Workaway Bewertungen und Feedback. - page 23

I had an absolutely amazing three weeks with Kiki and Mo! Their place is truly wonderful, and they are such kind hosts. I’ve brought back so many special memories from my time there—it was a unique and unforgettable experience. I’m still smiling when I think about the beautiful women’s circle with Kiki, and the long, relaxing days at the beach with Mo. Those moments, along with the overall atmosphere, made my stay truly special. Absolutely wonderful!

I can’t even begin to describe the love and gratitude I feel for Steve and Sandy—but I’ll try. These past two weeks have been truly incredible, and I only wish I could have stayed longer. From the very first day, I was welcomed into their family with open arms. Sandy and Steve are some of the most caring, genuine, and loving people I’ve ever met through Workaway. One day when I was struggling, Sandy spent hours helping me heal with her bio essence, while Steve gave me the kindest emotional support. I quickly grew used to speaking clearly and loudly with Sandy, and I loved being able to help Steve with little everyday things that his blindness makes difficult. The food was always delicious and plentiful, and the accommodation was more than I could have hoped for—I even had a double bed and drawers (which I was especially excited about!). On top of all that, I had the chance to connect with other amazing Workawayers, which made the experience even richer. I can wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone—it’s not just a Workaway, it’s an experience filled with love, care, and unforgettable memories. I’ll be back within two months. This isn’t goodbye, it’s just a “see you later

Simon was a very good and self-going person. Easy to communicate and easy to have in our home. Even when I had double-booked some activities, he was understanding and helped me with a solution. I only have good things to say about Simon. 😀

I spent a wonderful few days with Sarah in the casitas. The location is wonderful. Quiet, remote, and yet the charming little village Cadiar is only a few minutes away by car. Car is certainly a benefit to be more independent during a longer stay. Sarah is a wonderful host. She has almost inexhaustible energy and is always up for a laugh. I learned a lot about the garden, the emerging of the farm in the mountains, where barely anything existed before. And there was also a lot of handicraft work to do. There was also plenty of enjoyment to be had with good food featuring fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden. Sarah cooks very well.

Anele is such a lovely host! We had the best time together — hanging out in town, going to a great club, and of course surfing. El Médano is honestly amazing, it has literally everything you need. The house is super cool, with lots of nice people to meet and share good vibes with. I totally recommend this host to anyone looking for a fun Workaway experience. Only regret is that I could stay just one month!

We had a great time. Joshua picked us up from the bus station and we had an easy start. It was a reasonable amount of work for accommodation and food. There was enough time to go on our own andventure or on a trip with him and his son. Also we really enjoyed watching the stars from the rooftop. Thanks for everything!

Last December, right before the holidays, I spent two weeks with Francesc, and I can still feel the little remains and lessons from that time. He’s a wonderful person—being around him feels like therapy, and I’ve rarely experienced such patience from anyone (I tend to be laid-back and a bit all over the place, while Francesc is organized, precise, and punctual—you can imagine…). I think there are very few things you couldn’t talk about with him, things he wouldn’t have an opinion on, or things he wouldn’t be open to listening to. I’m deeply grateful for everything, but especially for the peace I felt: that from the very first moment I could feel at home, that I could meet your friends, and for the perfectly timed jokes. I’ll be back anyway!

My stay with Maranne and her partner James was a unique and valuable experience. Both are very friendly and caring, and the atmosphere in the house is calm and a little different from what one might usually expect. For me, it was an opportunity to gather new impressions and to reflect on my own experiences. They make sure that you are well looked after: there is always enough to eat, and during the work there are regular breaks, often with black tea and something to eat, so you feel strengthened for the tasks. The tasks were varied, and sometimes there was quite a lot to do, but much of this was also my own choice as I like to finish things properly. I stayed from Wednesday until Monday, and even had a free day where I decided myself to complete a wall project. The hosts were very happy with the result, and I felt good about contributing in this way. James also surprised me with a birthday cake and beer, which was very kind and made me feel truly welcomed. For someone who enjoys trying out new things and being part of a quiet environment, this can be a meaningful experience. (Note: the dogs shown in the profile are no longer there.)

It was an absolute pleasure to have Alys stay at my home for a couple of weeks. Alys is friendly, respectful and has a great sense of humour. While here she cleaned windows, weeded and tidied the garden, trimmed hedges, cleaned and sorted my very messy shed, as well as vacuuming and washing up nearly every day. Alys is easygoing, flexible and hardworking. I would definitely recommend Alys to other workaway hosts and look forward to her coming back to visit again.

