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2 Aug 2026
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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
We are a mixed couple (Italian&Indonesian) met in the incredible Karimunjawa, a beautiful island still almost hidden. We're both travellers too, so we decided to open 2 little but cozy hostels to offer a good stay to anyone who loves to know new cultures and places, and wants to discover this natural paradise.
We often need help with different tasks. The two properties are actually only at 50m distance and very similar: 2 hostels with dormitories and few private rooms. In both of them I ask for a help in general cleaning (high season), garden and general maintenance, painting murals, taking care of dogs (we have 10 of them: it's a long story...). -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Light gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will help you to discover the best spots on this island, including viewpoints and wonderful beaches.
You'll live with and be introduced to lots of locals from whom you could learn about indonesian culture and habits. -
Help
We'd like to host people in exchange of:
1. painting murals (experience required) - length of the stay depending on the project
2. gardening and general maintenance - 1 week
3. taking care of dogs and cleaning dogs' area (animal love required) - 1 month at least
4. website and contents creation (experience required) - 2 weeks at least
5. hosting and supporting guests activities - 1month at least
The help in these activities is required depending on the period of the year so, please, ask for availability. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Indonesian: Fluent
Italian: Fluent -
Accommodation
We'll offer you a bed in a dormitory with curtains, lockers and air conditioning (we also have double beds in the dorm).
We provide breakfast.
Other facilities depending on the kind/amount of job (we'll talk about it).
Our kitchen is always open for you to prepare your own meals. -
What else ...
Everything on the island is cheap. You can enjoy a fabulous snorkelling trip through corals discovering small white sanded islands and meet locals and tourists around the village. It is possible to discover the island only by motorbike.
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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
Good internet connection
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Can possibly accept pets
Dogs
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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Karimunjawa feels like the dreamiest island fairytale.
It was a privilege to work with John and Silvia at their hostel. This was my first time volunteering at a hostel, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But I ended up enjoying my time so much I even extended. It’s hard … read more
I really enjoyed both our lighthearted … read more
The work I did was very various and fun, spacing from cleaning up the hostel and rooms, gardening, teaching the staff members how to sharpen kitchen … read more
She was always available and ready to support with whatever was needed, bringing a collaborative spirit and an extremely positive attitude … read more
Vivere in un’isola da sogno è già qualcosa di straordinario, ma è stato grazie a loro e alle persone meravigliose che lavorano lì che tutto si è trasformato in un ricordo indelebile.
Sin dal primo contatto, Silvia si è dimostrata … read more
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Karimunjawa feels like the dreamiest island fairytale.
It was a privilege to work with John and Silvia at their hostel. This was my first time volunteering at a hostel, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But I ended up enjoying my time so much I even extended. It’s hard … read more
I really enjoyed both our lighthearted … read more
The work I did was very various and fun, spacing from cleaning up the hostel and rooms, gardening, teaching the staff members how to sharpen kitchen … read more
She was always available and ready to support with whatever was needed, bringing a collaborative spirit and an extremely positive attitude … read more
Vivere in un’isola da sogno è già qualcosa di straordinario, ma è stato grazie a loro e alle persone meravigliose che lavorano lì che tutto si è trasformato in un ricordo indelebile.
Sin dal primo contatto, Silvia si è dimostrata … read more
The hostel was closed at the time and I was welcomed by Anned who was such a lovely person to hang around with.
The hostel is very cute and the island absolutely beautiful. I had a lovely stay here and hopefully can come back and … read more
The place was very clean an beautiful. The place's staff was verry friendly, too. They helped us organizing trips. We felt … read more
