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Description
This is not a typical Workaway but we will ensure that the WorkAwayers enjoy themselves!
We have a small, old, traditionally constructed wooden ‘posavska kuća’ in Medjimurje, the most northern inland county of Croatia. We spend up to six months of the year here and each year we tackle a small renovation project. Typical activities would be re-rendering the base walls, relaying paths, repainting some internal walls and re-oiling the wooden structure. These are all dependent on the weather and the skills of the Workawayer. If you could help us with this, and/or some other maintenance gardening, we would love to hear from you.
We need help for approx 5 - 10 days in May, possibly extending into the beginning of June, and again in September/October. Please do not apply if your dates do not match. Basically, it would suit someone as a ‘filler’ between longer Workaways.
Five hours per day x 5 days per week or equivalent, though we are very flexible on this. All meals provided, you can accompany us in the car when we go out, or use our bikes.
WiFi reception is good.
I like people with a happy, flexible disposition, confident but not too talkative, and not fussy eaters.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a retired, qualified and highly experienced EFL teacher and author, and happy to help you improve your English skills.
Help
People with building, plumbing, general maintenance or painting skills are especially welcome!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Own bedroom with en suite bathroom. Two single beds.
What else ...
In your free time go cycling, sleep, go to the swimming pool & spa or whatever. We have two bikes or you can come with us if we are going out, as we do most days. We are fairly easy going on this and we do all we can to ensure a happy, lively environment for our Workawayers! The local countryside is excellent for running and hiking. We are inland, NOT near the sea!
Please note that some of our online feedback and posted photographs refer to our previous location in Italy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
VW campervan size maximum.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 666395497697
Feedback (17)
30 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
I’ve taken a while to write this feedback as it’s difficult to find the words to say how amazing Adam was. Not so much an individual worker, more a one-man team!
Adam is incredibly fit and active. (He ran the Ljubljana marathon the morning after leaving us.) At the outset I ran through a list of all the renovation and gardening projects we would… read more
Adam is incredibly fit and active. (He ran the Ljubljana marathon the morning after leaving us.) At the outset I ran through a list of all the renovation and gardening projects we would… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host
Cakovec, Croatia
15-21 OCT 2023
We entered with a handshake and left with hugs.
This was my first Workaway and I was both excited and nervous going into it. But from the very first moment Andrea and Howard made me feel welcome, comfortable, and chat with as if we had been friends our whole lives.
I was given my own room with two twin beds to… read more
15-21 OCT 2023
We entered with a handshake and left with hugs.
This was my first Workaway and I was both excited and nervous going into it. But from the very first moment Andrea and Howard made me feel welcome, comfortable, and chat with as if we had been friends our whole lives.
I was given my own room with two twin beds to… read more
24 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
Staying with Andrea and Howard was a great introduction to the Workaway programme. I loved helping them care for their beautiful traditional cottage and appreciated their generosity and clear communication.
We worked together on various maintenance and gardening projects in the mornings and some late afternoons to avoid the hottest parts of the… read more
We worked together on various maintenance and gardening projects in the mornings and some late afternoons to avoid the hottest parts of the… read more
21 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
This was Rachel’s first experience of WorkAway and we were very lucky to host her for the exact two weeks that we wanted for renovation work at our small, traditional Croatian cottage. Rachel is an independent, free spirit, but she is adaptable, cooperative, sensible, fit and hard working. I could perfectly trust her to get up early and get on… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marcos Lorenzo) for host
Andrea and Howard were my first workawayer experience and I am very grateful that it was like that. Although my English is very basic, we understood each other thanks to their patience and knowledge of Italian, but more than anything we understood each other with looks and smiles. They were very kind to me. They were clear from the beginning and… read more
28 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcos Lorenzo)
We were so very lucky to find Marcos! He came to us last minute and stayed for the 11 days we needed him. We were moving house and needed help with packing, clearing the house, moving furniture, loading the truck and tidying the garden. Marcos handled everything in a logical and responsible manner and I could entirely trust him to work… read more
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(4.9)
30 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
I’ve taken a while to write this feedback as it’s difficult to find the words to say how amazing Adam was. Not so much an individual worker, more a one-man team!
