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Host rating
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Last replied
31 Mar 2024
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87.5 %
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Feedback
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Description
I am originally from Gibraltar and I have been living in this wonderful area in the south of Spain for about 15 years. I like meeting new people and doing things around the house and in the garden taking on new projects and improving the place. I studied art for four academic years and I do different art projects. I want to do sports and I’ve started Padel tennis and I like to go surfing when there are waves.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They could learn different things about general maintenance of a house and garden while meeting different people and how some ideas can become a reality and how to try out things that they have in mind and use their knowledge and experience. It is also quite a relaxing place with mountains around and the village in walking distance. I am an artist so I like to share it with others and I am open to artistic projects.
Help
This villa and land belongs to my friend who lives abroad. I would like some help/support/encouragement to maintain the place. There are different things to do here like work in the garden, outside and the vegetable patch but also want help with interior decoration, cleaning, painting, construction, carpentry, sowing and building things like the chicken house or a gazebo. There is a lot of general maintenance work to do like cleaning the pool and so on. There is also the possibility that we might be working in a townhouse in the village.
I would really like someone who enjoys doing a thorough cleaning and basically help make this whole house and garden into a nicer place for themselves and the other people that rent rooms, normally for longer periods of time.
I like to think that I give people the freedom to change and create so as to enhance the place but I would like to have the ideas hace my approval before they are executed. I am flexible with organising time of working amongst us so that the we can all benefit and so that the person that is coming can also have time off to visit the beautiful towns and interesting places around Andalusia but normally we will work in the morning for those five hours. There are many nice walks up the mountains beside the house.
I would like the volunteer to enjoy cooking healthy foods, to be creative with what there is and preferably cook for more than one person. I would prefer that the volunteer is quite self motivated and enjoys the work that is before them. Also I would like the volunteers to leave everything, especially kitchen, cleaner than they found it. The electric heaters are expensive so I would prefer that the person that comes here, if it is in winter, that they wear more clothing and use duvets rather than turn on the electrical heaters. There is a nice log fire in the sitting room but it does not do much for the rest of the house. I am also flexible to give jobs that suit the talents, gifts and interests of the worker and I hope we can work well together.
I also have some chickens that lay lovely eggs which you could enjoy. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis 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
The person that comes here must be flexible to change rooms. Usually workawayers sleep in the sitting room and there is a sofa bed or a mattress but the living room should be available for people in the house to use during day time but the door can be locked from the inside for the night. There are eight different bedrooms, a gazebo, and sometimes tents. The two big bedrooms in the house have big bathrooms and balconies overlooking the mountains and the sea in the distance. The smaller bedrooms except one do not get the sun so they are generally cooler, humid and not so extravagant but if the big rooms are empty I don't mind them being used by volunteers until they will be taken and then they could move to a smaller room, sitting room or gazebo.
What else ...
The villa is at a 20 min walk from the centre of Mijas Pueblo, a quaint typical spanish town. Mijas it is a 20 min bus ride to Fuengirola beach town where you will also find beautiful beaches. The closest bus stop from Mijas to Fuengirola, from the house, is at a 15 minute walk.
There is a small supermarket within a 4 minute walk from the house.
Wonderful nature walks and hikes very close by on the impressive mountains of Mijas. There are different activities in the area, apart from the usual tourist attractions, like hiking, climbing, downhill biking, scenic routes, water sports etc or you could join me for some surfing or doing some art.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week (25 hours per week)
Host ref number: 391336879147
Feedback (35)
18 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
I was at Andrew's house for a week and for my first workaway job I had a really consistently good experience there.
I slept on a sofa bed in the living room and shared the bathroom with the other residents of the house.
My main job was to fill a hole in the garden, which was not the most pleasant job. In addition, I had other tasks such as… read more
I slept on a sofa bed in the living room and shared the bathroom with the other residents of the house.
