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20 Mar 2025
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We are Esperanza and Sebastian, a young couple running a fantastic hostel in Pucon in Chile. We are still young, so we have lot of energies and are also easy going.
Now the family growing up, and we have a little boy and a baby girl, and off course Lucky and Lava, ours dogs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about hospitality and of many cultures. We attend people from all around the world and try to integrate them all together like a family. We will teach you Spanish as well!
Help
We are looking for charming and emphatic people to help us making a good atmosphere and helping us with service and attending people.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
We will give you a comfortable private room with independent access. Also you will be able to cook in a big full equipped kitchen.
What else ...
The hostel is very well located, 5 min walking to the lake or the center of Pucon, you will find everything you need in the area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 138831318177
Feedback (24)
20 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lien) for host
Esperanza y Sebastián no sólo son dos increíbles dueños de un lugar mágico en Pucón sino también fantásticos padres y emprendedores. Además, dos personas solidarias que viven su sueño con alma y corazón. Fue un honor tener mi primera experiencia de voluntariado aquí y poder levantarme y trabajar aquí todos los días. Pude aprender mucho sobre los… read more
13 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lien)
Lien, es una chica alegre, muy inteligente, aprende rápido y con muy buena disposición. Estuvo con nosotros durante seis semanas y nos ayudó con la recepción y a mantener las zonas comunes en orden. Compartió mucho con los clientes y generaba ambientes gratos, es una chica tranquila y muy simpática. Pasamos un muy buen tiempo con ella. Muchas… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Isobel) for host
I volunteered here for 2 weeks and had an amazing time!! The work is very relaxed, I simply had to watch reception between 6pm & 10pm each evening to check guests in & help with any problems. This was a great opportunity to practise my Spanish and I really enjoyed the challenge!! Seba & Espe were also really accommodating about taking days off to… read more
10 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin & Emilie)
Kevin and Emily are a charming couple that were a perfect match for our Hostel. From the first day they conquered us and the rest of the guests with their sympathy. They are both easy going and chill and have a good sense of humor. Kevin also speaks some spanish which was very helpful when our guests didnt speak english. Both were also very kind… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kevin & Emilie) for host
We can't say enough about our time in Pucon with Seba, Espy, the kids, and their dogs Lava and Lucky. The work was very chill, we took care of the hostel most evenings, making some check ins keeping things tidy. When we requested days off to make a 2 day trip out of town, they had no problems, and did their best to line up our days off to have… read more
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20 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lien) for host
Esperanza y Sebastián no sólo son dos increíbles dueños de un lugar mágico en Pucón sino también fantásticos padres y emprendedores. Además, dos personas solidarias que viven su sueño con alma y corazón. Fue un honor tener mi primera experiencia de voluntariado aquí y poder levantarme y trabajar aquí todos los días. Pude aprender mucho sobre los… read more
13 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lien)
Lien, es una chica alegre, muy inteligente, aprende rápido y con muy buena disposición. Estuvo con nosotros durante seis semanas y nos ayudó con la recepción y a mantener las zonas comunes en orden. Compartió mucho con los clientes y generaba ambientes gratos, es una chica tranquila y muy simpática. Pasamos un muy buen tiempo con ella. Muchas… read more
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Isobel) for host
I volunteered here for 2 weeks and had an amazing time!! The work is very relaxed, I simply had to watch reception between 6pm & 10pm each evening to check guests in & help with any problems. This was a great opportunity to practise my Spanish and I really enjoyed the challenge!! Seba & Espe were also really accommodating about taking days off to… read more
10 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin & Emilie)
Kevin and Emily are a charming couple that were a perfect match for our Hostel. From the first day they conquered us and the rest of the guests with their sympathy. They are both easy going and chill and have a good sense of humor. Kevin also speaks some spanish which was very helpful when our guests didnt speak english. Both were also very kind… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kevin & Emilie) for host
We can't say enough about our time in Pucon with Seba, Espy, the kids, and their dogs Lava and Lucky. The work was very chill, we took care of the hostel most evenings, making some check ins keeping things tidy. When we requested days off to make a 2 day trip out of town, they had no problems, and did their best to line up our days off to have… read more
23 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pubali & Indranil) for host
This Workaway experience in Pucon is beautiful in true senses - beautiful people, beautiful place, beautiful hostel, and an overall fulfilling experience.
