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Host rating
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Last replied
4 Mar 2024
Feedback
51
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Description
I work in the hospitality business for several years now. I love traveling, nature, roller derby and cats! (dogs and fine too smile
I´m embarking in this hostel project alone, which is very exiting and I need all the help I can get. Gardening, painting, ideas, wood working.
UPDATE 2023: Now the hostel is growing fast, so most help is need in daily operational activities and help with tourists, DIY projects my arise as well! I love my hostel, spend a lot of time here sharing with guests and I love the volunteers to share with guests too!
Please note that open positions are for a minimum stay of two weeks. Speaking english is mandatory, if you speak spanish too, it would be perfect!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You´ll get the chance to explore the town and surroundings, while helping make this house a great hostel! your traveller expertise and ideas are most welcome!
I speak english and spanish, which I´m happy to teach too
Help
Hostel needs help with gardening, painting, diy projects, carpentry.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will stay in a shared room in the hostel, bathroom inside the room.
There`s a shared kitchen and I provide breakfast.
It`s a big house on the main street, in front of the lake, 2 blocks for the centre of town.
Breakfast is provided.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have great internet access! if you have an online job, we can arrange the schedule!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 247627137741
Feedback (28)
24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pamela) for host
Fantastic! This hostel is amazing, very organized and Flor, Nuria and Ceci are so kind and welcoming; volunteering here was great. I loved how well-run the place is, very clean and the location can’t be beat! To spend two weeks in Argentinian Patagonia was awesome. The work is enjoyable and varied, I highly recommend this Workaway! ¡Muchas Gracias… read more
18 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (saraotto) for host
Flor, otra vez gracias de todo!! Y gracias tambien a Ceci y Nuria 💚 I spent 2 amazing weeks at the hostel and I really felt like at home. Chatting with guests and learning new things about how a hostel works from behind the scenes were the best parts of this workaway. There were two shifts, one in the morning and one in the evening. Everything was… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean-Marc )
Marco is THE BEST! he`s super helpful in everything it`s needed. Painting, making argentinean barbacue, cleaning, you name it!
Very friendly with the staff and guests. Always in a good mood and willing to help. Thank you Marco!!
Very friendly with the staff and guests. Always in a good mood and willing to help. Thank you Marco!!
(Excellent
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18 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Marc ) for host
Me quede un mes en el hostal de Flor y fue muy agradable. Muchas gracias a ella, Nuria, Ceci y Damaris que son todas lindas personas. Los voluntarios no tienen muchas responsabilidades pero ayudamos a la vida quotidiana. No es complicado y a veces, hubiera gustado tener un poco mas de tareas. Pero todo es muy agradable y me guste mucho que los… read more
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24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pamela) for host
Fantastic! This hostel is amazing, very organized and Flor, Nuria and Ceci are so kind and welcoming; volunteering here was great. I loved how well-run the place is, very clean and the location can’t be beat! To spend two weeks in Argentinian Patagonia was awesome. The work is enjoyable and varied, I highly recommend this Workaway! ¡Muchas Gracias… read more
18 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (saraotto) for host
Flor, otra vez gracias de todo!! Y gracias tambien a Ceci y Nuria 💚 I spent 2 amazing weeks at the hostel and I really felt like at home. Chatting with guests and learning new things about how a hostel works from behind the scenes were the best parts of this workaway. There were two shifts, one in the morning and one in the evening. Everything was… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean-Marc )
Marco is THE BEST! he`s super helpful in everything it`s needed. Painting, making argentinean barbacue, cleaning, you name it!
Very friendly with the staff and guests. Always in a good mood and willing to help. Thank you Marco!!
Very friendly with the staff and guests. Always in a good mood and willing to help. Thank you Marco!!
(Excellent
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18 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Marc ) for host
Me quede un mes en el hostal de Flor y fue muy agradable. Muchas gracias a ella, Nuria, Ceci y Damaris que son todas lindas personas. Los voluntarios no tienen muchas responsabilidades pero ayudamos a la vida quotidiana. No es complicado y a veces, hubiera gustado tener un poco mas de tareas. Pero todo es muy agradable y me guste mucho que los… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Solange)
Solange was my absolute savior! she help with everything she could, and the sewing skills... what can i say? she made my dream come true! thank you some much Solange! unforgettable!