Adam is incredibly fit and active. (He ran the Ljubljana marathon the morning after leaving us.) At the outset I ran through a list of all the renovation and gardening projects we would… read more
Adam is incredibly fit and active. (He ran the Ljubljana marathon the morning after leaving us.) At the outset I ran through a list of all the renovation and gardening projects we would… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host
Cakovec, Croatia
15-21 OCT 2023
We entered with a handshake and left with hugs.
This was my first Workaway and I was both excited and nervous going into it. But from the very first moment Andrea and Howard made me feel welcome, comfortable, and chat with as if we had been friends our whole lives.
I was given my own room with two twin beds to… read more
15-21 OCT 2023
We entered with a handshake and left with hugs.
This was my first Workaway and I was both excited and nervous going into it. But from the very first moment Andrea and Howard made me feel welcome, comfortable, and chat with as if we had been friends our whole lives.
I was given my own room with two twin beds to… read more
24 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
Staying with Andrea and Howard was a great introduction to the Workaway programme. I loved helping them care for their beautiful traditional cottage and appreciated their generosity and clear communication.
We worked together on various maintenance and gardening projects in the mornings and some late afternoons to avoid the hottest parts of the… read more
We worked together on various maintenance and gardening projects in the mornings and some late afternoons to avoid the hottest parts of the… read more
21 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
This was Rachel’s first experience of WorkAway and we were very lucky to host her for the exact two weeks that we wanted for renovation work at our small, traditional Croatian cottage. Rachel is an independent, free spirit, but she is adaptable, cooperative, sensible, fit and hard working. I could perfectly trust her to get up early and get on… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marcos Lorenzo) for host
Andrea and Howard were my first workawayer experience and I am very grateful that it was like that. Although my English is very basic, we understood each other thanks to their patience and knowledge of Italian, but more than anything we understood each other with looks and smiles. They were very kind to me. They were clear from the beginning and… read more
28 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcos Lorenzo)
We were so very lucky to find Marcos! He came to us last minute and stayed for the 11 days we needed him. We were moving house and needed help with packing, clearing the house, moving furniture, loading the truck and tidying the garden. Marcos handled everything in a logical and responsible manner and I could entirely trust him to work… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)
Carla was with us for one unusually wet and cold week at the end of October in the mountains of Le Marche, Italy. She seemed to enjoy working outside, weeding and even using the strimmer. Although initially inexperienced in gardening, she was an enthusiastic worker and learnt quickly so I’m sure that she has benefited from the experience and will… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host
First of all, thank you for everything! It was a really great week, I really enjoyed it a lot. You showed us lots of beautiful places during our days off and we ate so well! I loved working outside, with theses beautiful landscapes around. It was a pleasure to meet you! You took care of us. Would 100% recommend
1 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza)
Tereza was with us in the mountains of Le Marche, Italy, for two unusually wet and cold weeks in late October. She was a great help in the house and had a good eye for what needed to be done. She was a proactive worker, mature and enthusiastic at all times and good company at mealtimes. We were sorry to see her leave and wish her well on her… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lauren Paige) for host
So sorry to post this feedback so late, I thought I had posted this previously but Workaway have advised that this didn't post successfully. I stayed with Andrea and Howard for two weeks in July.
The mornings consisted of around 5 hours of working to clear the house and garden ready for summer rentals. I helped Andrea cleaning the house and the… read more
The mornings consisted of around 5 hours of working to clear the house and garden ready for summer rentals. I helped Andrea cleaning the house and the… read more
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren Paige)
Lauren was with us for two weeks on WorkAway in July. She was very helpful indeed with the overwhelming amount of housework - mostly deep cleaning - that needed to be done. Lauren has a sensible and mature manner and we would welcome her back in the future! Thank you Lauren.
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yaroslav) for host
I stayed with Andrea and Howard for almost two weeks. It was a great time. Delicious food and wine, great views and simple work in garden. Thanks for all)
10 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yaroslav)
Yaroslav was with us in Le Marche for 11 days in October. He worked with us on garden clearing using petrol strimmer and chainsaw, general house maintenance and repair. He is very hard working once clearly shown what to do, conscious of safety procedures, and keen to learn new skills! Whilst not yet a confident English speaking, we very much… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (viniciuscarneiro) for host
Had an amazing time with Andrea, Howard and their little dog, Pepa!
