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18 Apr 2024
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Description
Dear Volunteers,
We are a family of 4 (our children Miranda(2010) and Diego (2012), and their parents Ruth and Ansel). We live in the island of Tenerife, in the town of Los Realejos. We would be very interested in somebody willing to collaborate in our farm, as well as teaching us english.
Loving animals and nature is important, as we have dogs and other pets. A well educated person, with a good sense of humor, without severe life problems, who contributes to a positive atmosphere is important for us.
We provide a harmonious accommodation. We only want responsable people willing to help to maintain our property with us on a collaborative way. Speaking proper English is important. No-smoking, moderate alcohol, no drugs.
We offer accommodation and the possibility of share with us some meals.
If you want to learn Spanish we would be happy to help you with our native language.
If you are interested, please contact us. We would be happy to receive volunteers for a period to be agreed, and that can last from several weeks to up to 1 month. Other periods could be considered in a case by case basis. Bear in mind that the period of your stay will be based, among other things, in your performance with the entrusted collaboration. On our side we will do our best to make you live a great experience in Tenerife.
Our best wishes
:)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
For the time being, main collaborations we are interested in are:
- Teaching English (specially to our kids)
- House maintenance.
- Gardening
- Taking care of the farm
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Estamos interesados en aprender especialmente inglés y francés, porque ya tenemos una base, aunque apreciamos cualquier otro idioma.
Accommodation
We can offer you an individual room. You will share bathroom and kitchen in our house.
Please, note that our whole house (all the rooms and outdoor) is a non-smoking area.
What else ...
There is public transport (bus) in front of our house. The center of the town is hardly three hundred meters away. The coast is 5 km away with several beautiful beaches, specially during spring and summer. For a long periods of stay we recommend to rent a car to better discover the islands. In any case, we could organize a joint visit to specific places.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 365696769325
Feedback (21)
6 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Pietro Paolo)
We were lucky to share a few weeks with Pier last September and we have nothing but words of gratitude. He is an enormously kind person, very responsible and social. He enthusiastically helped us in all the activities that we proposed during his stay and it was very easy to exchange experiences between our family and Pier. We 100% recommend our… read more
(Excellent
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24 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia is a very responsible, kind and social person. She was very interested in learning about our project and needs, and was always willing to help, in addition to learning about our culture, language and joining our social activities, such as hiking or having a few drinks ;)
She made a very good connection with other workawayers and made… read more
She made a very good connection with other workawayers and made… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I stayed 2 1/2 weeks in Los Realejos, together with other Workawayers in the beautiful old Canarian house we helped to renovate. The house is very special with beautiful rooms, high ceilings, a rooftop terrace and a balcony and will be a guesthouse in the future.
All in all it was an awesome experience and I'm grateful I could be part of the… read more
All in all it was an awesome experience and I'm grateful I could be part of the… read more
12 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Joyce)
Joyce has had a fantastic relationship with our family. He is a very responsible, kind and smiling person, with an excellent disposition to help in the proposed collaborations.
In particular, Joyce made a good balance between her support for our children in English classes with home maintenance and remodeling. He also made very good relationships… read more
In particular, Joyce made a good balance between her support for our children in English classes with home maintenance and remodeling. He also made very good relationships… read more
(Excellent
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12 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Joyce) for host
It was so nice to help Anselmo and his family. I helped with some English lessons for his kids and also with the renovation of the villa. The vibes were amazing, all together (with the other two volunteers), we had dinners, we went hiking, to sum up, it was a wonderful experience! Thank you Anselmo!
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6 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Pietro Paolo)
We were lucky to share a few weeks with Pier last September and we have nothing but words of gratitude. He is an enormously kind person, very responsible and social. He enthusiastically helped us in all the activities that we proposed during his stay and it was very easy to exchange experiences between our family and Pier. We 100% recommend our… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia is a very responsible, kind and social person. She was very interested in learning about our project and needs, and was always willing to help, in addition to learning about our culture, language and joining our social activities, such as hiking or having a few drinks ;)
She made a very good connection with other workawayers and made… read more
She made a very good connection with other workawayers and made… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I stayed 2 1/2 weeks in Los Realejos, together with other Workawayers in the beautiful old Canarian house we helped to renovate. The house is very special with beautiful rooms, high ceilings, a rooftop terrace and a balcony and will be a guesthouse in the future.
All in all it was an awesome experience and I'm grateful I could be part of the… read more
All in all it was an awesome experience and I'm grateful I could be part of the… read more
12 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Joyce)
Joyce has had a fantastic relationship with our family. He is a very responsible, kind and smiling person, with an excellent disposition to help in the proposed collaborations.
