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Hi, we're Emma and Ben and we run activity holidays and specialist breaks like yoga and art retreats from our renovated farmhouse at Lake Skadar National Park. We've been doing it since 2011!
We host small groups of guests every week from April to October, and take them hiking, kayaking and to enjoy the fantastic local wine and gastronomy. Out of season, there's always plenty of land and property maintenance to do!
You will find yourself based in a stunning location for any nature lover, bang in the middle of a huge national park, with plenty of free time to get out and explore. During the season, your lodgings will be a private wooden eco-cabin on the Villa estate, surrounded by nature, fruit trees and the occasional wild tortoise. You will also be able to share outdoor spaces with our guests, including the swimming pool and nature/yoga deck. Out of season, we make a room in the actual guesthouse available.
We're based in walking distance of Virpazar, a pretty little village by Lake Skadar.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be based in an extremely beautiful, rural area of Montenegro - Lake Skadar National Park - where you will be able to learn about and enjoy the incredible nature on our doorstep, as well as (during the season) learn to be a hiking and kayaking guide. And of course, we'll take you to some of the best secret beauty spots in our area. As little English is spoken here, except at our place (we're British!), you'll also get the chance to meet locals and learn a bit of the local language - Serbian/Montenegrin.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We're looking for outdoorsy, nature-loving couples who can come help us run our activity holidays and guest accommodation. For the right people (you need to be as happy cleaning a guest bedroom as you are chatting with guests and staying in an eco-cabin!), this is an amazing opportunity which will need your commitment to stay at least a month.
During the tourist season (April-October) the role is chiefly to be our main house and groundskeepers, with support from us when needed (eg. on guest changeover days). Daily tasks involve getting up early (7am starts) to water the plants, maintain the swimming pool (which involves using it too!), sweep, clean and tidy outside and communal areas like the yoga deck and guest kitchen/living room. Twice a week, there's a clean to do of the villa. There'll also be a chance to help out with our tours, e.g. assisting with driving, or preparing kayaks, and going along as an extra pair of hands and secondary guide!
There will also be some gardening to do (strimming, pruning and maintaining our veggie garden), guest bedrooms to prepare and bicycle maintenance.
In return, we offer not only a basic wage, but you'll get to the chance to go kayaking and hiking with our guests to some amazing places, most of them hidden well away from the standard touristy places.
Pre-season (Feb-April), it's all about getting the guesthouse ready for the summer. Painting, varnishing, gardening, cleaning...the more practical you are, the better (special consideration given to anyone with trade experience)! There are no tours to go on at that time of year - but as spring arrives it's always the most beautiful time of the year, and a nature-lover's paradise.
Please note, good English and the ability to drive a manual vehicle are essential.
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We provide a basic wage of €400per person per month, assuming an average of 3-4 hours work per day 5 days a week - we ask our Workawayers to be flexible as some days may be longer and some might only require an hour of your time. We require both of you to have a decent level of physical fitness, fluent English and full and clean driving licences for manual gearboxes). Experience of kayaking, hiking & property maintenance is desirable, as is a love of nature and the outdoors (insect and snake phobes, this is not the place for you!). A car can be made available when not in use for our tours.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Serbian: Fluent
Accommodation
Feb/March - a room in our guesthouse.
Apr-Oct - a private wooden eco-cabin with double bed in the grounds of the Villa estate, surrounded by nature and fruit trees. The eco-cabin is basic but comfortable, with a kitchenette, outside space & BBQ, plus access to a shower/WC with hot running water. You will also be able to enjoy the same outdoor facilities as our guests, such as the swimming pool and yoga deck.
We provide internet access via a mobile modem, a 4x4 you can use when it's available, as well access to mountain bikes and a kayak.
What else ...
