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Host rating
70 %
Last replied
18 Apr 2024
Reply rate
73.2 %
Usually responds within 41 days
Feedback
140
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Description
We are a fun and loving couple. We live life to the fullest and love to meet and get to know people from other countries. Sanna is from Finland and Ellis from New Zealand.
We have traveled extensively and know what it is like to be in a new country far away from home. Ellis has been involved in filming several adventure travel documentaries, the latest for National Geographic.
We have built our own home ‘The Tree House’ with two 9 meter trees inside the lounge. The Tree House also has a huge rock fireplace and lots of other amazing features. Our property has stunning mountain views to the Inland Kaikoura Mountain Ranges.
We live a healthy lifestyle with healthy nutrition and daily exercise. We have our well-equipped gym and train ourselves daily. Sanna is a personal trainer. You are welcome to use the gym.
We have a couple of mountain bikes you are welcome to use. Our local beach is only 8 kms away and there are some nice walks and tracks that you can explore.
Be sure to check out the positive feedback that other travelers have submitted about us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have traveled extensively ourselves (between us over 60 countries) and we love to meet and get to know people from different countries and cultures, and we love to teach and share our lifestyle.
We pride ourselves in taking care of all travelers who stay with us.
Help
We are also currently building an Underground House on our property, as well as a Small Cabin, that we would need some help with. So anyone with experience as builders, carpenters, DIY people etc would be much appreciated :)
On our property there is always some planting, gardening, building, general maintenance and help cleaning around the house.
We ask you to buy and provide most of your groceries, however, we will supply some food, as well as seasonal fruit and veggies, and Sanna makes amazing home-baked bread.
We do appreciate positive, helpful, motivated, enthusiastic, honest people. If you feel like a real Kiwi / Finnish experience, then this is the place to be.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Swedish: 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 built a cozy self-contained cabin on our property, near a small stream, which you will be staying in. The cabin runs on solar power, it has running water, a wood fire log burner, kitchen, living room, gas stove to cook on, and a separate little building with toilet and shower. There is also a cozy and sheltered big outdoor deck and picnic table.
What else ...
Cheviot is a small friendly town that occupies the rolling farmland between two of the South Island's magnificent braided rivers and the Pacific Ocean. While small in stature, Cheviot has attractions and services well beyond its size.
Big blue skies and fresh country air are the base notes for this slice of paradise. The pace is relaxed, crowds are few. Cheviot village is the economic and social hub of this largely rural community of around 1,500 people, where "old fashioned" community values sit comfortably alongside the town's growing art scene and attractive cafes.
Cheviot enjoys a full range of shops and services while just down the road is Gore Bay, one of the South Island's top surf spots and a popular destination for families to swim, explore the rock pools at low tide, fish and dive. The Hurunui and Waiau rivers offer premium salmon and trout fishing and the delicious whitebait.
Check out the Domain at the south edge of town on the coast side, wonderful in the spring with abundant Daffodils.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have long range wifi connected to the cabin where you are staying.
Space for parking camper vans
We have lots of parking space on our property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
20 hours/week - some food
Host ref number: 666586267733
Feedback (79)
21 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hailey & Sierra ) for host
Staying with Ellis and Sanna was incredible!!
Communication was fantastic and everything was set up for us as soon as we arrived. We loved our accommodation and the work was a fair 4 hours a day. We mainly worked with Ellis and loved joking around and getting heaps of tasks done during the day. Ellis always kept us on our feet and was very… read more
Communication was fantastic and everything was set up for us as soon as we arrived. We loved our accommodation and the work was a fair 4 hours a day. We mainly worked with Ellis and loved joking around and getting heaps of tasks done during the day. Ellis always kept us on our feet and was very… read more
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hailey & Sierra )
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Hailey and Sierra stay with us. They are amazing young women and very willing to do any tasks. And these are always done with a huge smile on their faces.
They are very enjoyable to have around, very kind and lovely :)
Hailey and Sierra always did a great job with all tasks given to them and they cleaned… read more
They are very enjoyable to have around, very kind and lovely :)
Hailey and Sierra always did a great job with all tasks given to them and they cleaned… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Alexander)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Anna and Alexander staying with us. They are very enjoyable and lovely people to have around.
They do a great help and are always happy to help with various tasks.
They went over and beyond to help us out in a very dramatic incident and time in our lives.
Anna and Alexander are great people, very… read more
They do a great help and are always happy to help with various tasks.
They went over and beyond to help us out in a very dramatic incident and time in our lives.
Anna and Alexander are great people, very… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Alexander) for host
Sanna and Ellis are truly incredible humans. They go above and beyond to make a workawayer's stay welcoming and comfortable (it's clear why their profile has so much positive feedback). Their property, built by the two of them, is truly paradise (just 5 minutes from the beach) and well set up to accommodate travelers (they have traveled… read more
22 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lorie) for host
Sanna and Ellis are very kind and lovely. They offer a great accommodation, and the work was a little physical for the wood but I also picked some fruits. Their property is very great when you need to disconnected in countryside ! I loved talking about traveling with them 🙌🏼
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(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(5.0)
21 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hailey & Sierra ) for host
Staying with Ellis and Sanna was incredible!!
Communication was fantastic and everything was set up for us as soon as we arrived. We loved our accommodation and the work was a fair 4 hours a day. We mainly worked with Ellis and loved joking around and getting heaps of tasks done during the day. Ellis always kept us on our feet and was very… read more
Communication was fantastic and everything was set up for us as soon as we arrived. We loved our accommodation and the work was a fair 4 hours a day. We mainly worked with Ellis and loved joking around and getting heaps of tasks done during the day. Ellis always kept us on our feet and was very… read more
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hailey & Sierra )
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Hailey and Sierra stay with us. They are amazing young women and very willing to do any tasks. And these are always done with a huge smile on their faces.
They are very enjoyable to have around, very kind and lovely :)
Hailey and Sierra always did a great job with all tasks given to them and they cleaned… read more
They are very enjoyable to have around, very kind and lovely :)
Hailey and Sierra always did a great job with all tasks given to them and they cleaned… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Alexander)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Anna and Alexander staying with us. They are very enjoyable and lovely people to have around.
They do a great help and are always happy to help with various tasks.
They went over and beyond to help us out in a very dramatic incident and time in our lives.
Anna and Alexander are great people, very… read more
They do a great help and are always happy to help with various tasks.
They went over and beyond to help us out in a very dramatic incident and time in our lives.