In particular, Joyce made a good balance between her support for our children in English classes with home maintenance and remodeling. He also made very good relationships… read more
In particular, Joyce made a good balance between her support for our children in English classes with home maintenance and remodeling. He also made very good relationships… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Joyce) for host
It was so nice to help Anselmo and his family. I helped with some English lessons for his kids and also with the renovation of the villa. The vibes were amazing, all together (with the other two volunteers), we had dinners, we went hiking, to sum up, it was a wonderful experience! Thank you Anselmo!
28 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Harriet)
Harriet and Torr have been brilliant guests, very responsible, educated and committed to those tasks in which we proposed to collaborate.
We are increasingly aware that our goal is far away with the projects we have in. mind, but thanks to workawayers like Harriet and Torr, the long path becomes much more bearable. We would like to highlight his… read more
We are increasingly aware that our goal is far away with the projects we have in. mind, but thanks to workawayers like Harriet and Torr, the long path becomes much more bearable. We would like to highlight his… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Harriet) for host
We (Torr and I) had our first workaway staying with Ansel and Rut for 2 weeks. We really could not be happier with how it turned out, and feel so lucky to have this as our first experience!
The hosts were incredibly welcoming and relaxed, really making us feel like part of their family. Although neither of us had done much carpentry work, after… read more
The hosts were incredibly welcoming and relaxed, really making us feel like part of their family. Although neither of us had done much carpentry work, after… read more
20 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Oren)
We are very happy to have shared these weeks with Gyorgy & Timea. A couple full of vitality, joy and with an excellent predisposition to collaborate in any proposed activity. When you have guests like them, you understand the benefits of the workaway experience and h ow tremendously enriching it is. They have contributed a lot to our projects and… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Oren) for host
This was our first experience, we stayed two and a half weeks with Anselmo,Rut and the kids Miranda and Diego helping restore their 200 years old traditional canarian stone house. Our few contributions have been to paint walls, sand/varnish floors and in our last week started to lay down a new wooden floor for the future kitchen.
The tasks have… read more
The tasks have… read more
20 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Mateo and Laura came to our house with enthusiasm and with previous experiences already living in other countries. They are both extremely sociable and charming people. Very easy to deal with and very responsible for the tasks we proposed to them. We were amazed at their know-how and flexibility to join our plans. As with other workawayers, we… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Matteo and I stayed at Anselmo's place for about 3 weeks and we really liked it. The house is huge and, even if there is a lot of work to do, it is welcoming and comfortable.
The work is about renovating this beautiful ancient house and the tasks change every day, so you can't get tired and the instructions are always clear.
The time we spent with… read more
The work is about renovating this beautiful ancient house and the tasks change every day, so you can't get tired and the instructions are always clear.
The time we spent with… read more
10 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Weronika & Kamil)
We are very grateful for the visit of Kamil and Weronika to make a great team with other workawayers and help us advance in the project of recovering the old house that we inhabit in Los Realejos. Both have been very respectful, flexible and willing, with a lot of initiative and previous knowledge in various reform tasks that have been very… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronica)
Verónica has been an excellent guest, very enthusiastic and flexible, always adapting to our particular contingencies. She made a great team with other workawayers and with our family, sharing very good times both in the proposed tasks and in the organized activities. Although he was here for a short period of time, he leaves an indelible mark on… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Veronica) for host
Wonderful experience with an enlightened and enlightening family. Meeting you was amazing.
I spent 10 days helping renovating their ancient and beautiful house, we were 5 workawayers living and working (painting, fixing the ceiling, moving staff) all together and doing it was a real pleasure!
Ansel and Ruth are very welcoming, attentive and… read more
I spent 10 days helping renovating their ancient and beautiful house, we were 5 workawayers living and working (painting, fixing the ceiling, moving staff) all together and doing it was a real pleasure!
Ansel and Ruth are very welcoming, attentive and… read more
15 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
I arrived in Ansel and Ruth's house with the idea of being there for just 3 weeks, but then...I stayed for 2 months! I felt like at home, their family is amazing! Every day I had so many different activities to work on (painting, moving stuff, isolating the roof, cleaning, teaching English to the kids...) and sometimes on the weekend I could enjoy… read more
7 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia)
Giulia has been one of our great successes in workaway in the sense that she has adjusted very well to the kind of person we have sought for this moment of our lives, being able to have a fantastic balance as a enthusiastic coworker, a brilliant cook, as well as our children's teacher and honest and very nice friend. Her friend Mario also… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Dóra & Gábor)
Dora and Gabor are brilliant guests. We really appreciate their predisposition and professional dedication to all the tasks that we proposed, even suggesting improvements in the way their faced them and with excellent results.