You will be based in a National Park, so the perfect place for anyone who loves hiking, kayaking and nature photography. Virpazar, which is a 20 minute walk from us, has a train station and buses with good connections to the capital city Podgorica (30 mins) and Bar on the coast (also 30 mins).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have 4G fast internet throughout the property
Space for parking camper vans
On road parking is possible for campers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 141492355917
Feedback (36)
25 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Kara & Christian)
Chris and Kara are a terrific couple who stayed with us for 6 weeks this summer - practical, helpful and enthusiastic, they were also great company. When we had a few unforeseen complications at our guesthouse, they stepped up admirably to help us through a tricky period, going above and beyond the call of duty; it's correct to say that we could… read more
(Excellent
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23 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Javiera & Alejandro)
We’ve hosted Workawayers for nearly a decade now, and there have been many wonderful couples who have stayed with us in that time; Javi and Alé are up there with the very best of them. They are an inspiring couple, multi-skilled, passionate, and adventurous enough to take on any tasks, even if it’s something they’d not done before. By the time… read more
(Excellent
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23 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurent)
Laurent was part of our spring team setting up our guesthouse for the season and was a pleasure to host. As the youngster in our team, he was always full of energy and always ready to throw himself into whatever task we’d set him for the day, even if it was something he hadn’t done before. Our chats about architecture were especially illuminating!
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6 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laurent) for host
I visited Ben and Emma's lovely villa as my first workaway experience from february to end of march, and what an unforgettable experience it was ! Ben and Emma are both passionate, interesting and careful people. They took the time to explain anything I didn't know how to do and made sure that we were confortable with any task given. The work was… read more
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25 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Kara & Christian)
Chris and Kara are a terrific couple who stayed with us for 6 weeks this summer - practical, helpful and enthusiastic, they were also great company. When we had a few unforeseen complications at our guesthouse, they stepped up admirably to help us through a tricky period, going above and beyond the call of duty; it's correct to say that we could… read more
(Excellent)
23 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Javiera & Alejandro)
We’ve hosted Workawayers for nearly a decade now, and there have been many wonderful couples who have stayed with us in that time; Javi and Alé are up there with the very best of them. They are an inspiring couple, multi-skilled, passionate, and adventurous enough to take on any tasks, even if it’s something they’d not done before. By the time… read more
(Excellent)
23 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurent)
Laurent was part of our spring team setting up our guesthouse for the season and was a pleasure to host. As the youngster in our team, he was always full of energy and always ready to throw himself into whatever task we’d set him for the day, even if it was something he hadn’t done before. Our chats about architecture were especially illuminating!
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laurent) for host
I visited Ben and Emma's lovely villa as my first workaway experience from february to end of march, and what an unforgettable experience it was ! Ben and Emma are both passionate, interesting and careful people. They took the time to explain anything I didn't know how to do and made sure that we were confortable with any task given. The work was… read more
23 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Emmanuel)
Ema stayed with us for 2 months and it was such a good experience we’re repeating the co-operation next winter! Cheery, hard working and an excellent cook, Ema was part of a spring team helping us set up our guesthouse for the season, and it was honestly a pleasure to host him. It seems there’s nothing he can’t successfully turn his hand to, and… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
This was my very first Workaway, and I can certainly say it was an absolute dream! I was warmly welcomed by the crew—Ben, Emma, Tobi, and Adele—such amazing people, and I’m so happy I got to know them! The job was cool, relaxed, and it really helped me immerse myself in the beauty of Montenegro. I was honestly so sad to leave after such an… read more
9 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
Sam was a delight to work with, a chilled out, adventurous and flexible member of our team during the 2024 summer season. Whether helping to guide trips, clean rooms, vacuum the pool, tidy the garden or repair bicycles, Sam threw himself wholeheartedly into every task, whether it wa something familiar or something he’d never done before. Our… read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lawrence & Tamsyn) for host
We were lucky enough to spend 3 wonderful weeks here. Emma and Ben were always friendly, approachable and straightforward with communicating and setting expectations. Most of our time was spent with the managers, Tobi and Adel. We couldn't have asked for better hosts! Really friendly, relaxed and flexible. It was a great introduction to… read more
31 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lawrence & Tamsyn)
Lawrence and Tamsyn joined us at very late notice after another party cancelled on us and it worked out brilliantly. They are a charming, hugely capable couple who swiftly became an integral part of our guesthouse team, every bit as happy cleaning the pool as driving a bunch of guests off-road in a Landrover. We would not hesitate to recommend… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
Spending a month at the Villa was a lovely experience. From the first minute I felt welcome and I was treated as part of the family. We had some dinners together and I learned a lot about many things. They also took me to kayak through the breathtaking Lake Skadar. I was helping to prepare the guesthouse for the season and it was a pleasure for me… read more
10 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
It was a pleasure hosting Elena while preparing our guesthouse for the tourist season. She was great company no matter the task - she threw herself into cleaning, gardening, painting and pet-sitting, and by the end of her month with us it was like saying goodbye to an old friend! Safe travels, and keep in touch!
