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Help with home projects in the quiet beach community of Cambria, California, USA
Last activity
: 29 Mar 2025
Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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I cannot say this more clearly or with enough enthusiasm. Anyone who has the privilege of hosting Javier should count their blessings. I've hosted a lot of exceptional Workawayers. I'm very discriminating about who I've had work at my home. That said, I don't think there's another Workawayer, let alone human on this planet who can outwork Javier.
… read more Pair that with his commitment to excellence and communication and you have yourself the best guy for the job. To be honest, if Javier is available and inspired to work with you, I would do whatever it takes to grab him. Pay him what you can because you'll not be able to buy his kind of workmanship--for any price. He's that exceptional.
Javier came to my house in the early stages of a renovation and made the impossible possible. He parted the clouds, moved mountains, managed another worker, inspired him to do his best work, smiled and somehow seemed to love every minute of it. He lives in gratitude and has a wonderfully healthy outlook on life.
I cannot recommend him enough for any Workawayer who is inclined to call on him.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Paddy)
My year of WorkAwayers here at my cabin restoration project has been filled with delightful, conscientious, colorful, and good-hearted people. Paddy was no exception. As the year was winding down, so was my 'to-do' list, but I needed a painter. Somehow, the Universe afforded me one more absolute gem of a human and excellent painter to boot. I can
… read more confirm that the previous write-ups on Paddy are true and not the least bit embellished. I relied on them when I reached out to Paddy for help painting. Not only was he the best professional painter I could ask for, he came with the perks of a stellar human being. Paddy was as easy a guest as you could ask for. You could fill a room with 10 Paddy's and never tire of them. He is welcome to return any time.
Left by Workawayer (Paddy) for host
Jayne is a fantastic host.i had a great time helping to paint her home for the best part of two weeks.
The nearby town of Cambria is quaint and v cool and packed full of lots of great restaurants and there's lots to do and see at the nearby beaches.
The accommodation was perfect-clean,cool and v comfortable.
Jayne herself,is v easy going,has a
… read more great sense of humor and good fun to be around.she was more than happy to take time out of her schedule to show me around at times and was also just as happy to leave me be and let me chill out at times when I just wanted to do my own thing.
A great host and I'd highly recommend a visit here.thanks for a great experienceYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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I cannot say this more clearly or with enough enthusiasm. Anyone who has the privilege of hosting Javier should count their blessings. I've hosted a lot of exceptional Workawayers. I'm very discriminating about who I've had work at my home. That said, I don't think there's another Workawayer, let alone human on this planet who can outwork Javier.
… read more Pair that with his commitment to excellence and communication and you have yourself the best guy for the job. To be honest, if Javier is available and inspired to work with you, I would do whatever it takes to grab him. Pay him what you can because you'll not be able to buy his kind of workmanship--for any price. He's that exceptional.
Javier came to my house in the early stages of a renovation and made the impossible possible. He parted the clouds, moved mountains, managed another worker, inspired him to do his best work, smiled and somehow seemed to love every minute of it. He lives in gratitude and has a wonderfully healthy outlook on life.
I cannot recommend him enough for any Workawayer who is inclined to call on him.
Left by host for Workawayer (Fred)
Left by Workawayer (Fred) for host
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Paddy)
My year of WorkAwayers here at my cabin restoration project has been filled with delightful, conscientious, colorful, and good-hearted people. Paddy was no exception. As the year was winding down, so was my 'to-do' list, but I needed a painter. Somehow, the Universe afforded me one more absolute gem of a human and excellent painter to boot. I can
… read more confirm that the previous write-ups on Paddy are true and not the least bit embellished. I relied on them when I reached out to Paddy for help painting. Not only was he the best professional painter I could ask for, he came with the perks of a stellar human being. Paddy was as easy a guest as you could ask for. You could fill a room with 10 Paddy's and never tire of them. He is welcome to return any time.
Left by Workawayer (Paddy) for host
Jayne is a fantastic host.i had a great time helping to paint her home for the best part of two weeks.
The nearby town of Cambria is quaint and v cool and packed full of lots of great restaurants and there's lots to do and see at the nearby beaches.