Anna and Alexander are great people, very… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Alexander) for host
Sanna and Ellis are truly incredible humans. They go above and beyond to make a workawayer's stay welcoming and comfortable (it's clear why their profile has so much positive feedback). Their property, built by the two of them, is truly paradise (just 5 minutes from the beach) and well set up to accommodate travelers (they have traveled… read more
22 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lorie) for host
Sanna and Ellis are very kind and lovely. They offer a great accommodation, and the work was a little physical for the wood but I also picked some fruits. Their property is very great when you need to disconnected in countryside ! I loved talking about traveling with them 🙌🏼
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
Sanna and ellis are two of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure to meet they welcomed me with open arms and big smiles they have a amazing place and lovely property Ellis always had us doing very exciting jobs wether it was helping him with some gardening or work on some creative project he was working on it was always fun.if you… read more
1 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jomana) for host
You don’t often come across people like Ellis and Sanna in your life. They are the most welcoming, positive, interesting and kind hearted people and it was an absolute pleasure to cross paths with them. After only a few days at their place I felt already like a part of their family.
Ellis is such a patient teacher who was so kind to show me and… read more
Ellis is such a patient teacher who was so kind to show me and… read more
25 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Claire and Spencer staying with us and helping us out with a wast variety of tasks on our property.
They are both very enjoyable people to have around, and they do a great job.
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
We look forward to having them back at some stage in the future.
They are both very enjoyable people to have around, and they do a great job.
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
We look forward to having them back at some stage in the future.
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host
We stayed with Ellis and Sanna for a month and a half and had the most wonderful experience. We had various jobs around the property from carpentry, creating drawings for a new cabin, general graphic design work, building fences, and some gardening. Ellis is honest, hard-working, a talented storyteller, and always telling you a joke. We are both… read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host
I stayed for a month and I had to come back after few months. It was just so good.
Interesting jobs, a lot of fun and shared evenings with many stories...
Thank you
Ellis and Sanna
Interesting jobs, a lot of fun and shared evenings with many stories...
Thank you
Ellis and Sanna
1 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Jakub staying with us.
He did a great job and helped us with many different tasks.
We can highly recommend Jakub to anyone :)
He did a great job and helped us with many different tasks.
We can highly recommend Jakub to anyone :)
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tara & Victor) for host
Our time at Sanna and Ellis's place was nothing short of fab! By the end of our stay, we truly felt like part of their family. Sanna's delightful treats, from water kefir to Finnish pastries, added a special touch to our experience. And now that we’re gone it feels eerily quiet, because we’re missing the booming laughter of Ellis.
Another real… read more
Another real… read more
2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maiju) for host
Sanna and Ellis are among the most welcoming and generous people on the planet! I truly enjoyed my stay there – the tasks were interesting and rewarding and they made sure to keep up the group spirit by organizing little get-togethers, lunches, etc. Highly recommend!
23 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maiju)
Oh wow! It has been an absolute pleasure to have Maiju staying with us. She is an awesome woman, she has a great positive look at life, she is a willing worker, always on time and doing a great job.
We can highly recommend Maiju to anyone :)
We can highly recommend Maiju to anyone :)
(Excellent
)
23 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashleigh & Marielle)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Ash and Marielle staying with us. They are lovely, positive and enjoyable people and they were willing to do any tasks given to them, and they did a great job :)
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
(Excellent
)
23 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Daniela and Mathieu staying with us. They are lovely, positive and enjoyable people and they were willing to do any thasks given to them, and they did a great job :)
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
And we are looking forward to welcoming them back to us in a few days time and have them stay… read more
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
And we are looking forward to welcoming them back to us in a few days time and have them stay… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
This place was heaven! When I arrived at their place I could not stop laughing; that first impression was all for me. Good vibes, and amazing people, Ellis and Sanna were always taking care of us, and I felt at home. I stayed one week and felt like it finished quickly because I enjoyed it so much. I learned a lot of things from Ellis, things that… read more
6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth & David) for host
We had an amazing month staying with Sanna and Ellis at their beautiful estate.
They were really good at providing a large variety of work that never got boring or tedious. They even tailored the work to our strengths/interests. A lot of the work that we did there was for the benefit of future workawayers too(planting fresh veggies for everyone… read more
They were really good at providing a large variety of work that never got boring or tedious. They even tailored the work to our strengths/interests. A lot of the work that we did there was for the benefit of future workawayers too(planting fresh veggies for everyone… read more
1 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth & David)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Dave and Lizzy staying with us.
They are a great couple, always happy and smiling. They are very enjoyable to have around.
They did a great job with every task they were given and had great general skills.
We were super happy to get so many plants and seeds sown when they were here.
We wish them all the… read more
They are a great couple, always happy and smiling. They are very enjoyable to have around.
They did a great job with every task they were given and had great general skills.
We were super happy to get so many plants and seeds sown when they were here.
We wish them all the… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
Staying at Sanna and Ellis place was absolutely amazing! They have such a beautiful house and the views are great!
They were always so kind and wanted you to have a good time and to be comfortable.
I stayed in my own little cabin with my own kitchen and solar shower. I had a lot of privacy and there was a guitar, which I really liked haha.
Other… read more
They were always so kind and wanted you to have a good time and to be comfortable.
I stayed in my own little cabin with my own kitchen and solar shower. I had a lot of privacy and there was a guitar, which I really liked haha.
Other… read more
30 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Sophie :)
She is very enjoyable, has great work ethics and she always did a great job.
We can highly recommend Sophie to anyone, and we look forward to having her back one day :)
She is very enjoyable, has great work ethics and she always did a great job.
We can highly recommend Sophie to anyone, and we look forward to having her back one day :)
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Solene & Jonathan) for host
What a place to stay. We would like to thanks again (and again) Sanna and Ellis for the experience. To be honest, one of the best to us in NZ. It was short (10 days), but we could stay so much more (seriously)
It was beautiful, fun and we did works very interesting. If you want a workaway, you can not ask more than they offered to us.
2 amazing… read more
It was beautiful, fun and we did works very interesting. If you want a workaway, you can not ask more than they offered to us.
2 amazing… read more
30 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Solene & Jonathan)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Solene and Jonathan :)
They are very enjoyable people, have great work ethics and do a great job.
We can highly recommend them to anyone, and we look forward to having them back one day :)
They are very enjoyable people, have great work ethics and do a great job.
We can highly recommend them to anyone, and we look forward to having them back one day :)
(Excellent
)
30 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sol & Umi)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Umi and Sol :)
They are very enjoyable people, have great work ethics and do a great job.
We can highly recommend them to anyone, and we look forward to having them back one day :)
They are very enjoyable people, have great work ethics and do a great job.