This is a late review as we volunteered here last year for couple of weeks.
Our responsibilities as volunteers included setting up and serving breakfast for the hostel guests in the morning… read more
This is a late review as we volunteered here last year for couple of weeks.
Our responsibilities as volunteers included setting up and serving breakfast for the hostel guests in the morning… read more
16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julia Felicitas & Niklas) for host
This workaway was amazing! We stayed 5 weeks at the hostel. Our work was helping with breakfast and reception. The work was fun and fulfilling and we had a lot of time to explore Pucon and the surrounding. We had a really nice room for ourselves with a really comfy bed. Espe and Seba are really kind, and caring for their workawayer. It was really… read more
10 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia Felicitas & Niklas)
Gracias Niklas y Julia por estar con nosotros mas de un mes, apoyarnos en temporada alta y en el cumpleaños de Seba :).
Ambos son muy responsables, amables, muy educados y de buena disposición a ayudar o a gestionar de buena manera cuando se les pide algo. Fue un placer tenerlos en la hostal. Muchas gracias por todo y esperamos verlos en el… read more
Ambos son muy responsables, amables, muy educados y de buena disposición a ayudar o a gestionar de buena manera cuando se les pide algo. Fue un placer tenerlos en la hostal. Muchas gracias por todo y esperamos verlos en el… read more
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Philippe & Mathilde ) for host
Everything was perfect for this workaway experience with Sebastian y Esperanza and all their familly. We had 3 very nice weeks at Pucon.
They are very friendly Host and very good coocking chefs : muffin / hamburger / pizzas ans even barbecue for m'y birthday !
Guests were also friendly and the city of Pucon and its région very nice to visite… read more
They are very friendly Host and very good coocking chefs : muffin / hamburger / pizzas ans even barbecue for m'y birthday !
Guests were also friendly and the city of Pucon and its région very nice to visite… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Philippe & Mathilde )
Mathilde y Philippe son dos franceses muy simpáticos, trabajadores, organizados, empaticos, pro activos y sobretodo muy amororsos con los clientes.
Mathilde hace gâteau muy ricos :), y es muy agradable tenerlos alojando en tu casa, son muy ordenados y limpios.
Fuimos muy afortunados de que hayan pasado por nuestra hostal.
Muchas gracias por todo,… read more
Mathilde hace gâteau muy ricos :), y es muy agradable tenerlos alojando en tu casa, son muy ordenados y limpios.
Fuimos muy afortunados de que hayan pasado por nuestra hostal.
Muchas gracias por todo,… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia & Max)
Alice and Max, are a very nice couple, they are very helpful, friendly with the guest and good disposition.
They made very nice job in the hostel, and also Alice cooked a taste cinnamon rolls.
Thanks for all your help! We hope the best for you in the future, that you are very happy :)
Muchos Saludos!!
They made very nice job in the hostel, and also Alice cooked a taste cinnamon rolls.
Thanks for all your help! We hope the best for you in the future, that you are very happy :)
Muchos Saludos!!
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alicia & Max) for host
We had two great weeks with Sebas and Espes family. The room was comfortable and the work was not to hard.
we enjoyed and recommend the Hostel to all travellers.
Even if you don't do a workaway here stop for a couple of nights, as its well worth the visit.
we enjoyed and recommend the Hostel to all travellers.
Even if you don't do a workaway here stop for a couple of nights, as its well worth the visit.
20 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Jack)
Jules and Jack they are amazing couple from England.
They are very nice people, friendly, proactive, helpers and with very good disposition. We spent a very good time with them at the hostel, one of them work in the morning shift and the oder one in the afternoon shift. Both of then with very good disposition to help us and very cordial.
Thanks… read more
They are very nice people, friendly, proactive, helpers and with very good disposition. We spent a very good time with them at the hostel, one of them work in the morning shift and the oder one in the afternoon shift. Both of then with very good disposition to help us and very cordial.
Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
18 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Jack) for host
I don’t think it’s exaggerating much to say our three weeks here have been three of the best weeks of our lives. Seb and Espe are fantastic, generous hosts and it has been a real pleasure to volunteer with them. We have met so many lovely people here and feel that our time in Pucon and the people we have met will leave a lasting impression on us.… read more
25 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivan & Alice) for host
We stayed in Pucon in this amazing hostel for two weeks and we really loved it. We had a warm and peaceful time. Sebastian and Esperanza are very nice and kind people. They are always interested that all is ok, both for us and the customers. They give us some tips to visit Pucon and borrow us their bikes. We had a beautiful Bbq time together and… read more
24 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Grace) for host
This was our first Workaway and we are unsure how it could get any better! Seb and Espé run the most wonderful hostel, which combines excellent facilities, fantastic hospitality and a very relaxed, social atmosphere.
They welcomed us with open arms and we shared a few evenings having excellent traditional food and drink (particularly the BBQ).
… read more
They welcomed us with open arms and we shared a few evenings having excellent traditional food and drink (particularly the BBQ).
… read more
22 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Adams) for host
We have nothing but great things to say about our stay. Sebas, Espe, their lovely kids and their adorable doggos Lucky & Lava are what really made our stay so special. It didn't take long to build a connection and they became family to us. We spent some of our free time with them having breakfast, playing with the kids and the dogs in the garden,… read more
6 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Adams)
Adams y Andrea son geniales los dos!, Son muy simpáticos, amigables, cooperadores, tienen muy buena disposición, trabajan excelente y tienen una muy buena comunicación con los clientes, que en nuestro caso es fundamental.
Disfrutamos mucho de su tiempo en el hostel, nos ayudaron mucho con los desayunos, y también con los check-in, check-out...y un… read more
Disfrutamos mucho de su tiempo en el hostel, nos ayudaron mucho con los desayunos, y también con los check-in, check-out...y un… read more
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amber & Ben )
Amber y Ben son ambos muy amables, serviciales y trabajadores. Estuvieron por dos semanas con nosotros y aprendieron rápidamente lo que debían hacer. Nos apoyaron mucho! Son relajado y muy simpáticos.
Esperamos lo mejor para ustedes chicos! Disfruten su viaje y sus vacaciones entre su viaje :)
Saludos
Esperamos lo mejor para ustedes chicos! Disfruten su viaje y sus vacaciones entre su viaje :)
Saludos
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amber & Ben ) for host
Wow! We had an amazing time working at the hostel, Pucon. Espe and Seb were such amazing hosts that made us feel so welcome at their hostel. They provided us with great accommodation and the hostel was such a relaxing place to spend 2 weeks. We would have stayed for longer had we not had flights to Patagonia already booked!
We learnt so many new… read more
We learnt so many new… read more
28 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Benjamin) for host
We spent six weeks here and really enjoyed our time there. We like the way Esperanza and Sebastian run the hostel and the way they treat the guests. We made breakfast for the guests and sometimes took over other tasks like check-in, check-out, answering guests' questions etc. Esperanza and Sebastian are uncomplicated and always had an open ear for… read more
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Benjamin)
Sara y Benjamin son dos Suizos que trabajan muy responsablemente, cooperativos, de buena voluntad y muy cordiales con nosotros y los clientes. Estuvieron en un periodo clave para nosotros, porque nació nuestra segunda hija y nos apoyaron tomando muchas responsabilidades, hasta cocinando muffins.
Solo decirles muchas gracias por todo el apoyo y… read more
Solo decirles muchas gracias por todo el apoyo y… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Flore)
Muchas gracias por todo Flore, aunque estuviste solo dos semanas con nosotros fue suficiente para que nos ayudaras mucho, hicieras muffins y compartieras con nosotros!
Muchas gracias por compartir parte de tu aventura en Chile con nosotros!
Muchas gracias por compartir parte de tu aventura en Chile con nosotros!
