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Our hostel is owned and operated by the family Nout, Jolanda and our boys Dex and Cas. The hostel is designed and built in styles both typical and unique to Mompiche. Our focus was on creating a nice & cozy atmosphere while utilizing construction methods with minimal environmental impact. We have 7 bamboo bungalows (5 privates & 2 shared dorms), a communal kitchen, a yoga/relax deck + hammock zone to hang and mingle with fellow travelers, an on-site restaurant/bar, plus fast and reliable fiber optic wifi. Just a three minute walk to the town center and beach, our little tropical oasis is a great place to spend a few weeks and meet travelers from all over the world.
We prefer a 4 weeks minimum stay (or longer) but if you can only stay for 2 weeks, we will take your offer into consideration. Of course there is a 1-week trial period to make sure everyone is happy with the arrangement.
HEADS UP TO COUPLES OR FRIENDS TRAVELING TOGETHER: Our volunteers may work separate schedules.
Please send us a message if you have any questions. Be sure to include in your message your estimated date of arrival to Mompiche, how long you would like to stay with us, and what you believe you have to offer that makes you stand out from the rest (your strengths, previous work experience, any specific trades you are good at, etc.). Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!!
Cheers ~ Nout, Jolanda, Dex y Cas
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Events & social
Charity work
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Cycling
Dancing
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Take a spanish course and practice with the natives, take a surf lesson in one of the best spots for beginners or advanced surfers, learn about medicinal plants growing in the bordering rain forest, sample esmeraldeño cuisine.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Typical volunteer tasks include babysitting, basic maintenance like yard work, painting/varnishing, cleaning, building, etc. and reception work. For reception duties, the volunteer should speak and comprehend a basic level of both Spanish and English and have an outgoing personality.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Accommodation
bed in shared dorm or private room, use of the communal kitchen, and free, fast fiber optic wifi.
No food included.
What else ...
Mompiche is a quaint little fishing village in northern Ecuador. The village rests on a 40-mile crescent-moon bay. The world-class waves attract surfers from all over the globe and is a fantastic place to learn how to surf (classes and board rentals available year-round) since there are waves for all ability levels. Also out in that great big blue space, you can go on whale-watching excursions (September-November) or sit on the beach at night and be mesmerized by the fluorescent-green color of the plankton lighting up the waves, depending, of course, on the month you are here. There is a gorgeous, small island 10 minutes away called “Isla Portete”. It is not much more than a few homes, miles of pristine coastline, coconut palms and peace. From Mompiche, you can also walk to a stunning and picturesque black-sand beach only minutes away. Mompiche offers horseback riding along the beach. Also, just behind us is a protected rain forest packed full of incredible flora and fauna. There are forest tours available where you can see monkeys, toucans, parrots, waterfalls and much more. In short, Mompiche is a beautiful place to disconnect from everything and reconnect with nature.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed optic fibre wifi from 50mbps up to 200mbps
Can possibly accept pets
Depending on the pet and always on request
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 182445187148
Feedback (59)
19 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
Better late than never but I thoroughly enjoyed my time here with Nout, Yolanda, Dex and Cas. I volunteered here in September 2023, it was my first volunteering and experience on my trip. I thought it was the perfect introduction into South American life. I was there during the low season so it was fairly quiet, but looking back it was exactly the… read more
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca was a great volunteer. He was willing to do everything we asked and did it on his own. So he is very reliable, independent and social. He helped us wit a lot of cleaning, painting, gardening and entertaining the kids :) We would reccomend Luca to everybody who needs a good volunteer.
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I had a great stay at Nout and Jolandas Hostel!
Mompiche is an amazing place if you want to surf, and to disconnect. I was there for 3 weeks in low season and it was extremely quiet in the village and in the hostel, so I read a lot, ate ice creams (they are delicious! And just 50 cents🤩) and didn’t have to share the waves with many people, which… read more
Mompiche is an amazing place if you want to surf, and to disconnect. I was there for 3 weeks in low season and it was extremely quiet in the village and in the hostel, so I read a lot, ate ice creams (they are delicious! And just 50 cents🤩) and didn’t have to share the waves with many people, which… read more
16 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Siddharth)
Sid was a very generous and social person. Always willing to try everything and helping out with all. He is also a great guy to have around and fun to talk with! We can recommend Sid to every place to help out with all kinds of stuff! :)
(Excellent
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19 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
Better late than never but I thoroughly enjoyed my time here with Nout, Yolanda, Dex and Cas. I volunteered here in September 2023, it was my first volunteering and experience on my trip. I thought it was the perfect introduction into South American life. I was there during the low season so it was fairly quiet, but looking back it was exactly the… read more
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca was a great volunteer. He was willing to do everything we asked and did it on his own. So he is very reliable, independent and social. He helped us wit a lot of cleaning, painting, gardening and entertaining the kids :) We would reccomend Luca to everybody who needs a good volunteer.
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I had a great stay at Nout and Jolandas Hostel!
Mompiche is an amazing place if you want to surf, and to disconnect. I was there for 3 weeks in low season and it was extremely quiet in the village and in the hostel, so I read a lot, ate ice creams (they are delicious! And just 50 cents🤩) and didn’t have to share the waves with many people, which… read more
Mompiche is an amazing place if you want to surf, and to disconnect. I was there for 3 weeks in low season and it was extremely quiet in the village and in the hostel, so I read a lot, ate ice creams (they are delicious! And just 50 cents🤩) and didn’t have to share the waves with many people, which… read more
16 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Siddharth)
Sid was a very generous and social person. Always willing to try everything and helping out with all. He is also a great guy to have around and fun to talk with! We can recommend Sid to every place to help out with all kinds of stuff! :)
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Fenna)
Fenna was such a great volunteer and such a lovely openminded person! A very warm and strong person who helps with everything even when we did not ask so was picking up stuff! :) She is an asset to every place and every business! We loved her spirit and her sweet incredible personality!
