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Host rating
70 %
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18 Jul 2026
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33
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Description
Hello recently moved from Normandie france to Costa Brava Spain and in love with it ! looking for light help planning on home improvements, bathroom refreshing. the location is amazing. I am in Calonge it is flat to go to the beach only 5 min by car or 8 by bike we have three bikes a bus can take you to barcelona 2 h and gerone in one.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
baix emporda is amazing palamos platja d'aro and san antoni de calonge center are a few minutes away. I can help with french , english spanish and fine cooking
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Help
I need someone who can help me in my new house fixing shelves handy man type welcome. must love animals as i have 2 cats and one dog a giant cool poodle
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I speak well spanish after living 4 years in Costa RIca and well english after being a translator and living in united states for 7 years , I'll be happy to exchange on languages after our daily tasks (not part of the job) but you will learn lots of new words in any of these three idioms :) -
Accommodation
your own private room with one single bed seperated bathroom
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What else ...
We are 25 minutes from Gerone /Girona by car that has airport and trains.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
yes no pets and one workawayer at a time :) a room is in progress and two open space with large beds are ready
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Aslan
cushia
Host ref number: 316116855361
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3 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Hsin Yueh) for host
Vanessa is a wonderfully welcoming host who puts a lot of care and effort into creating a great experience for her Workawayers.
This was my first Workaway experience, and I was surprised by her amazing cooking skills, her deep knowledge of animals and plants, and the many fascinating life experiences she shared.
I'm truly grateful to have had her … read more
This was my first Workaway experience, and I was surprised by her amazing cooking skills, her deep knowledge of animals and plants, and the many fascinating life experiences she shared.
I'm truly grateful to have had her … read more
28 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Hsin Yueh)
We were very happy to host Joy who is lovely and accomodated really well here, she was always in a good mood eager to learn about anything and ready to start doing new things, we communicated very well naviguating between french and english Joy stayed a few weeks helped a lot.
thank you dear joy !
thank you dear joy !
28 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
I spent about two weeks at Vanessa's place. Vanessa is bright, lovely and resourceful and she can communicate fluently in French, English and Spanish. She was most generous, she provided for everything and she was available and attentive all the time she was away. I really felt at home and had a great time taking care of all her animals.
21 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ron) for host
House sitting and taking care of the animals at Venessa's place was an amazing experience. Venessa was very clear in her expectations and communicated well throughout the entire arrangement.
I was responsible for looking after cats, including kittens, three dogs (a Labrador, a poodle, and a spitz), sheep, and goats. I also took care of hens. The … read more
I was responsible for looking after cats, including kittens, three dogs (a Labrador, a poodle, and a spitz), sheep, and goats. I also took care of hens. The … read more
20 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ron)
We had the pleasure to host Ron for two weeks in september 23 and i am happy to say he is a true gem, always a very positive attitude, he is a quick learner and always in a good mood, he learned a lot here about caring about our animals and after a few days we were comfortable with leaving him in charge of the house and the critters, thanks to him
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3 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Hsin Yueh) for host
Vanessa is a wonderfully welcoming host who puts a lot of care and effort into creating a great experience for her Workawayers.
This was my first Workaway experience, and I was surprised by her amazing cooking skills, her deep knowledge of animals and plants, and the many fascinating life experiences she shared.
I'm truly grateful to have had her … read more
This was my first Workaway experience, and I was surprised by her amazing cooking skills, her deep knowledge of animals and plants, and the many fascinating life experiences she shared.
I'm truly grateful to have had her … read more
28 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Hsin Yueh)
We were very happy to host Joy who is lovely and accomodated really well here, she was always in a good mood eager to learn about anything and ready to start doing new things, we communicated very well naviguating between french and english Joy stayed a few weeks helped a lot.
thank you dear joy !
thank you dear joy !
28 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
I spent about two weeks at Vanessa's place. Vanessa is bright, lovely and resourceful and she can communicate fluently in French, English and Spanish. She was most generous, she provided for everything and she was available and attentive all the time she was away. I really felt at home and had a great time taking care of all her animals.
21 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ron) for host
House sitting and taking care of the animals at Venessa's place was an amazing experience. Venessa was very clear in her expectations and communicated well throughout the entire arrangement.
