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Beschreibung
Hi, my name is Iñaki and I live with my partner Maggie. We have 3 adult sons who come and go so you never know who you may find in our house. We live in the pretty little seaside town of Hondarribia (Basque Country), just over the French-Spanish border in the Bay of Txingudi. I run a picture framing business in neighbouring Irun and Maggie lectures in Social Anthropology at the University of the Basque Country in Donostia-San Sebastián. We feel very privileged to live in this beautiful corner of the world, between mountains and the sea, rich in culture, languages, good food and good company. I am a native Basque and Maggie is of British origin. We speak three languages at home: Euskara (the Basque language), English and Spanish, and we know some French too. We would welcome travellers into our family routine and they would be welcome to eat meals with us (we go out to work most days but there is usually someone home for lunch and we eat togther in the evening) and join in the preparation of the food if they wish.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Travellers will enjoy a stay in the lush green Basque Country which has a rich millenial culture and language, as well as being situated between the neighbouring states of France and Spain. With us they would have the chance both to learn about the Basque land, its history, language and people, as well as the opportunity to practice Spanish, French and English.
Arbeit
We moved to our house 7 years ago in Hondarribia and there are a variety of tasks to do. We are looking for someone with basic building tasks (such as pointing to fill in the loose cement on out stone facade and laying patio stones, and knowledge of/ willingness to do some painting and decorating (mostly outdoors).
There is always a variety of gardening tasks to do: weeding, grass cutting and pruning (we have an orchard with apple and fig and some other fruit trees); sweeping the drive and cleaning and tidying the outhouses.
We appreciate help in the general running of the house, cooking and cleaning, and expect the workawayers to keep their room clean and tidy and see to their own laundry.
We sometimes also appreciate help with computers for website upkeep and similar.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Fließend
Basque: Fließend
Französisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
A bedroom of your own in our house (there are stairs and no lift) with a shared bathroom.
Was noch ...
Our house is just into the countryside (a half hour climb up to the chapel of Guadalupe on the hill of Jaizkibel with some fabulous cliff walks and views over the ocean) and only 20 minutes walk in the other direction to the beach or town centre, waterfront cafés and bars in the pretty streets of Hondarribia. You can also get a boat across the river to the open surfing beach of Hendaye and there is more surfing up the coast in Biarritz and Anglet. We are also well connected by buses to the neighbouring town of Irun and Donostia-San Sebastián.
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7 Juni 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rodrigo)
It was a real pleasure to have Rodrigo in our home. He soon.became one of us and we thoroughly enjoyed his company
A hard and diligent worker, ready to turm his hand to any job asked of him. He demands little and gives a lot. A real pleasure to have him as a worksway!
A hard and diligent worker, ready to turm his hand to any job asked of him. He demands little and gives a lot. A real pleasure to have him as a worksway!
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1 Juni 2025
Vom Workawayer (Rodrigo) für Host
Es verdad, como han dicho los otros workawayers en los reviews previos, que con Maggie e Iñaki, te sientes como en casa desde el primer momento. Supongo que eso es lo mejor que puedo decir sobre esta experiencia. Aparte de su calidez, buen espíritu y amabilidad, la casa y el lugar donde están es muy bonito. El entorno, maravilloso. Y los trabajos… read more
2 Juni 2025
Vom Workawayer (Reena) für Host
Iñaki and Maggie are two truly amazing people and an asset to the Workaway-Host community. After a month of traveling already behind me, the two weeks I was able to spend with them felt like a breath of fresh air. Both were very interested in my cultural background and shared theirs with me to a large extent. I loved hearing about their… read more
20 Mai 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Christine)
It was lovely to have Christine as part of our family for a while. She is a kind and thoughtful young woman, anticipating tasks before they were named, also ready to lend a helping hand and willing to undertake any kind of work. She sweetened our days with cookies and brightened our evenings with exotic salads. Indeed a real pleasure to have in… read more
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14 Mai 2024
Vom Workawayer (Christine) für Host
I never wanted to leave!!! Iñaki and Maggie are so special- they made me feel so at home and invited me into their daily routine. I helped them in the garden when it was nice weather, raking, trimming, weeding & sweeping, and inside the house as well such as organizing cupboards and waxing wood. with plenty of tea breaks of course (I miss those!!)… read more
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7 Juni 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rodrigo)
It was a real pleasure to have Rodrigo in our home. He soon.became one of us and we thoroughly enjoyed his company
A hard and diligent worker, ready to turm his hand to any job asked of him. He demands little and gives a lot. A real pleasure to have him as a worksway!