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Fenna) for host
I volunteered here for 2 weeks and loved it. The owners are very outgoing and kind. And there kids are the cuties! The chores are different every day and not hard at all which makes it more fun to do. I would recommend if you like a village kind of lifestyle and surfing. Thank you Nout and Jolanda who know we see each other again!
15 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Faye)
Fay was a very nice and calm volunteer who helped is out in any way. She is a great person and a good help, we would recommend here to any place! :)
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Faye) for host
Mompiche is a very special place and I had a wonderful time at this Hostel with Jolanda, Nout and their two boys. I stayed for two weeks and was required to do 3 hours of work each day, 6 days a week, which included jobs such as cleaning, gardening, cooking and assisting guests. Mompiche, and the hostel itself, is full of warm, generous, down to… read more
2 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Simon was a very good volunteer! He stayed 1,5 month with us! From day one he picked everything up and also did a lot of times things even when he was not on duty! :) He is very independent and works hard. He is always happy and also just an awesome guy for a talk! He will be an asset for every place where volunteers are needed! We are going to… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I'm extremely happy with how it went.
The owners of the hostel, Nout and Jolanda, are very friendly and they make you feel at home.
I worked 3 hours a day, 6 days a week. I could choose my own shifts. The work would vary a lot, which is a good thing because you get to do lots of different stuff. I did… read more
The owners of the hostel, Nout and Jolanda, are very friendly and they make you feel at home.
I worked 3 hours a day, 6 days a week. I could choose my own shifts. The work would vary a lot, which is a good thing because you get to do lots of different stuff. I did… read more
22 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Stav)
Stav was a very nice and helpful volunteer! Very open and also willing to do everything we asked her to do. We really enjoyed having here as a volunteer and could recommend her to any other volunteering place.
Big thanks to Stav by us and the boys!
Cheers
Nout, Jolanda, Dex y Cas
Big thanks to Stav by us and the boys!
Cheers
Nout, Jolanda, Dex y Cas
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stav) for host
An amazing first experience volunteering! Jolanda and Nout are so kind and warm and make you feel at home. Their boys are so cute and energetic, and it made for a fun and relaxed place to volunteer.
Mompiche is paradise! It's a great place to meet people, both locals and other travelers. The beaches are beautiful, the surf is unreal and there's a… read more
Mompiche is paradise! It's a great place to meet people, both locals and other travelers. The beaches are beautiful, the surf is unreal and there's a… read more
26 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Adèle & Marceau)
Adèle and Marceau are super sweet, hardworking volunteers!
Their were 1 of our favorites!! :-D
If you ask them to make/do something, they go for it 100%.
You definitely want to host them.
Thanks again for all the work you've done! we hope to see you again someday!!
Big Hugs from the whole Family
Their were 1 of our favorites!! :-D
If you ask them to make/do something, they go for it 100%.
You definitely want to host them.
Thanks again for all the work you've done! we hope to see you again someday!!
Big Hugs from the whole Family
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adèle & Marceau) for host
What a wonderful experience!
It was our first volunteering and we enjoyed it so much.
First, the team is so nice. Jolanda & Nut make you feel like home directly, they are so kind and also so fun you'll never get bored! Their kids are also very cute and sweet, you will have very good time this family, 5 days since we left Mompiche and we already… read more
It was our first volunteering and we enjoyed it so much.
First, the team is so nice. Jolanda & Nut make you feel like home directly, they are so kind and also so fun you'll never get bored! Their kids are also very cute and sweet, you will have very good time this family, 5 days since we left Mompiche and we already… read more
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
HOLD ON HERE AND PLAN YOUR TRIP TO MOMPICHE!!!
Wow, I have no words for the time we spend in this wonderful little peaceful village.
The hostel is a super chilly, cozy and friendly space where you can just live your life the way you should - and you are definitely always surrounded by awesome people. Jolanda and Nout (sorry buddy, I hope I spell… read more
Wow, I have no words for the time we spend in this wonderful little peaceful village.
The hostel is a super chilly, cozy and friendly space where you can just live your life the way you should - and you are definitely always surrounded by awesome people. Jolanda and Nout (sorry buddy, I hope I spell… read more
1 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Thank you so much!
You girls are really creative.. loved your skills.
Hannah (and Jasmin) are 2 girls you wanna host; relax, good mentality, hard working.
even when she was not working, she was willing to help us out.
Hannah (and Jasmin), Safe travels and take care of each other.
We hope to see you again one day!
Hugs and kisses
You girls are really creative.. loved your skills.
Hannah (and Jasmin) are 2 girls you wanna host; relax, good mentality, hard working.
even when she was not working, she was willing to help us out.
Hannah (and Jasmin), Safe travels and take care of each other.
We hope to see you again one day!
Hugs and kisses
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
Oh wow, what a great time. The two weeks with Jolanda, Nout and their boys Dex and Kas were absolutely amazing. I had my first workaway experience there and it couldn't have been better!
Jolanda and Nout are very lovely, funny and generous people and as caring hosts exceeding my expectations. They also were there to answer all arising questions… read more
Jolanda and Nout are very lovely, funny and generous people and as caring hosts exceeding my expectations. They also were there to answer all arising questions… read more
6 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bennet) for host
My volunteering in this hostel was really spontaneous. First I stayed for six days in the hostel and the day before I was supposed to leave I had a talk with Jolanda and I asked her if they are looking for new volunteers and than she offered me and my friend Carla a volunteering for one week (there were two volunteers coming so we couldn't stay… read more
26 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Derek)
Derek is such a great guy! He is a perfect volunteer, does everything you want him to do and more! He also does a lot by himself without us asking. He painted great artwork on our new Loung/Bar and also did a lot of other things. He is also not only good in working but also social an awesome guy. And he does great artwork with bracelets and stuff!… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maud & ROMAIN)
Maud en Romain are excellent volunteers!! The are such a lovely and easy outgoing couple. It was a blast having them in our hostel and they are willing to do anything. We loved how they build stuff and also had a lot of their own ideas which we used! They left a lot of footprints in our hostel and hope they will be back one day to see them again.… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maud & ROMAIN) for host
We had such a great time with Nout and Jolanda in Mompiche. Mendee is not here anymore, but the new owners are very nice. They really take care of giving differents stuff to do (fruit picking, building closet, painting, washing...), the shift is going super fast and Jolanda & Nout really wants us to enjoy it and are really caring.
