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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
25 Mar 2024
Reply rate
61.9 %
Usually responds within 46 days
Feedback
52
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Description
We are a small ecological hostel on the Chilean coast, in the countryside but right on the beach. It is located about 15km south of Chile's surf-capital Pichilemu so many of our guests are surfers but we also have a lot of guests who just come to chill and relax in our beautiful surroundings.
We are looking for creative and open minded volunteers to help us in making our little place even more beautiful!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
The help is basically help to keep the place clean and ready for the guests and have fun with the guests. We also lend you surfboards and wetsuits so you can learn to surf! The hostel is a dream for any surfer so its perfect if you like surf or you want to learn to surf.
You will have loads of time to explore the hills and coastline, surf, hike or simply chill. Pichilemu is a bit of a little surfer party town so theres always a way for our volunteers to go out. We are about 15min outside town so this place is the true definition of peace and serenity! Just in front of the hostel is a huge, deserted beach just for you.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
We have a staff room with 2 beds.
We also offer breakfast and free use of the surf equipment!
What else ...
Any creative and artistic minds welcome!!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5hrs a day, depending on the weather and things to do
Host ref number: 214963342954
Feedback (33)
11 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alanna & Mathias)
Muy buena onda, nos ayudaron mucho y siempre muy buena onda esperamos verlos prontos de nuevo. Muy recomendados
(Excellent
)
8 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alanna & Mathias) for host
We stayed for 1 week to help Nico and Sophia renovate their future Hostel. We definitely would have liked to stay longer if we could. The work was very pleasant and rewarding between painting and sanding walls. Always with music and a good mood it was a pleasure to do this workaway. We had a lot of free time to visit the surroundings, surf or just… read more
27 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)
Sofia nos ayudo mucho en el hostel y se convirtio en parte de nuestra familia, muy proactiva y motivada. Ayudo en labores de mantencion como tambien en ayudarnos con ideas sobre construccion y muchas cosas mas, la super recomendamos y esperamos tenerla pronto de vuelta algun dia!!!
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Louisa)
Louisa was an excelent volunteer at our hostal, highly motivaded, reliable worker and good vibes. Everyone who was here at that time was happy with her help and she became part of the family. We wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.6)
Communication:
(4.4)
11 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alanna & Mathias)
Muy buena onda, nos ayudaron mucho y siempre muy buena onda esperamos verlos prontos de nuevo. Muy recomendados
(Excellent
)
8 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alanna & Mathias) for host
We stayed for 1 week to help Nico and Sophia renovate their future Hostel. We definitely would have liked to stay longer if we could. The work was very pleasant and rewarding between painting and sanding walls. Always with music and a good mood it was a pleasure to do this workaway. We had a lot of free time to visit the surroundings, surf or just… read more
27 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)
Sofia nos ayudo mucho en el hostel y se convirtio en parte de nuestra familia, muy proactiva y motivada. Ayudo en labores de mantencion como tambien en ayudarnos con ideas sobre construccion y muchas cosas mas, la super recomendamos y esperamos tenerla pronto de vuelta algun dia!!!
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Louisa)
Louisa was an excelent volunteer at our hostal, highly motivaded, reliable worker and good vibes. Everyone who was here at that time was happy with her help and she became part of the family. We wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon
(Excellent
)
4 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan ) for host
I've spent about three weeks volunteering there and it was great! The place is really incredible and Nico tries to make everyone understand how special it is (your song on the ukulele gave the right vibes, it was fun to jam with the bongo ). Meeting Nico it's an experience, you'll totally get the chilean vibes, he is totally crazy, you never know… read more
14 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Melisa Yagmur) for host
i had an amazing time in the hostel. nico was really nice with us, we had lots of fun chatting and hanging out. very chill environment and people. it's calm and the nature is really nice. the beach is almost for our own. the amount of work is very reasonable. sending loveeeee
18 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hitomi) for host
I enjoyed very much at this workaway. Nico was away while I worked there but it was off season anyway and there was another long term workawayer to guide me.
This place is a small hostel away from the crowd, in front of the beach. As a surfer, it was amazing! I went to surf almost everyday to punta de lobos.
The work is not so much but of… read more
This place is a small hostel away from the crowd, in front of the beach. As a surfer, it was amazing! I went to surf almost everyday to punta de lobos.