My main job was to fill a hole in the garden, which was not the most pleasant job. In addition, I had other tasks such as… read more
15 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline worked hard filling a hole for the foundation of a gazebo with stones also cleaning the pool and helping me organise the place. She is quiet, organised and does the tasks at hand and also uses her initiative to do the things not on the list; like cleaning the kitchen. Once I had to stop her from working because it was a Saturday! She… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matsiq)
Matthis is a fabulous guy! An excellent hard worker that is super strong, he dug a massive hole for a gazebo structure, climbed up ladders and trees to give them a big pruning, cooked delicious food etc he got along with everyone here and we all appreciate him a lot.
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Roberta) for host
My experience there with Andrew (a sweet and funny host) and the other guys, was super😄! They welcomed me very warmly and we spent some really nice moments together. I also had the opportunity to meet Marta, who is fantastic, we had a lot of laughs. Then Angel who opened my mind a lot with all his talks, Jaison super nice, as well as Lorena,… read more
29 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberta)
Roberta is a fantastic young lady, willing to work and motivated. It was very pleasant to spend time with her, eat food made by her and she was very attentive and friendly with all of us in the house.
(Excellent
)
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18 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
I was at Andrew's house for a week and for my first workaway job I had a really consistently good experience there.
I slept on a sofa bed in the living room and shared the bathroom with the other residents of the house.
My main job was to fill a hole in the garden, which was not the most pleasant job. In addition, I had other tasks such as… read more
I slept on a sofa bed in the living room and shared the bathroom with the other residents of the house.
My main job was to fill a hole in the garden, which was not the most pleasant job. In addition, I had other tasks such as… read more
15 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline worked hard filling a hole for the foundation of a gazebo with stones also cleaning the pool and helping me organise the place. She is quiet, organised and does the tasks at hand and also uses her initiative to do the things not on the list; like cleaning the kitchen. Once I had to stop her from working because it was a Saturday! She… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matsiq)
Matthis is a fabulous guy! An excellent hard worker that is super strong, he dug a massive hole for a gazebo structure, climbed up ladders and trees to give them a big pruning, cooked delicious food etc he got along with everyone here and we all appreciate him a lot.
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Roberta) for host
My experience there with Andrew (a sweet and funny host) and the other guys, was super😄! They welcomed me very warmly and we spent some really nice moments together. I also had the opportunity to meet Marta, who is fantastic, we had a lot of laughs. Then Angel who opened my mind a lot with all his talks, Jaison super nice, as well as Lorena,… read more
29 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberta)
Roberta is a fantastic young lady, willing to work and motivated. It was very pleasant to spend time with her, eat food made by her and she was very attentive and friendly with all of us in the house.
(Excellent
)
5 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
Living life at Andrews has been an amazing experience. Working together was easy-going and there was a lot of room for input, which I loved. The moments I shared with Andrew and the others living at the villa made me so happy and grateful. The positivity, creativity and the gorgeous surroundings made every day feel magical. My stay has left me so… read more
25 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth)
Everyone in the house grew to really appreciate and love and be loved by Ruth, she is a lovely girl, sensitive and hard working. We were up on the roof of the house with cement and ladders but also doing other things and I was really impressed on how she tidied and organised the garage that was so full of stuff. It was always very pleasant to be… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Evelyn) for host
Holaa! he pasado dos semanas en la villa de Andrew! todo ha sido espectacular y me he sentido, literal, como en casa. Ayudé 5 horas al día en tareas de mantenimiento y luego, tuve tiempo para disfrutar del lugar, pasear y compartir tiempo con las personas de allí, amigos y también con su familia. Todos han sido muy amables y amistosos. Volvería… read more
9 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Evelyn)
Evelyn is a fantastic young lady that is a hard worker and also a fantastic fun person that everybody loved and spoke highly of. We worked hard on the roof under the autumn sun and she always had a good attitude and wanting to help out.
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonie)
Antonie has a very good eye for things, to do things properly. She gave me good advice on my mural painting and also on how to properly improve the house. I enjoyed spending time with her, she is sociable, intelligent and has good logic.
(Excellent
)
15 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Antonie) for host
Previous volunteers already said it all: Andrew’s place is special in many ways. Nicely located nearby Mijas, a true gem off Málaga’s coast, and full of lovely people.