Not only were they great company but also made sure that me and my other fellow Workawayer felt home. Both are very good cooks and during meals (but not exclusively) were very interested in chatting with us.
The work involved trimming grass, felling dead trees, pruning bushes,… read more
Not only were they great company but also made sure that me and my other fellow Workawayer felt home. Both are very good cooks and during meals (but not exclusively) were very interested in chatting with us.
The work involved trimming grass, felling dead trees, pruning bushes,… read more
10 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (viniciuscarneiro)
Vinicius was with us in Le Marche for 11 days in October. He worked with us on garden clearing using petrol strimmer and chainsaw, general house maintenance and repair. He is very hard working, conscious of safety procedures, keen to learn new skills and always early to rise! Above all, he is a great conversationalist, very knowledgeable and… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (896646) for host
Getting renovation work done with visible results as planned at realistic pace, learning powerful tools and making new friends through cultural exchange in a stressless environment.
Isn't this what the quintessence of Workaway is? 5/5 stars.
Isn't this what the quintessence of Workaway is? 5/5 stars.
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (896646)
Constantin was with us for two weeks in July. He is a very knowledgeable and capable worker. He showed his experience in many ways around the garden. He is a very strong, competent self-starter with lots of initiative and good suggestions. He invariably got up very early and immediately set to work without prompting and needed very little… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (luyalfredo)
Alfredo was on WorkAway with us for two weeks in July. He has a lovely personality and is always willing to learn new skills. he mostly helped in the garden with strimming, log chopping and painting, but was also quite helpful in the house at mealtimes. He is a hard worker, got up early and fitted in well with the other two WorkAwayers.
We would… read more
We would… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (luyalfredo) for host
Andrea and Howard.
I am very happy to share so good moments with you.
I enjoyed my time in your home. The tasks were very easy and the food excelent!!
and I am thanksful with you for so much patience, because I don´t speak English very well but you helped me all time.
The most important: it was an excelent cultural exchange for me.
I wish you… read more
I am very happy to share so good moments with you.
I enjoyed my time in your home. The tasks were very easy and the food excelent!!
and I am thanksful with you for so much patience, because I don´t speak English very well but you helped me all time.
The most important: it was an excelent cultural exchange for me.
I wish you… read more
28 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (João Vitor ) for host
Andrea and Howard are amazing hosts! Always really kind, talkative and really interested in making our time there the best they could. It's posible to learn a lot of things on their property, as well as gardening, general maintenance, painting, etc. They both are always trying to teach something, telling stories, helping us with english (as we are… read more
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (João Vitor )
Joao and Rafael were with us for one week in May 2019. They were a very great help to us. They both happily turned their hand to all manner of tasks in the garden - using the strimmer, cutting wood, and plastering and re-decorating indoors when the weather was bad, to name a few! They are both lovely young men, cheerful, intelligent and able to… read more
(Excellent
)
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Märta)
Marta was with us for one week in May 2019. She was a very great help to us. She happily turned her hand to all manner of tasks in the house and can be trusted to work independently and make sensible decisions relating to the running of the household. Marta has a cheerful disposition, fitted well into the team and made friends with the other… read more
(Excellent
)
20 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Märta) for host
I had the most wonderful week with Andrea and Howard in Italy!
Got in contact for a last-minute stay and they were so kind and took me in.
The work was good, we did some both inside and outside depending on the weather. Not any hard work and it was a very relaxed feeling at the same time as we all contributed with our share.
Andreas cooking is… read more
Got in contact for a last-minute stay and they were so kind and took me in.
The work was good, we did some both inside and outside depending on the weather. Not any hard work and it was a very relaxed feeling at the same time as we all contributed with our share.
