Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
13 Apr 2024
Reply rate
82.1 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
38
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
We are a couple (Mario 35 and Maga 37 years old) which decided to leave everything behind and follow our dreams to start our first bussines in El Bolson, so, we are actually running a hostel that's placed in the middle of the forest on the sidehill of the "Piltriquitron" hill with a particular feature, a lookout / viewpoint that looks to the city and the andes range. We are surrounded by 3 hectars of native forest, so, we normally say that if you just got to our hostel will be enough to enjoy the nature and landscapes of El Bolson.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Is important to be able to speak in spanish, because you will need to comunicate in SPANISH with Argentinian guests and also UTERLY IMPORTANT, we do not receive volunteers less than 6 weeks.
El Bolson is one of the trekking and outdoor activities capital in Patagonia, here is all about the nature and HOME MADE BEER!, to get to know El Bolson properly you would at least need a month or two.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are LOOKING FOR A SINGLE PERSON RESPONSIBLE, COULD BE 2 BUT WITH DIFFERENT FREE DAYS, willing to give us a hand with the hostel in every way, housekeeping, tourist attention, gardening and not just this, WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO REALLY WANT TO LEAVE A GOOD TOUCH OR A MARC ON THE HOSTEL. We are actually doing everything on our owns but it's not enough, WE NEED HELP!!! We give our volunteers 2 DAYS OFF PER WEEK and breakfast included!
IMPORTANT: We look for volunteers that could stay at least 1 1/2 months.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation will be a twin room and we will provide the breakfast in the morning, we are always open to sharing obviously!
What else ...
El Bolson is one of the trekking and outdoor activities capital in Patagonia, here is all about the nature and HOME MADE BEER!, to get to know El Bolson properly you would at least need a month or two.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 699829691121
Feedback (20)
9 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksandr)
Alex fu una gran ayuda para nosotros las 5 semanas que estuvo en casa, siempre listo para ayudar, super detallista para el trabajo, con una gran comuncacion con sus compañeros. Muy educado y respetuoso, realmente una gran persona, fue para toda la familia un placer y un intercambio humano y cultural super valioso, te deseamos el mejor de los… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aleksandr) for host
El mejor Hostel que había conocido antes!
Mario y Magdalena han hecho todo con muchísima amor y eso se ve en cada detalle.
Recomiendo a 100% este proyecto por muchas cosas, entre cuáles son:
-atención y cuida a voluntarios (siempre están abiertos para compartir el tiempo, consejo y mejores lugares para pasar los días libres)
-Hostel se sitúa en… read more
Mario y Magdalena han hecho todo con muchísima amor y eso se ve en cada detalle.
Recomiendo a 100% este proyecto por muchas cosas, entre cuáles son:
-atención y cuida a voluntarios (siempre están abiertos para compartir el tiempo, consejo y mejores lugares para pasar los días libres)
-Hostel se sitúa en… read more
26 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo)
Leo came only for a few weeks but he was absolutely fabulous! He was aleays ready to help, taking initiative to point any thing or detail to be taken into account in order to offer each time a better service to our guests.
He's a Super good humour and he s also very funny, we highly reccomend Him for any kind of jobs.
Excellent on comunicating and… read more
He's a Super good humour and he s also very funny, we highly reccomend Him for any kind of jobs.
Excellent on comunicating and… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host
I spent 3 weeks in January 2023 and I liked it!
We were 4 volunteers with shifts of 6h per day with 2 consecutive days off. The mantions were very straight forward and the work is well defined every day through a todo list. The tasks included changing the beds lines, cleaning (with special attention to the details), making bread, do the laundry… read more
We were 4 volunteers with shifts of 6h per day with 2 consecutive days off. The mantions were very straight forward and the work is well defined every day through a todo list. The tasks included changing the beds lines, cleaning (with special attention to the details), making bread, do the laundry… read more
12 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jérôme) for host
It was my first experience of volunteering and I spent 18 wonderful days there. Mario and Maga are committed to making the place welcoming for everyone feels at home! Always ready to organize and share a meal with in apotheosis " the sunday asado"! Whether for a voluntaria or simply to come and discover the charming region of El Bolson, I warmly… read more
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(5.0)
9 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksandr)
Alex fu una gran ayuda para nosotros las 5 semanas que estuvo en casa, siempre listo para ayudar, super detallista para el trabajo, con una gran comuncacion con sus compañeros. Muy educado y respetuoso, realmente una gran persona, fue para toda la familia un placer y un intercambio humano y cultural super valioso, te deseamos el mejor de los… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aleksandr) for host
El mejor Hostel que había conocido antes!
Mario y Magdalena han hecho todo con muchísima amor y eso se ve en cada detalle.
