Aikido Lessons Available but Lodging Needed

I'm hoping to travel to Thetis Island this summer with a couple of Japanese guests. One is a 6th degree black belt, an Aikido Shihan (master teacher), in his seventies and the other is his interpreter and a highly ranked Aikido practitioner as well. This will be a much anticipated first time visit to Canada for both of them. We are planning to be on island between July 21st and August 15th. We will be holding weekday Aikido classes on island and be off to teaching engagements on the weekends.

We have a host for the time we are on Thetis in August, but are still in need of accommodations during July. Does anybody have a vacant cottage for the last couple weeks in July or need house sitting? I have excellent references; just ask around. Our trip from Japan will be extremely expensive so money will be a little tight. We would like to barter for lodging if possible. 

I have tools and both my interpreter friend and myself have lots of experience in all aspects of construction and gardening. If you think that you could accommodate us please contact me in Tokyo at islandsedge@yahoo.com 

Grant Babin