Work arrangements are more than fair, and if you are lucky, you might even get to help with some of Andrew’s art. When I was there he had just accepted to paint a mural in Picasso… read more
Work arrangements are more than fair, and if you are lucky, you might even get to help with some of Andrew’s art. When I was there he had just accepted to paint a mural in Picasso… read more
6 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Brendasachs)
Brenda was always willing to help out and asking if she can do something even after working hours. Even though I was a bit tired and maybe stressed she was patient with me and we worked really hard and well tiling the townhouse, making glue, cutting tiles and laying them. She was always willing to give things a go and became quite an expert at… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Brendasachs) for host
Awesome is just an euphemism to describe my experience with Andrew. I am so glad I have found such a welcoming place filled with so many beautiful souls. For me the work was edifying and the days were joyful as I learned a lot about different things and even about myself. I would like to thank Andrew for the opportunity, the patience and teaching.… read more
25 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was just amazing. Andrew is an amazing host who can easily become your friend too. I was sleeping in the living room which has a locker in the door so I was totally comfortable there. The garden is huge and just beautiful, and I could rest there reading my book every afternoon.
The work was really… read more
The work was really… read more
25 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Lena is a fantastic girl, she can hold the brush steadily to do an excellent ‘cutting in’ painting job. It was always a pleasant encounter every time I saw her. She is great company to hang out with for breakfast or have a beer or go for a walk, bright and happy girl. She wanted to finish cement jobs so it’s great when someone really wants to… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nawal)
Nawal is a fabulous all round girl, a very hard and efficient worker and lovely to spend time with. She accompanied us on a trip and she is so fun, intelligent, happy and friendly. It was also enriching to know about her culture and experiences in the dessert. She also impressed us in parties with her dancing skills :-)
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nawal) for host
I had the best first workaway with Andrew, he's the kindest person I've never met!
The work was about construction and painting, I learned many things thanks to Andrew and others workwayers, the house is full of wonderful people and there is always something to do and someone to chat with, we can't get bored there. I could practice my Spanish… read more
The work was about construction and painting, I learned many things thanks to Andrew and others workwayers, the house is full of wonderful people and there is always something to do and someone to chat with, we can't get bored there. I could practice my Spanish… read more
18 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavie)
Flavie worked in different projects like painting the outside wall, carrying construction material, cleaning, gardening and was fantastic chef too. Most of all Flavie is a beautiful person, wonderful to encounter her, so cheerful and joyful laughter, great to spend time with. We did some outings together with some groups of people. I believe… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lovise Rosenvinge & Rebecca Jean)
It was a fantastic experience to have Rebecca and Louise at home, we danced and worked. We talked about a lot of different things. Someone that lives here said that they were the toughest workawayers he’d seen!
(Excellent
)
20 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lovise Rosenvinge & Rebecca Jean) for host
We had a wonderful time at the villa! Everyone who lives there are interesting and kindhearted people who showed interest in us and looked out for us. We felt really welcome at the house and were sad to leave. For work we did some cleaning and pruning in the garden and we helped at Andrew's house as well. We slept on mattresses in the living room,… read more
30 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Catrin)
Excellent experience, so hard working and wonderful company. She was so cool that I was vegan for about week so I could be like her :-)
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Antonia is fantastic, she is flexible, healthy and strong to work in a variety of things and sleeping in the sitting room etc. We also went surfing together and she can do these amazing spins on a pull up bar! Maybe because she is a gymnast! Great to get to know her and work together...
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jil) for host
I stayed with Andrew for 3 weeks and it was such a wonderful experience!! From the first day I felt welcome and like home 😊
Especially with all the lovely people around, there was always a happy face to chat with and absolutely no possibility to get bored.
Andrew always made sure I was feeling good and not missing anything. When he was meeting… read more
Especially with all the lovely people around, there was always a happy face to chat with and absolutely no possibility to get bored.