My 15-day stay with Priscilla was a memorable first Workaway experience that I wholeheartedly recommend. Priscilla, Ange, and their entire family are truly warm-hearted and made me feel instantly at home. Between horseback rides, sessions with the beneficiaries of the association, Pilates classes, administrative tasks for the association, the daily chores on the farm and the lovely people I met, each day was rich and really fulfilling, in addition to the beautiful shared moments and delicious meals. Priscilla’s dedication, passion, and determination for all her animals, her projects, and especially the association are truly inspiring and exemplary. The work she does with people with disabilities is deeply touching, and the various projects using equestrian therapy are fascinating. It was a real pleasure for me to be able to contribute as much as possible to the association. I hope to return soon to learn even more, contribute further, and revisit this wonderful place. Thank you again for everything! :)

September 2025 Staying with Susan was my first experience with workaway and it was amazing! I stayed at her place for two weeks and I really loved it. Susan is a kind, funny and generous person ( and her baking/cooking is amazing) , she immediately made me fell very comfortable and welcomed. I was with an other workawayer, Adrianna, and our job was to take care of the garden like weeding, planting flowers... We also had to take care of the animals ( walking the cute dogs and feeding the hens ...) . We would work on mornings and we had the afternoons and week-ends off. I really enjoyed the meal time, since it was a real moment of exchange and also a way to practice my English. I would definitely recommend to someone the workaway experience with Susan ;) Thank you again Susan for those awesome two weeks !

I stayed with Isa and Carlos for about a week earlier this month (september 2025) with a friend Isabella. These two lovely souls took us in like family and provided a rich experience for the two of us. The work was interesting and educational, and we soon found ourselves invested in the projects at hand. Helping Isa in the gardens and kitchen, and Carlos on the construction of the new chicken pen (a very artistic endeavour!). They allowed us to fall into confidence with the tasks, working alongside us and explaining with detail how things could be done. They are very set up for hosting workers - both in accommodation and in personality. Their company was comforting and I found they went out of their way to provide a great experience for us two travellers. We shared big meals together, made from home grown ingredients and local produce (still some of the best food I’ve eaten on this international travel). We often ended the night with a film squashed on the couch together :) When the work was finished they invited us along to local social events which allowed us to explore the area whilst “working”. We will miss their presence, humour and hospitality. Highly recommend this to all workawayers - especially those who seek connection and time with their hosts. Hope our paths cross again! Mitch & Isabella

It was a real pleasure to host Anna! She’s smart, kind, and has a great sense of humor. Always positive and willing to help, she took part in everything from picking raspberries and making a delicious jam, to painting chairs and helping us get a heavy raft into the lake — showing both strength and a great attitude. She was respectful, easy to be around, and wonderful with the animals. Anna I’m truly grateful for your help and would welcome you back anytime :-D I highly recommend Anna to any future host!

Paul came just before a family wedding when the excitement and chaos wa at it's height and calmly look care of th hosue and animals so we could go off and enjoy champagne and wedding cake. He had good DIY skills and is willing to learn new ones. We would recommend him to anyone needing a good hand.

My girlfriend and I spent a week with Moustafa and his family in Ouarzazate. The experience of workaway was amazing. This family has welcomed us with open arms and heart all the way along. We are very grateful for the experience and recommend this host all the way ! Their 3 children are extremely well educated and nice. We learned a lot about muslim and moroccan culture in Moustafa's family. Thank you for life Hajar and Moustafa. Charles and Megan

Gabriele, thank you sooo much for everything you’ve done for me. 🥹💛 You helped me so much when I really needed it, and I’m deeply touched by your kindness, patience, and how willing you were to jump in and support me. Having you around made everything feel lighter, happier, and warmer. I’d totally recommend you to any other host — you’re super helpful, reliable, easy-going, and fun to have around. Whoever gets to host you is seriously lucky! 🌟✨

