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100 %
Last replied
6 Apr 2024
Reply rate
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Usually responds within 69 days
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Description
Our home is surrounded by lush greenery and some wildlife. Your responsibilities will includes taking care of the house & our cat and tortoises. We kindly ask that you keep our furry friend entertained and his litter box clean. The three tortoises will also need daily feeding. In addition, you will be expected to help out in keeping the lawn tidy, and maintaining various part of the house ( Please check below for our latest project! ) We love good food! So, if you're up for it, we would appreciate it if you could cook us a meal and share your national dish with us.
You will have your own private room and en suite, ensuring that you have plenty of privacy. Our home is conveniently located near the beach, which is just a short 10-minute bike ride away. We also have a fantastic hiking trail close by, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
If you’re lucky, you might spot some of the wildlife that reside in the area, such as hornbills, a changeable hawk, night owl, wild boars, python snakes, monitor lizards, birds, kingfishers, dusky langurs, and short-tailed macaques. There's even a chance of seeing some otters in the park just in front of the house.
In return, we will normally have an excursion ( not promise) for you if we are not too occupied with work :)
If you're interested in learning more, please check out our latest projects below.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workaways will stay like local, in a lovely neighbourhood. Near to town & the beach. Share with us what you would like to experience of any local events and we will hook you up with them or bring you there!
Help
LATEST PROJECT 2023 ( UPDATED APR 2024)
Some of the task are (not limited to):
-Maintenance of the house
-Sanding and repainting a coffee table
- Sanding and repairing our car porch wooden planks
-Repaint small part of outer wall
-Gardening, planting more fruit trees at the back garden
-Pressure jet some area of the house
-Getting rid of weeds around the house
-assist in our cafe's social media content creation
-sharing dinner ideas / cooking together with us
We also need you to house sit our cat Tofu while we are away, between 23-25 April. You must be available during these dates.
Task will updated from time to time
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish, Italian
Accommodation
You will have your own private room, private bathroom.
What else ...
Kuantan is a beach town neighbouring numerous fishing villages and surrounded by lush \rainforest. You can go for beach hopping, hiking, trekking, waterfalls, running, diving, swimming, cycling, kite-surfing and surfing. It's not the usual touristic place you'll find in other parts of Malaysia.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes we do
Space for parking camper vans
We have an empty land next to our property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
20 hours maximum
Host ref number: 989269927372
Feedback (19)
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Isaac)
Chloe and Isaac have been instrumental in maintaining and cleaning our home. From painting to cleaning out spider webs, glass, and even maintaining our yard, they have been very organized and detail-oriented in their approach. While they may not be the quickest, their attention to detail, especially in cleaning, is unparalleled – they never seem… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Isaac) for host
We had a great workaway exchange with shen, jessin and tofu!
The work was straight forward and all of the tools needed were there. Most of the time we were alone doing jobs as shen and jessin have their own restaurant to tend to (tofu was our boss whilst they were away). We played games in the evening and we also cooked a few times.
The work was straight forward and all of the tools needed were there. Most of the time we were alone doing jobs as shen and jessin have their own restaurant to tend to (tofu was our boss whilst they were away). We played games in the evening and we also cooked a few times.
13 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly)
Adrien is polite, has good manners, friendly and always eager to chat! Regarding work, Adrien is highly independent, responsible and resourceful, making him perfect for any task. He has helped us with various household repairs and painting projects, which he executes with ease. Adrien values clear communication and is upfront about his… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly) for host
Wonderful moment with the team ! Learned so much Malaysia laaah.
The house is amazing, easy to get in & out of town. The work system was great & fair. All the tools needed for the job were there. Communication was perfect.
I'll miss you guys !
The house is amazing, easy to get in & out of town. The work system was great & fair. All the tools needed for the job were there. Communication was perfect.
I'll miss you guys !
4 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Delaney) for host
I'm not sure where to start describing this amazing experience. I stayed with Shen, Jessin, and Tofu for nearly three weeks helping out with social media, proofreading, and copywriting for their cafe, and housework/pet care. This experience ended up being the most fun Workaway I've done.