We slept in a… read more
We slept in a… read more
24 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael)
Raphaël and his girlfriend wanted to come and volunteer for us. Every time we tried realy hard to get them to message us back through whatsapp. They read all the messages but only replied after we send several messages. 1 day before arrival we texted them again (because of the situation in Ecuador, roadblocks and stuff) to ask where they were and… read more
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
12 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leander)
Leander was an awesome Workawayer!! He was always willing to do everything and also did it good. He also had very good ideas himself and build our baby boys a great wooden playhouse :) He is good in many things and is a great asset for every hostel/hotel or other volunteering spot.
Thanks Leander for helping us out! Have fun at the Galapagos and… read more
Thanks Leander for helping us out! Have fun at the Galapagos and… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Leander) for host
I had great a great time! There are so many nice people in Mompiche and the vibe is very good.
The work in the hostel is relaxed and Yolanda and Nout are making sure that the work is different every day :)
I especially enjoyed having a little project where I build a little house for their boys Dex and Cas. Also picking up the Fruits al around the… read more
The work in the hostel is relaxed and Yolanda and Nout are making sure that the work is different every day :)
I especially enjoyed having a little project where I build a little house for their boys Dex and Cas. Also picking up the Fruits al around the… read more
5 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (inken96)
Inken was a wonderful volunteer and now a dear friend to us. She spent a month here, happy to perform any task asked of her… from reception to cleaning to painting to childcare to sewing y the list continues. She is such a calm, kind person. She is trustworthy y loyal. She was so loving that the street dogs would stand outside our gate waiting to… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (inken96) for host
I had a great time in mompiche! Mendee and Andres are the nicest people with the most beautiful hostel. I'm very happy that I was invited to live and volunteer there for a month and I took so many fantastic memories with me when I left. My work was easy and fun, a lot of painting, some cleaning and reception work. The beaches in mompiche are… read more
2 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and it couldn't have been better! Mendee and Andres are lovely hosts, and you'll feel home very quickly. I did the paintings of the cabañas and the gate. The hostel itself is very cute with a nice yoga desk and the beach is the best to learn how to surf!
18 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie was a wonderful volunteer! She spent a few weeks with us in March 2022, helping us out with painting. She did a fabulous job. She is a kind, warm person and she mixed very well with the other guests. We were so happy to have her here with us! We would highly recommend her to other Workaway hosts.
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (KATHRYN & Sam)
Kat y Sam were absolutely top-notch volunteers. We are so grateful to them for the month they spent with us.
Kat helped primarily with reception duties. I could not have found a more perfect person for that job. She has a wonderful outgoing personality, always cheerful y up for a chat. She took the job seriously y always took time after her… read more
Kat helped primarily with reception duties. I could not have found a more perfect person for that job. She has a wonderful outgoing personality, always cheerful y up for a chat. She took the job seriously y always took time after her… read more
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (KATHRYN & Sam) for host
This was our first WorkAway and we could not be more thrilled to have partnered with Mendee and Andres here. Mendee was our primary volunteer coordinator and she was incredible with communication. She replies promptly and thoroughly. We felt all of our questions were answered and well-received, even when we confused our own calendar dates—Mendee… read more
19 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mickael) for host
I had a wonderful time at this hostel, Mendee and Andres are very friendly. The place is very beautiful with a lot of plants next to the manglar. The atmosphere of the hostal is very relax, with a lot of travelers coming in out. I did a lot of diferents small jobs ( general maintenance, gardening, painting ) during my stay, was a lot of fun and i… read more
16 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mickael)
Michael is a top-notch volunteer! One of our best ever. He is an incredibly hard working, self-motivated, reliable, talented person. He performed a variety of tasks from cement work to landscaping to carpentry to painting, and the list goes on. He was here over a month and our hostel is a much more beautiful place since he passed through the… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Saskia) for host
This is a very relaxing place and Mendee and Andres are friendly hosts who gave us a family feeling. Very good vibes! The tasks were very clear, Mendee takes perfect preparations so she enabled me in all means necessary.
Also I liked that my input was appreciated and put into practice to make some improvements in the kitchen, using my creativity.… read more
Also I liked that my input was appreciated and put into practice to make some improvements in the kitchen, using my creativity.… read more
16 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Saskia)
Saskia was Ana excellent volunteer! It was such a huge pleasure to Saskia her cousin Josie here. Literally from the moment they arrived, it was all smiles, positive energy, and dedication to their tasks. They are very kind y social and their presence was enjoyed by all of our guests. Saskia has quite a musical talent as well. Just get that girl… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Josefien)
Josie was an excellent volunteer! It was such a huge pleasure to have Josie y her cousin Saskia here. Literally from the moment they arrived, it was all smiles, positive energy, and dedication to their tasks. They are very kind y social and their presence was enjoyed by all of our guests. Josie is a physiotherapist by profession. She helped me out… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Josefien) for host
Me and my cousin had a fantastic stay. Mendee is a great host who makes you feel at home. She’s very communicative before and during your stay, so it’s very clear what she expects of you. She has a warm, open personality and has family vibes around her what makes you really feel at home.
My cousin did reception work and I worked 6 days a week as… read more
My cousin did reception work and I worked 6 days a week as… read more
10 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorris)
Lorris definitely was one of the top volunteers that we have had over the past 7 years. He was excellent in every way… super kind and friendly, mingled well with others at the hostel, and an excellent gardener! Our place looks so much more beautiful after having him here with us. We are so grateful to him for his hard work and dedication and we… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucile)
Oh how much we miss this woman!! Lucile feels like both an adopted daughter as well as a dear friend to us. She was always so friendly, interacted beautifully with the other guests, was happy to perform any task we asked of her, was super respectful, took excellent care of our animals y the hostel when we left her in charge, etc., etc. We highly… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucile) for host
I stayed 1 month with Mendee and Andre's and I had a very good experience ! both of them are very nice people who always make sure you are happy. the hostel is the best of mompiche (and I am very objective jajaja), clean and warm. mompiche is the best place I have been in Ecuador. all the people there, local as expat are lovely. The job itself… read more
30 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Fabian & Sophia) for host
Mendee and Andres have a lovely place in Mompiche. They are such a warm hearted couple, we felt comfortable from the first second.
