Homestay Byron Bay, Australia

4.5
(10 reviews)10

1 female - 19th October to 26th October-7 day stay

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Practice English
5 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Helpers contribute 15 hours per week, around 2.5 hours a day for 6 days, with one day off. This includes public holidays such as Easter. Please read my profile for full details of the position.

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Australia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 5 Practicing English
  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 13. Climate action
Julia

Argentina

5

My experience with Paula and her family was excellent. She is always available if you need anything and provides very clear guidance about the task to be completed . It was wonderful not only to connect with nature, but I also loved getting to know such a kind and loving Australian family. The accommodation was very comfortable and everything worked perfectly . Having an independence entrance made me feel at home throughout my stay. I am very grateful to Paula for the opportunity to work in the garden . I love nature and I truly enjoyed every task. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

7 months ago

David

France

5

I spent almost two months staying with Paula and Paul with my partner Mathilde. We were extremely well welcomed. Their house is beautiful and perfectly located, close to the center of Byron. The tasks are accessible to everyone, and Paula supports us every day, taking the time to explain things and help us. The accommodation matches the description perfectly, with everything you need provided. I highly recommend this experience if you want to fully enjoy Byron. Above all, Paula and Paul are very kind, caring, and attentive people

9 months ago

Mathilde

France

5

We had a great experience staying with Paula as a couple. Communication was clear and easy from the start, and we felt welcome right away. The location is perfect, close to the beach and the centre of Byron Bay, while still calm and peaceful. Tasks were well explained, fair, and well-organised. The accommodation was as described, comfortable and private. Paula and her family are kind, respectful and welcoming hosts who give volunteers space and independence, creating a warm and positive environment. We truly enjoyed discovering Byron Bay in a local and authentic way. David & Mathilde

9 months ago

Catalina

United States

4

This experience was a nice way to explore Byron Bay! Paula made sure we had all the things we needed to live comfortably. She is very particular how she likes things done though, so while the work is not really difficult, you are expected to move quite quickly and work "as efficiently as possible" for the entirety of your hours. It's a beautiful location right in town and when you're not working, you have lots of privacy and autonomy to enjoy town.

about 1 month ago


Paula replied

I would just like to clarify that the agreed exchange was 2.5 hours of work per day, and I did expect you to work the full 2.5 hours efficiently, as you agreed to as part of the exchange. It’s not a lot of time to get everything done, so I do expect helpers to stay focused and make good use of those hours, not simply cruise along or take their time.

Annie Kim

Canada

4

Paula and Paul were really great persons I really appreciated my Time there and learned a lot about Gardening :) We worked the recommanded hours and it was well organised. We also had our own place with bathroom and kitchen for intimacy! Also really close to town center Witch was amazing. Thank you :)

7 months ago

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