They integrated me into their life without a second… read more
They integrated me into their life without a second… read more
31 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Delaney)
Laney is one artistic genius! She helped us out in social media planning for our cafe, taking video & picture for the grams, proof read and copywriting for our latest art project. She doesn't mind getting her hands dirty as well, helping us digging through old artefact and cleaning of the house. She took very good care of our cat too and has… read more
(Excellent
)
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(4.9)
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Isaac)
Chloe and Isaac have been instrumental in maintaining and cleaning our home. From painting to cleaning out spider webs, glass, and even maintaining our yard, they have been very organized and detail-oriented in their approach. While they may not be the quickest, their attention to detail, especially in cleaning, is unparalleled – they never seem… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Isaac) for host
We had a great workaway exchange with shen, jessin and tofu!
The work was straight forward and all of the tools needed were there. Most of the time we were alone doing jobs as shen and jessin have their own restaurant to tend to (tofu was our boss whilst they were away). We played games in the evening and we also cooked a few times.
The work was straight forward and all of the tools needed were there. Most of the time we were alone doing jobs as shen and jessin have their own restaurant to tend to (tofu was our boss whilst they were away). We played games in the evening and we also cooked a few times.
13 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly)
Adrien is polite, has good manners, friendly and always eager to chat! Regarding work, Adrien is highly independent, responsible and resourceful, making him perfect for any task. He has helped us with various household repairs and painting projects, which he executes with ease. Adrien values clear communication and is upfront about his… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adrien & Kelly) for host
Wonderful moment with the team ! Learned so much Malaysia laaah.
The house is amazing, easy to get in & out of town. The work system was great & fair. All the tools needed for the job were there. Communication was perfect.
I'll miss you guys !
The house is amazing, easy to get in & out of town. The work system was great & fair. All the tools needed for the job were there. Communication was perfect.
I'll miss you guys !
4 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Delaney) for host
I'm not sure where to start describing this amazing experience. I stayed with Shen, Jessin, and Tofu for nearly three weeks helping out with social media, proofreading, and copywriting for their cafe, and housework/pet care. This experience ended up being the most fun Workaway I've done.
They integrated me into their life without a second… read more
They integrated me into their life without a second… read more
31 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Delaney)
Laney is one artistic genius! She helped us out in social media planning for our cafe, taking video & picture for the grams, proof read and copywriting for our latest art project. She doesn't mind getting her hands dirty as well, helping us digging through old artefact and cleaning of the house. She took very good care of our cat too and has… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela & Antonio )
Thank you Gab & Antonio! So sorry we did not get to spend more time with you two! Gab & Antonio helped us house sit our house and take care of our cat, Tofu while we were away travelling for 2 weeks.. They did a great job in day to day chores, entertaining our cat, and also some upkeep of the house like painting & cleaning, though the cleaning… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Walter) for host
I had a great time with Shen and Jessin along with two other friends. They are very nice and ready to help if you need anything. The work we have done in the house is very fun and educational for me. and especially watch out for the cat tofu is amazing. Although I do have a love/hate relationship with Tofu. Shen and Jessin have a busy life during… read more
14 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Walter)
We had a great time with Walter & his two friends over in Kuantan. Walter is very handy, he helped with sanding & repainting of our wooden gate, furniture and also built us a brand new tortoise pond. If you have some maintenance work to do, he should be your guy! Always fun, easy going & active, we spent a lot days doing sports & games together.… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Menno & Annelien)
Menno & Annelien initially planned a 2 weeks stay with us and stay on for another week as they became inseparable with our cat & Kuantan ( in a good way of course! heh)
The good
- handy & good use of tools
- can do physical work & the dutch height certainly helped
- sharing the dutch culture, songs & language!
- good hygiene and organised… read more
The good
- handy & good use of tools
- can do physical work & the dutch height certainly helped
- sharing the dutch culture, songs & language!
- good hygiene and organised… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaytleen)
Thank you Kayt! We had a great time with Kayt even though she only stay with us for a week. She's very patient with our cat Tofu, keep the house organised and clean, and completed all the task given without much supervision. See you soon!
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kaytleen) for host
I spent a great week with Shen and Jess in Kuantan! They are very friendly and welcoming, make me feel at ease from the first day. It happened that I was lucky enough to be there during a Chinese festival where they bring me along, always giving good tips about the area, their country, knowledge about the culture which was really interesting.