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Christiaan & Maaike)
Christiaan y Maaike, muchas gracias por todo! Son una pareja muy carismática y buena onda, trabajaron duro con nosotros, sobretodo apoyando a Seba, son muy responsables, de buena voluntad y tienen un muy buen trato hacia los clientes.
Esperamos que sigan disfrutando de su viaje, infinitas gracias por todo, esperamos verlos pronto!
Esperamos que sigan disfrutando de su viaje, infinitas gracias por todo, esperamos verlos pronto!
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Darren) for host
A big thank you to Seb and Esperanza for letting me stay at their home. I stayed for a month at this fantastic hostel and really enjoyed my time there. Very relaxed atmosphere and a relaxed working environment. The location is just perfect and it easy to see why the place is so popular. It was also a great opportunity to interact with their guests… read more
25 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jieyin) for host
Thanks to Espe and Seba for hosting us! This is a lovely hostel with a chilled and welcomed vibe. The guests are very nice and friendly. Lovers and Lucky are always good company and love to follow us everywhere~ During our month's stay, we mainly help with the hostel's breakfast, general cleaning, basic maintenance, etc., not difficult tasks.… read more
28 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eline & Jelle) for host
Nos hemos quedado por 8 días (si hubieramos podido, nos hubiéramos quedado más tiempo!) en el hostal de Seba y Espe y fue una muy buena experiencia para mi pareja y yo!
El hostal de Seba y Espe es muy bonito y agradable (con buena cocina que puedes usar), te dan una habitación cómoda también.
Los dos y el pequeño Rafa son personas muy lindas y… read more
El hostal de Seba y Espe es muy bonito y agradable (con buena cocina que puedes usar), te dan una habitación cómoda también.
Los dos y el pequeño Rafa son personas muy lindas y… read more
1 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Louis & Camille) for host
This was our 2nd experience of workaway in Chile, and honestly we couldn't imagine à better place to spend it ! During 1 month we litterally only shared good vibes, happiness and fun at the Lucky's hostal with Espe and Seba !
First, the place is lovely, you will find all what is needed (very confortable room, kitchen, bathroom, boardgames that… read more
First, the place is lovely, you will find all what is needed (very confortable room, kitchen, bathroom, boardgames that… read more
9 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (William & Alice) for host
A great first workaway experience. Lucky’s hostel is a cosy and homely place with a friendly atmosphere. Esparanza and Seba are really lovely people who are passionate about their work and making the guests feel at home which is evident in the tasty home made breakfasts and pizza nights. They also made sure we had time to do the things we wanted… read more
3 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (William & Alice)
Los chicos son muy buenos voluntarios, nos ayudaron mucho con la hostal en temporada alta, trabajaron bien y responsables cada día! Son muy amables, amistosos, responsables y estudiosos. Alice aprende muy bien el español y Will cocina excelente! :) muy buena dupla!
Los recomiendo 100%!!
Disfruten mucho su aventura chicos!!!
Los recomiendo 100%!!
Disfruten mucho su aventura chicos!!!
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Chris & Pernille) for host
This was an incredible experience for which we are both truly grateful. It’s like we won the jackpot in the Workaway lottery. Sebastian and Esperanza are two of the nicest people we ever met and our three weeks here went so fast. The hostel is beautiful and it’s easy to see why the guests rate this place so highly. Volunteering here was an honour… read more
4 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara & Antonia)
Chiara y nuni son dos chicas muy amorosas y con muy buena disposición! Nos ayudaron mucho en la hostal, a mantener ordenado y aunque no estuvieran en sus turnos siempre estaban dispuestas ayudar.
Trabajan muy bien juntas, y son buen equipo, son super moldeables y adaptables.
Muchas gracias por todo!!
Disfruten su viaje!!!
Trabajan muy bien juntas, y son buen equipo, son super moldeables y adaptables.
Muchas gracias por todo!!
Disfruten su viaje!!!