We have been very lucky to share some meals and outdoor activities with them, always showing gratitude and satisfaction… read more
We have been very lucky to share some meals and outdoor activities with them, always showing gratitude and satisfaction… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Dóra & Gábor) for host
We spent 2 and a half weeks with Ansel and his family helping them with the renovation of their beautiful Canarian house. The house is old but really beautiful, and our stay was so comfortable there. Ansel was taking care of a lot of us, we went to several hikes together, they showed us around, gave us tips and we really really enjoyed the… read more
7 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Helmi)
Helmi spent with us several weeks during summer and helped us a lot in house maintenance and in the farm. She was really kind with our two kids, and helped them to improve their English using her advanced knoweldge with this language. Her stays was really short for us since time passes fast when you are happy with somebody. We fully recommend her… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Helmi) for host
I spent 1 month in Los Realejos with Rut, Anselmo, Miranda, Diego and their 3 lovely dogs, and had an amazing time! Anselmo and Rut are super warm, generous and kind people, and Miranda and Diego are really smart and funny kids! Overall I loved my stay with the family and hope that we can meet again in the future!
Tenerife is well and truly a… read more
Tenerife is well and truly a… read more
7 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Justina)
Justina is a very kind person always willing to help and learn new skills that you could propose. She was like a sister for our two kids, helping them with their English and homework. We fully recommend her for any kind of projects you would like to share. :))
(Excellent
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14 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Justina) for host
Thanks so much to Anselmo, Ruth and kids, it was an amazing experience to help your family!
I am so happy I had an opportunity to stay with your family in this beautiful place for a month, we had a great time! Usually we had dinners together and they helped me to practise my spanish😀
I was teaching kids english and also helping in the finca (with… read more
I am so happy I had an opportunity to stay with your family in this beautiful place for a month, we had a great time! Usually we had dinners together and they helped me to practise my spanish😀
I was teaching kids english and also helping in the finca (with… read more
26 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
Freya is a brilliant woman in all aspects. We fully recommend her if you are looking for somebody always willing to help, to learn all about the farm and to successfully carry out all the proposed work. At the same time she is very curious, respectful and responsible. She is also quite flexible and fully of energy.
She really supported us with… read more
She really supported us with… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have had more luck than with this amazing family! I spent six weeks working together with another Volunteer and Rut on the farm, teaching the kids English, going on adventurous trips with the whole family and having the best time ever! The work was nice, I learned a lot and it has never been too… read more
26 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonatan)
We had the privilege of hosting Jonatan in our house for a couple of weeks. We were impressed with Jonatan's attitude and productivity during the time that he spent with us, not only in the farm ( pruning, weeding, carpentry works,...) but also in domestic tasks and specially sharing time with our kids.
We are confident that he will devote to the… read more
We are confident that he will devote to the… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Sabine) for host
Sabine and I had a memorable experience with Anselmo and Ruth. Our work was enjoyable, often hard but well rewarded by the generosity and good spirits of Anselmo, Ruth and the children. Our hosts made time for us all to make a number of trips together exploring the area particularly to the amazing space observatory. This is a great Workaway place.… read more
6 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Sabine)
Michael and Sabine did a great and very professional work in the farm, inspiring and motivating us to continue developing the farm project (www.instagram.com/la_sereta). They were very flexible to fit in our routine, really hard workers helping us with any task in the farm and always willing to collaborate in any plan we proposed. It was a pity… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alex and Jonatan were our first guests in 2017 and their willingness to show up on the farm to help with the daily work made a great difference. We started this new year with a lot of hope and work to do :) and their stay with us was a gift.
We would like to remark their thoroughly performance of the tasks we proposed them (pruning, harvest,… read more
We would like to remark their thoroughly performance of the tasks we proposed them (pruning, harvest,… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I couldn’t have asked for a better first workaway experience than the 10 days I spent with Ruth, Anselmo, and their super sweet kids. I can only repeat all the positive things said about them from the other workawayers they have hosted—it’s all true. My partner and I were made to feel completely at home and at ease, the work and hours were… read more
31 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
I feel so lucky to have stayed with Anselmo and Ruth for my first WorkAway experience. They truly embody hospitality, and from the moment I met them and their adorable children, Diego and Miranda, I felt so welcome in their home. They were very reasonable with the schedule, asking me to help on the farm for 4 hours, 4 days a week, and then with… read more
26 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I remember clearly the moment I've decided to write them my workaway request. I've noticed that their calendar is fully booked , but I remember thinking „who knows what future brings!“. So, their answer was positive, and future brought me the most beautiful people and wonderful experience! I am still impressed by their kindness, generosity,… read more
25 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Genny & Joseph) for host
Where do I even begin?! Ansel & Rut were the most gracious hosts! We feel we have made friends for life. Anselmo and Rut went out of their way to include us in everything they did, going to festivals or with the family to the beach. We were very thankful for their hospitality and generosity. Thank you for showing us all around your wonderful… read more
18 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Genny & Joseph)
Genny & Joseph are simply brilliant :)
We hosted this couple for around 1 month in our little farm. This nice couple is always willing to help, to learn all about the farm and to successfully carry out all the proposed work.