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik & Martina)
Dominik and Martina are a wonderful couple who were an absolute pleasure to host for the last month of the season at our guesthouse. Whether cleaning the pool, preparing our villa or helping guide tours with guests, they were great fun and always on hand to help no matter what the task. Happy travels, guys, keep in touch!
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dominik & Martina) for host
This was our first experience with Workaway and we have to say it set the bar very high. Emma and Ben are great hosts even though we didn't spend much time with them due to their departure back to England. For the rest of our stay we were kept company by Tobi and Adel, Ben's wonderful staff, who we got on so well with and our stay was so relaxed… read more
10 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria was a tremendous help to us setting up for the season. Enthusiastic, fun and up for anything, she became an indispensable part of our team cleaning, painting and gardening to set up our guesthouse this spring. We all miss you!
(Excellent)
20 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
Ben and Emma are exceptional hosts! We were welcomed into their family and felt right at home the moment we arrived. Their profile is accurate and they are very organised. We discovered and learnt so much about Montenegro and sustainable tourism during our stay as they are experts in this field. You will not be short of things to see, do and… read more
6 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adriel) for host
I'ts the best workaway experience ever! Ben and Emma are the sweetest people i have ever met in my life and i'm really grateful for the whole experience. Big love for the lovely family :D stayed in January and its chilly and still went for some amazing hikes nearby and its beautiful. 10/10 !!
8 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adriel)
Adriel was a total delight. Friendly, easy-going and helpful, he was so good at making some promotional videos for us during his Workaway stay that we’ve stayed in touch and offered him some more work remotely! If you get the chance to host him, don’t hesitate. He’s a great guy and well worth reaching out to.
(Excellent)
21 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kariah)
Kariah was a wonderful addition to our pre-season guesthouse team; whether it was gardening, childcare, painting, pool maintenance or cleaning, she threw herself enthusiastically into everything we asked of her, and we ended up asking her to stay double the time we had previously agreed. Don’t hesitate to bring her on board if you have the chance!
(Excellent)
13 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kariah) for host
Ben & Emma were incredible hosts. They welcomed us warmly into their family and daily lives. They were always willing to help us with any of our questions and encouraged us to explore Montenegro and see everything the beautiful country has to offer. We originally planned on staying only one month but because we loved it so much, we ended up… read more
8 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa & Rodrigo)
Luisa and Rodri are a wonderful couple who were brilliant with us as we set up for the 2023 tourist season. Nothing fazed them and they threw themselves into a variety of tasks with dedication and enthusiasm - never before have we had such thorough room preparation at our guesthouse! More importantly, they were great to hang out with when we all… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luisa & Rodrigo) for host
It was our first Workaway! and we are very happy that we have collaborated for this beautiful family and in a place as beautiful as this. Ben, Emma and their family are great hosts, hospitable, available for anything, excellent communicators and from whom we learned a lot. Beyond their occupations they had time to share with us such as an… read more
9 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We had a wonderful month staying with Ben and Emma! They are very open, welcoming, funny, and good at explaining tasks. The work consisted of cleaning the pool, general gardening, cleaning the villa, and sometimes helping out on the tours. The work hours varied each day, but probably worked out to be about 25 hours per week (maybe a bit less). You… read more
13 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laurien & Lauren) for host
Unsurprisingly our summer stay with Ben and Emma was super!! The role is as explained and consisted of second tour guide/ driver on the various trips they offer to guests, garden maintenance, villa & pool cleaning, and chicken/ plants/ kids supervisor!