Tofu… read more
Tofu… read more
7 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel & David)
We have an excellent experience with isa & David. They are genuine, well mannered, courteous and always carry a smile! They helped us with house wok, feeding the turtle and cleaning their tanks & take very good care of our cat Tofu when we are away. We have no worries leaving them working independently & task will completed swiftly without… read more
(Excellent
)
30 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Isabel & David) for host
We ran out of time in Malaysia so we could only spend 10 days with Jessin and Shen but we'd have loved to stay more! We immediately felt at home there and Tofu the cat is an interesting character, a very smart boy! The tasks were taking care of the house, tofu, tortoises and helping with content related to their new exciting project! The… read more
21 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic & Jessica)
Dom & Jess helped us with the daily house chores, cook lovely dinner for us, and also help us with minor fixes around the house eg, scrapping off old paint and painted new ones, trimming plants, cat sitting, organise our kitchen area and also cook lovely dinner for us at times. They are independent and do not need much supervision to finish off… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Javier & Sara) for host
La mejor experiencia del viaje! Unas anfitrionas de 10, unas personas increíbles, nos encanto pasar un tiempo con ellas, conocer su ciudad, sus negocios, a su GATO! , que nos enseñasen sitios de comida local, hablar con ellas de todo, ayudarles con las fotografías y vídeos de sus productos, poder cenar en la cena de empresa del año nuevo fue un… read more
24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mario & Mercedes ) for host
We have a great time with the girls. They are a super hosts. We just stayed for a week, helping them around with the coffe shop in the beach. They were very nice to us, taking care a lot of us and took us around Kuantan. Thanks to them we have learnt a lot about the culture of this country.
We highly recommend them!. Thanks again girls and we… read more
We highly recommend them!. Thanks again girls and we… read more
25 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe & Edda)
Always draw the crowd in with her big smile and great attitude during the ice cream selling days! Hope you enjoyed Kuantan!
(Excellent
)
23 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christophe & Edda) for host
These girls are full of energy and creative ideas. It was a pleasure to meet them. The beautiful cafe is now in full swing and I had the privilege to taste the absolutely delicious food and drinks they had.
The girls replied fast and gave me everything to make my stay enjoyable. Thank you so much for accepting me last minute and giving me the… read more
The girls replied fast and gave me everything to make my stay enjoyable. Thank you so much for accepting me last minute and giving me the… read more
25 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Thanks Sarah for everything!! She helped us with some painting of our new office/cafe, sorted our paperwork and basically did great in anything we threw at her :) She always made sure the task given is on track and able to handle the project independently. Always put on a great smile and we even went on the local gig together!
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Working here with Shen and Jessin was just THE BEST. The girls constantly made sure that I had everything I needed, and we had a ton of fun working on tbe projects. While I was there, we painted the new cafe building and did some office stuff. Everything was super chill, Shen and Jessin are very laid back and understanding about everything.… read more
18 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kevin & Claudia) for host
Ahhh Shen and Jessin and everyone who works at the cafe are the sweetest people. It felt like a little life there and we miss it a lot. We are so grateful we had that time to help a little, selling ice cream at the beach but spent most of our time being so spoiled with amazing coffee. Shen and Jessin are running a great business and its inspiring… read more
29 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lucyna) for host
Shen and Jessin are very hospitable, funny and friendly and the place is just great. When you're there ask them to make an apple pie for you;) Accommodation is great but the girls are just the best! You will have a chance to work in a great, stylish cafe and taste really good food. Everything was exactly as agreed before. They were very fair and… read more
13 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucyna)
We had an amazing time with Lucy, she is really helpful, always cheering us up and though she only spent a week with us, we really enjoyed having her around. She even helped us clean up the accommodation. Thank you thank you thank you!
(Excellent
)
13 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
(Negative
)
19 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Scarlett & Ashley)
Hey guys!!! So sorry it took sooooo long for us to leave you a feedback! We enjoyed every bit of your presence and sincerity! Ash was really handy, and came just on time to help us fix our sewage problem in the cafe where we needed the most! Together, they also stepped in to help us in the kitchen as well as serving/talking to our customer during… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Scarlett & Ashley) for host
We volunteered for Shen and Jessin over the busy chinese new year period. Our first work-away experience left a lot for the others to live up to. We were well looked after, enjoyed every minute. The accommodation was fantastic. Plenty of chances to offer up our trades and talents, we left with a new friends and a big smile on our faces, overall… read more
22 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Miller) for host
Sorry for the overdue rating! What can I say about my 2 months here... These girls are awesome! I'm so happy I chose here to get settled into my long travels. Jessin and Shen are amazing bosses and amazing people. The cafe is beautiful and everything they serve is top quality. I learned a bunch about Malaysian politics which was very interesting.… read more
11 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Miller)
Miller helped us make coffee and pour great latte art at our cafe, in the same time care take the our hostel from time to time! He is one fun guy you want to hang around with and also help you out in everything you throw at him ( include KAREOKE, LET HIM SING! ) Seee you soon Miller!
