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Host rating
90 %
Reply rate
92.9 %
Usually responds within 7 days
Feedback
33
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Description
We are a german couple, live on a small farm in Algarve/Portugal situated near Faro with cats, dogs and chicken. Here we run a small plant nursery. We always need help with the plants (weeding, repotting etc) and the house and the plot (painting, cleaning, cutting bushes and trees).
We can offer a nice accommodation (room or caravan, depends on the time of year) and certainly food and bikes to explore the region or visit the next beach (8 km away). We are situated 2 km away from the next village and somebody who likes nature and animals and also private time during the day will like our farm and a stay. Normally we ask for help between breakfast and lunch, so afternoons are free time and it would be very good, if you have ideas how to spent it. You could walk or bike or read or sleep :)
Right now we are looking for one helper, who is reliable and friendly and also vaccinated against Covid, has a driving license, likes to drive sometimes and can take care of all, if we need to be out.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about plants, farmlife and animals.
Help
Most of the work is working with plants in the nursery. Beside this sometimes we need to paint something and also take care of the whole plot. Sometimes we need to cut a tree etc. We would be happy if somebody wants to help us 4 hours daily/5 days a week.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have guestroom, a small appartment in the garden and a caravan with electricity and wash house beside. The accommodation depends on the time of the year because of heating.
What else ...
A helper should like nature and animals. And the best would be, you can enjoy both. We are a more quiet place. Next village Moncarapacho 2 km far away, next beach 8 km. We can offer bikes to go around.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 547782243286
Feedback (20)
2 Dec 2022
We stayed with Sabine and her husband Didi for 2 weeks and it was Overall a Good experience. Sabine is a very nice person and very welcoming. We didn't have to work long and the job was pretty easy. We went to a plant market to sell her homegrown plants and for me personally that was a higjlight.
Thank you Sabine & Didi. And thank you for lending… read more
Thank you Sabine & Didi. And thank you for lending… read more
2 Nov 2022
Sabine and Didi were great, the work is what it's shown on the profile. I stayed 2 weeks and I had plenty free time, we cooked together, shared beers and have awesome times. The place is in the middle of nowhere, this is a good place if you like to be alone and enjoy nature. Hope going back one day :)
20 Dec 2021
Didi and Sabine, so cute together, we had great conversations while eating. Sabine is very good cooker, she made some traditional german foods and i loved it. The dogs are amazing, my favorite one was Helen, she is so energetic). The room had a nice view. My best part there was the nights, totally silence and just nature. Recommended!
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(4.8)
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host
We stayed with Sabine and her husband Didi for 2 weeks and it was Overall a Good experience. Sabine is a very nice person and very welcoming. We didn't have to work long and the job was pretty easy. We went to a plant market to sell her homegrown plants and for me personally that was a higjlight.
Thank you Sabine & Didi. And thank you for lending… read more
Thank you Sabine & Didi. And thank you for lending… read more
2 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nathaly) for host
Sabine and Didi were great, the work is what it's shown on the profile. I stayed 2 weeks and I had plenty free time, we cooked together, shared beers and have awesome times. The place is in the middle of nowhere, this is a good place if you like to be alone and enjoy nature. Hope going back one day :)
20 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (CHARALAMPOS & PANAGIOTIS) for host
Didi and Sabine, so cute together, we had great conversations while eating. Sabine is very good cooker, she made some traditional german foods and i loved it. The dogs are amazing, my favorite one was Helen, she is so energetic). The room had a nice view. My best part there was the nights, totally silence and just nature. Recommended!
4 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny & Jana)
Jenny and Jana have been with us more than two weeks and helped us everywhere it was needed: they did a good job with the plants and helped to free one area from weeds and rescuing the plants under it and also repotting them. They also made the dogs happy with taking them to walks in the afternoons. When we needed to be out, the took care of the… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Molly)
Molly helped us out for one week in october. But she could have stayed much longer in our opinion. She is a very friendly, positive and helpful person and took good care of the plants and the animals. We only can recommend her.
(Excellent
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10 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Molly) for host
I stayed with Sabine and Didi in October for 1 week and this was my first workaway and was an amazing experience! I loved every minute of it and couldn't have felt more welcomed by Sabine and Didi. I enjoyed learning about lots of plants and working with different tools and learning new skills. All the animals were beautiful and friendly and I… read more
24 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik)
Dominik helped as for 2 weeks and he was a really good helper. Together with him we could finish quite some unfinished projects and he agreed to help with all of them, e.g. with the plants , the plot or inside the house. He is really strong and supported Didi a lot by work. He never said "no", whatever we asked him to help.