We were there for their busiest time, and despite the inevitable stress this time was for them,… read more
We were there for their busiest time, and despite the inevitable stress this time was for them,… read more
6 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma and Martin were brilliant Workawayers for us. Despite arriving at short notice, they threw themselves into every task we had with enthusiasm, whether it was helping with tours, cleaning our pool and the villa on changeover days or just entertaining our young children. Their positivity and can-do attitude even rubbed off on us a bit as we had… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
We spent nearly a month at the villa and there's too much to say for one review!
Emma and Ben are super welcoming and friendly, they're so easy to talk to and we loved chatting over wine and beer in the evenings, especially on pizza night!
We enjoyed the work like watering, gardening, cleaning the pool and looking after the chickens and the… read more
Emma and Ben are super welcoming and friendly, they're so easy to talk to and we loved chatting over wine and beer in the evenings, especially on pizza night!
We enjoyed the work like watering, gardening, cleaning the pool and looking after the chickens and the… read more
27 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host
My partner and I stayed at Ben and Emma's beautiful lake villa in March/April 2022, preparing for the season ahead. From the get go we were made to feel like part of the family, with their daughter Evie drawing me a cute cat and their gorgeous dog Coco giving us so many kisses! Their two boys are super fun and will entice you to play lots of board… read more
15 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)
Lara and her partner Harley Workawayed with us for a month in April this year and they were brilliant. Not only did they throw themselves into a variety of jobs we had for them, but they did so with so much enthusiasm. They were a pleasure to host, and when time came for them to leave it was more like saying goodbye to two old friends than… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Isabelle & George) for host
If you get the opportunity to come and help out at the place with Emma and Ben, then don’t miss it.
Even though they were fully booked with Workawayers for the summer we messaged them on the off chance that it became available. Less than a week later Ben contacted us to say that there had been a last minute change of plan fand asked if we would… read more
Even though they were fully booked with Workawayers for the summer we messaged them on the off chance that it became available. Less than a week later Ben contacted us to say that there had been a last minute change of plan fand asked if we would… read more
11 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabelle & George)
George and Izzy were amazing. Within days they had slotted into our family like they had always been a part of it. Their enthusiasm, work ethic and general friendliness made it an absolute pleasure to host them - they threw themselves into a multitude of tasks and excelled at all of them, giving us a huge amount of help just when we really needed… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (anIndian) for host
One of the best Workaway experiences I had with Emma and Ben.