The accommodation was perfect-clean,cool and v comfortable.
Jayne herself,is v easy going,has a
… read more great sense of humor and good fun to be around.she was more than happy to take time out of her schedule to show me around at times and was also just as happy to leave me be and let me chill out at times when I just wanted to do my own thing.
A great host and I'd highly recommend a visit here.thanks for a great experienceYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alberto)
After hosting two previous exceptional Spanish Workawayers, when Alberto inquired, I could not say YES fast enough.
Indeed, he was yet another Spanish treasure with uniquely wonderful qualities. Alberto is poised, polite, kind, clean, organized and thoughtful--not to mention gifted in the kitchen. He made some wonderful soups I hope to recreate.
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The dogs and I were immediately comfortable in his presence, and I felt honored to have such a gifted artist and craftsman improve my cabin. He has an incredible eye for color and design and knew his way around all the tools. I so enjoyed his presence and appreciate his beautiful contributions. He hand-crafted a custom octagon faux window gable. I hope he returns so the whales will again jump out of the ocean and the squirrels will approach us with confidence. Thank you, Alberto! I hope to see you again soon.
Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host
Conocer a Jayne y su hogar ha sido toda una experiencia muy positiva! La zona es preciosa llena de vida animal de todo tipo,... ciervos, mofetas, gaviotas, ardillas, focas.... Cambria es muy tranquila y las puestas de sol son todo un espectáculo. Desde el primer día Jayne me hizo sentir en casa. Estuve muy confortable y la comida probusta para
… read more cocinar es bastante buena y saludable. Yo soy vegetariano y en todo momento me tuvo en cuenta a la hora de comprar la comida. En casa hay varios animales muyyyyy bien educados y monîsimos... ( Chuy es para comérselo) En cuanto al trabajo Jayne se adapta a tus habilidades y es flexible a la hora de organizar el trabajo. Sôlo puedo decir que si tienes la suerte de pasar por allí serás muy afortunado!! Yo ya quiero volver : )You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Maxwell) for host
Jayne's humble abode is spectacular! Staying for a short time, I learned a lot about myself and how to treat others! She's incredibly genuine and very friendly. All the dogs are amazing and I hope to see them again soon, as well as come back and help out! Thanks so much for having me and anyone who's comes to stay won't regret it!!!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Jesse)
After about three weeks staying here, Jesse has given me a tremendous appreciation for Alaskan natives. He is the most uniquely and broadly gifted master craftsman I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. His profile mentions that he likes to leave environments better than when he showed up. He did just that. Everything he touched was cleaner, more
… read more organized, worked better and was even Feng Shui'ed than before he arrived. My three dogs loved him him. They must have also realized how kind, trustworthy, dependable, and honest he is. What a pleasure it was to have him stay. He is welcome back any time.
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Jayne is the most generous and thoughtful host I have had the pleasure of visiting in over a year of using Work away. We visited many of the local sites and restaurants, laughed, and got some projects done. She is not demanding and knows exactly what she wants done. Her house is a short walk to the beach and the little town, all of which you
… read more should go see. I hope to go back some time in the future.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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James was an absolute pleasure to have at my little cabin by the sea. Hosting James was only my second WorkAway experience, and I fear he may have set bar be unrealistically high.
My cabin is small, yet his presence was easy. He is a dog person at his core, so when it comes to getting along with animals he's as good as it gets. He is a
… read more super-fixer of everything. If there's a task that needs some consideration, he can figure it out quickly if given space and means to do so. My gift to other hosts regarding James is this advice: If you want something done, give it to him then turn him loose. He's overqualified for most anything you throw at him. Most importantly, please feed him well and treat him with kindness. His WorkAway travels are nothing less than a personal endeavor to volunteer for others in need of assistance and to enjoy conversation with good people along the way. He is selfless. Encourage him to play as much as he works. He is deserving of only the most gracious hosts and peaceful environments. My dogs and I will miss him, but we are content that he will continue to help others as he has helped us!Help in our garden and share your culture with us in fun, vibrant downtown Asheville, USA
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