Andrew always made sure I was feeling good and not missing anything. When he was meeting… read more
12 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jil)
Jil is a lovely sweet and hard working young lady, I could Not ask for more, what a fabulous person. We spent a great time together working with music in different projects but mainly on the mosaic project but also doing gardening and painting and other bits and bobs. She was very flexible and helpful, totally recomendable.
(Excellent
)
27 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Hannah Sophia) for host
At first: I would totally recommend this workaway! The house is in a little town uphill, but you can reach it easy by public transport. There are many interesting people around and Andrew as a host is very caring. We spent some meals and evenings together, as well as we even went surfing together with his cool vw bus :)) The communication was easy… read more
24 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah Sophia)
Sophia is absolutely lovely, she worked hard and skilfully with a good attitude and logic to do things properly. She worked very well whether laying stones in a mosaic or organising the communal cupboards like has never been done before! She was very friendly with other tenants and myself. We went surfing together and it was always a pleasure to… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
I spent 4 weeks at the Villa and it was unforgettable experience. I felt very welcomed from the very beginning till the end and was sad to leave this place. My projects varied a lot and included work in the garden, cleaning the places, trimming the bushes, cutting the grass (for the first time in my life... :-) And if you like to do some… read more
12 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Elena exceeded my expectations! She is an excellent cook, I was spoilt for the month that she stayed at home, cooking perfect, healthy breakfasts and meals, sometimes we cooked together. She also did gardening work, cement work, carrying all sorts of things, always with a smile and positivity, even going the extra mile and did all sorts of… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ignacio & Cristian Nahuel)
Unos chicos fantásticos, fuertes y capaces, me dejaron la huerta súper bien y eran muy simpáticos con todos en la casa, eran pacientes conmigo y educados. Cris es cocinero de restaurantes Michelin! y con la ayuda de Ignacio nos cocinó comida de cinco estrellas! Aproveche para invitar a amigos. Son unos chicos muy dispuestos y animados para… read more
(Excellent
)
19 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maia & Lambert)
It was a wonderful experience to have Lambert and Maia at home, we did different jobs around the house, Lambert is a super human so he did a great job with tiling, reconstructing an entrance through a wall, some carpentry and just so energetic, precise, organised, clean, good worker, a real professional. Maia already told me that she woke up a bit… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Galen)
It was really cool to have a brother and sister in the house! They are a great team and can do things independantly, Galen knew about construction which was really useful and Julie was clean, truthful, honest, humble, respectful and trustworthy, a pleasure to share time with them!
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gonzalo & Emma )
Gonzalo and Emma are fantastic people, working hard doing fantastic gardening and improving the property in general and on top of that playing and singing music, beautiful experience to share some life with them, we also went to a house party together where they sang a song and it was really special.
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lars)
Lars is a fantastic guy I mean he was even helping me out doing things on his days off, he enjoys keeping active, he is friendly and I would gladly have him back!
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lars) for host
Andrew is a really nice and kind person who I lived with for about two weeks. Even though I was kind of living through a personal crisis and not in a good mood or open minded at the time I stayed with him he still tried to involve me in his life by inviting me to partys, taking me to language exchange or just have some friends over and enjoy a… read more
11 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Florencia) for host
Andrew is a beautiful person! he is very good, kind and peaceful.
He really cares for volunteers to have a good time at home, we went to meet several good places together. And we went to surfing! He even gave me a yerba mate tea (this is very important for Argentina people) Thanks so much!
The house is amazing, confortable rooms with nice views,… read more
He really cares for volunteers to have a good time at home, we went to meet several good places together. And we went to surfing! He even gave me a yerba mate tea (this is very important for Argentina people) Thanks so much!
The house is amazing, confortable rooms with nice views,… read more
10 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Florencia)
Flor is amazing! Very attentive to details and always doing things to improve the place, even outside of working hours. We went surfing together and she was just smiling the whole time, a very happy girl and physically able young lady that was always friendly with all the other guests and myself sharing her mate tea and charming company whether up… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Aldis Peteris & Ieva) for host
I stayed with Andrew for more than two weeks. He helped me in a situation where I couldn't stay at the planned workawayer host house. Many thanks for this! It was an amazing time for me in Andrew’s house. I met interesting and nice people, we spent a happy time together at Christmas and New Year. The work was not difficult and we did well. I am… read more
8 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Aldis Peteris & Ieva)
Aldi is absolutely amazing! He came at the perfect time, a God sent, he has so much knowledge about the whole area of construction and that was just what I needed. Perfect, skilful worker. He is also excellent company, very friendly with other guests and myself and easygoing.
