housesitting in winter

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Connect with nature: 10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 4 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

Taking care of the property and garden. Sometimes (more or less once every few days) you might welcome a guest or pilgrim. You can live here for free and will supply yourself with food.

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Requirements

Between 20 and 55 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting international travelers
4 Practicing English
2 Immersing in the local culture
1 Developing social awareness

Christina

Germany

I had a wonderful time in Moinho the guest house. The place is amazing, a hidden gem in rural Portugal. I helped with cleaning and gardening in the mornings and then had the rest of the day off. And the first thing I usually did after work was to refresh myself in the river and waterfall :D The hours and tasks were as agreed. Nikolaus is a very fair and friendly person. It was also interesting to meet all the pilgrims who stayed there. Sometimes I would have liked to have another volunteer with me, just because it's fun to share the experience, but all in all I really enjoyed my stay. Great experience!

about 1 hour ago

Yuri Thompson

Brazil

Nikolaus did receive me very well, he's very generous and kind, sociable, respectful, flexible and such a good cooker. I did feel like being home, he cares a lot about provides a good staying for your volunteers. Thanks so much for the short and precious moments we had together, I really appreciate it and it was a pleasure to me contributing to the development and improvement of the project. Danke Bruder! :) 🙏🏽

3 months ago

Kieran

United Kingdom

This was my first volunteering experience and I could not have felt more welcomed. It is a beautiful property and very peaceful. Nikolaus is an amazing host, was very friendly and is a great cook aswell. All in all it was a great experience and I would recommend to anyone looking to spend some time out in nature.

5 months ago

Danielle

United States

I had such a nice time volunteering here! I came during the off season so there wasn't many guests so it was quiet, but I enjoyed it a lot! It was very peaceful. I painted a couple of the doors during my stay which I had so much fun with! Meals were always delicious and the bedroom was so comfortable and cozy! Also, There are 2 cats that live there and both are the SWEETEST! 🥺❤️ I always felt cared for and safe! :D If you are comfortable with spending a lot of time in peace and solitude and in nature, then I recommend volunteering here! Just bring a book 📚 ❤️💐Thanks for everything!!

5 months ago

Priscila

Brazil

I had a great experience. Nikolaus was very respectful, kind and always willing to help. The place is also beautiful and has a very pleasant environment, excellent for resting, reading and studying. Simply grateful for everything.

7 months ago

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