The work is not so much but of… read more
31 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host
Beautiful place and I had fantastic moments and very funny !!! Nico, Luis and the other volunteers Julien and Helen, a big thank you. I stayed only one week but I liked the atmosphere and of course WiFi the dog and the Coco the cat !!! Even though we were out of the surf season, we still had a job to do but not really hard (kitchen cleaning,… read more
9 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kadri & Aliis) for host
It was my second Workaway experience. Work itself was not hard. Other volunteers were very nice. In general good vibes, and wow the views. To see the sunset every day in yourbackyard!
10 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Deborah) for host
We had the best time at the farm! We've spent one week there in a really relaxed environment with very chilled people. We were free in scheduling our tasks and we could go surfing everyday right at the beach in front of the hostel. Nico is very easygoing and we've spent some fun evenings chatting together.
19 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Selma) for host
No breakfast is included. The host is ok but always leaves you to yourself. Never tells you anything. It is so difficult to find. Location is great because it is close to the beach but don't expect what you may read in other reviews.
13 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
I 'worked' at the farm for 5 weeks and I absolutely fell in love with this place. It's located next to an empty beach with the most amazing sunsets and just a 5-10 minute drive to Punta de Lobos to go surfing. In summer I stayed as a guest and I worked here in winter so there hadn't been a lot of guests and work, but there is always something you… read more
4 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Philip) for host
We spent 2 months here earlier this year and it was absolutely amazing. The hostel is located on a beautiful beach a short way from Pichilemu and the surf spot Punta de Lobos. It was always really easy to get into town when we needed to stock up on supplies etc. The hostel seems to draw in a really nice type of guest and we made some really goof… read more
20 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alix & Fritz) for host
Loved our 3 weeks stay here. Great isolated place to calm down, enjoy some waves or fish Peje Rey. Never to much work. We can only recommend it.
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15 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host
Amazing experience volunteering here! I was at the hostel for 3 weeks and happily would have stayed for double this if I had more time. While i was there we 'worked' two days on and two days off - mainly cleaning the kitchen/bathroom/bedrooms, serving breakfast, taking guests to surf at Punto de Lobos and just being available at the hostel.
The… read more
The… read more
1 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Christa)
the same day when she should arrive i wrote us that its not coming... i said no to many people because we have her ready to work with us.....
(No show)
26 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Luciane) for host
Mi voluntaria ali fue muy increíble! El lugar está muy pacífico y tranquilo. El trabajo no es díficil y ofrece la posibilidad de hacer otras cosas: descansar, surf, yoga....
Yo no sé si yo puedo encontrar un otro lugar como ese! Es el paraíso gracias a Nico
Yo no sé si yo puedo encontrar un otro lugar como ese! Es el paraíso gracias a Nico
4 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)
Jamie was very helpful workawayer at our hostel. He stayed for 2 weeks helping out with breakfast, checking in guests, cleaning and other duties. He was punctual, social and very good to have around our hostel. Would happily have you again, happy travels!
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gregorio & Charlotte) for host
We had the perfect experience here! Nico is very laid back and lets the volunteers take charge. The jobs are easy and doable in a couple of hours: set out the breakfast for guests, clean the rooms/toilets/living room, and basically be at the hostel all day. We were also lucky enough to have come in a period where we could use Nico's car to take… read more
12 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I stayed 5 weeks at the hostel and had a great time. It was the winter so not many clients, but we were two so we could keep an eye on things while also going to the town or to the beach. The hostel is really nice, and the work light. Thanks Nico!
7 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Guy) for host
Jice voluntario aqui hace 2 semanas. El lugar es muy bonito y tiene cosas como slackline, mini ramp, tablas del surf y trajes de agua. Las habitaciones estan limpios y comodos. Este lugar es muy muy cerca por el mar y por el pueblo Cahuil .
Nico el dueño es muy buena onda, habla español inglés, y poco aleman tambien!
El trabajo es no muy dificil.… read more
Nico el dueño es muy buena onda, habla español inglés, y poco aleman tambien!
El trabajo es no muy dificil.… read more
6 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Thank you for having me ! It was a great experience! I planned to stay three weeks and ended up staying 1,5 months. The hostel is right next to the beach and surrounded by nature. I really enjoyed it, its a perfect place to relax and meet cool people. The work is easy and not to hard. I would always go there again:)
28 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Muchas gracias por tu ayuda y buena onda estos meses con nosotros, espero mas gente tenga la suerte te poder trabajar contigo como nosotros. Saludos!
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Thank you Anna for working with us!