Hope he comes back!
Hope he comes back!
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Angie cooked amazing food for us! I don’t know how she managed to get the chicken and sweet potatoes so tender and tasty in the oven. Always very friendly and apologetic with other guests and myself. Energetic and enthusiastic, cleaning the pool and painting with her favourite Irish radio station playing in the background. She was encouraging to… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Facundo)
Unos chicos fabulosos! Creo que hicimos un muy buen equipo trabajando juntos y riéndonos mucho y pasando un tiempo muy especial.
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ethan)
Ethan is full of energy and is willing and able to work, on one occasion he worked more than necessary and he was still wanted to help out with whatever. Great attitude and a very nice guy.
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ethan) for host
Andrew was an amazing host. Had a fantastic time, the work was fun and engaging and was varied enough that you were always entertained.
It's close to Mijas Pueblo and it's such an awesome area to explore and I've loved my stay.
Everyone that was there was perfect and I couldn't ask for a better First place!
Thanks to everyone!
It's close to Mijas Pueblo and it's such an awesome area to explore and I've loved my stay.
Everyone that was there was perfect and I couldn't ask for a better First place!
Thanks to everyone!
10 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Larissa)
Larissa is a really cool girl, very friendly with everyone in the house including myself, she did all sorts of jobs but the best, for me, was a big mural that we did together where we were just singing, making sounds and having fun.
There was a little confusion about one varnish that went on before an other, when doing a project, but I should… read more
There was a little confusion about one varnish that went on before an other, when doing a project, but I should… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host
My stay at the Villa was a very pleasant experience.
Andrew, your host, is an incredibly generous person with a big heart.
You will be welcomed not only by him, but most likely by people from all over the world who stay together in this beautiful house.
The work can be physically demanding at times, but you'll be rewarded by a beautiful mountain… read more
Andrew, your host, is an incredibly generous person with a big heart.
You will be welcomed not only by him, but most likely by people from all over the world who stay together in this beautiful house.
The work can be physically demanding at times, but you'll be rewarded by a beautiful mountain… read more
10 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessia)
Alessia is a fabulous lady and worked perfectly as a Workaway, whether cleaning the little house that was really dirty and left it so organised or in the garden or whatever. She is strong and healthy and seems to do everything well, she is also an excellent cook! I would gladly have her back! She is very friendly, happy, positive, willing and able… read more
(Excellent
)
21 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (SelinaO)
Selina is a very cool girl, friendly with other people in the house and myself.
We worked together doing a bit of construction, I think cleaning, painting and cooking etc. She was a good “glue” in the big group of people that were working with her smiles and nice ideas like of going up to the mountain to see the sunrise which we did. Safe travels… read more
We worked together doing a bit of construction, I think cleaning, painting and cooking etc. She was a good “glue” in the big group of people that were working with her smiles and nice ideas like of going up to the mountain to see the sunrise which we did. Safe travels… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (SelinaO) for host
I stayed with Andrew for two weeks in March. It was my first workaway experience and I liked it a lot. Andrew is a very social and extroverted person, which turned the place into an hub full of interesting people from around the world. During my time I worked with another workawayer (and sometimes other people joined just for fun as well) at a… read more
21 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Becca)
It was always such a pleasure to have Becca at home, she did whatever was to be done, calmly and joyfully, from breaking off tiles to painting. She is so pleasant to talk to and got along with everyone. I would gladly have her back, she is mature and very well mannered. Lovely person.