A hard and diligent worker, ready to turm his hand to any job asked of him. He demands little and gives a lot. A real pleasure to have him as a worksway!
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1 Juni 2025
Vom Workawayer (Rodrigo) für Host
Es verdad, como han dicho los otros workawayers en los reviews previos, que con Maggie e Iñaki, te sientes como en casa desde el primer momento. Supongo que eso es lo mejor que puedo decir sobre esta experiencia. Aparte de su calidez, buen espíritu y amabilidad, la casa y el lugar donde están es muy bonito. El entorno, maravilloso. Y los trabajos… read more
2 Juni 2025
Vom Workawayer (Reena) für Host
Iñaki and Maggie are two truly amazing people and an asset to the Workaway-Host community. After a month of traveling already behind me, the two weeks I was able to spend with them felt like a breath of fresh air. Both were very interested in my cultural background and shared theirs with me to a large extent. I loved hearing about their… read more
20 Mai 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Christine)
It was lovely to have Christine as part of our family for a while. She is a kind and thoughtful young woman, anticipating tasks before they were named, also ready to lend a helping hand and willing to undertake any kind of work. She sweetened our days with cookies and brightened our evenings with exotic salads. Indeed a real pleasure to have in… read more
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14 Mai 2024
Vom Workawayer (Christine) für Host
I never wanted to leave!!! Iñaki and Maggie are so special- they made me feel so at home and invited me into their daily routine. I helped them in the garden when it was nice weather, raking, trimming, weeding & sweeping, and inside the house as well such as organizing cupboards and waxing wood. with plenty of tea breaks of course (I miss those!!)… read more
22 Apr. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jon Matthew)
It was a real pleasure to have John Matthew as our workaway. He was helpful in all sorts of ways, taking on a variety of jobs from sanding down and doing up some all chairs, cleaning, gardening, and probably most special of all, teaching us some of his Thai techniques and passing on this precious gift. He was quiet and respectful of our home,… read more
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22 Apr. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Jon Matthew) für Host
This was my first ever workaway experience, and I could not be more grateful to have had Inaki and Maggie as my first hosts. From the very beginning, they made me feel like I was a part of the family by including me in all sorts of special occasions and activities that were going on when I arrived. Their many acts of kindness and generosity… read more
9 März 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Karin0289)
Having Karin to stay with us a workaway was lovely. She is a very calm and peaceful person and an autonomous and diligent worker. She is very skilled in the garden, particularly with pruning, the main job at this time of the year. She helped with many different jobs around the house, including cooking, and we were very happy to have her as part of… read more
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7 Nov. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Josefina )
100 % recomendable.
Un placer haber tenido la oportunidad de conocer a Pina, se ha integrado perfectamente en la dinámica de nuestra familia. Ha realizado todas las tareas que se le han asignado e incluso nos ha obsequiado con algunos postres fantásticos, incluyendo un dulce de leche magnifico. Siempre será bienvenida.
Un placer haber tenido la oportunidad de conocer a Pina, se ha integrado perfectamente en la dinámica de nuestra familia. Ha realizado todas las tareas que se le han asignado e incluso nos ha obsequiado con algunos postres fantásticos, incluyendo un dulce de leche magnifico. Siempre será bienvenida.
