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Help in a big house with garden close to surf spots in Algarve, Portugal

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2024

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We are a shared house , some friends, family...people related to nature and activities as surf, hiking, etc...we are starting a hort in the garden, and a library of self-improvement, spiritual material and psicólogy. Help is not directed to any paying guest but just the household.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The people who live here is well versed in sea activities, also nature related sports, we are creating a big library that will be public at some point and is a very healthy, sporty, peaceful environent, we love and welcome animals, and trying to raise the consciousness of people in general about importance of natural resources respect and inner balance.
Help
Is a big house, with a big garden and couple of dogs, theres always something to do around, helping in the hort with the veggies, walking or looking after the dogs, general help around, tidying up and organizing the library, I use to paint and do some art, so migh need a hand with the frames or creative tasks; pick up some wood for the fireplace...the aim is to help provide a calm peaceful and creative environment for everyone.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
I would like to learn some french, and can offer portuguese, spanish ans english.
Accommodation
shared room with other workawayer...
What else ...
In your time off, you could use some of the spare surf material we have in the house if you would like to try to surf, or go for hikes, explore all the natural park that we live in, full of nature, we are 5 minutes away from huge dunes of hills in front of the coast line. You can study your own things, or read something of the material we have in the house library, we also have some oil paintings and aquarelas to use and be creative...
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
quite decent internet connection, already living couple of digital nomads here.
Space for parking camper vans
Enough parking area for campers.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 161649416338

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15 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

I stayed 2 weeks in Carlos'House this winter, and it was a cool time to enjoy of the Big shared House, calm and nature spot, and side beach are very near. The work was easy, give food to the pigs and ducks, cleaning house and gardering. It's a good place to meet people, Carlos'Friends and other ! Chilling time, reading zone, instruments, ... Of… read more

(Excellent )

22 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikola)

Nikola was far more than what a host could espect, available, the best disposition, humble, uncomplicated, reliable, responsible, caring, kind, open, with initiative, fresh energy and was a pleasure to be around her for any of the people living in the house, even for the animals I am sure... was a solid presence and will be missed. Thanks Nikola

(Excellent )

14 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa-Marie)

Lisa was great help, lot of iniciativa, keeping herself always busy and available, keen to help in any task and willing to learn, she can cook, build, clean, garden and anything that's needed to do... Really good help, reliable and trusty, thanks Lisa.

(Excellent )

7 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Lisa-Marie) for host

I have spent 1 and a half months at Carlos place and it was great! I truly enjoyed the experience there. The area and surroundings are great, very quiet, beautiful beaches, fresh air, nature..
The work was simple and definitely not too much. We were doing the laundry, cleaning, gardening, feeding the animals, organizing the books, ... cooking… read more

(Excellent )

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15 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

(Excellent)

22 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikola)

(Excellent)

14 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa-Marie)

(Excellent)

7 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Lisa-Marie) for host

(Excellent)

27 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Evie & Luis Fernando) for host

it was an amazing experience the time we spend there!
Carlos is an amazing human being, with his values, kindness and honesty, he was like our big brother.
we stayed for a month and we are greatful for this, we made good friends in the guesthouse, which the vibe is relaxing and zen with a lot of books to read!
the tasks were mainly checking out… read more

(Excellent)

17 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

I spend 1 week here and I really enjoyed my time there! Vale da Telha is really peaceful and beautiful area. You can spend your time hiking around cliffs, surfing or simply chilling on the beach nearby.
Carlos was very precise about his expectations. I was working 3,5 h a day for exchange for accommodation. My task were simple, like cleaning… read more

(Excellent)

25 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Dorian)

Dorian was very easy-going, respectful of the rules and understood all first minute... Lot of initiative, uncomplicated, could do anything was asked for with good attitude always...great kid to have around, you can count on him definitely, thanks buddy.

(Excellent)

28 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Dorian) for host

I was only here for 9 days, and it was during the offseason, and it was raining many of the days, but I still was able to have an an amazing time which says a lot!!

OVERALL:
Great choice if you're looking for a more chill workaway with a lot of freedom and independence to do whatever you want!