We can highly recommend them to anyone, and we look forward to having them back one day :)
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Melissa & Aaliyah ) for host
We could not have imagined a better first workaway experience. We had planned to stay with Ellis and Sanna for two weeks but after only three days we decided that we would like to stay for a whole month because we felt so comfortable. Sanna is a very lovely person with a big heart and has incredible bread baking skills. Ellis is a really nice,… read more
29 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
What a place !! Amazing garden, plenty of tasks to do, no time to get bored. Ellis is so kind, always say thanks after each day of work, he takes care on how you are working safely and properly, takes time to explain and take time to joke as well :)
The experience to live in a home made of wood was so amazing, i loved it ! Such a good and… read more
The experience to live in a home made of wood was so amazing, i loved it ! Such a good and… read more
20 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Omar) for host
I stayed at Ellis and Sannas for just a mere 3 months but I know could have stayed for years, by then I would have built my own cabin haha.
It was my absolute fortune to stay, work, help, laugh, share stories, share trips, share meals, and live simple moments with Ellis & Sanna.
I learned so much I’m not sure if it was a win-win like Ellis… read more
It was my absolute fortune to stay, work, help, laugh, share stories, share trips, share meals, and live simple moments with Ellis & Sanna.
I learned so much I’m not sure if it was a win-win like Ellis… read more
7 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Omar)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Omar stay with us for the past almost 3 months.
Omar is an amazing person, extremely knowledgeable, capable and keen to turn his hand to anything.
Omar is wise beyond his years and a great conversationalist.
Omar was not only a great help for us on our lifestyle property but he became a close and personal… read more
Omar is an amazing person, extremely knowledgeable, capable and keen to turn his hand to anything.
Omar is wise beyond his years and a great conversationalist.
Omar was not only a great help for us on our lifestyle property but he became a close and personal… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host
After being on the road for several years, we found in Sanna and Ellis a heartfelt reminder of why we set out to travel in the first place.
We came to the Tree House expecting to stopover for two weeks and ended up staying for over a month. Our time there was not only the highlight of our trip to New Zealand, but also over many months of… read more
We came to the Tree House expecting to stopover for two weeks and ended up staying for over a month. Our time there was not only the highlight of our trip to New Zealand, but also over many months of… read more
1 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hayley)
It was a pleasure to have Hayley stay with us.
She is easy going and very enjoyable to have as a guest.
Hayley did various jobs for us, graphic design, gardening etc and she did a good job with tasks given to her :)
We can highly recommend Hayley to anyone :)
We look forward to having her back.
She is easy going and very enjoyable to have as a guest.
Hayley did various jobs for us, graphic design, gardening etc and she did a good job with tasks given to her :)
We can highly recommend Hayley to anyone :)
We look forward to having her back.
(Excellent
)
31 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hayley) for host
If you have the opportunity to stay and work at the Tree house, do not hesitate to accept it! It's such a peaceful place run by talented, generous people. When I arrived, five other Workawayers and one renter were present, which helped create a sense of community and camraderie. We were invited to join Ellis on a canoeing trip nearby at a remote… read more
24 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)
It was a pleasure to have Veronika and Kelly stay with us and help us out with various tasks.
They are both enjoyable people to have around, and they did a great job with taks given to them.
We can highly recommend them :)
They are both enjoyable people to have around, and they did a great job with taks given to them.
We can highly recommend them :)
(Excellent
)
23 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host
Sanna and Ellis are such kind and welcoming people. We are happy we got to know them and there beautiful place in Cheviot.
Ellis is a very hard working man and it was impressive to work with him. He has a lot of humor which makes the worktime fun and enjoyable. Sanna gave us this wonderful warm loaf of bread which she made and it was so… read more
Ellis is a very hard working man and it was impressive to work with him. He has a lot of humor which makes the worktime fun and enjoyable. Sanna gave us this wonderful warm loaf of bread which she made and it was so… read more
20 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Saeedi) for host
We stayed with Sanna and Ellis for two weeks and absolutely loved our stay. We got an authentic Kiwi farm experience and did a range of different jobs that we learned valuable skills from. Ellis was great to work and chat with and we always looked forward to getting a loaf of bread or pancake from Sanna. Overall we had a blast staying with them… read more
20 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick & Saeedi)
It was lovely to have the help from Patrick, Saeedi and Finn. They gave us help with various tasks around our house and property. They are eager young men and willing workers, and they did their best with helping us out :) We can highly recommend them :)
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Laura) for host
It was so much fun staying with Ellis and Sanna, and they are such kind and accomodating hosts. We were given really nice tasks to do, and they have a beautiful bit of land that we enjoyed living on. Ellis was really patient and understanding when helping us with tasks, and Sanna provided some really tasty treats that were very welcome. We would… read more
16 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex & Laura)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Alex and Laura staying with us and helping us with various tasks.
They are very enjoyable and easygoing people to have around, and they did a great job with tasks given to them :)
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
They are very enjoyable and easygoing people to have around, and they did a great job with tasks given to them :)
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Karim & Owen) for host
The lodge is an amazingly special place. Along with 3 of my friends, we stayed for 4 weeks and had an incredible experience. Sanna and Ellis are very accommodating and had us stay in one of their cabins down the hill from the house. The space was peaceful and relaxing, especially after a day's work with Ellis. We all enjoyed the work and picked up… read more
27 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leif)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Leif and Olive staying with us. They are the perfect travellers to have and we truly enjoyed their company. They did a great job with tasks around our property.
They also joined us on a multi day sea kayaking adventure, and they were the greatest around the camp. Always looking after and cooking for the whole… read more
They also joined us on a multi day sea kayaking adventure, and they were the greatest around the camp. Always looking after and cooking for the whole… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leif) for host
Me and my partner had an absolutely amazing time staying with Sanna and Ellis. We stayed with them for a little over a month and enjoyed every minute of it. The work has a clear reliable schedule that you can easily plan around for afternoon trips or weekend getaways, and Ellis is very flexible about moving work days around to accommodate anything… read more
24 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
I had a wonderful month-long stay with Sanna and Ellis on their property. They were both very welcoming on arrival and helpful with anything I needed while I was there. It was quick and easy to settle right in! Both work stay cabins, which are on the back side of the property, were great and have everything needed to make you feel comfortable.… read more
7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Ben staying with us and helping us out. He is a great person and enjoyable. Ben did a great job and helped us out with many tasks, which is much appreciated :) We can highly recommend Ben :)
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Esme)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Esme staying with us. She is an enjoyable person to have, and she did a great job :) We can highly recommend her :)
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Esme) for host
My time at the Treehouse was inspiring, relaxing and the perfect place to be for my first month in New Zealand. Sanna and Ellis are very caring and kind people, and full of great stories! The cabins are beautiful and have everything you need, with little spots for some alone time but also lots of great hang out and cooking areas (one of the cabins… read more
27 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Philine & Ulrike ) for host
Sanna and Ellis were amazing hosts! We stayed with them for almost 3 weeks and had a great time! Everyone was very warm and welcoming and we met many other people there (friends, family and other travelers). There was a car that we (and the other travelers) could use to go to the beach or the supermarket which was very helpful. (Gore Bay is… read more
26 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Leandra Leonie Chantal & Arnd Paul Narbor) for host
Es war sehr schön dort, wir wurden oft zu sogenannten Pizzaabenden eingeladen bei denen man viel Spaß hatte. Die Arbeit war abwechslungsreich und spannend, zudem konnte man auch machmal eigenständig Sachen erledigen. Wir haben uns besonders über das Auto gefreut das wir mit benutzen durfen und konnten somit öfter an Strand oder zum Golfen fahren.… read more
8 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Birgit & Mario)
Oh wow, what an amazing couple Birgit and Mario are :)
We can highly recommend them as WorkAwayers.