Zac came to us in early July 2025 with his two friends, Noé and Baptiste. Initially, the plan was for them to come just for one week to pick up about a kilometre of large, old hardwood fence posts from our smaller farm, cart them all back to our principal farm, and chop them up into manageable firewood. What ended up happening was that they finished this job in lightning speed, including immaculately cleaning out the old woodshed and stacking their chopped wood as if it were an art installation. By the end of the week, it was quite clear that we didn’t want them to go anywhere, and they, thankfully, didn’t want to leave. They ended up staying with us for three wonderful, seriously fun and highly productive months throughout winter (with fires burning every night and wood stores continuously restocked) and into spring. Turning to Zac specifically: Zac is a highly skilled and fully qualified Certificate III carpenter with an excellent design sense and a calm, focused manner. His English is at an advanced level, he’s fantastic company, and he has a wonderfully kind heart. We felt Zac naturally took on the role of “big brother” — he’s got that natural maturity and kindness. He woke up every day with a smile and approached every task, big or small, with good humour and a positive attitude. Some of his other jobs during his time here included: replacing hinges on a door in the garden shed; cleaning my car inside and out; moving a huge number of boxes and pieces of furniture to storerooms (including up and down very steep staircases); bringing all the contents of the barn at our smaller property to the barn at our principal property; vacuuming; taking a ute load of wood to our beach house and stacking it; dead-heading all of the protea bushes in our garden there and bringing them back to the burn pile on the farm; clearing the working farmyard and building/burning a bonfire there; catching and releasing a possum that was up in the roof; and taking numerous rubbish bins to the local transfer station once a week. Then, on top of all of these time-consuming and extremely helpful tasks, probably the two greatest gifts Zac gave us were: 1) Using his carpentry and building skills to completely renovate an old bedroom with an existing but decommissioned ensuite (now known as The Frenchies’ Room). This transformation included a stunning wood-panelled feature wall, matching ensuite cabinetry, a new mantelpiece, new bathroom fittings, an immaculate paint job, plush carpet, and the bed moved in — making the room fully functional just a day before the boys returned to France. 2) Transforming what had always been the old attic and roof access space into a beautiful living room with a mezzanine bedroom. It’s truly incredible. Fully insulated, with repurposed old Victorian hinges on cleverly designed door hatches for continued roof access, the space is now lined with wooden panelling. It has a built-in staircase up to the mezzanine bedroom area, a feature wall to match that of the renovated bedroom downstairs, and well over a hundred years of dust washed away, resulting in a warm, cosy, self-contained area that’s worthy of a magazine spread. Zac became our chief fire-lighter throughout winter, ensuring our main living space was always warm and cosy at the end of the day. He’s also a hugely talented artist and drew us a beautiful sketch of a koi carp, which we’ve had framed, and it will hang in The Frenchies’ Room. Zac has been an absolute joy to have with us. He’s kind, thoughtful, polite, well-mannered, hardworking, incredibly capable, a perfectionist, and always brought good energy into the house. If you’re reading this because Zac has applied to stay or work with you — just say yes. You’d be lucky to have him. We are sincerely going to miss all three fabulous Frenchmen. They’re the best and will always have a place to call home here with us. I know we’ll see each other again. Thank you so much, Zac, for everything you’ve done — you’re exceptional, and we’ll miss you. x

Saori was a delightful person and she fitted in to our small household beautifully. Very easy going and willing to help with all jobs. We did lots of gardening, digging etc and got nice and grubby. Hauled some wood about... She even had a (successful) go at splitting some! She insisted doing dishes each night which was fabulous and she cooked us some fantastic Japanese dishes! We hope Saori will visit us again and we wish her all the best for her future travels!

Riccardo accompanied us throughout the entire season from May to September. That alone speaks volumes about how satisfied we were. You are very easygoing and willing to do any job. It was a wonderful summer and it was great to have you here, not to mention the Italian food, molto bene! We wish you wonderful experiences and good luck on your future travels and all your plans.

I spent a week with Alicia at the start of the month (sep 2025), it was one of my first stops on my Europe-backpacking-venture and my very first Workaway experience. This stay still stands as a highlight for my solo travel. Alicia and I spent much time conversing, polishing her English and becoming good friends in the meantime. The work was light yet very enjoyable; spending a couple of hours each day in the garden, picking fruit, or attending tasks around the house. When the work was finished I was given plenty of time to myself, exploring the beautiful rural countryside by foot and/or bike (which was graciously provided by Alicia). I felt incorporated into Alicia’s lifestyle for the short time I was staying with her. Attending social events and meeting local friends and family. I’m very grateful for Alicia’s hospitality and company. I was sad to say goodbye - I hope we meet again! Mitch.