Anna was a perfect workawayer - she is independent, reliable and can solve problems just with her smile. In every regard she was going the extra mile to do her job remarkably. She is an open minded person and always friendly so it's a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend to work with Anna!
Please stop… read more
Anna was a perfect workawayer - she is independent, reliable and can solve problems just with her smile. In every regard she was going the extra mile to do her job remarkably. She is an open minded person and always friendly so it's a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend to work with Anna!
Please stop… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah was a great addition to our small team! With her calm personality she was able to solve every task magnificently. Her open-minded and friendly attitude made it fun to work with her. Because of her independency and she always had a smile on her face she would be an enrichment for every workaway host!
You're always welcome to stop by when… read more
You're always welcome to stop by when… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Arne)
It was a pleasure to have Arne with us. Hes really open-minded and took care about our guests and our Hostel in general really well! Hes always willing to lend a hand and really nice and funny company.
Thank you, Arne, you made a really good job and youre always welcome to visit us again! :-)
Thank you, Arne, you made a really good job and youre always welcome to visit us again! :-)
(Excellent
)
7 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie-Charlotte)
Julie made a fabulous job, there is nothing else to say! She stayed more than five weeks at our place and worked really hard until the last day. It was no problem to leave her alone with the Hostel. She took her tasks serious and took always care about our Hostel and guests. Really important never too serious, it was a lot fun to work with Julie.… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah)
nos ayudo mucho y es muy responsale, la recomendamos 100% ordenada y organizada!
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela-Maria)
Los chicos fueron de mucha ayuda para nosotros, muy buena onda , trabajadores y responsables, 100% recomendados!
(Excellent
)
3 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Angela-Maria) for host
We were here for one month and had a really relaxing time here. It was an awesome start of our travelling here in South America.
The hostel is surrounded by beautiful nature. You will find a lot of spots to relax or enjoy the beautiful sunset every evening. Nico took us to Punta de Lobos many times to go surfing. We loved Punta de Lobos!! If you… read more
The hostel is surrounded by beautiful nature. You will find a lot of spots to relax or enjoy the beautiful sunset every evening. Nico took us to Punta de Lobos many times to go surfing. We loved Punta de Lobos!! If you… read more
29 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
'Trabajar' en el hostel de Nico en Pichilemu es increíble! Iba a quedarme 2 semanas y me quede un mes... no hay nada como despertarse y ver/escuchar el mar y las olas! El lugar es hermoso, el trabajo relajado y Nico es super buena onda!! Ademas del desayuno y de limpiar, los voluntarios tienen que llevar los pasajeros a surfear y surfear con… read more
16 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mira) for host
This was my first workaway experience but I had an amazing time in the camp. Your chores are making breakfast, keeping the place clean, change the beds and do laundry. All in all not much as you share the help with an other workawayer. The place is a bit outside of town so it's super peaceful. Nico is a nice host. Thanks for the experience!
14 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
Karo fue una de las mejores voluntarias que hemos tenido, desde que llego fue parte de nuestra familia y pudimos confiar en ella 100% completamente recomendable!!!
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
I spent a month volunteering here and I have unforgettable experience :) working there is really easy and relaxed and the place is just amazing, with lot of relaxed energy and good vibes. It has its own secret beach nearby with good waves! Nico is very good surfer and fair ,,boss" and as long as you are work so he doesn't have to work, he is… read more
10 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlene)
Charlene nos ayudo mucho aqui, practicamente se hizo cargo del hostel en alta temporada y nos ayudo a organizar todo y mantener todo en perfecto orden, muchas gracias por todo y vuelve cuando quieras!!
(Excellent
)
22 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Audra & Josh) for host
We worked here as a last minute workaway and had the most relaxing week you can imagine.
The hostel's location is remote and pretty beautiful, right on the beach and a 20 minute walk from Cahuil if you want any supplies (although Nico goes to Pichilemu most days).
The work was very laid back: tidying rooms and preparing breakfast were the main… read more
The hostel's location is remote and pretty beautiful, right on the beach and a 20 minute walk from Cahuil if you want any supplies (although Nico goes to Pichilemu most days).
The work was very laid back: tidying rooms and preparing breakfast were the main… read more
8 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Heleen) for host
I had a wonderfull experience 'working' in this hostel. Met great people, the vibe was relaxt and I had a lot of enjoy the beach time. If you are a surfer I would really recommend this hostel, if you are not... It's a perfect place to learn! Nico was a friendly host and even offered us to stay for a few month. Thanks for the opportunity, if I am… read more
30 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kelsey & Jay) for host
We had a wonderful experience working here this winter! We spent the month of June with Nico and another workawayer, then came back to take care of the hostel for six weeks while Nico travelled in Europe.