Plus, she was great with guests and the team!
Plus, she was great with guests and the team!
(Excellent
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30 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Solange) for host
My experience with Flor was perfect, I really liked it. I felt really useful in the hostel and part of the team. I spent 3 weeks there and felt at home.
The main task was to look after the kitchen during breakfast or in the evening and to do a bit of cleaning, but really nothing.
In my case, I was able to use my other skill, sewing, because Flor… read more
The main task was to look after the kitchen during breakfast or in the evening and to do a bit of cleaning, but really nothing.
In my case, I was able to use my other skill, sewing, because Flor… read more
16 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs) for host
It is maybe a little bit late... or not !
THANK YOU ❤️
Thank you Flor, Nuria, Ceci (and Franella) for these 3 weeks (in october).
It was my first volunteering, and so happy it was there. I maybe was a little bit shy at first, but they all make me feel like at home. Moreover, i had a wonderful job mate ;) Hi Hank !
It was so nice to meet so many… read more
THANK YOU ❤️
Thank you Flor, Nuria, Ceci (and Franella) for these 3 weeks (in october).
It was my first volunteering, and so happy it was there. I maybe was a little bit shy at first, but they all make me feel like at home. Moreover, i had a wonderful job mate ;) Hi Hank !
It was so nice to meet so many… read more
11 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Clement) for host
Thank you very much Florencia for welcoming me into your hostel.
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at Florencia's hostel, where I could feel like home. The place is very lovely and it was great to meet so many travellers.
The tasks in the hostel are quite easy but different : you can be a cooker, à gardener, a tourist advisor... Thus, it was a very… read more
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at Florencia's hostel, where I could feel like home. The place is very lovely and it was great to meet so many travellers.
The tasks in the hostel are quite easy but different : you can be a cooker, à gardener, a tourist advisor... Thus, it was a very… read more
2 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian & Christoph )
Christian and Christoph are amazing! committed to help whenever possible, super organized and friendly.
(Excellent
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29 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christian & Christoph ) for host
Dear Flor, Nuria, Cecilia and Franella,
thank you that we could volunteer at your hostel for two weeks. We really enjoyed the time with you, the conversations and fun we had together.
The work was quite relaxed and we could also get in touch with guests easily. The schedule was clear defined but also flexible for changes if needed. The best of… read more
thank you that we could volunteer at your hostel for two weeks. We really enjoyed the time with you, the conversations and fun we had together.
The work was quite relaxed and we could also get in touch with guests easily. The schedule was clear defined but also flexible for changes if needed. The best of… read more
13 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (TineundHank) for host
Basically, I can only say thank you! It was a wonderful 4 weeks here. Flor, Nuria and Cecil gave me a warm welcome, showed me the tasks to be done, which admittedly were not particularly difficult, and were always accommodating, helpful and open to a little chat. Even when the guests came in droves, the professionals remained relaxed and… read more
27 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Antonio & Clio) for host
We spent 2 weeks here in December/January, and everything ran very smoothly. Flor was very clear in her directions, and we always had a very clear schedule—one 4 hour shift every day where we set up with breakfast, helped with checkout, or did some minor cleaning of the kitchen and rooms (not housekeeping). When we weren’t working we could do… read more
7 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan )
Jonathan is a great volunteer! super ready to help with whatever task is needed, from helping with the cat, serving breakfast, cooking or moving heavy stuff. Very interesting person, we had really nice conversations. Very attentive with guests and fun!
I´m glad we met and were the last volunteer of the season, a nice season closing!
I´m glad we met and were the last volunteer of the season, a nice season closing!
(Excellent
)
29 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan ) for host
I had a great time at Flor’s hostel,
Communication with the staff Flor and Nuria was very good and the shift’s was well organized.
the things needed to do was basic and had a-lot of free time to combine other activities in my stay there.