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13 Okt. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Josefina ) für Host
Mi estadía con Maggie e Iñaki fue maravillosa! Voy a intentar describir con palabras lo bonito que fue conocerles.
Estuve 15 días compartiendo con ellos y desde el 1er momento me hicieron sentir como en casa, en muy poquitos días se generó una relación muy tierna y divertida.
Compartimos comidas, charlas, cocinamos y realizamos muchas… read more
Estuve 15 días compartiendo con ellos y desde el 1er momento me hicieron sentir como en casa, en muy poquitos días se generó una relación muy tierna y divertida.
Compartimos comidas, charlas, cocinamos y realizamos muchas… read more
2 Aug. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alina Jessica)
Tener a Alina de workaway ha sido una experiencia totalmente positiva. Se incorporó rápidamente en la dinámica de la casa y de la familia y disfrutamos mucho de su compañía y su alegría. Estaba dispuesta a hacer todo tipo de tareas y nos ha ayudado muchísimo, en la casa, en el jardín, y en temas informáticos, ayudando con una página web y un… read more
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1 Aug. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Alina Jessica) für Host
There is no way I could properly describe my time with this family. But let's give it a try. Not only have they welcomed me so warmhearted into their home, I have also learned so much about every single one of them, their struggles and joys, their way of life, also the Basque culture, and what makes living in the Basque Country so incréible! Their… read more
12 Sept. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Jonas) für Host
Lo pasé muy bien con Maggie e Iñaki. Hacen que sea increíblemente fácil sentirse como en casa. Iñaki tiene la maravillosa cualidad de contagiar a los demás con su alegría y energía, y Maggie tiene la fantástica manera de poder hablar siempre con profundidad y con una sonrisa en los labios sobre cualquier cosa.
Sobre todo, un gran lugar para todos… read more
Sobre todo, un gran lugar para todos… read more
11 Sept. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jonas)
100 % recomendable.
Jonas ha sido un workawayer fantástico.
Se ha integrado perfectamente en el funcionamiento de nuestra familia y ha cumplido a la perfección con todos los pequeños trabajos que le hemos propuesto.
Jonas ha sido un workawayer fantástico.
Se ha integrado perfectamente en el funcionamiento de nuestra familia y ha cumplido a la perfección con todos los pequeños trabajos que le hemos propuesto.
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15 Aug. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Isanky)
It was wonderful to have Isabel and Frank with us as workaways. After a week with us they had gained our absolute confidence and we left them to house, dog and cat sit for us while we were away for another week. They did all sorts of jobs for us, cooked amazing meals and joined in daily life with great enthusiasm. They also helped with our rooms… read more
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8 Aug. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Isanky) für Host
Our stay with this lovely family was awesome. Their home is beautiful and it allows plenty of space to enjoy the work but also relax in the garden or indoors. Iuna and Shy are their friendly pets and it was so hard to leave them behind! We completed several tasks for Iñaki and Maggie and at all times communication was clear and fair. We were… read more
24 Mai 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Roma)
Roma fue un workaway de 10. Trabajador, meticuloso y adaptable, nos ayudó en todo tipo de tareas en la casa y en el jardín. Disfrutamos de su compañía y su conversación, tiene buen sentido del humor y la verdad es que nos encariñamos de èl, como si fuese uno más de la familia. Siempre será bienvenido!!!!
