22 Garlinge

🌿 Long-Term Stay Opportunity – Gold Coast Hinterland (Bonogin)

We’re looking for friendly, respectful people to join our home long-term (ideally 3+ months, minimum 1 month).

This is not your typical Workaway — it’s better suited to people who want to settle in, take ownership, and be part of a small team, rather than just pass through (although travellers are still welcome to apply).

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🏡 The Opportunity

You’ll be staying on a large, peaceful 7+ acre property in Bonogin, surrounded by nature, with a private lake, waterfall, and plenty of space to enjoy.

We’re building a small team of ~5 people total, creating a calm, respectful and high-quality living environment.

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🛠️ How the Work Works

We ask for ~20 hours per week, but for longer stays this becomes more flexible:
• You’ll typically take ownership of a specific area or responsibility (rather than fixed daily hours)
• There will occasionally be group tasks with set times (e.g. deep cleans, gardening days)

When applying, please tell us your preference:
• 🌱 GARDENING
• 🧼 CLEANING
• 🔧 (Optional) HANDYMAN / DIY skills

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👀 Who This Is Perfect For

We’re looking for people who are:
• Clean, respectful, and easy to live with
• Comfortable sharing space with others
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Interested in a longer-term, stable setup

This suits people who want:
• A calm base while working remotely or planning next steps
• Time in nature
• A more intentional living environment (not a party house)

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🌍 What You Get

Stay in a large, peaceful home in nature with access to:
• Pool, lake + waterfall
• Cinema room (when available)
• 7+ acres to explore
• Vehicle access at times (if licensed)
• Fast WiFi
• A great living environment with like-minded people

Food is generally self-managed, but we’re open to shared cooking and helping with ingredients.

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🛏️ Accommodation
• Shared downstairs space (bunk setup)
• Shared ensuite + kitchenette
• Access to main kitchen (when available)
• Comfortable, spacious setup

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📍 Location
• 25 mins to the beach
• 30 mins to the airport
• 10–15 mins to shops & essentials
• 35 mins to waterfalls / 10 mins to rock pools
• 1 hour to Byron Bay or Brisbane

Note: A car or licence is highly recommended (limited public transport)

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🌱 Learning & Experience
• Gardening & property maintenance
• Living in a large-scale property environment
• Cultural exchange & languages
• Optional exposure to business, systems, and remote work

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🙌 Final Notes

We’re looking for people who want to settle in and contribute, not just pass through.

If this sounds like you, please include:
• Your preferred role (gardening or cleaning)
• Your availability & intended length of stay
• Any relevant experience

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🌟 Why choose this stay?

You’ll be staying on a peaceful 7-acre hinterland property with a private lake, surrounded by nature — while still being close to everything the Gold Coast offers.

This is ideal for travellers who enjoy:
• Being outdoors
• A calm, structured environment
• Contributing to something tangible

Your help directly supports the day-to-day flow of a large, high-quality home — keeping spaces clean, welcoming, and well maintained.

In return, you get:
• A comfortable place to live
• A relaxed, consistent rhythm
• The experience of life on a spacious Australian property

This suits people who are practical, respectful, and enjoy seeing the immediate results of their work.

👋 About Me

I live onsite and work from home, so I’m around, available, and hands-on with the property.

I’m organised, clear in communication, and respectful of people’s time and effort.

Volunteers are treated as trusted adults — with:
• Clear expectations
• Flexibility where possible
• Genuine appreciation for what you contribute

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🏠 Living Setup

You’ll be staying downstairs in a shared, comfortable space:
• 2 single beds + 2 double bunks
• Shared bathroom
• Large laundry
• Shared living area (set up within the garage space)

The environment is calm, friendly, and grounded.

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⚠️ Important

This is not a party environment.

It’s best suited to independent travellers who:
• Enjoy structure
• Respect shared spaces
• Take pride in what they do
• Communicate openly