Recomiendo a 100% este proyecto por muchas cosas, entre cuáles son:
-atención y cuida a voluntarios (siempre están abiertos para compartir el tiempo, consejo y mejores lugares para pasar los días libres)
-Hostel se sitúa en… read more
Mario y Magdalena han hecho todo con muchísima amor y eso se ve en cada detalle.
Recomiendo a 100% este proyecto por muchas cosas, entre cuáles son:
-atención y cuida a voluntarios (siempre están abiertos para compartir el tiempo, consejo y mejores lugares para pasar los días libres)
-Hostel se sitúa en… read more
26 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo)
Leo came only for a few weeks but he was absolutely fabulous! He was aleays ready to help, taking initiative to point any thing or detail to be taken into account in order to offer each time a better service to our guests.
He's a Super good humour and he s also very funny, we highly reccomend Him for any kind of jobs.
Excellent on comunicating and… read more
He's a Super good humour and he s also very funny, we highly reccomend Him for any kind of jobs.
Excellent on comunicating and… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host
I spent 3 weeks in January 2023 and I liked it!
We were 4 volunteers with shifts of 6h per day with 2 consecutive days off. The mantions were very straight forward and the work is well defined every day through a todo list. The tasks included changing the beds lines, cleaning (with special attention to the details), making bread, do the laundry… read more
We were 4 volunteers with shifts of 6h per day with 2 consecutive days off. The mantions were very straight forward and the work is well defined every day through a todo list. The tasks included changing the beds lines, cleaning (with special attention to the details), making bread, do the laundry… read more
12 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jérôme) for host
It was my first experience of volunteering and I spent 18 wonderful days there. Mario and Maga are committed to making the place welcoming for everyone feels at home! Always ready to organize and share a meal with in apotheosis " the sunday asado"! Whether for a voluntaria or simply to come and discover the charming region of El Bolson, I warmly… read more
21 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Luciana & Federico) for host
En enero de 2017 emprendimos un viaje hacia El Bolsón y tuvimos el gusto de ser voluntarios en un lugar mágico. Mario y Maga nos permitieron ser parte del Hostel y siempre poniendo la mejor. Nos dieron toda su confianza y pasamos unas semanas increíbles. Un lugar cálido, lleno de gente hermosa, trabajamos muy a gusto y en nuestro tiempo libre… read more
26 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Luciana & Federico)
Desde que llegaron al hostel Lu y Fede nos dieron una mano enorme, son super colaboradores, atentos, responsables y dispuestos a todo tipo de trabajo. Super confiables, realmente podemos decir que son y seran GRANDES amigos!, altamente recomendables para cualquier tipo de trabajo, dispuestos a aprender y ayudar.
Muchas gracias por todo chicos!
Muchas gracias por todo chicos!
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cleo ) for host
Muchissimas gracias a Maga y Mario por todo! Me gusto mucho quedarme con vosotros durante dos semanas y compartir momentos juntos. My estadia era muy agradable y el lugar es hermoso. Me gusto mucho tambien vuestra manera de cuidar este lugar y la gente (volontarios y huespedes).
Recomando mucho este volontariado! Espero veeros pronto en Europa… read more
Recomando mucho este volontariado! Espero veeros pronto en Europa… read more
8 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gonzalo) for host
I went to El Bolson and arrived to this hostel with amazing people. I had never heard about Workaway. I started for two week and finally I spent 3 months!! Thank you so much Mario, Magda, Luchito, Paul y Evaaaa!!!!
7 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gonzalo)
Gonzalo spent 3 months with us in El Bolson workawaying without a workaway account. He knows everything about construction, painting, gardening and also he is a lovely person. He came to our hostel offering his work, my wife and I run a hostel, we accepted his proposal and let him in our family, he did a complete worke of painting inside and… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (MARGAUX) for host
Incredible experience ! Mario et Magda ont été une 2eme famille ! Toujours soucieux du bien être du volontaire et très présent ! Sans oublier Lucio, Marley et Pepito qui sont des amours !
Merci beaucoup
A bientôt pour le retour !
Merci beaucoup
A bientôt pour le retour !
9 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (MARGAUX)
MARGAUX VINO COMO VOLUNTARIA Y SE FUE COMO UNA GRAN AMIGA!
Super eficiente y llena de energia, muy amable y dispuesta a trabajar!, ya te extrañamos!
Lo mejor en tu viaje!
Super eficiente y llena de energia, muy amable y dispuesta a trabajar!, ya te extrañamos!
Lo mejor en tu viaje!
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host
What can i see If it was just a magic time past with all the family of this hostel not like the other. Feel at home and be part of the family. So sad to Leave them..
Thank you Very much Mario, Magda magda and the rest of the family, all the Best for you and i Wish We will see us again ;-)
Thank you Very much Mario, Magda magda and the rest of the family, all the Best for you and i Wish We will see us again ;-)
29 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)
Gracias Pablito por tu ayuda, fue un placer tenerte en casa. Esperamos que tu viaje siga muy bien, nos gusta mucho tener gente como vos ayudandonos!