The atmosphere in the hostel is really good and it is a beautiful place to settle down and relax while… read more
Communication with the staff Flor and Nuria was very good and the shift’s was well organized.
the things needed to do was basic and had a-lot of free time to combine other activities in my stay there.
The atmosphere in the hostel is really good and it is a beautiful place to settle down and relax while… read more
9 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Mi experiencia aqui
Pasé dos semanas en este maravilloso hostal de El Calafate.
El hostal es pequeño, pero también muy acogedor y limpio.
Flor y Nuria son los dos corazones del hostal, que están acompañadas por Franela, la lobita blanca peluda con piel de cordero.🐑
Ambas te explican exactamente cuáles son tus tareas y te hacen sentir como en… read more
Pasé dos semanas en este maravilloso hostal de El Calafate.
El hostal es pequeño, pero también muy acogedor y limpio.
Flor y Nuria son los dos corazones del hostal, que están acompañadas por Franela, la lobita blanca peluda con piel de cordero.🐑
Ambas te explican exactamente cuáles son tus tareas y te hacen sentir como en… read more
3 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Claudiu) for host
This has been my first workaway and my first time working in a hostel. Flor has put in place amazingly simple processes for any volunteer to easily plug-in and help without fear of doing something wrong. The hostel is absolutely gorgeous, spacious and extraordinarily clean, therefore I have loved all the three weeks I’ve spent there. Flor & Nuria… read more
6 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Morgan) for host
Me encantó mis 2 semanas en el hostal con Flor y Nuria. Son dos personas fantásticas, muy interesantes a hablar y de buenos consejos!
También el lugar es relindo y hay una buena energía Los huéspedes vienen de todo el mundo así que es posible practicar varios idiomas.
Los actividades son fáciles y bien definidas. Además hay mucho tiempo para… read more
También el lugar es relindo y hay una buena energía Los huéspedes vienen de todo el mundo así que es posible practicar varios idiomas.
Los actividades son fáciles y bien definidas. Además hay mucho tiempo para… read more
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was fantastic. I didn't really know exactly what to expect but Flor and Nuria explained everything very clearly and in a couple of days I felt like I was at home! The work is not hard at all and it was really nice interacting with people from all over the world. I also loved the way that within a few… read more
30 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elias )
Elias is a great helper! always ready and fast learner. Good company to share meals and conversation too. Best catsitter ever! Franela misses you!
Thank you so much for your help!
Thank you so much for your help!
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elias ) for host
The experience at the place was incredible. Flor and Nuria are so nice, always willing to help/guide you with your work and your free time plans, the hostel is such a comfortable place with good people and a nice Ambiente. You meet so many nice people there. Thanks for the friendly days and nights together and I wish you all the best :)
(and say… read more
(and say… read more
11 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Angela and Loraine are the best! We miss them so much already!
Their god vibes, always ready to help and amazing skills!
Loraine has a gift painting beautiful murals! they turn out to be great putting plaster on the walls, which is quite an art!
Angela´s eye for detail is great, and sewing skill too!
Thank you so much girls for this wonderful… read more
Their god vibes, always ready to help and amazing skills!
Loraine has a gift painting beautiful murals! they turn out to be great putting plaster on the walls, which is quite an art!
Angela´s eye for detail is great, and sewing skill too!
Thank you so much girls for this wonderful… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host
We had an amazing time here!
It's a small hostel and it feels like you're part of a big family. Flor and Nuria are very experienced in having workawayers and have clear instructions and schedules.
Getting up for your morning shift before 7am when you've finished an evening shift at 11pm can be a bit tough, however the experience is 200% worth… read more
It's a small hostel and it feels like you're part of a big family. Flor and Nuria are very experienced in having workawayers and have clear instructions and schedules.
Getting up for your morning shift before 7am when you've finished an evening shift at 11pm can be a bit tough, however the experience is 200% worth… read more
30 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu & Jeanne)
Matthieu and Jeanne are great! always ready to help and follow the house rules.They are very nice people to hang around, and good playing cards!
Thank you so much for your help and company!
Thank you so much for your help and company!
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Matthieu & Jeanne) for host
Our stay lasted 2 and a half weeks and it was really a great experience. Florencia and Nuria gave us a nice rich welcome with a lot of exchange and support during our questions.