The location is really amazing, situated next to a semi-private beach in the fields outside of town, with great neighbors, farm animals and a… read more
The location is really amazing, situated next to a semi-private beach in the fields outside of town, with great neighbors, farm animals and a… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey & Jay)
En mi hostel he tenido muchos voluntarios, pero nunca nadie como estos chicos, todo siempre impecable, muy buena onda, a veces recibir parejas es dificil pero ellos de verdad son los mejores, los recomiendo 100%
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Carlos) for host
I stayed here for a month and had a wonderful time! Nico is a great host and loves nothing more than surfing and his hostel surrounded by nature! Preparing breakfast, cleaning bathrooms, changing bedsheets or doing some work in the garden is what I had to do. It´s easy work and there was always plenty of time to go surfing, chill at the beach,… read more
6 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
Lea fue de mucha ayuda para nosotros, nos ayudo por mas de 5 meses de la mejor manera. Muchas gracias por todo Lea, vuelve cuando quieras!!
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lubin) for host
I had a great time volunteering here. Nico is a cool guy leaving a lot of free time to the workers. I organized my time as I wanted as long as the job was done. The place is awesome, right by the beach. Go there if you like to surf and want to help.
2 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lubin)
Louise is a very nice and helpfull Person! She is working self-dependent and cleaning thoroughly.
With her there was always a good atmosphere in the hostel :)
Also she impressed with awesome cooking-skills and we had a lot of fun together!
Thank you Louise for helping me so much! Hope we will see you again!
With her there was always a good atmosphere in the hostel :)
Also she impressed with awesome cooking-skills and we had a lot of fun together!
Thank you Louise for helping me so much! Hope we will see you again!
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Goodjobber)
Gracias Marina, cuando quieras volver es tu casa!! Pura Vida!!!
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Goodjobber) for host
This farm is a nice place to work. You will arrive in Pichilemu and need to drive several kilometers out of town. A short arrangement and you will be picked up as it is not a walking distance.
I stayed one week at the farm and had a great week filled with sun, surf and beach. The farm is set in a beautiful location right next to the beach. You… read more
I stayed one week at the farm and had a great week filled with sun, surf and beach. The farm is set in a beautiful location right next to the beach. You… read more
12 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Constanza Antonia)
Cali was a really good workawaker, very funny, welcoming and friendly. she was a great contribution to the hostel, proposed new ideas that were successful. thank you cali!
(Excellent
)
22 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host
I spent one week here it was great relaxed atmosphere and nice easy work! Cleaning mostly and then after most of the day is yours. Nico is great he takes you to punta de lobos almost everyday to surf and shows you where to go in to surf! A bit chilly and quiet in the low season (right now) but I'm sure in the summer it looks a bit different. Thank… read more
13 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sarinah & Sarah) for host
We spent an awesome five weeks at here. It definitely felt like home by the time we left. The setting is incredibly beautiful and natural and the hostel itself is the perfect size, not too big nor too small. We had a great time with all of the guests making asados together on weekends and meeting loads of cool people. Nico was a great host, always… read more
29 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
Great place, as described above, peaceful, beatiful landscape, a very friendly host and great opportunity to surf or to learn to surf ! :)
Thanks Nico and good luck with ur projects!
Thanks Nico and good luck with ur projects!
19 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Karin) for host
As my second workawayexperience I can highly reccomend here volunteering. Close to a beautyful beach and Punta de Lobos the place is verry natural and welcoming. The work doesn't feel like working and you have a lot of free time to go surfing or relaxing. I stayed at the hostel for one week and did not really like to go. The owner is verry… read more
4 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (kruemelcookie) for host
Volunteering here doesn't feel like working. It is a very nice and quiet place outside of the town, very peaceful and relaxing. The job is quite easy, some cleaning in the morning, preparing breakfast, some garden work and check-in. Nico is a relaxed and nice guy, taking you into town or to the surf spot. You can stay for free and have surf… read more
17 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Kevin) for host
This was a great experience for us. You don't get much more relaxing then a hostel on a farm, no more then 150m from the beach. Nico was a kind and friendly host. Gave us a few things to do but we always had plenty of free time. If you are a keen surfer or water person. then this is the spot to look at. Nico goes to the beach most mornings and… read more