During the day we were soon accompanied by Max and Lola, Mendees and Andres little dogs which filled so many moments with joy.
After Mendee got to know us and our skills she made sure to match the tasks to our… read more
During the day we were soon accompanied by Max and Lola, Mendees and Andres little dogs which filled so many moments with joy.
After Mendee got to know us and our skills she made sure to match the tasks to our… read more
24 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabian & Sophia)
Fabian y Sophia were THE BEST!!!
They are so kind and mellow, yet hard working and flexible and talented and creative and, and, and…
They did a massive range of jobs over the weeks they were with us and performed every job perfectly. Just to name a few: painting, building a bird feeder, building a compost bin, yard work, cleaning/organizing,… read more
They are so kind and mellow, yet hard working and flexible and talented and creative and, and, and…
They did a massive range of jobs over the weeks they were with us and performed every job perfectly. Just to name a few: painting, building a bird feeder, building a compost bin, yard work, cleaning/organizing,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Matthijs) for host
Our stay with Mendee and Andres in Mompiche was amazing. Mendee and Andres are both very heartwarming
and generous people that welcomed us with open arms. During our two weeks in Mompiche, we really felt like we got to know each other beyond a employer/employee relationship. Another thing we loved about our stay was the diversity of work that had… read more
and generous people that welcomed us with open arms. During our two weeks in Mompiche, we really felt like we got to know each other beyond a employer/employee relationship. Another thing we loved about our stay was the diversity of work that had… read more
24 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthijs)
Matthijs y Mia were AMAZING!! Now how can I get them to come back?? Haha…
They are very fun, hardworking, adventurous. Their tasks ranged from painting / varnishing to yard work y more. They were the masterminds who skillfully pulled off a double kitchen cat-proofing project. They cheerfully participate in a community street/beach clean up day.… read more
They are very fun, hardworking, adventurous. Their tasks ranged from painting / varnishing to yard work y more. They were the masterminds who skillfully pulled off a double kitchen cat-proofing project. They cheerfully participate in a community street/beach clean up day.… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)
We were very disappointed when Scott didn’t show up or write to alert us of changed plans, as this left us with no other choice but to cancel a project that we had planned. Our first reaction was concern that something unfortunate may have happened to him. However, Workaway’s message system allows you to know when a message has been read so we are… read more
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
25 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
Fanny was an excellent volunteer. You could not ask for a kinder, more gentle, easygoing person. She was here with us during the pandemic, so we didn’t have much reception work to do but she spent most of her time gardening and painting. She definitely left our place more beautiful than when she arrived. She was really great at painting… she is… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Fanny) for host
I spent around two weeks and I loved my stay there! Mompiche as a town is a great place to live in, it is super relaxing, you can safely surf, walk by the beach and discover the surroundings, which are beautiful! The work at the hostel is not hard, you will mainly spend your time painting or gardening, and Mendee is super flexible! Overall I had… read more
7 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Kaitlyn) for host
This was an incredible experience! Mompiche is a great town full of great people and the hostel environment matched. Mendee and Andreas have a way of immediately making you feel comfortable in your new home and we became fast friends. The work was fun and Mendee does her best to gear it towards your interests. I miss it already!
7 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaitlyn)
Kaitlyn was a great volunteer. She is a very talented photographer a great painter, as well as very outgoing and friendly. She makes friends easily, is very approachable and engages with other guests naturally. She makes a great addition to a hostel team. We really enjoyed her time with us. We miss you, Kaitlyn!
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
In the past 6+ years of working with volunteers, we've learned that you get some good, you get some not so good and every once in a blue moon you get some that just blow your socks off. James was the latter. He stayed with us for a few weeks in March and was ultra-productive, super kind, quiet, respectful, clean. He definitely left our place… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa)
Léa is just the sweetest! She was a fantastic volunteer! She has impeccable attention to detail. She helped out with various tasks including painting and did a fantastic job! She is very kind and quiet and has a very calming personality. It was a pleasure to have her with us! She came with a friend, Michelle, who was also as sweet as could be. We… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
I had an amazing time at this hostel thanks to Mendee and Andres who are incredibly nice. Because of the owners, the vibe in the hostel is really good and it was an excellent place to meet guests and relax for a month. In fact, courtesy of Mompiche as a village, the waves, the people and the hostel, I ended up outstaying my agreed time here and… read more
2 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Matt was an AMAZING volunteer. He was always willing to help with whatever was needed, during his scheduled work time or on his free time. He is a very kind and calm person. He is sooooooo great to have at a hostel. He engages with every guest that enters the space. His presence here made other guests feel welcome and included from the minute they… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Xuan)
Oh I miss this girl so much! Xuan stayed here and helped me out while my husband was away for a few weeks. She was AMAZING... I mean from the first moment she arrived. She is ultra honest, responsible, a very fast learner, super capable, very reliable. She instantly knew what needed to be done and took control. She also instinctively knew what I… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Xuan) for host
I felt so lucky to have such an opportunity to volunteer with mendee and at her lovely place in such a lovely town. The town is charming, very good for surfing. Her place is just fabulous build up by bamboo, spacious, quiet and attracts only beautiful souls. Mendee is sooo beautiful smiling and lovely, easy to communicate and fun to talk! And max… read more
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rory & Caitriona) for host
Rory and I spent two fabulous weeks at this project. From the moment we arrived we knew we'd found an amazing workaway! Mendee and Andres were such great hosts who always went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. From cracking open coconuts for us to simply catching up and having chats, they really were such great hosts!… read more
2 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rory & Caitriona)
These two are absolutely THE BEST!!!! We are so blessed to have had the pleasure of Caitriona and Rory's company for two weeks in August 2019. We wish they could have stayed longer but the journey just keeps on. They both have AMAZING personalities, fabulous senses of humor (is that correctly written, Rory? lol) and are so much fun to be around.… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Jason was a fantastic A+++ volunteer! He is very capable, thorough, friendly (he has the best y most unexpected laugh), intelligent, effecient, flexible, y a hard worker. He was with us for a month in July/August 2019. He has a broad range of skills so we asked various types of jobs of him... all of which he completed quickly and with perfection.… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Working for Mendee and Andrés in Mompiche was my first workaway experience which I can say I thoroughly enjoyed. The work was suitable and Mendee tried to tailor to my skillset. Working for Mendee was a pleasure.
