the world.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Pets
Sustainability
Van life
Self development
Movies & TV
Charity work
Astronomy
Plant care
Music
Books
DIY & crafts
Architecture
Cooking & food
Gardening
Photography
Performing arts
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Dancing
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We both love to travel and share stories of our adventures.
Ash would love to have a jam session with you if you’re a musician.
Michael enjoys playing PlayStation and would love to show you the PSVR
Ash loves going to gigs, discovering new walks and places to take Dali, and exploring local markets.
As big foodies, we enjoy cooking and would love to share meals and recipes with you.
Help
Gardening (weeding, planting, watering, mulching)
Mowing the lawn or helping tidy the outdoor space
Light cleaning and general tidying
Cooking or meal prep (especially appreciated with a baby in the house!)
Walking or playing with our friendly dog
Occasional help entertaining the baby while we’re home
Painting small indoor or outdoor items alongside us (e.g. fences, furniture)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Korean: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We offer a cozy, fully furnished and insulated container sleepout with a double bed, fresh linens, a private deck, and a basic kitchen setup. It’s separate from the main house, so you’ll have your own space to relax and unwind.
The space has power and WiFi, and we’re currently in the process of connecting water. Until then, you’re welcome to use the kitchen and bathroom inside the main house.
What else ...
During your time off, there are plenty of activities to enjoy in Hillcrest and the surrounding areas. You can explore the nearby parks, take leisurely walks, or visit the local markets. If you enjoy music, you might want to check out some gigs or live performances in the area. For those who love the outdoors, there are many beautiful walks and trails to discover with our dog, Dali. Additionally, the shops at Birkenhead and Glenfield are great for a bit of retail therapy.
We have excellent public transport options, making it easy to get around. Buses are frequent, and there are convenient routes to the CBD and other parts of Auckland. We also provide a bike that you can use to explore the local area. If you need to travel further, our van is available for occasional use.
Here are a few house rules to ensure everyone has a comfortable stay:
-Be gentle and kind to Dali, our black lab, and help with her care as needed.
-Respect the shared kitchen, bathroom, and living areas, and clean up after yourself.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Excellent Wifi
Space for parking camper vans
Street parking for the van within view of our security camera.
Can possibly accept pets
Possibly a dog! Would need to meet Dali to check they get along.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Dali (3 years)
Gorgeous black lab. Loves everyone.
Feedback (17)
We somehow created such a natural ease and flow between my to do's and tasks, their fulltime jobs and at the same time… read more
Having Aansan in our home was an absolute joy! She was an incredible support, especially while I was pregnant, always stepping up to help in ways that truly made a difference. Her ability to make amazing meals out of whatever was available was a lifesaver, and she was always happy to help with… read more
She completed all tasks to a high standard and took initiative without needing to be asked, which made such a difference.… read more
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Communication:
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We somehow created such a natural ease and flow between my to do's and tasks, their fulltime jobs and at the same time… read more
Having Aansan in our home was an absolute joy! She was an incredible support, especially while I was pregnant, always stepping up to help in ways that truly made a difference. Her ability to make amazing meals out of whatever was available was a lifesaver, and she was always happy to help with… read more
She completed all tasks to a high standard and took initiative without needing to be asked, which made such a difference.… read more
Thank you so much for hosting me and Franziska for the past 3 days. We really enjoyed our time in your lovely and cozy house. Thanks for all the chats during dinners and walks at the beach and lake! We much appreciated your hospitality! Your communication was always clear and we were so happy to help you out.
Wishing… read more
They made me feel at home, and kept a clear list with the tasks to do, enabling flexibility on how to do them during the day.
Dali is the cutest dog ever, very friendly and she listened to my instructions although she didn’t know me for a long time.
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The job tasks were easy and manageable, everything is well organized on an excel file where to get… read more
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I had booked my stay with them 1,5 month in advance and arriving at 13th of October and was supposed to departure 29th of October.
During the first week I got to move gravel with shovel, take their dog for walks,… read more
Thank you and all the best!:)