I was responsible for looking after cats, including kittens, three dogs (a Labrador, a poodle, and a spitz), sheep, and goats. I also took care of hens. The … read more
I was responsible for looking after cats, including kittens, three dogs (a Labrador, a poodle, and a spitz), sheep, and goats. I also took care of hens. The … read more
20 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ron)
We had the pleasure to host Ron for two weeks in september 23 and i am happy to say he is a true gem, always a very positive attitude, he is a quick learner and always in a good mood, he learned a lot here about caring about our animals and after a few days we were comfortable with leaving him in charge of the house and the critters, thanks to him
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26 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tal) for host
This is the first time I'm hiking through a warkaway. So I arrived in Vanessa on Friday, she picked me up from the train station to her new home in the village. Stunning house a few hundred years old with a huge garden that has cute animals (chickens, lembs, a dog named paris I am going to miss Paris) I really liked the house, I got a clean and
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26 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tal)
I had the pleasure of hosting Tal for two weeks, it was the first time since a year I just reopenned our doors since COVID, also he was our first workawayers in our new Normandy house, so I was a bit stress that it would be a bit monotonous because of the lockdown here in france, but he ajusted super well, Tal is a sweet and lively young man very
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7 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (sucapurisse) for host
My experience with Vanessa was really amazing and I had a great time helping with her business, the prettiest kitties I've ever seen, and also living and being part of her family:)
If you love cats, don't mind about living with them, giving food and cleaning their stuff (the floor and their litter box with pee and poop), then this is a perfect … read more
If you love cats, don't mind about living with them, giving food and cleaning their stuff (the floor and their litter box with pee and poop), then this is a perfect … read more
6 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (sucapurisse)
Sue is simply your dream workawayer, we were so lucky to host her for a few weeks, aside from being the best at being fun, sweet, responsive and responsable, full of common sense, she truly commit to her task as a real mission, always double check every things, nothing is left to chance here !
I only wish all work awayers would be like her... she … read more
I only wish all work awayers would be like her... she … read more
18 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maria Leandra) for host
Vanessa es excelente. Siempre dándote una mano para todo lo que necesites. Su familia gatuna y Noé, son adorables!! Me llevo una gran amiga en Orgeval.
17 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Leandra)
WE had the luck and joy of having Maria Leandra for almost 2 months (both sides chose to prolongate the stay after a few weeks) and I must say we allready miss Maria and her spontaneous strong laugh !!
she a very sweet, smart and fun cultivated of the nicest woman, always in a good mood and trying her best at all times, and at all tasks, she was … read more
she a very sweet, smart and fun cultivated of the nicest woman, always in a good mood and trying her best at all times, and at all tasks, she was … read more
14 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Federico)
Fede just left and it was a pleasure to host him, he came initially for one month but stayed almost 3 ,
he is very meticulous and determined to do the best, on top of that he is a very very honnest and straight foward person, we let him alone with the house and the cattery for 9 days, a first for us... and he did more than perfect , any host will … read more
he is very meticulous and determined to do the best, on top of that he is a very very honnest and straight foward person, we let him alone with the house and the cattery for 9 days, a first for us... and he did more than perfect , any host will … read more
12 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Angel)
You will be very lucky if Angel chooses your place to stay, he is our all time best workawayer, the one you wish would never leave, he is so nice, so positive and dedicated, I have rarely seen such positive constant energy among any human being, his good mood is contagious, he even sings when working (and well). Angel works hard and is very
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12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Angel) for host
Este es el primer workaway que hice. Si tuviera que calificar a la página de acuerdo a mi experiencia con Vanessa le doy 5 estrellas! Planeaba quedarme un mes, pero de tan bien que la he pasado me extendí casi 2. Vanessa y sus hijos son increíbles personas. Muy simpaticos, atentos, respetuosos. Vanessa hace que el workaway sean como una vacaciones
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2 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (YUYUAN) for host
I have to apologize that I didn’t read the instructions carefully. Breeding is not like petting and it’s kind of tough for me.Vanessa has been kind and always send me good food. Her son and daughter are friendly as well. Quiet village but takes some effort to reach Paris.
19 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Felipe)
It was lovely having Felipe to help us and stay here, he is very courageous man and adapts well, he likes to have his place very neat and clean and left everything in super tidy way, he works super well under proper guidance and is not afraid of physical labour, he like also to have his independence which is fine also with us, he got along very
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19 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Felipe) for host
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AMAZING.
Vanessa is a lovely woman, She is a very professional woman. She has knowledge in medicine and animal care. She herself cures and treats any cat. She also knows how to speak 3 languages. She is a very intelligent woman. At the same time, strict for the care of her puppies and it's necessary to be CLEAN. EVERYTHING CLEAN.
It was … read more
AMAZING.