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23 Mai 2022
Vom Workawayer (Roma) für Host
Esta vez he tenido un placer de estar con la familia de Iñaki. Wow, esa seria la experiencia para definir mi estancia. Es una familia muy acojedora, amables, organizados, trabajadores y te hacen sentir como uno mas de la familia. He estado dos semanas, pero cada dia era mejor que el anterior. El trabajo mayoritariamente era en el jardin pero mas… read more
20 März 2022
Vom Workawayer (Ryan) für Host
I had an amazing stay with Iñaki and Maggie! They are very kind and caring people who cook delicious food and always made sure I was comfortable at their home. They helped me improve my spanish speaking and taught me all about the Basque country while I did some exterior house painting. Their home is in the perfect location being within close… read more
11 Juni 2021
Vom Workawayer (SamThorogood) für Host
Iñaki and Maggie are a wonderfully kind couple who welcomed me into their household from the word go. The experience was great from start to finish, with a variety of tasks and lots of time to enjoy each other's company, often with a tea and maybe a slice of Gâteau Basque! It was so nice to spend time with their sons as well, all of them legends.… read more
9 Juni 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (SamThorogood)
Sam is a bright young man and was an asset to our household, bringing his graphic design skills into play by helping us design and create webpages for our work and projects. He also turned his hand to any task requested outside (grass and hedge cutting) or inside (cooking and cleaning) and made us some lovely meals. He is very good at making… read more
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6 Mai 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Janegua)
Siempre será bienvenida!
Jane, desde el minuto uno se integró en nuestra dinámica familiar y participó en todas y cada una de las actividades y trabajos que le asignamos. Le encantaba sacar a pasear a nuestra perra y en general sólo tenemos palabras de agradecimiento para con ella.
Eskerrik asko!!
Jane, desde el minuto uno se integró en nuestra dinámica familiar y participó en todas y cada una de las actividades y trabajos que le asignamos. Le encantaba sacar a pasear a nuestra perra y en general sólo tenemos palabras de agradecimiento para con ella.
Eskerrik asko!!
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5 Mai 2021
Vom Workawayer (Janegua) für Host
Estar con Maggi y con Iñaki es sentirse en casa y parte de la familia.
Maggi es una persona súper interesante, comprometida con aquellos valores que valen la pena, que nos hacen mejores personas... gracias Maggi por tus enseñanzas.
Iñaki es muy atento, siempre dispuesto a que te sientas a gusto, a animarte a disfrutar de la vida, y a hacer… read more
Maggi es una persona súper interesante, comprometida con aquellos valores que valen la pena, que nos hacen mejores personas... gracias Maggi por tus enseñanzas.
Iñaki es muy atento, siempre dispuesto a que te sientas a gusto, a animarte a disfrutar de la vida, y a hacer… read more
1 Aug. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Italy Monserrath & Daniel ) für Host
Son una familia encantadora, estuvieron conmigo durante y después de mi estancia con ellos ya que para mi se convirtieron en grandes amigos.
Maggy es todo el amor de madre que un viajero le gusta recordar, Iñaki la persona más amable y educada y Luna es la perrita que todos queremos por lo cariñosa y tranquila que es.
Maggy es todo el amor de madre que un viajero le gusta recordar, Iñaki la persona más amable y educada y Luna es la perrita que todos queremos por lo cariñosa y tranquila que es.
21 Apr. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sebastian )
Sebastian was a wonderful workaway in every way. He felt like family from the start and made a great contribution to our everyday lives with his amazing baking, friendly company and humorous conversation. He was hard working and willing to take on any task we proposed both in the house and out, painting and decorating, gardening and hedgecutting,… read more
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9 Apr. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Sebastian ) für Host
This was my first work away experience and couldn't have found a better host/family!
Located just outside of the beautiful oldtown of hondarribia you'll find yourself in a lovely quite environment surrounded by beautiful nature.
The real treasure you'll find somewhere around the house.. If it's Maggie and Iñaki who are so lovely, kind and… read more
Located just outside of the beautiful oldtown of hondarribia you'll find yourself in a lovely quite environment surrounded by beautiful nature.
The real treasure you'll find somewhere around the house.. If it's Maggie and Iñaki who are so lovely, kind and… read more
5 Jan. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Morgan) für Host
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the family, and hope to see them all again soon! I felt like a surrogate son within no time at all, as they were really kind and welcoming, including me in local walks, social events and trips to local bars for pintxo pote!