The atmosphere and comfort of the hostel are up to their welcome.
The volunteers are never bored because they can meet passing travellers, go out to the many bars and… read more
The atmosphere and comfort of the hostel are up to their welcome.
The volunteers are never bored because they can meet passing travellers, go out to the many bars and… read more
31 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Naren & Jessica) for host
We had a truly wonderful experience volunteering with Flor at her hostel. We enjoyed the work, as it gave us the perspective of running the hostel rather than just being a guess passing through. The work was easy and involved checking in/out guests, preparing for breakfast the night before and opening up the office, cleaning the rooms and making… read more
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Naren & Jessica)
Jessica y Naren are great! always ready to help, and share with guests and volunteers. If there was nothing to do, they would find something!
Thank you guys! it was really nice to meet you and share!
Thank you guys! it was really nice to meet you and share!
(Excellent
)
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tomasz & Ewelina)
Ewelina and Tomasz are a great couple! they help with duties in the hostel and social media material, it was very helpful!
Love our chats and dinners. Thank you guys!
Love our chats and dinners. Thank you guys!
(Excellent
)
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne)
Marianne is a great woman, very responsible and willing to help. A person with common sense and customer service abilities, gold!
It was great sharing with you and getting to know you.
Thank you Marianne!
It was great sharing with you and getting to know you.
Thank you Marianne!
(Excellent
)
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharine)
Katha es un amor de persona!
Muy responsable y respetuosa, muy atenta y colaborativa. Nos divertimos mucho paseando y charlando tambien. Es muy inteligente y amorosa.
Gracias Katha!
Muy responsable y respetuosa, muy atenta y colaborativa. Nos divertimos mucho paseando y charlando tambien. Es muy inteligente y amorosa.
Gracias Katha!
(Excellent
)
7 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katharine) for host
Las dos semanas con Flor, la linda gata Franela y los huéspedes del hostel fueron maravillosas. Fue mi primera experiencia con Workaway y fue única. ¡Flor es una genia! :) Me sentí directamente parte de la familia y se me permitió acompañarla en una excursión privada, participar en un asado o visitar la laguna con ella. Las numerosas e… read more
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan & Jamie)
Megan and Jamie are everything! Great hosts, being there for guests as I couldn´t that much, helping out with cleaning, breakfast and social media! thank you guys, I love your videos and photos!
(Excellent
)
6 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Megan & Jamie) for host
We had the most amazing time volunteering at the hostel. Flor is an absolute legend and her work ethic and attention to detail is outstanding. We we’re sad to say goodbye but grateful for the fond memories! Mucho gusto, Megan y Jamie
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime)
Maxime estuvo solo una semana, pero fue extremadamente util! apenas llegó, yo estaba con muchisimo trabajo y comenzó a ayudarme al minuto! es muy simpatico, aprende rapido y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Gracias Maxime!
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maxime) for host
Ayudé Flor por 1 semana, fue una experiencia muy bien. Flor está muy simpática y dedicada a su hostel, un placer haber ayudado.
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsty)
Kirsty rocks! is a very clever girl, with great ideas, skills and energy! great cooker too! always ready to help in whatever task is assigned.
Thanks for the time shared, your help and advise. We miss you!
Thanks for the time shared, your help and advise. We miss you!
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kirsty) for host
Flor has set up an incredible hostel and it was a pleasure to work with her and the other volunteers during my two week stay!
The work mainly revolved around room turnover/cleaning, setting up for breakfast and helping with any other general maintenance tasks - my language skills meant I didn't spend much time on the reception desk. The work was… read more
The work mainly revolved around room turnover/cleaning, setting up for breakfast and helping with any other general maintenance tasks - my language skills meant I didn't spend much time on the reception desk. The work was… read more
31 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
Claire is great! she was very helpful, always ready for lend a hand. It was a short stay but we got to spend a nice time! Thank you Claire!
(Excellent
)
21 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host
It was really a great experience! The region is amazing, the hostel and the people are really nice and working here is really chill! Thanks Flor for everything, I hope to come back someday!