Andreas cooking is… read more
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lezley)
Lezley with us for nearly three weeks in May 2019. She was a very great help to us. She happily turned her hand to all manner of tasks in the house and outdoors and can be trusted to work independently, to a very high standard. With her farming background, Lezley has no problem with an ‘early to bed, early to rise’ approach and she particularly… read more
(Excellent
)
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Iván)
Ivan was with us for two weeks in May 2019. He was a very great help to us and happily turned his hand to all manner of tasks in the garden - using the strimmer, cutting wood, oiling beams and bank terracing, to name a few! He also maintained a clean and tidy kitchen and even cooked an Argentinian cake one day. We had five WorkAwayers staying at… read more
(Excellent
)
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (MAGDALENA)
Magdalena with us for two weeks in May 2019. She was a very great help to us. She happily turned her hand to all manner of tasks in the house and outdoors and can be trusted to work independently, to a very high standard and to make sensible decisions relating to the running of the household. Magda has a cheerful disposition with a lovely, dry… read more
(Excellent
)
9 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (MAGDALENA) for host
Andrea y Howard son excelentes host! Ademas de dos personas super joviales, educadas, generosas, entretenidas y respetuosas. Pase dos semanas en su increible casa en La Marche, y siempre estuvieron atentos a las necesidades de todos los workawayers, nos proporcionaron toneladas de deliciosa comida italiana, charlas entretenidas, musica, las mas… read more
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew and Juliet were with us for one week in May 2019. They were a very great help to us. Andrew happily turned his hand to all manner of tasks in the garden - using the strimmer, cutting wood and bank terracing, to name a few! Juliet helped sort and chuck out a large amount of junk, weeded, and oiled beams (not pleasant work!). They are both… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Юлия & Andrey) for host
Это был мой первый опыт с Workaway и это было действительно замечательно!!! Говард и Андреа прекрасные люди! Очень доброжелательные и отзывчивые хозяева чудесного дома в красивейшей местности Италии!!) Я немного переживала на счет моего ужасного английского языка. Но Андреа и Говард помогли мне с этим! Они занимались немного со мной по вечерам в… read more
21 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Юлия & Andrey)
Julia was with us for 13 days in November 2018. This was Julia’s first workaway and at the beginning English language difficulties, later arrival and inexperience caused us as hosts some concern. However, once she had grasped the concept and ethos of workaway and gelled with the team, she rapidly proved to be a strong and willing worker with a… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rosalind) for host
My favourite work away experience so far! I immediately felt very welcome in Andrea and Howard’s home. We were treated to wonderful meals and great hospitality. I loved our long meal times in the evening - it provided great company and lots of laughs. We had our time off at the weekends where we were always offered lifts into town to catch buses… read more
21 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosalind)
Rosa was with us for two weeks in November 2018. From the minute she arrived, Rosa showed her workaway experience and general outgoing nature. She blended well with the other members of the team and was a positive influence on those less experienced members, offering both help with English and advice when needed. The work involved external brush… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Eliza Cristina) for host
It's difficult to explain how wonderfull was our experience with Andrea and Howard. They welcomed us with a confortable room, good food and a lot of happines. They also were very concerned about our necessities and trip plannings, traveling with us to different beautiful towns in Le Marche. About the job, they were very patient, teaching us how to… read more
21 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Eliza Cristina)
- [ ] Daniel and Liza were with us for three weeks in November 2018. Right from the moment of their arrival, they got stuck into the hard work of internal house cleaning and maintenance, including beam oiling, and external brush and bramble clearing. Although this was their first workaway experience, they handled the tasks that were allocated very… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kai & Valerie)
We are very grateful to Valerie and Kai for helping us out at short notice. Communicating with them was fuss-free, they arrived on time and settled in straight away. We particularly appreciated their good humour in the face of lack of running water for two days, due to a mammoth pump break down! Kai is a true master of the chain-saw and strimmer -… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kai & Valerie) for host
Our Workaway subscription ends soon, so we decided to review Andrea and Howard before the end of our stay. Andrea and Howard are great hosts! Workdays generally start around 7-7:30am and end whenever we have lunch (which is fabulous). Even though that’s the general start, they’re both pretty relaxed when it comes to the start time so that when… read more
8 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joy) for host
I had the good luck to meet Andrea and Howard and their two wonderful dogs Archie and Pippa in Spring 2017. They are two of the most kind, fun, interesting and easy-going people you are ever going to meet! I met up with them in July 2017 again to help tidy up their Italian mountain house near the Adriatic coast, and we all worked together to do… read more