Un abrazo muy grande!
Un abrazo muy grande!
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Que bueno estuvo todo el tiempo que pasamos en casa Paul!, fuiste de GRAN AYUDA, siempre dispuesto a colaborar, a recibir huespedes. PERFECTO ingles y español!, mil gracias por tu ayuda, te queremos mucho amigo!
Te esperamos nuevamente!
Te esperamos nuevamente!
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nichol & Jordan)
Nik and Jordy were excellent, super helpfull and cheerfull all the time, we had a really good time with them at home. Nothing to say bad about them they know and can do many different thing to help, we highly recommend to work with them!
We wish you guys the best trip ever!
We wish you guys the best trip ever!
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nichol & Jordan) for host
We spent seven weeks here with Mario and Magda. The place is absolutely beautiful and Mario and Magda were really generous and welcoming the whole time we were there. The work was not difficult and left us with plenty of time to explore the area. Tasks here were varied, and might typically include a daily clean of the hostel and working with wood… read more
5 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Henry & Luca)
Luca y henry estubieron con nosotros algo mas de 3 semanas, son dos personas excelentes, muy trabajadores, nunca fue necesario decirles que tenian que hacer, se nota que ya han trabajado anteriormente porque lo hacen muy bien. Pasamos unos dias geniales, ellos estubieron siempre disponibles para ayudar. Vamos a extrañar mucho su compañia y su… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Henry & Luca) for host
The whole family was really lovely and kind. We enjoyed our 3 weeks at the hostel very much and would have stayed longer if possible. The working atmosphere was great and we had a lot of fun there. We definetly recommend this hostel as a very nice place to live and work. We were a part of the family, cooked together, drank together and simply had… read more
19 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Juan Ramon & Reyes) for host
Mario y Magda nos dieron la oportunidad de disfrutar de una de las mejores experiencias que hemos vivido. Llegamos a Bolsón con idea de vivir un par de semanas como primera experiencia para nosotros. Fue tan grande nuestra sorpresa, ya que, los chicos son hermosas personas y el lugar es increíble, que no quisimos dejarlo hasta pasado un mes.… read more
31 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Juan antonio & Paula ) for host
El hostel fue nuestra primera experiencia como workawayer y no pudo ser mejor. Nos trataron como si fuéramos familia. Teníamos planeado quedarnos dos semanas y estábamos tan agusto que lo alargamos. Pasamos en el hostel con Mario, Maga y Ceci las navidades y año nuevo y las disfrutamos muchisimo. Fueron super atentos con nosotros enseñándonos las… read more
26 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan antonio & Paula )
Desde que llegaron al hostel Pau y Juan nos dieron una mano enorme, son super colaboradores, atentos, responsables y dispuestos a todo tipo de trabajo. Super confiables, realmente podemos decir que son y seran GRANDES amigos!, altamente recomendables para cualquier tipo de trabajo, dispuestos a aprender y ayudar.
Muchas gracias por todo chicos!
Muchas gracias por todo chicos!
(Excellent
)
26 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne-Lise & Nicolas)
Desde que llegaron al hostel Ana y Nico nos dieron una mano enorme, son super colaboradores, atentos, responsables y dispuestos a todo tipo de trabajo. Super confiables, realmente podemos decir que son y seran GRANDES amigos!, altamente recomendables para cualquier tipo de trabajo, dispuestos a aprender y ayudar.
Muchas gracias por todo chicos!
Muchas gracias por todo chicos!
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Cecilia) for host
We came to stay for two weeks, ended up staying six weeks in the end and were still sad about leaving. The place is beautiful (a bit isolated from town, true, but you can really relax and enjoy nature all around you) and Mario, Magda and Ceci are just amazing people! We shared really good moments, had lots of drinks by the big bonfire together,… read more
30 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Zach)
We had the plasure of having this young, willing, hardworking friend working with us for 4 weeks. He is a super respectful and responsible person, we highly reccomend him as a workmate, a volunteer and as a friend. Thanks Zach for sharing this "asombrosas" semanas
(Excellent
)
28 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Zach) for host
I stayed at the hostel for 4 weeks and had the unique Argentinian experience I was looking for. From sharing mate out on the front lawn, having family pizza nights on Sunday's, making tortas with the blackberries and apples we picked from the trees growing around the neighborhood-it truly was unforgettable.
I came here in the middle of fall and… read more
I came here in the middle of fall and… read more
21 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Diego)
Marina y Diego, formaro parte de nuestra familia por unas semanas, siempre listos para trabajar, siempre sonriendo, su trabajo siempre IMPECABLE. Nada malo para decir sobre ellos, autenticas personas y amigos. Esperamos lo mejor para el resto de su viaje.
Ya saben que cuando quieran pueden volver!