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host
The perfect Workaway experience! I was so lucky to find this place and so happy there was space for me. Andrew is a great host, super friendly and funny, and fair and easygoing when it comes to the work too! The house is lovely, with a big garden with lemon and orange trees and fresh eggs from the chickens, and is always full of lovely and… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kirill)
Kirill is a fabulous guy! Such a strong and hard worker, he was a Godsent at a time of great need, I couldn’t have asked for anybody better! The work all seemed easy to him, even though it was breaking down walls, taking heavy rubble etc and he always had a great attitude, then to top it all he would get home and cook delicious meals! For the… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kirill) for host
I will remember these three weeks for the rest of my life. Everything was great.
Food - I personally pay one Michelin star.
Accommodation - at least four-star hotel.
Work - did I work? It was more like a fun game in a friendly team.
The people I met in this house - thank you for everything you did for me.
And also you will always find where to go… read more
Food - I personally pay one Michelin star.
Accommodation - at least four-star hotel.
Work - did I work? It was more like a fun game in a friendly team.
The people I met in this house - thank you for everything you did for me.
And also you will always find where to go… read more
22 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavia)
Flavia is fantastic; hard working, positive, takes on challenges and flexible. A humble young lady that was always friendly with other guests and myself, always a pleasant encounter to see her around the property and get to know her as a person. It’s like she became one of the family.
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina-May)
Nina is such a fantastic girl, it was great to get to know her as a person and work together with her as a team. She was so funny with her sense of humour and puns. I hope we meet again! She also takes great photos.
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jayne) for host
It was a joy to volunteer for Andrew. Of all my workaways experiences, this was the saddest I felt to leave.
Andrew is such a great guy and his lovely Casa is filled with friendship, peace and love. I made lots of lovely friends.
There were many interesting work projects and he is an amazing artist, who encourages you to use your initiative and… read more
Andrew is such a great guy and his lovely Casa is filled with friendship, peace and love. I made lots of lovely friends.
There were many interesting work projects and he is an amazing artist, who encourages you to use your initiative and… read more
9 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jayne)
Jayne is absolutely amazing everybody who has met her speaks highly of her, I feel she gave me much more than I could give her. Her hands seem to give life to plants that I thought were dead. She made an amazing vegetable patch, diferent gardening things, painted and decorated, cleaned and improved the property in general, we played table tennis… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ksenia) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and it couldn't have been better! Andrew is an amazing host and working with him was a lot of fun. Me and Jayne, the other workawayer, were mostly painting and gardening, which wasn't hard at all. In the evening we used to play ping pong, make fire in the sitting room, eat and chat. Andrew was very kind to… read more
11 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ksenia)
Ksenia is a fabulous girl! So beautiful and ladylike but at the same time such a hard and an enthusiastic worker. We did gardening, a lot of painting, cooking, cleaning etc and she was meticulous at her work. She was very friendly and got along very well with other guests, another Workawayer and myself, we all talked highly of her, she was so… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mateusz)
Mateusz is a fantastic guy! It was so fun to work with him! He sang Spanish songs as we did our day to day things, so happy, hard working, flexible, natural and funny.
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Giselda Siglinde ) for host
Andrew is really a good host! Working with him and Akoya was a pleasure, every day we carried out different activities and I learnt how to do many things. We painted, made gardening, built a chicken house and much more! Andrew has always been kind and helpful with me. Thank you so much for having picked up me to Tarifa, I felt in love with that… read more
26 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Giselda Siglinde )
Giselda is great! We miss her already! She is really easy going and a joy to have around always friendly with everyone in the property including myself, we spent some memorable times together like on a trip to the Atlantic but also working and day to day things like when she made a Tiramisu for us which was delicious, sweet like she is :-)
(Excellent
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26 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ann Kathrin)
Anky is a fabulous girl! What a joy to have her around, so flexible and easy going but such a hard worker and generous! I would totally recommend her and gladly have her back she is so sweet and good, she came to play beach volley with us and it was great to work with her.