The shifts at the hostel were split into two, a flexible day shift for 4 hrs and evening 6-10pm shift 6 days per week of which you are… read more
The shifts at the hostel were split into two, a flexible day shift for 4 hrs and evening 6-10pm shift 6 days per week of which you are… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isla) for host
This place was exactly what I needed for my three weeks stay!! Mendee was honestly the loveliest and so environmentally conscious as well, it was so nice to see this influence throughout everything they do at this hostel! I worked in the evenings from 6pm until 10pm which consisted of turning on all the lights outside and opening up the bar,… read more
29 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isla)
Isla was a fantastic volunteer! We really enjoyed her time with us. She is so quiet, calm, intelligent, positive, hard working, great with other guests, y COOKS AMAZING! She speaks perfect spanish so was a dream for us in reception. She stayed for three weeks and put up with pretty crummy weather nearly the entire time without uttering a single… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ika) for host
Staying at the hostel was one of my favourite times traveling in South America.
The hostel is beautiful and spending time there was a pleasure. It’s in the middle of the nature, full of beautiful sounds of birds.
The permisses are perfect.
I was sleeping in a very nice room, with enough space for my things and with a beautiful open shower. The… read more
The hostel is beautiful and spending time there was a pleasure. It’s in the middle of the nature, full of beautiful sounds of birds.
The permisses are perfect.
I was sleeping in a very nice room, with enough space for my things and with a beautiful open shower. The… read more
16 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ika)
Ika is top-notch! She really is a gem of a person y wow, should you be so lucky to have her join you as a volunteer! She was with us for a few weeks in June/July 2019 and it was very, very hard to let her go. She is incredibly upbeat, positive, intelligent, effecient, organized. I never had to explain much in detail to her... she picks up… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maylis) for host
I've been travelling for 5 months now and volunteering at Mendee's and Andres's hostel has really been one of my best experiences. The hostel is beautiful and has nice common areas with good vibes, it's quite easy to meet people. The reception work is very chill, and I could work on some art projects as well. Mendee and Andres are the kindest and… read more
29 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maylis)
Maylis was a wonderful volunteer! She stayed with us for 3 weeks in 2019. She is very smart, quiet, kind, and gets along with the other guests beautifully. She is a talented graphic designer... she jazzed up our guest info book and helped us with reception work. She is very intelligent y picks up things quicker than the average person (no offense… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Louisa & Zach)
Louisa was an awesome volunteer! Really sweet, kind, fun, smart, y a hard worker. We missed getting to meet Zach by just a couple of days but I have a feeling he is a gem as well (he's from Nebraska so how can he not be? ha). We really enjoyed having Louisa here with us. She has a really great personality for guest service work. We would have… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Louisa & Zach) for host
I had such a great time here! Mendee and Andre are both lovely people that I got to spend time getting to know. First of all, this hostel has a way of attracting tons of super cool guests. Since my primary job was hanging out in the evening and occasionally getting people beers, I met great people and made some really good friends. They have two… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ed) for host
I really enjoyed my volunteering experience in mompiche at the hostel. I was involved in assisting with maintenance work around the hostel such as basic carpentry, painting and gardening, suiting my needs to be outside and keeping active. The work was all enjoyable for me and Mendee/Andres gave me the freedom to add my own 'flavour' to the tasks I… read more
14 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ed)
Ed is a fantastic volunteer. He helped us out with maintence (oh boy, all sorts of jobs we threw his way) and he completed them all perfectly and always with a good attitude. He is very handy and his work style is incredibly polished. We were so lucky to have the privilege of having him here in our exchange program for two weeks (I wish he could… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Inge)
Inge was a wonderful volunteer. She is very intelligent and efficient. She stayed with us for almost a month and helped us out primarily with marketing. She has great ideas and we were very pleased with the results. She is also familiar with horses so she helped out our local animal rescue group as a guide taking out groups on horseback rides. We… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Myriam) for host
I had a really good time volunteering here. Mendee and Andres are both amazing and super sweet. They really care about the people in the hostel. I helped at the reception and for some other stuff such as painting. It was perfect because I was helping at night most of the time so I had time to surf and enjoy Mompiche during the day. The hostel is a… read more
28 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Myriam)
Myriam was an excellent volunteer. She was here with us for 2 1/2 in January of 2019. Her job was mostly reception but she did help us out as well with painting and she did an impeccable job. She is very sweet. We were impressed by her high level of responsibility for her young age. We highly recommend her to other hosts. Thanks so much, Myriam!
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rose)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
21 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Salvador & María Belén )
Juan y Belén were excellent volunteers. They are such a nice couple... so pleasant to spend time around. They worked on jobs such as painting, staining, reception, cleaning, and Belen helped me get all of my clothes mended... no machine needed... she sews beautifully by hand. They were here with us for three weeks and we really enjoyed their help… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Juan Salvador & María Belén ) for host
Mendee es una persona asombrosa con un corazón muy grande. Nos hizo sentir como en casa desde el primer día.
Hicimos tareas de recepción, pintura y a veces limpieza. El trabajo fue relajado, el Hostel es hermoso y la gente aquí siempre muy cálida y divertida! Hemos pasado días hermosos. Gracias Mendee por todo!