Thanks a lot to both of you for making my stay so comfortable, for sharing your time and professional experiences with me, for allowing me to learn a lot of new skills, for giving me an opportunity to explore some hidden skills inside me. Because of this stay, I got to meet a lot of… read more
Thanks a lot to both of you for making my stay so comfortable, for sharing your time and professional experiences with me, for allowing me to learn a lot of new skills, for giving me an opportunity to explore some hidden skills inside me. Because of this stay, I got to meet a lot of… read more
2 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (anIndian)
Varun was with us only a couple of weeks but was a terrific help to us. He enthusiastically threw himself into various video-making projects and was thoroughly professional and fun to work with as we worked to create two promotional films for our holiday business. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needs assistance both with… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Alexandra)
Tom and Alex were brilliant. Adaptible, capable, easy going and really good fun, they threw themselves into the variety of tasks we set them during their month at our guesthouse, always ready to try something new and always with a smile on their faces. Our kids miss them still (ok, so do we!), and we would welcome them back to our place any time.… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Alexandra) for host
We stayed with Emma and Ben for a month and had an amazing time. Emma and Ben couldn't have been better hosts. They both went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable! their whole family is awesome (esp coco!) and are a lot of fun. We did all sorts of different tasks throughout our stay from social media to making chutney and general… read more
24 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (John & Maria)
John and Maria were terrific Workawayers - fit, friendly, and ready for anything, they helped us out with a variety of tasks during our summer season, and we were very sorry they could not have stayed longer. Whether cleaning, tidying, maintaining our grounds or guiding our guests, they were first class from start to finish and would be welcome… read more
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (John & Maria) for host
We stayed at Emma and Ben's for four weeks and had a great experience! The location of the beautiful villa is stunning and everything was very accessible by the Landy kindly provided to us. The stay felt like a one of a kind adventure, having Lake Skadar national park just at our doorstep and the beach only a 20 min drive away. Emma and Ben are… read more
23 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jules & Garance)
Jules and Garance were with us for only a month, but they were an absolute pleasure to host. Nothing phased them, nothing was too much trouble and they really helped us out at a time where we really needed it! Personable, laid-back and hard-working, their onward adventures were clearly too exciting or we’d have asked them to stay longer. Bon… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Ciaran and Maria are a lovely couple - genuine, enthusiastic and up for anything. Just as well, because we threw all sorts at them - painting, varnishing, search engine optimising, wood chopping....we had a load of dull jobs that needed doing and this smashing couple just threw themselves into it all without complaint, and always ready to help out… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Ben, Emma and the entire experience was incredible.
We arrived and were greeted at the airport with huge smiles and it just got better from there. We spent a month at Villa and got to see it come together before our time was up. Primary duties were painting, varnishing and power washing alongside some other smaller things. They provided us with… read more
We arrived and were greeted at the airport with huge smiles and it just got better from there. We spent a month at Villa and got to see it come together before our time was up. Primary duties were painting, varnishing and power washing alongside some other smaller things. They provided us with… read more
12 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Annewil & Henkjan) for host
We really enjoyed working at Villa! Ben and Emma were really nice, perfect hosts and knew a lot about the nature and culture in Montenegro. The work was quite easy and good. We got the change to enjoy 1,5 week working for the guests of the villa and the rest of the time working in the garden, woodchopping, painting and other tasks. We were able to… read more
6 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Erin & Wilco) for host
We spent 6 weeks in Virpazar, Montenegro with Ben & Emma and could not have asked for a better first Workaway experience. We had the privilege of meeting several groups of the friendliest guests, we got to experience Montenegro's beautiful landscape more than we could ever imagine--going out on kayaking and hiking tours several times a week. Other… read more
5 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin & Wilco)
Will and Erin, who just spent 6 weeks with us at our guest-house across the busiest part of our holiday season, were just about the most perfect Workawayers we could have wished for. Laid back, hard-working, funny, professional, diligent, great company, they threw themselves into everything from tour guiding to pool maintenance with never less… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Erin & Ben) for host
Staying at Ben and Emma's with the kids and animals in Montenegro has been an absolute highlight of our 10 months away. Ben and Emma are experienced with having Workawayers so everything is organised and flows smoothly.
The work required is straightforward and most days can be done in a couple of hours. You then have the rest of the day to… read more
The work required is straightforward and most days can be done in a couple of hours. You then have the rest of the day to… read more
9 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin & Ben)
Ben and Erin were fantastic, staying with us for the first seven weeks of our season. Hardworking, friendly, fun, they fitted seamlessly into our family and business set-up and were always on hand to help us with a variety of tasks, and all of this during one of the wettest springs we can remember! Our guests loved them, our visiting parents loved… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ashling) for host
Ben and Emma welcomed us into their home and their family as soon as we arrived. We spent a wonderful month with them, and I wish we could have stayed longer.