(Excellent
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30 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Andrew! thank you for the hosting. your a comical saint with a true heart of gold. The vision of self sustainability and the progression towards that is inspiring and your patience and tolerance is a testament to a deep faith. excellent translations at the alter, fun surf trips to the beach ( you can see the surf rolling in poolside from Andrews… read more
23 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)
Jana is great at gardening, she also brought me some wonderful organic seeds all the way from Germany and now I have some tasty organic rucola growing in the garden! I enjoyed working with her and her company in general. A healthy and very fit lady that knows a lot about growing your own vegetables and is a keen about doing hard work in the… read more
(Excellent
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11 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host
Andrew has a beautiful place with a big garden and a pool, where you can enjoy bright sunshine, the the chuckling of the chickens and the scent of trees. I stayed more than two weeks here and had a great time. The work was varying, feeding the chickens everyday and the rest depended on what needed to be done. I liked most the work in the garden.… read more
2 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia is fantastic, easy going, hard working and friendly with other guests and myself. I felt calm with her at home and also when I was away for a few days, she communicated well, sending photos of what she was doing and very positive and happy.
(Excellent
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15 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ewa & Michał) for host
Dear Andrew!
We are glad we meet you on our workaway way. We’ve had such an enjoyable time in your place! Everything was perfect – working and eating together, your hospitality and even the weather.
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your beautiful home and thank you for letting us stay one extra night. We are extremely grateful for your… read more
We are glad we meet you on our workaway way. We’ve had such an enjoyable time in your place! Everything was perfect – working and eating together, your hospitality and even the weather.
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your beautiful home and thank you for letting us stay one extra night. We are extremely grateful for your… read more
30 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ewa & Michał)
I was very happy with the help of Ewa and Michal, we worked on the gazebo together and did some different things around the house. On top of that Michal is a great cook! On the last day I gave Ewa some instructions of different things to do around the house and I was really impressed that when I came back home all the different things had been… read more
(Excellent
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29 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Connor)
Connor is a healthy and strong young man and I enjoyed getting to know him. He was very friendly with other guests and myself. I gave him some tough work to do of digging holes on a rocky ground, for the foundation of a gazebo, but he took it on without a complaint and he worked hard and well, with a lot of energy. Connor is a polite, calm,… read more
(Excellent
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29 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hepzibah)
I thoroughly enjoyed having Eppy and Tilly at home, I loved working with them around the house and garden, their cooking was an eye opener for me, my mind and my taste buds were really stimulated and I have been thinking about the wonderfullness of their vegetarian cuisine for weeks! What a fabulous experience to get to know these wonderful… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hepzibah) for host
We didn't think it was possible to only know someone for one week but end it feeling so much like family. Andrew is a gentle, funny and generous host who makes you feel immediately welcome, and goes out of his way to make sure you have an amazing time. Really couldn't recommend him enough! We hope to see him again soon :)
22 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Akoya) for host
I spent amazing 19 days in Andrew's house, very nice place. The work was simple and the atmosphere was always pleasant. Andrew is very friendly and is not only a host but also a friend. He took me to different places are really nice! I enjoyed my free time.