Hicimos tareas de recepción, pintura y a veces limpieza. El trabajo fue relajado, el Hostel es hermoso y la gente aquí siempre muy cálida y divertida! Hemos pasado días hermosos. Gracias Mendee por todo!
30 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
I really enjoyed my time here with Mendee and Andrés, who are both great company. I got to try my hand at some painting and landscaping work - something I hadn't really done before, so good fun. Mendee is really hands on with everything and always made the effort to discuss the best way of working for everybody. The guests that came and went were… read more
29 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
Josh was wonderful! A really top-notch volunteer! We LOVED, absolutely loved having him here with us. He is quiet, respectful, hard working, reliable, honest, has a great sense of humor, gets along great with other guests, speaks english y spanish perfectly. We can't say enough good things about him. Someone like Josh really doesn't come around… read more
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Bri) for host
I had a great time here! This is a very special hostel, and it attracts many cool and interesting people. Mompiche is a beautiful place, and Mendee is an incredibly kind soul. She was so welcoming and genuine, and it’s clear that she cares a lot about the guests. I feel very rejuvenated after this experience. Thank you so much!!
24 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Bri)
Bri was really sweet. She was here with us for 1 1/2 weeks in March 2018 helping us out in reception and painting signs for the hostel. She made beautiful signs that will give our hostal an extra nice artistic touch. Thanks, Bri!
hugs ~ mendee
hugs ~ mendee
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael & Audrey)
Rafi helped us out for a couple of weeks, doing a wide range of different tasks. He always did a good job at whatever we asked of him. We enjoyed his stay with us. Thanks so much, Rafi!
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emiliano & Micaela) for host
Una experiencia magnífica frente al mar! David y su familia nos trataron como si fuéramos parte de ella desde el minuto uno que hemos llegado! solo palabras de agradecimiento para ya un nuevo amigo de viaje. Volveremos
8 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Klaudia)
Volunteer did not show up.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
11 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline was an absolute delight to host. She has a wonderful sense of humor and engages beautifully with all of the guests. You could not ask for a better receptionist. She is brilliant with people! We were very happy to have had her with us for 3 weeks. And she taught me how to make delicious French crepes! We HIGHLY recommend her for guest… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
My little paradise in Mompiche. I came for three weeks as receptionist. My hours was on afternoon time 6 days a week for 4 hours. It is really good place to chill out under the yoga shed or hammocks. We have our own cabanas with private bathroom and a soon to be a kitchen for volunteers. I hope to find the same place. Thank you Mendee for… read more
8 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin )
Thanks so much, Kevin, for staying here with us and helping us out! Kevin helped us out with electricity, although he is a talented yoga teacher as well. He's a nice guy to chat with... has lots of interesting travel stories. Thanks again, Kevin! Enjoy the rest of your travels. ˜Mendee y Andrés
(Very good)
8 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kevin ) for host
Thank You Mendee and Andres for the opportunity to help out at your beautiful place. I liked it so much I stayed as a paying guest.
13 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Caralyn)
Caralyn was an absolute gem! We really enjoyed having her here with us. She helped us out with cleaning and did an excellent job. She has a great personality, she's funny, has the self-assurance and leadership ability of a CEO, is very sharp and picks things up quickly. She would be fantastic at the task of being in charge of other volunteers… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Caralyn) for host
Absolutely amazing! First off, Mendee and Andres are so great. They are laid back and and just awesome people to be around. The hostel itself is a great vibe and very well laid out. It was easy to want to be there and do the work. The cleaning is very straight forward and only a few hours in the morning. They also have many projects you can help… read more
2 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie)
Amelie was a fantastic workaway volunteer! She was so kind and always willing to help out in whatever was asked of her with a smile on her face. She did a great job cleaning the hostel and was so nice with the other guests. We miss her and highly recommend her to other workaway hosts! Thank you, Amelie! Hugs!! -mendee y andrés
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Rowe ) for host
Mendee and Andres have worked hard to carve out paradise in the little town of Mompiche. They were very kind and supportive when it came to the work as well as the recreation/tips for around town. Would definitely recommend this hostel for a workawayer or a traveler as there is no better feeling than having supportive hosts at a hostel. Thanks… read more
1 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Rowe )
Wow, we hit the jackpot with Andrew and Rowe!! They are OUTSTANDING volunteers (I mean you can't be anything but happy with the two of them around). They spent a week with us painting and staining and varnishing and making our place beautiful. The two of them were such a pleasure to be around, their work is clean and detailed and fast, and they… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ollie) for host
I had an amazing 3 weeks in Mompiche!! Mendee and Andreas were amazing hosts; very welcoming, easy going, friendly, great to chat to but most of all they clearly care about their workers! The work was pretty relaxing, only doing about 4 hours in the morning and being able to explore Mompiche in the afternoons. I mainly did cleaning and sometimes I… read more
29 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ollie)
We ADORED Ollie! Why, why did you have to leave?? Ok, I just saw the picture of your girlfriend on your workaway page so I guess I understand (she is gorgeous by the way). But back to you, my friend... it was a huge pleasure to have Ollie here with us. He is a great worker (true to his New Zealand roots :) and was the first man we have had help us… read more
(Excellent)
23 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Greta)
Greta was the perfect workaway volunteer and to think she is only 19 years old... amazing!! She is such a lovely person. She is kind, quiet, respectful, a great listener, gets along with everyone yet is perfectly content to be alone with herself as well, and did an impeccable job for us cleaning the cabañas. We LOVED having her here and highly,… read more
(Excellent)
21 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Greta) for host
I had a wonderful time working at this beautiful hostel! Mandee and Andres were both great hosts. They made me feel very welcomed and took good care of me :) I did the cleaning in the morning which was the perfect job for me because I could listen to my audiobooks while doing my little routine. The first day of work, Mandee did the cleaning with… read more
3 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
We adored Felix! He is super kind, mellow, and is a great carpenter! He made beautiful windows for us and helped us to screen in our home from the pesky mosquitos. It was a joy to have him around for 5 weeks. Thank you so much, Felix! We miss you already! -mendee y andrés
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ava)
Ava was a fantastic volunteer! We loved having her here with us. I was so happy she somehow got shuffled over to a cleaning position because this girl can clean!! She did an impeccable job! And of course on a personal level, I loved our chats. She's a problem solver... not simply a good listener but she has great ideas. AND she makes beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ava) for host
I thought I would stay for just a week, but now it's almost been a month! Mendez and Andres are stellar hosts and do everything they can to make you feel at home and comfortable. I think their friendliness, compassion and transparency separates them from the average workaway and anyone in mompiche, and their actual hostal is a true work of art… read more
8 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
Jenny was AMAZING! I kept telling her how I hit the jackpot with her. She was a perfect fit for us personally and for the tasks that we asked of her. She was quiet and respectful of others, she cleans like a champion, knows how to run a hotel flawlessly, and as an added bonus, she was my excercise partner for the time she was here! We all… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn & Jason )
Kat and Jason were fantastic volunteers. They were super nice, respectful, and did a superb job on everything we asked of them. We really enjoyed having them here with us and would highly recommend them to other Workaway hosts. Thanks so much guys!!!!