HOST:
Carlos was wonderful; trusting me to do the… read more

(Excellent)

25 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Alva) for host

Surf House was one of the most peaceful places I've ever been. I felt a calmness the second I entered. I really enjoyed myself, getting to know the place, people and pigs. I can recommend this place to anyone who'd like to just slow down, get to know yourself and enjoy life. I didn't have a car, so I hitchhiked or got a ride with guests I got… read more

(Excellent)

18 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Martijn) for host

stayed for 5 weeks with Carlos at the surf house and it was a great experience and time. the work was easy (cleaning in the house and garden / collecting and chopping wood) sometimes a bit boring as there maybe wasnt enough to do to be really active, but 3hrs a day is not much! carlos is a very calm guy, friendly but private and likes his own… read more

(Very good)

12 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Tommaso) for host

Staying at Carlos's house was really a great experience! It was my first workaway travel and I was looking for a good place where I could chill, surf and sharing life and knowledge. The working time is only 3 hours a day (nothing heavy) and then you have a free bed and a free day! It was a good deal. Carlos is kind, funny and, being a local,he… read more

(Excellent)

21 Aug 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia Sol)

Natália was really good help at the house, super responsible, with initiative and always good attitude...very aware of what could be improved around or changed and expressing it clearly, high communication skills, team work skills and getting along with guests at the house just great, flexible, uncomplicated and ready to get things done. Grateful… read more

(Excellent)

12 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Natalia Sol) for host

I only stayed a week at Carlos's place but i really enjoyed it. in the morning i had to do some cleaning for 3 hours and then i would have the rest of the day free.
It is a nice place with really good vibes! The beach is 30 minutes walking but Carlos also has bikes which i could use.
Didn't have too many days to talk to Carlos but he looks like a… read more

(Excellent)

18 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I spent 3 weeks helping at Carlos's place, I wish I could have stayed longer. The vibe created at the surf house was very relaxed and I enjoyed the work. Carlos is very kind and is easy going. The work is mainly cleaning and helping around the house. I enjoyed making connections with the other volunteers and also the guests staying at the house.… read more

(Excellent)

10 Feb 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Teo)

Was a pleasure to have Teo in the house, always very awakeamd with good attitude, any time willing to help out or asking how to... Always honest smile and very humble man, he's young but super responsible and mature... He likes to cook and was really good with other people in the house, always talking to everyone and getting all involved in… read more

(Excellent)

3 Feb 2021

Left by Workawayer (Teo) for host

Hey guyyss, i stayed at Carlos place for two months but i would have liked to stay there even longer. I dont want talk about the hour of work, that where very flexible, or the job, that was very easy, but i want to say a few word about Carlos and his amazing surf House. Carlos is an humble and pacific guy who had been like a big brother and a… read more

(Excellent)

23 Oct 2020

Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host

Even though I only got to stay there for two weeks, I had an amazing experience.
The job was fair and well organized. The place and the beaches around were amazing and the weather was perfect. The guests were super friendly and kind, besides my fellow workawayers made a great team.
We had to work from 10 to 14 five days a week (in my case was… read more

(Excellent)

18 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Arnau) for host

I stayed with Carlos for 3 months and it was an amazing experience. I was able to get to know a lot of good people from all around the world and had the opportunity to live with them. Carlos always tries to fiend the best group of helpers so that, you guys, can help him comfortably. He is a really easy-going and calmed guy.
I was able to surf… read more

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Giulio) for host

This was my first workaway and it was amazing! I stayed there for 5 weeks and I didn't want to leave. You work a little bit in the morning and then you're free to go surfing and exploring the beautiful Algarve region!

(Excellent)

8 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Briar) for host

Staying at this place is one of the best experiences you will have! The work is not too difficult and the atmosphere in the guesthouse is very laid back and friendly. Carlos is a great guy with a big heart! What he has done with the guesthouse is really cool. Vale da Tehla is a really nice area to spend the summer with so many outdoors activities… read more

(Excellent)

5 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Leila) for host

Staying in the gouesthouse of Carlos is the best thing that could happen to you! I had such a great time I will never forget in my life. The work is not hard and I really enjoyed it. And Carlos is such a lovely person!!! I wish all the best for you and your beautiful surfhouse. Sendling lots of love xx

(Excellent)

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