Clear, friendly guidelines for sharing the load during your stay.
❤️ Chores mean different things to different people — we’re just making them clear.
❤️ If you’re working for your food & accommodation, chores are not part of your work hours.
❤️ If you’re staying under our ultra low‑cost accommodation option, chores are part of the deal.
❤️ Helping with chores is part of living in our home.
✨ Simply by being here, you naturally create more chores - thank you for helping share the load.
Different cultures have different ways of helping:
My wife is Thai — in her culture, people just help without asking.
Many Western guests politely ask, “Need any help?” — but even if she needs help, she will often say “No.”
Please don’t wait to be asked — just join in. It’s part of the exchange.
🍴 Kitchen Help
Chop veggies, peel garlic, or help with simple cooking.
Check the dishwasher — does it need emptying or filling?
Set the table (Thai‑style: spoon & fork only, on the right side of the plate).
Offer ideas: “Shall I make a fruit salad?” or “Shall I prepare a salad bowl?”
Not keen on cooking? No problem — there are plenty of other chores.
🧹 Other Helpful Chores
Sweeping & vacuuming
Mopping & dusting
Emptying bins (collection day: Friday)
Washing communal items (hand towels, mats, mops, etc.)
Cleaning bathroom & toilet
♥ See it needs doing – just do it ♥
The vast majority of guests are wonderful and helpful - it’s just a tiny few who make hosting hard.
💓 Thank you to those who choose to be one of the great ones! 💓