The are always happy and willing to do any jobs, they are hard working, do the jobs very well, they are nice, polite and very enjoyable to have around, and we can HIGHLY recommend them to anyone :)
We can highly recommend them as WorkAwayers.
The are always happy and willing to do any jobs, they are hard working, do the jobs very well, they are nice, polite and very enjoyable to have around, and we can HIGHLY recommend them to anyone :)
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Birgit & Mario) for host
Servus (Austrian dialect word for hello)! 😃
We (Birgit and Mario) are 2 globetrotters from Austria & in the middle of one of the most exciting times of our lives, a year-long trip around the world. Mostly planless we have made it as backpackers, cyclists (U.S. West Coast from Washington Port Angeles to L.A. with 2 City Bikes 🚲😁), train & bus… read more
We (Birgit and Mario) are 2 globetrotters from Austria & in the middle of one of the most exciting times of our lives, a year-long trip around the world. Mostly planless we have made it as backpackers, cyclists (U.S. West Coast from Washington Port Angeles to L.A. with 2 City Bikes 🚲😁), train & bus… read more
14 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nina & Jana) for host
Sanna and Ellis welcomed us friendly and warmly. They always made sure that we were okay and that the work we were doing was not too heavy. The work we did had a nice variety and wasn't too hard. After work Ellis told us some nice stories which was entertaining and fun. The cabin we stayed in was one of two which both are a few walking minutes… read more
16 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hugo) for host
I spended a wonderful time at Ellis and Sana's beautiful place. The tree house is lovely and cozy, so authentic ! There is a sense of community with people. I felt really good vibes and energy during my stay. I tried my best to help Ellis for handy tasks. Also he taugh me many things about using tools. Kayak trip was the best of my life. Best… read more
14 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Judicaël) for host
This was my first solo trip and my first experience as a workewayer and I was very surprised !
Ellis is an amazing person. He is a very welcoming person. He will always be there for you if you need anything. He is also patient and understanding and knows how to adapt to you, especially if like me, you don't speak English well :). He is obviously… read more
Ellis is an amazing person. He is a very welcoming person. He will always be there for you if you need anything. He is also patient and understanding and knows how to adapt to you, especially if like me, you don't speak English well :). He is obviously… read more
8 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cristina & Marco) for host
We stayed not too much unfortunately but we had a very pleasant stay, Ellis and Sanna are very welcoming and such a great persons.
The jobs are easy, interesting and you never get bored because Ellis always ask if you want to change task when it's a while you do the same job.
Sanna cooked us her delicious bread, we really enjoyed it, best bread… read more
The jobs are easy, interesting and you never get bored because Ellis always ask if you want to change task when it's a while you do the same job.
Sanna cooked us her delicious bread, we really enjoyed it, best bread… read more
29 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
My stay at Sanna and Ellis' magical property was incredible. Thanks so much for greeting us with open arms and open hearts, I learned and experienced so many new things while on the job and after hours. I hope one day I can come back and see our saplings turned into a towering forest!
29 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Isabel & Corey) for host
Isabel and I had big expectations when arriving here, all of which were blown out of the water. Sanna and Ellis are both fantastic hosts, they're incredible people with a beautiful home that will leave you feeling inspired. We were both sad to have had such a short-lived stay, but intend to come back very soon for some rafting adventures! Sanna… read more
27 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Valdemar & Kristine Groenborg Malgo) for host
Had a great time staying at Sanna and the Ellis'! They have loads of interesting projects to involve you in and when you are not working on the projects, they have an awesome home gym to use and the place is located in a nice village so there are heaps of things to explore. Can definitely recommend them to anyone looking to experience rural New… read more
26 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Valdemar & Kristine Groenborg Malgo)
It was a pleasure to have Valdemar stay with me for a few weeks. Valdemar is a great young man, very mature, responsible, and confident. Valdemar is hard-working, takes initiative and uses his common sense. It has been a pleasure to have him stay and I really appreciated all the help that he gave me. I would highly recommend Valdemar to anyone.… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)
It was a pleasure to have Jack staying with us. He is an enjoyable person and gave us help with various tasks, which is very much appreciated. We can highly recommend Jack to anyone, he is a great guy :)
(Excellent
)
10 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
Was great to stay at Sanna and Ellis place! the vibe was really cool, with heaps of projects underway! Sanna was away, however Ellis was an excellent communicator, very understanding, and a great person to talk to!! The work was very straight forward and fun, and the cabin we stayed in was sublime!! Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances my… read more
4 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jaro) for host
Best Time of my Life!
I stayed here for 6 weeks and really had the time of my life. I learned a lot of new skills while working on the beautiful property with views on the snowy mountains, the tree house and the cozy workawayer cabins.
The work was really interesting and always different and if I didn't know how to do something, Ellis was always… read more
I stayed here for 6 weeks and really had the time of my life. I learned a lot of new skills while working on the beautiful property with views on the snowy mountains, the tree house and the cozy workawayer cabins.
The work was really interesting and always different and if I didn't know how to do something, Ellis was always… read more
10 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessandro)
It was an absolute pleasure to having Alessandro stay with me for just over a month. Alessandro is an amazing young man, very mature, responsible, and confident for his age, and he takes great pride in everything that he does. Alesandro is hard-working, takes initiative and uses his common sense, and has a wide skill set, He is thorough and cleans… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alessandro) for host
I spent a month with Ellis and Sanna and it was a great experience. I learned a lot, met so many great people and felt part of a family. the possibility of being able to train in the gym was very important for me as it created wonderful moments of leisure and fun. In other words the treehouse is the perfect place both to spend a holiday and to try… read more
10 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
It was a real pleasure to have Carolyn stay with me for the past 10 days. We shared the house together as my wife was away and she was such a great help with so many chors, both inside and outside. When Carolyn did a job she did it extremely well, our GYM has never been so clean. Carolyn has such a great attitude towards life and travel and is… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
This workaway experience was amazing! I stayed for a week and it wasn't nearly long enough - I wish I would've stayed longer, for sure. Sanna was super nice in all of our email exchanges, but unfortunately she couldn't be there for my week there. I hope I get to meet her another time. Ellis was awesome in every single way. He is super organized,… read more
22 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Margot) for host
Sanne and Ellis are the most welcoming and lovely people I've met in New Zealand till so far. I had a great time with them and they really made me feel like home. The cabin I've stayed in was really nice and they put a lot of effort in it to make it comfortable for Workawayers. I would definitely recommend every workawayer to stay with them if you… read more
15 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Margot)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Margot stay with us. She is a hard worker, easy going person, and enjoyable to have around :) We can highly recommend her, and we look forward to having her back again :)
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianluca)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Gianluca staying with us. He is easygoing, enjoyable and hard working, and we really enjoyed his company. We can highly recommend him to anyone :) And we are looking forward to having him back :)
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gianluca) for host
I stayed at Ellis and Sanna's place for a month and I didn't expect to learn so much, I learnt so much about the kiwi life, it made this the perfect place to start my kiwi adventure, I also learnt so many skills and just general knowledge working with Ellis, the work was always nice and really different every couple of days, the cabin in which I… read more
17 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jen & Matt) for host
My 20 month old son and I stayed with Ellis and Sanna for about a fortnight. We also went on a spontaneous rafting/canping trip with Ellis and some of his mates which was great fun.