The villa is set in an idyllic location with incredible views and if you love wildlife then you will be spoilt in this location. The work was a mix of familiar morning duties and ad-hoc… read more
The villa is set in an idyllic location with incredible views and if you love wildlife then you will be spoilt in this location. The work was a mix of familiar morning duties and ad-hoc… read more
18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashling)
Ashling and Nick were fantastic. Sometimes, you get Workawayers who become more than just Workawayers, and become friends you're quite sure you'll stay in touch with after your time together is done. We can't speak highly enough of them both; gregarious, open-minded, adventurous and supremely helpful, Nick and Ashling became part of our family and… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hedda-Lotte & Jan Peter) for host
With Ben, Emma and their children we had our first Workaway-experience and it was even better than expected! We had wonderful weeks in Montenegro, where we could discover a lot of new things because of Ben and Emma's tips for sightseeing, a car at our disposal and daily energetic support. The work has also been fun and has always challenged us a… read more
10 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hedda-Lotte & Jan Peter)
Jan and Hedda were only with us 3 weeks, but they helped us out enormously in that time! Friendly, funny (our kids loved them), they threw themselves enthusiastically into everything we asked of them. Keep in touch guys!
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tobias & Adél) for host
Dear Emma and Ben,
first of all thank you very much for these 4 unforgettable weeks in beautiful Montenegro! You are wonderful hosts, your children are a blessing and even your pets are so lovely. The time just flew by... We wish you the best for the upcoming season!
For other workawayers: Come and experience this unique place, the amazing… read more
first of all thank you very much for these 4 unforgettable weeks in beautiful Montenegro! You are wonderful hosts, your children are a blessing and even your pets are so lovely. The time just flew by... We wish you the best for the upcoming season!
For other workawayers: Come and experience this unique place, the amazing… read more
10 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias & Adél)
Tobi and Adèle are two of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. Cheerful and helpful, they stayed with us a month and helped us accomplish and complete a huge number of tasks setting up our guesthouse for the summer. Nothing was too much trouble - we were sorry to see them leave for further adventures. Good luck you two!
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bowen & Sarah)
Bowen and Sarah were absolutely brilliant Workawayers. Their stay with us straddled our tourist season and off-season, meaning they undertook tasks as diverse as pool cleaning, leading tours, teaching us how to get the most out of Instagram, childcare and even videography! Their flexibility and infectious enthusiasm was just what we were after,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bowen & Sarah) for host
Possibly the best Workaway in the world.
The description is spot on. We were lucky to spend 2 weeks in the season with guests living in the eco cabin helping out on tours and spending 4 weeks off season helping with video and photo content, end of season cleaning whilst staying in the guest house. Ben & Emma took us all around Montenegro and… read more
The description is spot on. We were lucky to spend 2 weeks in the season with guests living in the eco cabin helping out on tours and spending 4 weeks off season helping with video and photo content, end of season cleaning whilst staying in the guest house. Ben & Emma took us all around Montenegro and… read more
12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Matias & Valeria) for host
where to start ... when we arrived at the place we could not believe the beauty of it! We spent three months in rural Montenegro, in the middle of winter, with snow included, our task was focused on creating the new terrace that is the yoga platform, it was cold months to work outside, but nothing that we could not handle. In the free times Emma… read more
14 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Matias & Valeria)
Matias and Valeria stayed with us for the three coldest months of the year in rural Montenegro, showing a commitment and work ethic that it’s rare to see in employees, let alone Workawayers. Our 4-week project to build a yoga deck trebled in scope and size on only their second day; unfazed, their expertise, good humor and enthusiasm drove us on… read more
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gonzalo & Micaela)
Gonza and Mica stayed with us for 6 weeks across the coldest part of our winter - for this alone they should get a medal! Gonza made us some superb promotional videos and Mica was brilliant just mucking in with all sorts of tasks (she probably never wants to see a paintbrush again after all the varnishing she did on our yoga deck!). They also… read more
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gonzalo & Micaela) for host
We spent just over 6 weeks with the family, since we arrived all family were very kind and friendly trying to make us feel comfortable in their home, even when they had lots of things to work with. The location of their house is fantastic.