Vanessa is a lovely woman, She is a very professional woman. She has knowledge in medicine and animal care. She herself cures and treats any cat. She also knows how to speak 3 languages. She is a very intelligent woman. At the same time, strict for the care of her puppies and it's necessary to be CLEAN. EVERYTHING CLEAN.
It was … read more
28 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Hola chicos, we miss you ! it was a delight having these guys here, first we had Facundo and Camille, adorable sweet couple, hard working (they had part time jobs in Paris while helping here) they have such a positive attitude, when they left to full time jobs, Nicolas came and stayed here to help as well, Nico is a really kind person and a hard
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28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
El mejor Workaway que hice hasta el momento fuera de mi país. Vanessa es un host increíble, en todo momento nos hizo sentir como su familia, muy respetuosa, divertida y siempre predispuesta a socializar con nosotros e intercambiar nuestra diferente cultura. Verdaderamente una experiencia increíble en su casa y que seguramente volveremos. Un gran
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4 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Dante)
Dante is you dream workawayer, he is meticulous and works hard, he is always looking for some ways to help and was super easy and fun to spend time with, he knows a lot about many subjects, he is brillant and always in a positive mood/attitude ! It was hard to let him go , we already miss you Dante, thanks for your great help and the art !
Hope … read more
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4 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dante) for host
My experience at Vanessa's house was excellent. Vanessa is an incredibly generous person; take care of every detail of the volunteer's stay; Delicious cuisine if you want to know the best of French food, the atmosphere is very pleasant, relaxed and fun; the work is very easy if you like animals and there is time to read; walk through the woods
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26 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Iris)
Dear sweet adorable Iris, it was a pleasure hosting you, Iris came and stay with us for 3 weeks, she is willing to learn and commit very well, sh still needs some guidance (thats with i did not put the whole 5 stars) in some areas when not use to the tasks, but is learning fast, she is discreet , a bit shy but if you engage in trying to know her
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25 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Iris) for host
Vanessa is very kind and passionate about her business! She will take the upmost care of anyone with her delicious meals and her sense of humor. I’ve learned so much from her and she provides so much to make you feel the most comfortable at her home. Thanks you so much for hosting me!
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lizbeth)
a last minute no show, 0 warning,
cette personne n'est jamais arrivée le jour J,
esta personna nunca llego !
cette personne n'est jamais arrivée le jour J,
esta personna nunca llego !
20 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
I only have respect and love for Vanessa and her family of paws (and son). She’s a tour de force with a brilliant attitude and really cares about who she invites to help. Caters to individuals goals and means for being there. You learn more than you expect, her cuisine is ever changing/exciting/seasonal. I’m thrilled to know you Vanessa! I
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20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)
We had the pleasure of hosting lovely Gemma, and she is just the best , sweet, kind, fun, a true ray of sunshine, works super well, I don't know what to say else other than : "we really love you Gemma and come when you want , you are family now, sorry ;) ! " see you soon, and keep the keys ;) !
1 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
The most amazing family in France. I felt so at home the moment I walked through the door and actually cried when I had to leave! My heart is still there and I know I will follow my heart and return, so much to love it would take a lifetime to list!! Thanks so much for everything!! Hopefully see you all very soon.xxx
19 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elliott) for host
My time with Vanessa is something I will never forget. She taught me so much about French culture and culture in general. We had many laughs and she cooks delicious food. She is a warm person with a great heart and a very reliable and trustworthy 'boss'. I was here for just under 4 months over the winter time and it was the country french living
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22 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
Vanesa es una mujer fabulosa que a recorrido el mundo por lo que es muy divertido hablar con ella ya que tiene mil anecdotas para contar. Además una excelente anfitriona que se encarga de que siempre estés cómodo y bien alimentado. El trabajo es muy simple si te gustan los animales. Realmente me sentí muy cómodo como si estuviera en casa. Gracias
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21 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
We had the pleasure of hosting Marco for a month, and we are very happy with him, he is nice and easy to live with, he takes his job seriously, stays open for advices, and is always in a good mood and willing to help around, we recommand him to any hosts. Thanks you Marco for the help ! Buen viaje amigo !
3 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
We had the pleasure of hosting Thomas for a little more than 3 weeks and he was a perfect workawayer ,always working with a smile, memorizing every little advice, always in a good mood, leaves everything super clean and tidy, what can I say, exept : Thomas you are welcome to come back whenever !
2 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Vanessa is a very generous and considerate person who welcomed me into her beautiful home for almost a month. I felt immediately comfortable and the old country house and garden itself is something special. There is an open fire and Vanessa is a good cook who makes sure you are well fed. The tasks she always explained well and the work itself is
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