Ellis and Sanna are fantastic hosts. Super positive, fun, inspiring, inclusive people.
Their place is beautiful. The cabin for workawayers is super cosy and… read more
Ellis and Sanna are fantastic hosts. Super positive, fun, inspiring, inclusive people.
Their place is beautiful. The cabin for workawayers is super cosy and… read more
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo & Romane)
WOW - what an awesome couple Romane and Ricardo are! :)
I can highly recommend them as workers! They are hardworking and they do a great job.
They are also great as persons and very easy to get along with and have good conversations with.
We had a good time together and I look forward to having them back sometime in the future :)
I wish… read more
I can highly recommend them as workers! They are hardworking and they do a great job.
They are also great as persons and very easy to get along with and have good conversations with.
We had a good time together and I look forward to having them back sometime in the future :)
I wish… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Romane) for host
Sanna is a very welcoming person and she really likes to help and provide new experiences for travellers! Her tips and advices about what to do in South Island and specifically around the area are very helpful! We had a very nice time together with meals, conversations and a simple cup of wine. The landscape of the property and the tiny wooden… read more
6 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bianca) for host
Wow. I had THE MOST incredible week staying here with Ellis and Sanna, and already can’t wait to come back! They are both super friendly, outgoing and welcoming people, in just a week I already felt like I was part of the crew. Working with Ellis is heaps of fun, not too labour intensive and super enjoyable on a sunny day (which was most days in… read more
30 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike & Kara)
It was an absolute pleasure having Mike and Kara stay with us. We have been hosting travellers for around 15-years, and have literally had hundreds of people stay with us. I would have to say Mike and Kara would be one of the best couples that we have ever had stay with us. They are such a wonderful couple and a real pleasure to be around, and… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mike & Kara) for host
The Tree House is the epitome of the Workaway experience! But what do you say about someone like Ellis? A top bloke, a great human, and, after 5 weeks, a good friend! It really ended up feeling as though we were just staying on a mates farm and helping him out with a few things.
Accommodation was great. We had our own private cabin (which had a… read more
Accommodation was great. We had our own private cabin (which had a… read more
7 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (River)
It was a pleasure to host River.
River is a nice, polite and enjoyable person to have around, and he helped us with various gardening tasks during his stay with us :)
We can highly recommend him :)
River is a nice, polite and enjoyable person to have around, and he helped us with various gardening tasks during his stay with us :)
We can highly recommend him :)
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Niklas)
We can highly recommend Niklas (and his friend Mizu) to anyone. Niklas ia a young, but very mature and responsible young man, and he takes pride in what he is doing, and he does a great job. He is enjoyable as a person and is fun to be around.
We look forward to hopefully have Niklas back again :)
We look forward to hopefully have Niklas back again :)
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Niklas) for host
It was a really good time that my friend& I could spend in Cheviot. Ellis& Sanna Are lovely people. They have a lot of projects and are busy, so there is always sth to do. It was fun to work with Ellis (as Sanna was working in the office). We learned quite a few and the personal exchange was Great. unfortunately we coud not spend longer and more… read more
30 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicola & Tristan) for host
We absolutely loved this workaway experience, so much so that we ended up staying a week longer than planned! Sanna and Ellis are lovely people and very welcoming hosts, we really enjoyed getting to know them. There is so much to mention that was fantastic but highlights would have to be the pizza oven nights and Sanna's delicious baking!
The… read more
The… read more
9 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicoletta) for host
It was a pleasure to stay at the tree house with Sanna and Ellis. They are really nice people and they can really meke you feel at home. Thanks you for my very first workaway experience!
9 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicoletta)
It was a pleasure to have Nicoetta staying with us.
She is an enjoyable person to have stay, she does a great job, is respectful and positive, and we can highly recommend her :)
She is an enjoyable person to have stay, she does a great job, is respectful and positive, and we can highly recommend her :)
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Ana) for host
Ellis and Sanna are amazing! We had so much fun staying there. Ellis always found new and fun jobs for us to do and Sanna bakes the best bread! We highly recommend everyone to stay with them to experience true New Zealand.
We stayed in a cute little self-contained cabin. It has everything you need.
And we already miss Sasha the dog :)
Thanks guys… read more
We stayed in a cute little self-contained cabin. It has everything you need.
And we already miss Sasha the dog :)
Thanks guys… read more
26 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Ana)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Sara and Ana staying with us. They have great communication, they are punctual, hard working, do an excellent job, use their own initiative, are respectful and enjoyable people to have around, and we can highly recommend them :)
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Anna staying and also all her help is very much appreciated :) She is a happy, helpful, respectful and very enjoyable person, and we can highly recommend her anytime :)
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (ALBERTO) for host
This are an exceptional couple full of an amazingly good attitude and energy that is hardly seen out there.
They have so much passion and love for life that is contagious and inspiring.
He is ultra active and always have different projects ahead, she never miss a smile and good laugh.
I have been working for their father that is a piece of museum… read more
They have so much passion and love for life that is contagious and inspiring.
He is ultra active and always have different projects ahead, she never miss a smile and good laugh.
I have been working for their father that is a piece of museum… read more
15 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Sanna and Ellis are really nice.
They saw a lot of the world and have great story's to share.
The work is fine they always try to find something that suits your skills and often you learn something new.
I installed a lot of lights and two solar panels at the two self contained cabins on the property.
That is the place to where the Workawayers… read more
They saw a lot of the world and have great story's to share.
The work is fine they always try to find something that suits your skills and often you learn something new.
I installed a lot of lights and two solar panels at the two self contained cabins on the property.
That is the place to where the Workawayers… read more
24 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have David staying with us and helping us out.