Our accommodation was in the guesthouse with a fully equipped kitchen were we cooked by ourselve. There is a… read more
Our accommodation was in the guesthouse with a fully equipped kitchen were we cooked by ourselve. There is a… read more
2 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack & Tyla)
Jack and Tyla helped us out for 3 weeks this summer and were terrific! Nothing was too much trouble, and they really bonded well with our kids. We would have loved them to stay longer and they will always be welcome back as part of our family!
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jack & Tyla) for host
We stayed with Ben and Emma for just over 3 weeks in September. Each day began at about 7.00 am, with watering the plants, cleaning the pool and general tidy up etc
On excursion days, usually just one of us would go along and drive one of the vehicles with some of the guests onboard. The days including lots of kayaking, hiking and swimming in… read more
On excursion days, usually just one of us would go along and drive one of the vehicles with some of the guests onboard. The days including lots of kayaking, hiking and swimming in… read more
17 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsty & Adam )
Kirsty and Adam were awesome Workawayers. Helpful, punctual (they were often up and about even earlier than we were!), laid-back, nothing was too much trouble. We were sad to see them leave and would welcome then back as part of our family any time. Thanks guys, and keep in touch!
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kirsty & Adam ) for host
We spent just over 4 weeks with the family. Emma and Ben are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Montenegro. We learnt a lot and visited a lot of hidden gems that would have been difficult to discover on our own! We met so many different people and really felt like we got to experience the best of Montenegro.
Our time was filled with assisting… read more
Our time was filled with assisting… read more
10 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Theo) for host
What a wonderful little family! Ben and Emma have created a dream vacation spot. They are very laid back in terms of assigning tasks, and the tasks that are assigned are meditative and enjoyable. You get to go on the tours and excursions they provide, so it basically feels like your a guest in one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro. Go and… read more
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Theo)
Theo only stayed with us 10 days, but he was an excellent help to our business even in that short time. Conscientious, laid back and happy to tackle all of our requests, he slotted in seamlessly with minimal fuss or guidance. Happy travels, Theo, keep in touch!
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan & Ksenia)
Jordan and Ksenia stayed with us at our guesthouse in rural Montenegro and they were amazing. Quick to learn new things, their existing skills also meant they taught us plenty, too. Nothing was too much trouble, whatever the task, whatever the weather, from general maintenance to trail clearing, cooking, cleaning or childcare. Our kids loved them.… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Jeremiah)
Jack and Sarah are awesome! They stayed with us for 6 weeks during one of the rainiest springs of the last few years and rather than be put off, actually decided to top up their original month with us by another couple of weeks so they could see some projects they had begun through to the finish. Making stone garden steps, power washing, painting,… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rebekah & Samuel) for host
Ben and Emma provided an incredible first work away experience for us. The whole time we felt like we had won the lottery. We had arrived in the winter, their off season, meaning we stayed in what is usually the guest house for their in-season guests. This accommodation is luxurious! You'll stay in your own wood and stone villa with an awesome… read more
5 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebekah & Samuel)
We just said goodbye to Sam and Rebekah after they'd been with us a month helping out during the off season at our guest house. Despite some miserable weather, they were a delight, always ready to pitch in whether it was something with which they were familiar or something they'd never done before. Painting, decorating, flyer designing,… read more
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella & Robbie)
Ella and Robbie were only with us for 10 days, but in that short time they helped us accomplish so many things. Being hard-working AND laid-back is a pretty rare combination, but no matter what we asked of them, they went about their tasks with the same sense of fun and adventure (even when it came to babysitting our three small kids!). We were… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ella & Robbie) for host
We absolutely loved our Workaway experience at Ben and Emma's home in Lake Skadar! Ben, Emma and their three gorgeous children are kind, welcoming and generous hosts. Ben and Emma are incredibly knowledgable about the area and although they are both British, we felt like we got a really 'local' experience. Their family have immersed themselves in… read more
17 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eduardo & Jaqueline) for host
Our experience with Emma and Ben lasted 7 weeks in the high season, we couldn't choose better place to stay during this very hot period in Montenegro.