Muchas gracias por su GRAN MANO
Mario, Maga… read more
Ya saben que cuando quieran pueden volver!
Muchas gracias por su GRAN MANO
Mario, Maga… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marina & Diego) for host
Oooh pasamos tan buenos días en el hostel que no queríamos mas seguir viaje jejejej.
Nuestro trabajo siempre fue muy fácil de hacer, lo hicimos con gana y después teníamos todo el dia para desfrutar de la belleza de El Bolsón y la tranquilidade.
Mario, Magda y Ceci son personas increíbles, fue muy bueno conocer ellos y compartir un poco de la… read more
Nuestro trabajo siempre fue muy fácil de hacer, lo hicimos con gana y después teníamos todo el dia para desfrutar de la belleza de El Bolsón y la tranquilidade.
Mario, Magda y Ceci son personas increíbles, fue muy bueno conocer ellos y compartir un poco de la… read more
21 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (VickyGiacomo)
We had a great time with you guys, Vicky 's a woman that easily could manage a hostel by herself, super smart and organized, and Giaco a master carpenter!, thay gave us a really good couple of weeks and they fit perfectly in the family. We absolutely reccommend them for any king of jobs!
Thanks a lot guys
Maga, Mario, Marley… read more
Thanks a lot guys
Maga, Mario, Marley… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (VickyGiacomo) for host
We've spent three wonderful weeks with Mario and Maga. They made us feel like home since the first moment.
The daily tasks are easy and you have a lot of time to enjoy the natural surroundings. We've shared great time with them and all the guests.
They are both putting a lot of efforts in this new hostel and so far the result is stunning!
We… read more
The daily tasks are easy and you have a lot of time to enjoy the natural surroundings. We've shared great time with them and all the guests.
They are both putting a lot of efforts in this new hostel and so far the result is stunning!
We… read more
21 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliano )
Pasamos unos dias muy lindos con Juli y Ari, no tuvimos ningun tipo de problemas y el trabajo siempre se cumplio de mil maravillas. Esperamos que sigan su viaje muy bien y sigan mostrandole a la gente lo humanos que son! El strogonoff lo mejor!!!!
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Juliano ) for host
Pasamos dos semanas en El Bolsón colaborando con el hostel de Magda y Mario y la pasamos muy lindo. El lugar es hermoso, ubicado en el espectacular cerro Piltri y el hostel tiene una energia increible. El trabajo fue muy tranquilo, ayudamos con las tareas de limpieza y mantenimiento y la verdad es que nos divertiamos haciendolo, en ninguno de los… read more
11 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (evertkhorus)
Lucie, thanks a lot for your comments, we had a really good time here with you from the very begining when we opened the hostel in November. Thank as well for your huge help and your responsibility regarding the hostel matters, specially the web site! (amazingly done!!). I know we will see you again, here or there. You came as a guest you left as… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (evertkhorus) for host
I came to stay as a guest in the hostel in December to stay and relax for a week. I became friends with Mario and came around another time in January with a friend. At that point, I had already fell in love with the place and its people and I had to come back.
Which is what I did, in March, for three weeks as a volunteer, setting up their websites… read more
Which is what I did, in March, for three weeks as a volunteer, setting up their websites… read more
26 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (clemyaure)
Thanks for everything guys, have a good trip in Southa!
(Very good
)
22 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (clemyaure) for host
Pasamos ocho días con Mario y Maga. El lugar es hermoso, ideal para descansar o caminar en un ambiente muy familiar donde cada uno se siente como en casa.
Las tareas cotidianas no son difíciles.
Les deseamos mucha suerte con sus proyectos y un largo viaje alí.
Los recomendamos.
Las tareas cotidianas no son difíciles.
Les deseamos mucha suerte con sus proyectos y un largo viaje alí.
Los recomendamos.
26 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean & Annaig)
Hace algunas semana una pareja de jovenes Franceses dio con nuestro hostel. Ellos nos contaron a mi y a mi mujer Magdalena que estaban haciendo trabajo voluntario alrededor de Argentina por 1 año, es por esto que les ofrecimos quedarse en nuestra casa a cambio de algunas horas de trabajo.
No me alcanzan las palabras para explicar la gran ayuda… read more
No me alcanzan las palabras para explicar la gran ayuda… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jean & Annaig) for host
Nous avons passés 3 semaines à l'hostel. Mario et Magda sont des gens réellement adorables, toujours de bonne humeur, gentils, communicants, sincères et encourageants. Ils sont d'ailleurs devenu de véritables amis.
Travailler avec eux est agréable. Vous l'aurez compris on recommande vivement le Woofing dans cette auberge géniale.
Ce fût d'ailleurs… read more
Travailler avec eux est agréable. Vous l'aurez compris on recommande vivement le Woofing dans cette auberge géniale.
Ce fût d'ailleurs… read more