We can highly recommend him to anyone, and we wish that he would have stayed longer :)
We can highly recommend him to anyone, and we wish that he would have stayed longer :)
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Julius & Ben-Noah) for host
This place is absolutely incredible.
We wanted to make a workaway and that was our first experience. But Sanna and Ellis made us feel so comfortable that we immediately felt to be part of the family. Everyday we had the chance to wake up to an awesome view and then start the day with some work. The work was always fun because it was a new task… read more
We wanted to make a workaway and that was our first experience. But Sanna and Ellis made us feel so comfortable that we immediately felt to be part of the family. Everyday we had the chance to wake up to an awesome view and then start the day with some work. The work was always fun because it was a new task… read more
10 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alexandre & Marie) for host
Great meeting, a real small community, very warm with an inspiring lifestyle.
We loved our experience at Ellis and Sanna.
Thank you, we hope to see you again,
Alex & Marie
We loved our experience at Ellis and Sanna.
Thank you, we hope to see you again,
Alex & Marie
13 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Amy stay, and help my 87-year old father-in-law.
Amy is super positive, fun and full of funny jokes, and she is so lovely to have around. She has been a great companion and person for my father-in-law.
She is willing to do any tasks and she does them to perfection.
Amy is hardworking, take initiative and… read more
Amy is super positive, fun and full of funny jokes, and she is so lovely to have around. She has been a great companion and person for my father-in-law.
She is willing to do any tasks and she does them to perfection.
Amy is hardworking, take initiative and… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host
I love this place!
It was my first experience and couldn’t be any better. First of all, it is a pure pleasure to with Sanna and Ellis and I couldn’t get enough of it. Second, this place is amazing. Not only the views from the top, the cozy cabins but most important the family feeling.
My understanding of NZ being friendly, kind and generous is… read more
It was my first experience and couldn’t be any better. First of all, it is a pure pleasure to with Sanna and Ellis and I couldn’t get enough of it. Second, this place is amazing. Not only the views from the top, the cozy cabins but most important the family feeling.
My understanding of NZ being friendly, kind and generous is… read more
24 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan)
WHAT AN AMAZING YOUNG MAN!
We have had the absolute pleasure of having Jan staying with us and helping us out. He is an amazing person, so mature, responsible, and confident for his young age, and he takes pride in what he is doing, is hard-working, takes initiative and uses common sense, and does a great job.
He is a pleasure to have around and… read more
We have had the absolute pleasure of having Jan staying with us and helping us out. He is an amazing person, so mature, responsible, and confident for his young age, and he takes pride in what he is doing, is hard-working, takes initiative and uses common sense, and does a great job.
He is a pleasure to have around and… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Valentina & David) for host
Our experience was very peaceful and relaxing. The area is easier to enjoy if you go by car. And, Sana and Ellis are really kind and easygoing.
24 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina & David)
It has been a pleasure to have Valentina and David stay with us and help us out.
They are hard workers and willing to do any tasks, and they do a great job.
We can highly recommend them as helpers :)
They are hard workers and willing to do any tasks, and they do a great job.
We can highly recommend them as helpers :)
(Excellent
)
22 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Billy and Alex staying with us. They are young, eager and enthusiastic boys who are willing to give anything a go, and happy to learn new things.
They do a good job, follow instructions and complete the job with a smile on their face :)
We can highly recommend them as helpers :)
They do a good job, follow instructions and complete the job with a smile on their face :)
We can highly recommend them as helpers :)
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Wonderful place and even more wonderful people! This was me and Billy's first workaway, and we genuinely could not have picked a better place. Ellis was great at teaching us new practical skills and Sanna would make us really good bread + cakes! Ellis even ended up taking us both on a two day long rafting trip which was brilliant. The hut that we… read more
15 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (LarissaG)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Larissa staying with us.
She is positive and willing to do any task given, and she does a great job. She is enjoyable to have around and we can highly recommend her to anyone :)
We look forward to hopefully have her back in the future :)
She is positive and willing to do any task given, and she does a great job. She is enjoyable to have around and we can highly recommend her to anyone :)
We look forward to hopefully have her back in the future :)
(Excellent
)
27 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (LarissaG) for host
I don't even know where to start...Didn't right before 'cause I was trying to find the right words, but it would never be enough. I can only say my experience with Sanna and Ellis was AMAZING! Never thought I would like that much. I haven't only learned about plumbing, building, gardening, but also had great talks about life that were really… read more
6 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren and Ivan stayed with us in October 2019.
They are an amazing young couple, hard-working, punctual and a pleasure to have around.
We can highly recommend them :)
Kind regards,
Sanna and Ellis :)
They are an amazing young couple, hard-working, punctual and a pleasure to have around.
We can highly recommend them :)
Kind regards,
Sanna and Ellis :)
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
We absolutely loved our time at The Tree House with Sanna and Ellis (and Sasha). They were kind, welcoming, funny, open, and Ellis made a real effort to teach us about the tasks we were doing, why we did it, what’s the best practice etc, so we never felt like ‘just workers’, it was a real exchange in the spirit of workaway. Our accomodation was… read more
20 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
We can highly recommend Victoria :)
She is an easygoing, happy and positive girl, who is willing to learn and do new things.
She has great work ethics and is a hard worker.
We look forward to having her back :)
She is an easygoing, happy and positive girl, who is willing to learn and do new things.
She has great work ethics and is a hard worker.
We look forward to having her back :)
(Excellent
)
20 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
My experience in this place was amazing, It was my first host in WA and I loved it. Sanna and Ellis are lovely people, they were looking after us all the time. I was working with Ellis doing gardening and helping with his building project, the experience was really good, he was teaching me everything about the tools, how to use them and how to… read more
10 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Humphrey & Sally)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Sally and Humphrey staying with us. We can HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!
They are happy, positive, enthusiastic, hard-working and easy-going, and a pleasure to have around :)
We can highly recommend them :)
They are happy, positive, enthusiastic, hard-working and easy-going, and a pleasure to have around :)
We can highly recommend them :)
(Excellent
)
10 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Chloe house and animal sit for us. She is the perfect person for this and is loving and caring and looked well after the animals while we were away.
Chloe is punctual and keeps well in touch if there are any problems or questions.
Chloe is a bubbly and positive person with a great look at life.
As well as… read more
Chloe is punctual and keeps well in touch if there are any problems or questions.
Chloe is a bubbly and positive person with a great look at life.
As well as… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chloe) for host
I spent 3 months here at Sanna and Ellis house sitting for them and helping them out and I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend them to anyone. They are so helpful and friendly and will always do their best to help you out. I learnt new skills from them too and they were always really Pacient with me because I didn’t come from an… read more
5 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Finja & Camilo)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Finja helping us. She spent most of the time helping my 87-year old father-in-law out with various tasks on his little farm. He was so pleased with all the help that Finja gave him, and he truly enjoyed her company, and they became good friends during Finja's stay with him.