Since we arrived all family were very kind and friendly trying to make us feel comfortable in their home, even when they had lots of things to work with.
Our work was very assorted and it depends on… read more
Since we arrived all family were very kind and friendly trying to make us feel comfortable in their home, even when they had lots of things to work with.
Our work was very assorted and it depends on… read more
29 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eduardo & Jaqueline)
Edu and Jaque spent 6 weeks helping out with our guesthouse and tours during our busiest summer months, and they were brilliant. Enthusiastic, professional, they dove into every task with aplomb, be it kayaking, video production, gardening, emergency car fixing and more. When we finally said goodbye to them it was with gratitude and sadness - a… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra & Dario)
Alex and her partner Dario were wonderful for the two weeks they spent with us. Hardworking, knowledgable and fun, they helped us with all kinds of different projects and we'd happily host them again. Keep in touch, guys (Wooster the kitten is thriving, you'll be pleased to know!)!
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra & Dario) for host
Ben and Emma are wonderful hosts! We stayed with my partner for 2 weeks in a very cozy eco-cabin in the middle of a garden, with amazing view and birds singing every morning.
Guys always truly cared about us, asked what jobs we'd prefer to do. And really, their place has options to make lot's of different things, offer your ideas and never to be… read more
Guys always truly cared about us, asked what jobs we'd prefer to do. And really, their place has options to make lot's of different things, offer your ideas and never to be… read more
13 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lui & Stephanie)
Lui and Steffi are an inspirational couple who took a two week timeout from their epic trip to help us finish our eco-cabin in rural Montenegro. We're not sure they'll ever want to pick up a paint brush again after their time with us, but their assistance was invaluable and they were fun and a source of great stories as well as being hard workers!… read more
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lui & Stephanie) for host
We stayed at Emma & Ben during two weeks in march 2017. They are very lovely and the location of their house is fantastic. Our accommodation was in the guesthouse with a fully equipped kitchen were we cooked by ourselves - we got a food allowance, which was enough to buy all we needed. We worked from monday to friday and the weekend we had off to… read more
11 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Liam)
Liam came to Workawayers for us for the summer of 2017 and for 5 weeks was conscientious, hardworking and friendly helping us as a groundsman and general admin while we trained him up as a kayaking and hiking guide. It seemed a good match, and we were very pleased with his contribution to our family business. Unfortunately he took off one night… read more
(Neutral)
8 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Barbara) for host
At the end of february we have been at Ben and Emmas for ten days. We lived in beatiful Villa Miella together with another couple doing their workaway. Together with Ben we built a wooden guest house. It was interesting to see on facebook how they finished it. We also had some more small things to do. Ben, Emma and the kids are very simpathic and… read more
2 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Barbara)
Michael and Barbara stayed with us for 10 days and we cannot praise either of them highly enough. Friendly, funny and open, they helped us with making cupboards, painting railings and even assisting with getting started on our timber-framed out-building (Michael's carpentry skills were invaluable!). Enthusiastic and adventurous, we were sorry to… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
Victor and Fabi came to us for two weeks and ended up staying three months. By the time they eventually departed it was like saying goodbye to family! They are a wonderful couple, smart, funny, hard-working and interesting, with a broad range of skills, some of which they brought with them and some of which they may have picked up since (with a… read more
(Excellent)
