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Come and spend some time in a typical authentic house near Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Netherlands
Last activity : 28 Oct 2024

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Hi, my name is Elisabeth. I live nearby Amsterdam in a little authentic town called Krommenie. Life has an other pace here, while the big vibrant city life is still at less then half a hour in reach. I'm a holistic health practitioner, love to cook, just started to play chess, love gardening and growing all kinds of edibles and am interested in a broad range of topics to talk about. I like to learn about your cultural background and show you what typical dutch life is about.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can guide you arround my rural vilage or Amsterdam and show you all the cultural places of interest. Also I love to cook and you're welcome to experience real dutch , surinam, italian or indian cuisine.
Help
I'm looking for a handy man/ woman to help me with indoor and outdoor projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
This 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
You will have a seperate room at the second floor. There is Wifi and breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.
What else ...
Busses and a train station are at walking distance, so you can explore Amsterdam and other places quite easy. There's also a bike available.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is free parking space in front of the house
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 893818155179

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6 Oct 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Hamdi)

Hamdi stayed at my place for two weeks and did an excellent job helping me with quite a lot of outdoor as well as indoor projects. He is a very hard worker and a reliable nice guy. I enjoyed our talks, laughs and was impressed with his indepth knowledge of history and many broadscaled topics. Thanks you so much for everything Hamdi, until next… read more

(Excellent )

16 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Hamdi) for host

Where to start ?! It was an amazing experience for me to know and spend time with Elizabeth. It was a unique experience that I had , she made sure I was comfortable all the time and I enjoyed healthy fresh food from the garden. Also we had long interesting conversations and helped me spiritually to see things from a different perspective. I am so… read more

(Excellent )

22 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)

Andreas visited me this August and helped me out in the garden in a very dedicated way. He is a friendly, reliable and modest person and I enjoyed our conversations while having our diner together outside in the garden very much. He also amazed me with his art and photographic skills. I can recommend Andreas very much to any other host. Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

21 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host

I spend one week at Elisabeth place near Amsterdam. It is a lovely small town called Krommenie. You can reach it from Amsterdam Central in around 30 min. So it is very easy to go to Amsterdam. Elisabeth was a great host. She has a small house with a very nice garden. In my time there I took care about gardening work which I really enjoyed.… read more

(Excellent )

24 Jul 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Greta)

It was a real pleasure to have Greta around! She is a cheerful, very helpful and easy going, sweet lady. Greta helped re-organizing my shed and she did a great job! I highly recommend Greta to any other host. Thank you Greta for your help and our nice conversations. Until an other time!

(Excellent )

22 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Greta) for host

WOW. Where to start...first of all,thank you Elisabeth and I really want to come back again. She has been the first host of my workaway experience alone, and I am so glad to have knew this beautiful, kind, friendly, empathetic and wise person and discovered her magical place. The conversations were always interesting and nice, the food she… read more

(Excellent )

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6 Oct 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Hamdi)

(Excellent)

16 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Hamdi) for host

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)

(Excellent)

21 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host

(Excellent)

24 Jul 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Greta)

(Excellent)

22 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Greta) for host

(Excellent)

3 Aug 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe)

Christophe came to my place for a week and I came to know him as a very focused and dedicated person with lots of knowledge on a variety of topics and with a sophisticated sence of humor. Thank you so much Christophe for giving my walls your French fibes, they are beautiful and you’re welcome back at any time!

(Excellent)

2 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Christophe) for host

Elisabeth is such a sweet person with very interesting conversations. She is also a fantastic cook preparing a rich variety of meals. Renovating the walls with plaster was nice and cool as we had many coffee and tea breaks.

(Excellent)

17 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Markéta) for host

This was my first experience with workaway. Elisabeth is a nice, open, smart and communicative person who has a great overview. Communication and agreement with Elisabeth was always fast and everything could be agreed upon. I spent a week with Elisabeth, helping with moving. Small nice town, bicycles for rent, good location. I recommend and thank… read more

(Excellent)

6 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I have spent with Elisabeth a wonderful week. It was really nice to stayed in such a wonderful town and Elisabeth was a good host. The communication with her was great and fast. Thank you very much for a such a good experience. I wish you a good luck with moving and I hope you will reach your lovely girly home.

(Excellent)

21 Oct 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Cody)

Cody stayed at my place on his last days in the Netherlands. Immediately at arrival he helped us out and during his short stay he was very helpful with different tasks in and arround the house. We also had nice long conversations which I very much enjoyed. Cody is a nice, respectful, calm person and I highly recommend him to any other host.

(Excellent)

4 Oct 2019

Left by Workawayer (Cody) for host

Elisabeth was a wonderful host with a lovely home. For very straightforward help around the house she provides enlightening conversation, nice accommodations and amazing, multicultural cuisine. Elisabeth is a very considerate host and full of interesting knowledge about natural health and improved living. She made my experience very pleasant.
If… read more

(Excellent)

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Come and spend some time in a typical authentic house near Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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