29 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Henri)
Henri is super! he helped a lot in the hostel in several activities, cooking included!
He´s always ready to help in any activity need. Fun guy, always in a good mood!
Thank you Henri!
He´s always ready to help in any activity need. Fun guy, always in a good mood!
Thank you Henri!
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Federico & Yesica) for host
Que gran lugar para nuestra primera experiencia en workaway! Es un hostel increíble, muy cerca del centro con vistas al lago Argentino. Flor es una anfitriona de diez! Super atenta y organizada. Nos divertimos mucho pintando y compartiendo almuerzos bajo el solcito de Calafate. Gracias Flor por recibirnos!!
20 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Federico & Yesica)
Yesi y Fede son lo mas!
Super respetuosos y colaboradores, me ayudaron un montón, quedo hermoso el hostel! compartimos lindos momentos, charlas y comidas!
Ya los extrañamos!
Gracias x todo chicos!
Super respetuosos y colaboradores, me ayudaron un montón, quedo hermoso el hostel! compartimos lindos momentos, charlas y comidas!
Ya los extrañamos!
Gracias x todo chicos!
(Excellent
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8 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
Volunteer in the place for Flor was an awesome experience, she makes everything clear about what to do, the place is clean and nice hostel with super breakfast and you could go to the glacier easily, the town is nice and Flor is an impressive woman, she does so much for her hostel, she is super lovely, we had some nice nights sharing with her and… read more
24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is great! very organized, and always willing to help. She did the morning shift (which is the hardest one!) with a smile!
Good cook, thanks for the gnochi! :)
Good cook, thanks for the gnochi! :)
(Excellent
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24 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
I found my second house in El Calafate. I came to discover a region I finally love the city in where I stayed and enjoyed my time with Flor. We shared more than a Workaway, a friendship is born. It was a great experience for me to help for the opening of the hostel. Thanks for all. See you my friend.
24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine! What can I say? one of my firsts volunteers... now a friend! Clever, funny and willing to help, together with Camille they help me a lot and we had so much fun!
Thanks a lot the your time and conversations!
See you in France!
Thanks a lot the your time and conversations!
See you in France!
(Excellent
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24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Rie & Bernd)
Rie & Bernd are great! really helpfull and have done a great job! the lockers look great!
They had good ideas to fix things and solve all problems that showed.
Thank you! :)
They had good ideas to fix things and solve all problems that showed.
Thank you! :)
(Excellent
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24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)
Jana was a volunteer when the hostel was opened yet, so there was a lot of your to do, and she was happy to help. I wish I had more time to get to know her, because she is such a nice woman!
Thank you Jana!
Thank you Jana!
(Excellent
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24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Camille! I love her! She`s the first volunteer I had when opened the hostel. She`s funny and smart. Always willing to help and share a glass of wine and conservation. :)
See you in France!
See you in France!
(Excellent
)
23 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
This hostel is just the perfect place to work as a volunteer. Everything is right, in order, clean. The place is not too big which is a really nice thing too. And the owner is just an amazing woman! I really enjoyed my time in Calafate and hope to be back one day..
24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline & Tiphaine)
Pauline & Tiphaine son geniales! siempre dispuestas a ayudar, muy talentosas y dinamicas. Hablan español, ingles y frances! me ayudaron con algunos trabajos manuales y hasta tallaron los numeros de las habitaciones en madera!
Cuidaron muy bien del hostel, el cesped y de mi jaja! ( no se preocupen, que estoy comiendo bien :)
Nos vemos en Francia!
Cuidaron muy bien del hostel, el cesped y de mi jaja! ( no se preocupen, que estoy comiendo bien :)
Nos vemos en Francia!
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pauline & Tiphaine) for host
Es un lugar a donde nos sentimos como en casa. Es un lugar lindo y agradable con su jardin y cerca del centro, del lago y con una linda vista. Fue nuestra primera experiencia de workaway en América latina y nos encantó. Nos quedamos dos semanas y media con Flor. A parte de ayudar con los clientes, hicimos algunos trabajitos en hotel. Flor nos… read more
