Join our family in Ballinadee , West Cork Ireland
Last activity
: 11 Jun 2025
Min stay requested: at least 1 month
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Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)
We recently had the absolute pleasure of hosting Elise !
who was an absolute gem! From the moment they arrived, Elise brought a positive energy that made a huge difference in our home.
Elise was incredibly attentive with our two-year-old daughter, engaging her in fun activities and ensuring she felt safe and happy.
Not only did they excel in
… read more childcare, but they also took the initiative to help clean around the house, making our lives much easier. Her willingness to pitch in with farm work was commendable; Elise tackled various tasks with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.
Elise’s compassion for our rescue animals was so wonderful , as they took the time to bond with each one and help care for them from feeding to mucking out their sheds !
Overall, We are soooo grateful for the support and kindness Elise showed us and would HIGHLY recommend Elise to anyone looking for a reliable and hardworking volunteer. Thank you for everything & you always have a place in Ballinadee ! We look forward to seeing you again , especially Adeline ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host
I spent two months with Anna, Aiden, and Adeline, and they were two absolutely AMAZING months! Anna and Aiden are incredibly kind and accommodating. They went out of their way to help me, like dropping me at the bus stop on weekends. I truly felt like a part of their family—we had great conversations about a wide range of topics!
Minding Adeline
… read more was such a pleasure—she is absolutely adorable! 😊 We spent a lot of time together doing fun activities like playing Paw Patrol, pretending to run a restaurant, being doctors, and cooking. I often looked after her from late morning until mid-afternoon, which gave me plenty of free time to relax or spend with the other workawayers. 🥰
I also help out at the rescue farm occasionally, and I loved it! Taking care of the different animals on the farm was such a lovely experience.
Anna and Aiden also have two lovely dogs and four adorable cats, which made my stay even better.
I got to spend some time with Thomas, Rachel, and Aaron (Anna’s siblings), who are also incredibly nice!
In short, everything was perfect, and I can't wait to come back soon!🥲💕
Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host
I have stayed with Anna and her family for nearly a month and I honestly could not have had a better time! She and Aiden are very kind and caring people, I immediately felt very welcome in their home. We had lots of great talks and laughs, they are wonderfully outgoing people who will welcome you with open arms. And of course the rest of the
… read more family living on the farm has been nothing but extremely kind and amazing, as well. They always made sure to include the other workaways and me in fun activities and get togethers and always offered to drop us off at the beach or local towns. I have always felt very cared for and I am grateful to have met such wonderful people ❤️
Watching little Adelaine has been loads of fun since she is a very active, extremely curious and amazingly talkative girl. We loved singing and dancing together, and preparing meals for her pets and stuffed animals. She is really witty and cheeky for her age, we've had many great laughs together. I mostly watched her in the morning/noon and was off for the rest of the day by afternoon. The family always made sure to make it possible for me to join the other workaways if they had something planned during my regular schedule, we were always able to figure something out together :) Occasionally I also helped out on the rescue farm, which I also absolutely loved!!
I was very sad to leave so soon, but I am endlessly greatful to have had such a wonderful time with the Mccarthy family, I will definitely be coming back in the future ❤️You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Marie-Sophie) for host
I really enjoyed my time with Anna and Aiden. Adeline is a joy to be around, I am already visiting for the second time and I am definitely planning on coming again. The work is quite easy, I took care of Adline for a maximum of 5 hours a day and did some light housework, nothing too heavy.
Anna and Aiden are easy going and they make you feel like
… read more you are a part of the family. They always make sure that there's a good atmosphere and take concerns one might have seriously.
I enjoyed using the car in my free time and visited beaches and nearby villages with the other workaways.
Anna always makes sure that you have enough downtime and is very accommodating in general.
I would absolutely recommend coming here and spending time with the family and Adeline.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)
We recently had the absolute pleasure of hosting Elise !
who was an absolute gem! From the moment they arrived, Elise brought a positive energy that made a huge difference in our home.
Elise was incredibly attentive with our two-year-old daughter, engaging her in fun activities and ensuring she felt safe and happy.
Not only did they excel in
… read more childcare, but they also took the initiative to help clean around the house, making our lives much easier. Her willingness to pitch in with farm work was commendable; Elise tackled various tasks with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.
Elise’s compassion for our rescue animals was so wonderful , as they took the time to bond with each one and help care for them from feeding to mucking out their sheds !
Overall, We are soooo grateful for the support and kindness Elise showed us and would HIGHLY recommend Elise to anyone looking for a reliable and hardworking volunteer. Thank you for everything & you always have a place in Ballinadee ! We look forward to seeing you again , especially Adeline ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host
I spent two months with Anna, Aiden, and Adeline, and they were two absolutely AMAZING months! Anna and Aiden are incredibly kind and accommodating. They went out of their way to help me, like dropping me at the bus stop on weekends. I truly felt like a part of their family—we had great conversations about a wide range of topics!
Minding Adeline
… read more was such a pleasure—she is absolutely adorable! 😊 We spent a lot of time together doing fun activities like playing Paw Patrol, pretending to run a restaurant, being doctors, and cooking. I often looked after her from late morning until mid-afternoon, which gave me plenty of free time to relax or spend with the other workawayers. 🥰
I also help out at the rescue farm occasionally, and I loved it! Taking care of the different animals on the farm was such a lovely experience.
Anna and Aiden also have two lovely dogs and four adorable cats, which made my stay even better.
I got to spend some time with Thomas, Rachel, and Aaron (Anna’s siblings), who are also incredibly nice!
In short, everything was perfect, and I can't wait to come back soon!🥲💕
Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host
I have stayed with Anna and her family for nearly a month and I honestly could not have had a better time! She and Aiden are very kind and caring people, I immediately felt very welcome in their home. We had lots of great talks and laughs, they are wonderfully outgoing people who will welcome you with open arms. And of course the rest of the
… read more family living on the farm has been nothing but extremely kind and amazing, as well. They always made sure to include the other workaways and me in fun activities and get togethers and always offered to drop us off at the beach or local towns. I have always felt very cared for and I am grateful to have met such wonderful people ❤️
Watching little Adelaine has been loads of fun since she is a very active, extremely curious and amazingly talkative girl. We loved singing and dancing together, and preparing meals for her pets and stuffed animals. She is really witty and cheeky for her age, we've had many great laughs together. I mostly watched her in the morning/noon and was off for the rest of the day by afternoon. The family always made sure to make it possible for me to join the other workaways if they had something planned during my regular schedule, we were always able to figure something out together :) Occasionally I also helped out on the rescue farm, which I also absolutely loved!!
I was very sad to leave so soon, but I am endlessly greatful to have had such a wonderful time with the Mccarthy family, I will definitely be coming back in the future ❤️You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Marie-Sophie) for host
I really enjoyed my time with Anna and Aiden. Adeline is a joy to be around, I am already visiting for the second time and I am definitely planning on coming again. The work is quite easy, I took care of Adline for a maximum of 5 hours a day and did some light housework, nothing too heavy.
Anna and Aiden are easy going and they make you feel like
… read more you are a part of the family. They always make sure that there's a good atmosphere and take concerns one might have seriously.
I enjoyed using the car in my free time and visited beaches and nearby villages with the other workaways.
Anna always makes sure that you have enough downtime and is very accommodating in general.
I would absolutely recommend coming here and spending time with the family and Adeline.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Charlee) for host
lovely caring family, make you feel welcome as soon as you arrive! so much to do and explore in the area. I definitely would return and enjoyed my stay very much :)
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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