The exchange was more than fair. I was asked to do some light work in the garden and help… read more
The exchange was more than fair. I was asked to do some light work in the garden and help… read more
12 Dez. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Morgan)
Soon he became one of the family. He was always willing to help with any task we proposed and join in family life with enthusiasm. A real pleasure to have him in our home. Eskerrik asko!!!
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2 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Austin) für Host
Osso ondo! Staying with Iñaki and Maggie’s family has been one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. They are so friendly and welcoming, and from the beginning they treated me like part of the family. From sharing meals in the garden, to walking Iuna the dog, to post-painting trips to “Eroski,” every aspect of my stay has been a genuine… read more
19 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Austin)
Austin was a great workaway, a lovely young man who quickly felt like one of the family. He was willing to do any job we asked and did many others without having to be asked. A great help with digging and painting and made the best Hawaian pie ever. He also showed great interest in learni about the local people, life and culture. We would be happy… read more
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20 Mai 2019
Vom Workawayer (Ezyê) für Host
It was such a special experience being with Maggie and Iñaki for 10 days. They are incredible human beings and its impossible not to love them. From the first moment we met we felt in family and at home. And what an amazing family to be part of! Was lovely being able to help with the painting, cleaning, gardening, weeding, and the best part was… read more
19 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ezyê)
Eyzé and Marcos were magical workaways and we loved having them with us. They were willing to turn their hands to anything and were brilliant at painting, cleaning and gardening, leaving our place and our hearts sparkling. We quickly felt they were part of our family and were sad when their too short stay came to an end. They truly understand the… read more
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26 Feb. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Carlos)
It was a huge pleasure to have Carlos to stay with us. He was so easy going, cheerful and positive, we immediately felt he was one the family. He was a great worker, helping with the jobs we asked him to do and doing many others of his own free will. He is a fantastic cook and treated us to some fabulous vegetarian meals. The only shame was that… read more
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11 Feb. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Lane) für Host
Staying with Iñaki and Maggie was a great experience. They live in an absolutely beautiful part of Basque Country thirty minutes walk from the French border. I took their dog Iuna on walks up into the awesome mountains they live at the base of, helped Iñaki paint their attic while listening to some great music, and cleaned up their yard as I… read more
16 Dez. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Philip)
We warmed to Phil straight away and thoroughly enjoyed having him along. He helped out in all sorts of ways with good humour and was collaborative in work outside and in, as well as being a great cook. He showed a keen interest in the Basque Country and culture and willingly joined in different social activities. Thanks Phil, all the best to you.
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27 Nov. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Philip) für Host
Inaki and Maggie were fantastic hosts and made me feel incredibly welcome and at home! It was a lot of fun learning about basque culture and their way of life over their delicious cooking and the odd glass of wine :) Also great to meet friends and family and join their social events! The work was fair and fun! Highly recommend!
16 Dez. 2018
Vom Workawayer (SEBASTIEN) für Host
Maggie e iñaki me recibieron super bien.
Pude hacerlos un mueble debajo de su escalera.
La comida era excelente.
Y la playa muy cerca caminando.
Gracias por todo amigos hasta luego.
Seb y jp
Pude hacerlos un mueble debajo de su escalera.
La comida era excelente.
Y la playa muy cerca caminando.
Gracias por todo amigos hasta luego.
Seb y jp
11 Sept. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Louis)
Louis was our first workawayer and he soon became one of us. He was willing to take on any job he was asked to do and made himself useful around the house and garden, joining in with the work on hand.
He also showed great interest in the Basque culture and language, as well as making huge progress in his Spanish skills. He participated with us in… read more
He also showed great interest in the Basque culture and language, as well as making huge progress in his Spanish skills. He participated with us in… read more
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3 Juli 2018
Vom Workawayer (Louis) für Host
No words would be strong enough to describe my experience in this family! I felt like home from day one, and I felt completly lost once I had left. They live in a wonderful place filled with people proud of their culture! Everyone took a real pleasure to show me the entire Basque way of life, and I enjoyed every second of it!
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