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariane)
What can I say, one of the most initiative and one of the best workaway we have thus far! Great and bubbly personality and we can talk for ages! Mariane mostly help us out in what she does best, giving us advise on website, SEO, help us design new logo, and even create art on one of the hidden the door in the cafe ( see our picture in our… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mariane) for host
Great 1st workaway experience with 2 really nice and funny girls ! I wish I could have stayed longer since I mostly helped with the website and hostel but wanted to do more at the café. It is a very relaxed and chilled place and the area is so much better than big cities. Not only you feel as if at home at the hostel but nothing seems like working… read more
18 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Danny & Chloe) for host
Shen and Jessin were awesome hosts. Working with them was always fun and most of the time it didn't really feel like work at all. Experimenting with new ideas for the menu and then getting to eat them was a highlight. They are really easy-going and nice people :)
12 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Danny & Chloe)
5 gold stars to this amazing couple! They are really polite, chill out, so often show up in a lobster face because they love the beach so much! They also keep their calm even during busy hours, learnt the ins & outs in the cafe in the shortest of time, and fully independent to handle all matters when we are away! Chloe does great latte art and is… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ama_Aga)
Ama & Aga have great personality, independent, helped us in an art project of beautifying our cafe & art gallery- from designing, giving recommendation to our existing plan, sourcing local material and painting our new wall, not forgetting to have fun in the same time! Thank you girls we really appreciate your help!! :)))
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Awesome ones
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Awesome ones
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda & Lukas)
These foodies/hitch hike master are great helpers in the kitchen & hostel (p/s minus the little incident of clumsiness- you know what it is XP) and they are willing to put on any task given, very curious about the local culture, dedicated, and always put on smile to our customer! :))
(Very good
)
1 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Agata & Mikolaj)
These guys are sooo helpful and try their best to assist us out in anything we need, especially spending time in our workshop making wood furniture and decorating as well as helping us at the hostel. Lovely couple and will recommend them to other host out there.
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Agata & Mikolaj) for host
Our workaway experience in Kuantan was awesome! We spent perfect two weeks on helping in backpacker’s and preparation of new cafe, meeting fantastic people, having fun and BBQ on the beach. We fell in love with Malaysia, food and landscapes. Beside Jessin and Shen are really great and helpful, people who make our stay unforgettable. We hope that… read more
15 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Kara & Jacob)
Kara and Jacob were of good help! They would throw in their best effect in helping us to finish any task we have for them for the cafe and hostel. Would recommend them for any future project you may have :))
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Kara & Jacob) for host
Working here was a great experience for the both of us!
Shen was always prompt with emails and accepted our last minute request.
Jessin was very patient while answering all of our questions. She was very organized, and hostel/living space was very clean and well maintained. Everything about the hostel was great. We had a kitchen to cook our own… read more
Shen was always prompt with emails and accepted our last minute request.
Jessin was very patient while answering all of our questions. She was very organized, and hostel/living space was very clean and well maintained. Everything about the hostel was great. We had a kitchen to cook our own… read more
15 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Britta & Alannah)
You guys are equally amazing too! Friendly, Dedicated, flexible, great social skills, independent and full of energy left right centre! Britta & Alannah, with the side kick of other Workaway- Rose & Kenza was the best combo we have, entertaining our guest in the hostel, meeting the guest's needs, not forget to mention using their talent in… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Britta & Alannah) for host
Jessin and Shen are incredible !!! This was our first Workaway gig and this job will certainly be hard to top! We planned on only staying a couple weeks but stayed a month. The work was diverse which kept things interesting but we never felt overworked or under appreciated. Any tool or safety device needed, we had access to; and if we needed… read more