They were very comprenhesive with our chaos at home with the kids, the house, animals and the farm and that's really… read more
We hosted this couple for around 1 month in our little farm. This nice couple is always willing to help, to learn all about the farm and to successfully carry out all the proposed work.
They were very comprenhesive with our chaos at home with the kids, the house, animals and the farm and that's really… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & Giovanni)
In July 2016 we received a gift. That present is this really nice family (Lauren, Gianni, Luca, Sophi and Asia) we hosted for a couple of weeks.Lauren and Gianni are persons fully of energy, hard worker, multifaceted (farm, cooking, building works, ...) always willing to help and very respectful.
The kids are very lovely and they certainly can… read more
The kids are very lovely and they certainly can… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Giovanni) for host
Rut and Anselmo live in a beautiful huge old house on the edge of Los Realejos. The finca is just across the road and as on any farm there are always more jobs to do than anyone has time for. We ended up working mostly on the irrigation system and care for the fruit trees, especially citrus.
This is a lovely family, generous to a fault. We felt… read more
This is a lovely family, generous to a fault. We felt… read more
25 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Michelle)
Both David & Michelle spent share a short period with us plenty of energy and positive feeling. They definitely were of great help for our family and the organic project we are developing. We are completely sure that they would be and excellent recruit in any other house. Our children were very excited with both and we gather a lot of tips and… read more
(Excellent
)
30 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (David & Michelle) for host
What a wonderful first experience for us!! Ansel, Ruth and family are wonderful, caring hosts and made us feel extremely welcome in their home and on the organic farm. The location is beautiful and there are many things to do on the island. Hoping to return to this wonderful family again as this was flying visit for a few days. Miss you guys… read more
9 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I had the most wonderful time in Tenerife with this family.
Ruth and Ansel were very friendly, welcoming and always looking to make sure I had the best time possible.
The work on the farm was interesting and the hours expected were very fair, usually 9-1 so lots of time in the afternoon to explore the local area. There are lots of nice walks… read more
Ruth and Ansel were very friendly, welcoming and always looking to make sure I had the best time possible.
The work on the farm was interesting and the hours expected were very fair, usually 9-1 so lots of time in the afternoon to explore the local area. There are lots of nice walks… read more
3 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah has been like a present for our family. She is an excellent person who has made our life easier, and always bringing a smile and a great willingness to help. She is hard worker, smart and really kind. Our children, my wife and I are grateful that you chose us and we wish you all the best in your life.
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Jan) for host
My time in Teneriffa was a most amazing one. What an interesting island. Ansel and Ruth are such intelligent and open individuals, it was lovely hanging out with their family and helping out on their farm. They were especially patient and willing to help as I practiced my Spanish :D Thanks so much you guys!
12 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia es una persona increíble y un regalo para nuestra familia :)
She is a fully collaborative person, very flexible and always bearing in mind our priorities. Julia is a very friendly, loving , hardworking and enthusiastic person. Hosting her has been one of our best experience in 2016. Our best wishes for her future plan. Remember that here… read more
She is a fully collaborative person, very flexible and always bearing in mind our priorities. Julia is a very friendly, loving , hardworking and enthusiastic person. Hosting her has been one of our best experience in 2016. Our best wishes for her future plan. Remember that here… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I had a wonderful time here in Tenerife working on Ansel and Ruth's farm. They are both very lovely and interesting people, and I'm so happy I had the opportunity to stay with them for three weeks. Their home is in a beautiful spot, and they are very flexible with the work schedule. They helped me practice my Spanish, and showed me many beautiful… read more
28 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)
Christina came to stay for 2 weeks and was a very positive Workawayer. She was curious, flexible and positive. She really helped us with our English and also did her best in our almost wild little farm. Thank you very much for sharing with us your singer voice and Ukelele, and giving us some Yoga techniques ;).
(Very good
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