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
I had a fantastic time volunteering here! Mendee and andres are wonderful hosts... truly generous and filled with good energy, which shows in the hostel - it was so easy to feel at home there. The work I did was mostly cleaning and general maintenance tasks (painting, varnishing, yard work). Mendee is so conscientious of her guests that dirt… read more
9 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
Megan, we miss you!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for all of your hard work. You were a stellar volunteer and we LOVED having you here. Megan is a wonderful person, very detailed oriented and does any job asked of her to perfection, very respectful, quiet, always with a positive attitude. We loved meeting her and having her here with us. She is… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
We adored Fiona! She was an excellent volunteer! She´s incredibly kind... a lovely person to have around. And what a hard worker! We´ve been doing lots of work on our home and in the week that Fiona was with us, the house completely transformed. She cleaned up our "construction site" and turned it into a home in a matter of days. Anyone… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
I absolutely loved staying at Mendee and Andrés's beautiful little oasis in Mompiche. They have a beautiful property with cute cabinas that give a friendly and family orientated feel to the entire resort. I was happy to complete any task they asked of me, as Mendee is extremely flexible and considerate in the work that needs to be completed. I… read more
30 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)
Amanda was an excellent volunteer! She helped us out with painting and she is very detail-oriented and did a stellar job (the cabañas look beautiful!)! However, her very best asset is her personality. She is such a kind and friendly person, out-going, easy to talk to. I guarantee if she helps out with any type of guest service work in a hotel,… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Tanya)
seriously, can it get any better than this? dan and tanya were amazing!! (thank goodness their other plans fell through and they ended up here with us :) you don´t often get so lucky to get a pair of workawayers that are so hard-working, so willing and upbeat no matter what you ask of them, so respectful, so incredibly nice and fun to be… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Tanya) for host
Is there a button with 5 smiley-faces?! We really enjoyed our time with Mendee and Andres in Mompiche. We stumbled across them last minute after some travel plans fell through and couldn't believe our luck. Work on their home and hostel barely felt like a chore, instead it felt like helping out two good friends. The only sad thing about our stay… read more
5 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host
It was a great experiencie to be a volunteer at Mendee and Andres hostel. They became my best friends in Ecuador and they will be forever. It is so easy working with them because they do everything easy. They think that i stayed there because of the waves but actually it was because of them, their peaceful and powerful energy place, the talks… read more
6 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)
WE MISS YOU, TERE-leru!!!!!! workaway hosts, if you get the opportunity to snatch her up, you will be very, very lucky!!! tere came to us as a volunteer and left us as a very good friend. luckily the waves were in our favor so her original plan to stay one month turned into 3!! we adore her. she is amazing... as a person, as a friend, as a… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Padraig)
Padraig was fantastic!!! We really loved having him here with us. He was such a nice person to have around, did an A++++ job at everything we asked of him and always with a smile. He has a fantastic personality and mingled well with the other guests. It´s a shame Mompiche didn´t provide us with better waves while he was here because we would… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Padraig) for host
I had the wonderful opportunity to experience my first workaway with Mendee and Andres. They are warm and welcoming with a´muy buena onda´, which is transmitted throughout the hostel.
I enjoyed the help (painting/staining and yardwork) and had plenty of time time to explore the different beaches and surf during the afternoon.....although the… read more
I enjoyed the help (painting/staining and yardwork) and had plenty of time time to explore the different beaches and surf during the afternoon.....although the… read more
27 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (LulaFV)
Luciana y Mauro fueron voluntariados excelentes. Nos ayudaron limpiando y pintando el techo de la casa, que fue un trabajo bien laborioso pero hicieron el trabajo excelente y siempre con sonrisas y alegría para ayudar. Son personas muy lindas y interactuaron super con los otros huéspedes. Recomendamos Lu y Mauro por cualquier host de workaway.… read more
(Excellent)
27 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (LulaFV) for host
Estuvimos 10 dias con Mendee y Andrés. Sentimos que son personas muy activas y laboriosas por lo que esperan lo mismo de quien los ayude. El espacio que crearon lo demuestra. Es bello y cómodo.
Ayudamos en su casa haciendo un trabajo de limpieza y pintura en el techo de caña. Fue duro pero nosotros y ellos estuvimos felices al ver el resultado.
Ayudamos en su casa haciendo un trabajo de limpieza y pintura en el techo de caña. Fue duro pero nosotros y ellos estuvimos felices al ver el resultado.