We can highly recommend Finja to… read more
We can highly recommend Finja to… read more
(Excellent
)
31 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Finja & Camilo) for host
I spent such a amazing time with this family and can highly recommend it to every traveler!
What began as a one-week-in-between-solution turned into a three week stay and really became a second home for me.
Instead of staying at Ellises and Sanna place I was hosted by Ellis father Robyn who is one of the kindest and heart warming people I've met… read more
What began as a one-week-in-between-solution turned into a three week stay and really became a second home for me.
Instead of staying at Ellises and Sanna place I was hosted by Ellis father Robyn who is one of the kindest and heart warming people I've met… read more
25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & David)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Emma and David staying with us. They are a great couple and very enjoyable to have stay. They are hard working and did a great job at any tasks given. We can highly recommend them :)
(Excellent
)
25 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emma & David) for host
We had a wonderful time here. We helped Ellis with various tasks including sanding, collecting firewood, lawn mowing and other tasks on their land and around the lodge. We stayed on a self-contained bus at Ellis' father's property and it was very cool and cosy with the log fire burning!
Ellis and Sanna were lovely hosts who made us feel at home!… read more
Ellis and Sanna were lovely hosts who made us feel at home!… read more
25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma & Paul)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Gemma and Paul staying with us. They are a great couple and very enjoyable to have stay. They are hard working and did a great job at any tasks given. We can highly recommend them :)
(Excellent
)
1 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gemma & Paul) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was fantastic! Sanna and Ellis are so friendly and welcoming, and they have a truly beautiful home. The work was varied, interesting, with new skills to be learnt- definitely for people who like to be outdoors no matter the weather! The cabins we stayed in were lovely, and we enjoyed using the gym at… read more
23 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pavlína & Charles)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Pavlina and Charles staying with us. They are an interesting couple and very enjoyable people.
They did a great job with any task at hand, and they also managed other travellers staying with us with various jobs on our property.
They are hard working, tidy, organized and they do a great job - and we can… read more
They did a great job with any task at hand, and they also managed other travellers staying with us with various jobs on our property.
They are hard working, tidy, organized and they do a great job - and we can… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pavlína & Charles) for host
We stayed with Sanna and Ellis for 14 days. It was an amazing experience. They have an absolutely beautiful property. We stayed in a cozy little cabin with fire place and big outside seating area. We worked 4 hours a day, it was mostly gardening, landscaping and some cleaning. As a big bonus, we had our evening group sessions in the gym when Ellis… read more
14 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas & Laura)
Laura and Jonas are willing and hardworking people :)
We enjoyed having them with us and they always did their best and were happy to do any tasks.
We can highly recommend them to anyone ;)
We enjoyed having them with us and they always did their best and were happy to do any tasks.
We can highly recommend them to anyone ;)
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jonas & Laura) for host
We had an amazing time staying with Sanna and Ellis on their beautiful farm. Both were really friendly, considerate and welcoming!
The cabin we lived in was cosy and although there was no power, we could use the gas heater and stove to cook.
We mostly worked for Ellis who picked us up in the mornings (resulting in ongoing fights over who got to… read more
The cabin we lived in was cosy and although there was no power, we could use the gas heater and stove to cook.
We mostly worked for Ellis who picked us up in the mornings (resulting in ongoing fights over who got to… read more
26 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host
I reached out to Sanna and Ellis in hopes of staying on their beautiful property - they were full at the time so instead they suggested I did a work exchange with their father in law/father who lives a couple of houses down, in which I had the most wonderful time and truly made my first real friend here in New Zealand. Spending the time I spent… read more
2 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
I stayed with Sanna and Ellis for tree weeks and I absolutely loved it! Both a kind hearted people which made me feel comfortable immediately. Thank you for all your tips, advices and giving me a home in New Zealand!
The work wasn‘t too hard and usually varied every day, why I feel like that I learned a lot of different things. I also liked that… read more
The work wasn‘t too hard and usually varied every day, why I feel like that I learned a lot of different things. I also liked that… read more
1 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
We can highly recommend Clara.
She is an awesome, happy and positive girl with great work ethics, and she is a joy to have around.
She is punctual, hardworking and does a great job.
She is willing to do any jobs and she does them thoroughly.
:)
She is an awesome, happy and positive girl with great work ethics, and she is a joy to have around.
She is punctual, hardworking and does a great job.
She is willing to do any jobs and she does them thoroughly.
:)
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Craig & Aimee) for host
Ellis and Sanna were our very first workaway experience. They were very welcoming and showed us around there stunning home and property. They have a wide variety of projects to do so the work is varied. We truly enjoyed our "pizza party" where we all brought toppings and spent a beautiful evening cooking oven roasted pizza and getting to know each… read more
1 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joy & Jasmine ) for host
It was a great experience staying at Ellis and Sanna's place! Learned and experienced many things. We worked in the morning and had gym in the evening. Overall, it was a fun and amazing experience!
22 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gemma & David) for host
We had a great stay with Ellis at the Treehouse. The work was varied, satisfying and there are lots of new skills to be learnt! It was sometimes a little difficult having no electricity at the cabin for this time of the year – but did make for some cosy candlelit dinners :) lovely to meet you, and thanks so much for having us!
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma & David)
It has been a pleasure to have Gemma and David staying with us, and helping us out with various tasks.
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
We can highly recommend them to anyone :)
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi)
It has been a pleasure to have Naomi staying with us and helping us out with various tasks.
We can highly recommend Naomi to anyone :)
We can highly recommend Naomi to anyone :)
(Excellent
)
22 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Devin & Carly ) for host
We had such an amazing time staying with Sanna and Ellis! We really can't put into words how amazing our experience was with them, all the fun stories, laughs, and good times. It was the perfect end to our travels and we feel so very lucky to have been welcomed into their home! The work was both doable and enjoyable and we absolutely loved… read more
5 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gabriella) for host
I don’t think I can put into words what a great time I had staying with Sanna and Ellis! They are such a friendly, welcoming couple and from the moment I arrived I felt completely at ease - truly a home away from home :)
The work is relatively easy and I learnt lots of new skills. Mainly you’ll be helping Ellis with any of his many projects. He… read more
The work is relatively easy and I learnt lots of new skills. Mainly you’ll be helping Ellis with any of his many projects. He… read more
16 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jackson)
It was nice to have Jackson staying with us and helping us out with various tasks around the house and property.
Jackson is a happy and positive person who is willing to help with any task, and giving anything a go.
We can recommend him as a helper.
Jackson is a happy and positive person who is willing to help with any task, and giving anything a go.
We can recommend him as a helper.
(Good
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11 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jackson) for host
Words will not do this one justice!