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Joel)
Emily and Joel are the best people you will ever find to work with you. Thay stayed in our Hostel for 3 weeks and everything was perfect. They are smart, friendly, responsible and hardworking . Both work together very good having different skills that complement very well. They like to cook, to talk with people and always to give a smile. We will… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Joel) for host
My husband and I did a Workaway here for three weeks in February. It was amazing! It was our first workaway and we could not have asked for a better experience, so good that now we wonder whether we will do another workaway as our experience was so good and unsure if it can be topped.
Our hosts, Seba and Espe, were such a lovely couple and took… read more
Our hosts, Seba and Espe, were such a lovely couple and took… read more
28 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Georga)
Georga is a very friendly and organized person who helped us a lot in our hostel. She stayed with us for two weeks doing breakfast and beds, cleaning toilets and treating with lot of love our puppy while we were not at home. She was also very good at reception, keeping everything in order and welcoming people with a big smile. Thank you a lot!
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Arthur)
Muchas gracias por todo Chicos!!
Arthur y Alice son muy buenos ayudantes, muy simpaticos y siempre tienen ganas de compartir con los clientes!, Ellos tienen mucha energía y nuevas ideas para aportar. Cada nuevo día nos preguntaban en que podían ayudar, y cuando no había mucho trabajo cocinaron, y muy rico! Alice prepara unos postres increibles,… read more
Arthur y Alice son muy buenos ayudantes, muy simpaticos y siempre tienen ganas de compartir con los clientes!, Ellos tienen mucha energía y nuevas ideas para aportar. Cada nuevo día nos preguntaban en que podían ayudar, y cuando no había mucho trabajo cocinaron, y muy rico! Alice prepara unos postres increibles,… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Arthur) for host
We spent more than 2 weeks at the fantastic Seba and Espe's hostal!
The place is really nice, new, confortable, really well located and really good to share with others travelers. Espe and Seba are managing the place in order to create a really friendly atmosphere, so everybody likes his stay there. It's really easy to work with them and enjoy… read more
The place is really nice, new, confortable, really well located and really good to share with others travelers. Espe and Seba are managing the place in order to create a really friendly atmosphere, so everybody likes his stay there. It's really easy to work with them and enjoy… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra & Shane)
Thanks very much for helping us Sandra and Shane!!
They helped us doing the web page of our hostel traducing in english and french all the information in the web page, making check-in and stayed in the hostel when we went away for a few hours in the peak season in pucon.
We were very busy when they came to help us, so really thanks very much for… read more
They helped us doing the web page of our hostel traducing in english and french all the information in the web page, making check-in and stayed in the hostel when we went away for a few hours in the peak season in pucon.
We were very busy when they came to help us, so really thanks very much for… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sandra & Shane) for host
This was one of the best experiences we have had in Chile and we were lucky to have spent 2 weeks at this fantastic hostel.
Seba and Esperanza are so welcoming and interesting and it was great to help build and translate their website for them :)
The hostel is so well located and there is so much to do and see in this amazing town. If you have… read more
Seba and Esperanza are so welcoming and interesting and it was great to help build and translate their website for them :)
The hostel is so well located and there is so much to do and see in this amazing town. If you have… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Klara & Brian)
Thanks for everything Klara and Brian!!
They are a very good couple and they love to help for everything, they helped us making beds, preparing the breakfast almost every day that they stayed in the hostel, doing check-in and check-out, always very happy.
We had a very good feeling with them and very happy!
They are a very recomendable couple,… read more
They are a very good couple and they love to help for everything, they helped us making beds, preparing the breakfast almost every day that they stayed in the hostel, doing check-in and check-out, always very happy.
We had a very good feeling with them and very happy!
They are a very recomendable couple,… read more
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Klara & Brian) for host
Working with Seba and Espe at their beautiful hostel was amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better first workaway experience. They are a wonderful couple with huge hearts and we are so lucky to have been a part of the incredible hostel they created. We spent three wonderful weeks there and loved every second of it. The work ranged from helping… read more
15 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Hannah) for host
We spent just one week with Seba and Esperanza, we wish we could have stayed longer. It was our first workaway experience so didn't really know what to expect but these guys are awesome. They made sure that we could find time to do the things we wanted to do in the area to fit in with our jobs around th hostel. We had our own little attic room… read more