20 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michaela) for host
:-) how easy it is to be an outstanding volunteer when you arrive in this absolutly beautyful, peaceful and supa dupa clean place ,this 2 absolutly amazing People created. Mendee and Andres are welcomed me with open arms, well lets say from the first email contact I had this good vibs from there...they treated me like a friend, intruduced me to… read more
12 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela)
Michaela was an outstanding volunteer at our hostel. She stayed with us for over a month during November/December 2015. She was very friendly, respectful, responsible, got along well with the other guests, speaks English, Spanish, and German (a huge plus for a hostel!). She is very talented in massage/energy work. She helped us out with… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
I first came here as a guest stayed as a volunteer and left after making life long friendships, it was a great place for all of the above, the hosts mendee and andres are good people always helpfull and they have a excellent knowledge of mompiche and it's area, the work depending on your skills is never backbreaking so you will have time to do… read more
12 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
Marc stayed with us for a couple of weeks in December 2015. He was a great asset to our hostel. He did a variety of odd jobs for us and performed them well. His strong suit (as he also states in his profile) is his "gift of gab". He kept all of our guests entertained with his fantastic sense of humor and he was very generous sharing his… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jason)
Jason stayed with us for nearly a month during December 2015. He was a fantastic volunteer... super friendly, courteous, clean, got on well with the other guests at our hostel. And his skills are off the charts!!! He installed a beautiful floating wooden floor for us, tiled a bathroom floor, built a shed (framing, walls, roof, door… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
How much I loved the time I got to spend with Mendee and Andrés is beyond words. Mendee and Andrés are the sweetest people in the world - as long as you don't dare to refuse any food or drink Andrés offers ("You don't like my water?") ;)
Both are ALWAYS there for their guests, volunteers and friends, which also means that they are way too busy.… read more
Both are ALWAYS there for their guests, volunteers and friends, which also means that they are way too busy.… read more
18 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Annelie was a perfect volunteer for us! She is so kind, so happy and smiley ALL THE TIME, hard-worker, super intelligent, so kind to our animals. We loved our time with Annelie. She created a beautiful new website for us! We all miss her so much! But one thing is for sure... we have made a new friend for life. Ok, now come back,… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Zinzi) for host
Mendee and Andrés have created a tranquil place where likeminded people meet and i am very grateful to have this place as a base to discover all about life in Mompiche. I enjoyed the labor as a daily meditation in practice, with some space to find the times that suit me best in between the surfing, horse riding, hanging out in town practicing… read more
6 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Zinzi)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Zinzi here with us. She was always with a positive and happy attitude. She helped us out with painting and did a fantastic job. She integrated beautifully with the other guests and the locals in our town. Energetic and happy to help out, we recommend her to other Workaway hosts!
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I had an AMAZING time in mompiche. Andre y mendee are one of the best persons I've ever met. They are super helpful. Not important what you need they can always help you!
I really enjoyed the work and the time in mompiche. If you're not working you can do a lot of other stuff here. Like surfing visiting other beaches the jungle or the beautiful… read more
I really enjoyed the work and the time in mompiche. If you're not working you can do a lot of other stuff here. Like surfing visiting other beaches the jungle or the beautiful… read more
18 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Misha has been a rockstar volunteer! We adore him. He fits in so well here... at our hostel, in the community. He´s willing to do whatever odd task you ask of him (one day he raked up a pile of leaves about the size of our house... thanks for that, Misha... that was a fun one to burn... ha). He always completes his tasks well and at an… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Camilo Andres )
We loved having Camilo here with us. Always super friendly and a pleasure to be around and to top it off... he takes amazing fotos!!! Thanks, Camilo!!
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Michelle)
Michael and Michelle were excellent workawayers... eager to work, always friendly... we were very happy to have them here with us!
(Excellent)
9 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenice)
Jenice was a host´s dream workawayer. Super friendly to everyone and integrated wonderfully with the other guests, always did a superb job at whatever task was asked of her. We highly recommend her as a workawayer. Jenice exceeded our expectations and was such a pleasure to have around. You are missed, Jenice! Thank you so much for coming to… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy & Josh)
Amy was a fantastic volunteer! She was a pleasure to have around and was able and willing (and always with a smile) to perform any task we asked of her. We will miss her. Thank you, Amy!!
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Amy & Josh) for host
Mende and andres were amazing hosts i feel very fortunate to have been able to volunteer with them! They have a beautiful hostel with the most amazing pets. They also make the best veggie burger I have ever tasted!! Wonderful people, great location, great friends :) !!! Will miss you guys!
5 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Craig)
Craig was a super fun, super happy, super energetic workawayer who we had the privilege to have come stay and work with us. He´s got an amazing attitude, REALLY great ideas, and was happy to do just about anything we threw his way. We especially loved having him help in the sandwich shop... he got the beer games started, the riddles to keep… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Craig) for host
Absolutely amazing people, in a quaint little town. Ideal for surfers. Mendee and Andres were fantastic hosts and amazing friends as well. Working in the sandwich shop is a breeze and good fun, yard work with Andres can be pretty hilarious (humor-wise, not work ethic) and Mendee always has something small for you to do. I enjoyed my time here… read more
7 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Holly)
Adam and Holly did volunteer work painting signs for our hostel in exchange for food, not lodging because they were staying and volunteering with another Workaway host in Mompiche. They made these beautiful, super artistic and creative signs for us and they did beautiful carpentry work at their host´s house. They were a joy to have around and if… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Holly) for host
We didn't stay with Mendee while we were in Mompiche, but we met her through the workaway host we were staying with and through this meeting I ended up doing some volunteer work here.
I made some signs for their cabañas and in return got a few beers and a banging egg sarnie (even of you don't volunteer here but you're in Mompiche, definitely head… read more
I made some signs for their cabañas and in return got a few beers and a banging egg sarnie (even of you don't volunteer here but you're in Mompiche, definitely head… read more
15 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Leo)
The volunteer was encouraged to seek another volunteer opportunity elsewhere after we discovered that he was not forthright with us. This continues to reflect in his comments, however, we wish him the best in his journey.
(Neutral)
15 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Leo) for host
Unfortunately, the host allowed me to remain only 9 days. Although they were seeking help with various projects (in their description you can read "art, design, organization, gardening, basic maintenance of the home and the hostel, construction. Experienced carpenters are always welcome"), after only 3 days of my arrival (from Italy to Ecuador, a… read more