My best experience so far with Workaway. From helping to build the outside bathroom, to sitting outside and talking by the fire, it was everything I could have pictured. Sanna and Ellis are such gracious hosts, and they lit my desire to push myself to higher forms of adventure ...Scuba, and many other… read more
My best experience so far with Workaway. From helping to build the outside bathroom, to sitting outside and talking by the fire, it was everything I could have pictured. Sanna and Ellis are such gracious hosts, and they lit my desire to push myself to higher forms of adventure ...Scuba, and many other… read more
11 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (D'Arcy)
It was an absolute pleasure to have D'Arcy stay with us and help us out with various tasks.
We can highly recommend D'Arcy to anyone needing help.
He is punctual, respectful and a nice person to have in your home.
He is a hard worker and is willing to do any work task, and he does them well.
We are looking forward to having D'Arcy back at… read more
We can highly recommend D'Arcy to anyone needing help.
He is punctual, respectful and a nice person to have in your home.
He is a hard worker and is willing to do any work task, and he does them well.
We are looking forward to having D'Arcy back at… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host
What a great time in this place! The time flew by, as always with intersting things to do and good company. I spent 3 weeks in this cosy cabin which felt like home after a while. I am so thankfull for all the stuff that I learned from the work at the farm and heimish's place. Thanks for all the life lesson,crazy story and all the gym sessions we… read more
1 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Philipp staying with us for almost 3 weeks.
He is a great guy, punctual, tidy and hard working.
He was willing to help with any task at hand, and he always did a great job.
We can highly recommend Philipp to anyone needing a helping hand, he is an asset to have around :)
Kind regards,
Sanna :)
He is a great guy, punctual, tidy and hard working.
He was willing to help with any task at hand, and he always did a great job.
We can highly recommend Philipp to anyone needing a helping hand, he is an asset to have around :)
Kind regards,
Sanna :)
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline & Lisa)
It has been our pleasure to have Caroline and Lisa staying with us.
They are both nice and positive girls to have around.
They were willing to do any work, and they did the jobs well.
They are polite and considerate and a pleasure to have in the house.
We can highly recommend both Lisa and Caroline to anyone needing a helping hand.
Kind… read more
They are both nice and positive girls to have around.
They were willing to do any work, and they did the jobs well.
They are polite and considerate and a pleasure to have in the house.
We can highly recommend both Lisa and Caroline to anyone needing a helping hand.
Kind… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Leah) for host
Me and my brother had such a perfect time at the tree house! It was our 4th work away job in new zealand and so far the most wonderful place to stay at all!
We have done a lot of gardening, I was planting trees,getting firewood or taking care of the plants in the shade house while my brother was helping ellis building a tree house in the… read more
We have done a lot of gardening, I was planting trees,getting firewood or taking care of the plants in the shade house while my brother was helping ellis building a tree house in the… read more
4 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Olivier & Ruta) for host
We had a great stay at Sanna & Ellis place. They are really friendly and welcoming people with a good sense of humour and nice personalities.
The work was varied : we did a lot of landscaping (planting trees and native grass, removing weeds and mulching). We also helped on the construction of wooden tree houses and other jobs like mowing the… read more
The work was varied : we did a lot of landscaping (planting trees and native grass, removing weeds and mulching). We also helped on the construction of wooden tree houses and other jobs like mowing the… read more
1 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivier & Ruta)
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Ruta and Olivier stay with us and help us out with various projects.
Ruta and Olivier are bot a very happy and positive couple and a pleasure to have around - always filming and content.
They are punctual and do a great work and clean up after the job is done.
We can highly recommend Ruta and Olivier to… read more
Ruta and Olivier are bot a very happy and positive couple and a pleasure to have around - always filming and content.
They are punctual and do a great work and clean up after the job is done.
We can highly recommend Ruta and Olivier to… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Amedeo)
We can highly recommend Amedeo to anyone needing a helping hand.
He is hardworking and eager, with great work ethics.
He is a pleasure to have around and always happy and positive.
He is hardworking and eager, with great work ethics.
He is a pleasure to have around and always happy and positive.
(Excellent
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13 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
I enjoyed staying with this great family. Ellis and Sanna are inspiring people and I loved meeting them.
Their parents (in-law) are lovely and I felt welcome all the time. I learnt new things and enjoyed helping them.
Thanks for the great experience!
Johanna :)
Their parents (in-law) are lovely and I felt welcome all the time. I learnt new things and enjoyed helping them.
Thanks for the great experience!
Johanna :)
31 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna was a pleasure to have staying with our family. She stayed with my parents-in-law.
She is a great worker with good work ethics. She does a great job and takes initiative.
Johanna is a good communicator and has great stories.
We can highly recommend Johanna to anyone needing a helping hand :)
Kind regards,
Sanna :)
She is a great worker with good work ethics. She does a great job and takes initiative.
Johanna is a good communicator and has great stories.
We can highly recommend Johanna to anyone needing a helping hand :)
Kind regards,
Sanna :)
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Thank you Martin for your help and assistance. It was short and sweet, but great and very much appreciated :)
Kind regards,
Sanna :)
Kind regards,
Sanna :)
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Brenda & Anthony) for host
We spended a really great time at Ellis and Sanna's place! The cabin is a peaceful and quiet place where we enjoyed staying! Ellis and Sanna have a lot of funny stories to share, we had fun listening to some of them!
We recommend this host if you like quiet stay and the sport :-)
Thanks for all!
We recommend this host if you like quiet stay and the sport :-)
Thanks for all!
14 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Brenda & Anthony)
It has been a pleasure to have Brenda and Anthony stay with us. They are both polite and nice people and have helped us out with numerous tasks around the house and property :)
They are punctual and tidy, and clean up after each job was completed.
We can highly recommend their assistance to anyone who need a helping hand :)
They are punctual and tidy, and clean up after each job was completed.
We can highly recommend their assistance to anyone who need a helping hand :)
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Heidi)
Heidi is a really great person and gave us well needed help around our home and property with a variety of tasks.
Heidi has high work ethics and is willing to do any jobs, and she does them to a good standard. She is hard working, punctual and reliable and she cleans up after each job.
I has been an absolute pleasure to have Heidi stay with… read more
Heidi has high work ethics and is willing to do any jobs, and she does them to a good standard. She is hard working, punctual and reliable and she cleans up after each job.
I has been an absolute pleasure to have Heidi stay with… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Heidi) for host
There is only one word to explain a stay in the Tree House ... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !!!! I stayed wih Ellis & Sanna for a first 1 month when I was traveling in New Zealand last year, and decided to come back and finally stayed 4 more months. This was one of my best memories ever !
Ellis & Sanna are so kind and inspiring people. Sanna makes lots of… read more
Ellis & Sanna are so kind and inspiring people. Sanna makes lots of… read more