I would like to come back there and would recommend working there to anyone, who wants… read more
I would like to come back there and would recommend working there to anyone, who wants… read more
18 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Akoya)
Akoya is a lovely person, I really enjoyed working with her, she is relaxed and very willing to help out. She is always smiling and laughing and was very friendly with other guests and myself. A joy to have around. We did different jobs around the house like getting rooms ready, some gardening and preparing the tents. She also made sushi which was… read more
(Excellent
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6 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sabrina ) for host
Alessia and I spent three amazing weeks in Andrew's villa! Since we arrived there we found a very friendly, comfortable and lovely atmosphere. Andrew's vitality and creativity made the place unique and special. He was always available to show us Mijas Pueblo and the nearest cities: Fuengirola, Màlaga and natural surroundings. There we met a lot of… read more
6 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina )
Sabrina and Alessia came home for about three weeks and it was a very special and memorable time. We worked together on different projects around the house, mainly preparing rooms for guests but they also did jobs in the garden and what they did not know they were willing to learn. They have a lot of youthful energy and life about them and it was… read more
(Excellent
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6 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessia)
Alessia and Sabrina came home for about three weeks and it was a very special and memorable time. We worked together on different projects around the house but mainly preparing rooms for guests but they also did jobs in the garden and what they did not know they were willing to learn. They have a lot of youthful energy and life about them and it… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadezda)
Nadezda is a special young lady. It was such a joy to work with her around the house, tents, garden and pool. She is very funny with her interesting sense of humour. She was here only for a few days but I am glad that she came and we could meet. She helped lighten my load and fitted in wonderfully with the atmosphere and other guests. She was also… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nadezda) for host
Andrew is an amazing person and the best host I've ever met so I really enjoyed my short staying at his lovely comfortable house and would recommend this workaway to anyone. I was helping with the pool cleaning, preparing the rooms for new guests, setting up a new tent, some cooking and other things - the work was not hard at all and I had plenty… read more
27 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jonna) for host
I was staying at Andrew's place for one week and I liked it there :) The atmosphere was relaxed and Andrew was flexible with my working days so I had the time to visit my friends. He also asked me which things I preferred to do so working there was nice. Mijas was a beautiful place and it was easy to go to walk to the mountains there. It was… read more
17 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonna)
Jonna, spent a week at home. She was a very good worker and paid attention to detail which is what was needed. It was always a pleasant encounter to see her around the house, she is quiet but attentive and joyful, I would gladly have her back. She fixed up the chicken house, helped out in the garden, painted and prepared the rooms really nicely… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Sören)
I am very glad that Lisa and Soren extended their stay at home. Family and guests all speak about how hard working they were and I believe the property has really improved after their efforts. We had our differences in doing things and sometimes I had to correct them and tell them to do it my way but we spent some great times together surfing,… read more
(Excellent
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14 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Sören) for host
Hey Andrew!
Thank you so much for your hospitality.
We had such a great Time with you, your Family and your Friends! The work in the garden was very Fun and all the surftrips and just down to mijas or to fuengirola was always great.
Thank you so much for this great experience.
XO Lisa and Sören
Thank you so much for your hospitality.
We had such a great Time with you, your Family and your Friends! The work in the garden was very Fun and all the surftrips and just down to mijas or to fuengirola was always great.
Thank you so much for this great experience.
XO Lisa and Sören
12 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Michael ) for host
Claire and I stayed with Andrew for a week. We enjoyed the experience very much. Andrew is a very good host and we got to meet lots of his friends and also his parents who are lovely people. The accomodation was excellent with a lovely open fire. Mijas is a very beautiful town with lots to do. Nearby there is lots of hill walks,mountain climbing… read more
30 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Maria & Otto)
I enjoyed having Anna and Otto at home for a week. I think they make really good working team. Otto is a strong and capable man who laid some laminated flooring at home among other things like cooking and Ana gave the woman's touch that the house needed, putting flowers in vases but also doing tough work like moving pieces of logs around. I am… read more
(Excellent
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25 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Anna Maria & Otto) for host
We were in Andrews house one week and we found it very comfortable place. Andrew is good person with a lot of themes for speaking. We can say we wasnt boring there. This guy is very open and if you have a problem with conversation you can be sure that he will open you. Also we can say he is respectfull man. We felt there very good and after one… read more
23 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Kelli & Maarja ) for host
They say that Andrew is a superHost - that's true! (my kangaroo)
He is a man with a big heart, open minded, friendly, hospitable and always smiling (: Crazy and funky in a good way. Andrew's spontaneous dances and singings are always bringing the sunshine out.
Straight from the beginning it felt like home to us. It was pleasure to help Andrew… read more
He is a man with a big heart, open minded, friendly, hospitable and always smiling (: Crazy and funky in a good way. Andrew's spontaneous dances and singings are always bringing the sunshine out.
Straight from the beginning it felt like home to us. It was pleasure to help Andrew… read more
11 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelli & Maarja )
Maarja and Kelli are fantastic! I am very glad that they asked if they could extend their stay for a few more days. They were my first Workawayers so I was not very sure what to expect. As soon as they arrived they started to work in preparing the room and they have practically not stopped since! I must say that I was really surprised at how hard… read more
(Excellent
)