Beside this Dominik is… read more
Beside this Dominik is… read more
(Excellent
)
23 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Dominik) for host
The quinta is a secluded, well vegetated abode that provides a fair amount of tasks in the plant nursery and a quiet place to slow down in the freetime.
As far as work was concerned, it could get rather physically demanding but kept within bounds - the working hours were short true to the profile description. Being conformable with carrying… read more
As far as work was concerned, it could get rather physically demanding but kept within bounds - the working hours were short true to the profile description. Being conformable with carrying… read more
6 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was a very good help for us at our farm. She was interested in our way of living and handled the plants and the animals in a good way. She is a sympathic and friendly person and it was nice to spend time with her and have some talks in general. She even gave us the freedom to leave her alone with all for some hours and spend some time… read more
(Excellent
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4 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
My feedback comes in quite late after my stay with Sabine and Didi, but better late then never.
I've stayed with them for 2 weeks in November 2019 and I really enjoyed my time with Sabine, Didi, my favourite dog Buddy and the other cats and dogs. The tasks were varied, from helping to clean the guestroom to weeding, repot plants and other works… read more
I've stayed with them for 2 weeks in November 2019 and I really enjoyed my time with Sabine, Didi, my favourite dog Buddy and the other cats and dogs. The tasks were varied, from helping to clean the guestroom to weeding, repot plants and other works… read more
18 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maarten) for host
26 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Diana)
Diana helped us in a 2-week-stay mainly in the nursery. She helped repotting, weeding, cleaning some plant area, but also helped me with cleaning the guestrooms and the kitchen house. On one day she went with Didi the market and helped him selling plants. Everything we asked her to do, she did very good. Diana was reliable and is an animal-lover… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Diana) for host
It was hard for me to leave this peaceful place and the cozy trailer in the garden, after extra hugs from Buddy (the most kind dog), pancakes from Didi and the best figs & nespera jams from Sabine.
I liked working in the garden by mornings, Didi has so many amazing plants and trees! I'm especially glad for repotting the baby palm trees- I hope… read more
I liked working in the garden by mornings, Didi has so many amazing plants and trees! I'm especially glad for repotting the baby palm trees- I hope… read more
11 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ashlee) for host
I absolutely enjoyed my time with Sabine and Didi! The work is fair, gardening in the mornings until lunch time and the afternoons free. I helped Didi re-pot plants, de-weed and clear out areas. Didi trusts you to work on your own and I found the gardening to be very calming and rewarding. The property is a relaxing place to volunteer and enjoy… read more
11 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brigitte)
Brigitte helped us for 2 weeks. She is a positive, friendly and helpful person. She helped us a lot with the plants and we could see, she likes to work with plants. But she also liked our dogs and cats and chickens. And she did a great job to look after all for some hours, when we have been out. Also in cleaning the guestroom she was very helpful… read more
(Excellent
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6 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brigitte) for host
Ich hatte eine sehr schöne Zeit bei Sabine und Didi! Danke!! Beide sind herzlich und großzügig und ich hatte viel Spass. Petuscha und Buddy vermisse ich jetzt schon und natürlich auch die anderen Hunde und Katzen die ich liebgewonnen habe. Die Arbeit auf dem Markt hat mir sehr gefallen und von Didi konnte ich einiges über Pflanzen erfahren und mit… read more
6 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Agate) for host
I spent 2 peaceful and beautiful weeks at Sabines and Didis place. They were amazing hosts! I felt very welcomed and also I really enjoyed helping them. The job was always different since they have so many plants and I learned a lot about them from Didi. I had a chance to participate in the market and I always had a possibility to use the bike so… read more
29 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tomomi) for host
I had spent 2 wonderful weeks with Didi, Sabine and their lovely cats and dogs.
Sabine has hospitality and kind person. The cooking she made deliciously and she always made sure I had everything that I needed. And she has an affection for animals. We had talked about dogs, cats, exchange the culture.
Didi told me a lot of plants about how to take… read more
Sabine has hospitality and kind person. The cooking she made deliciously and she always made sure I had everything that I needed. And she has an affection for animals. We had talked about dogs, cats, exchange the culture.
Didi told me a lot of plants about how to take… read more
18 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Orlando & Emilie)
Emilie and Orlando stayed with us 2 weeks and have been a great help with the plants, e.g. clearing spaces, repotting etc. Emilie also helped me to clean the guestrooms and baked very good cake. Both are friendly and reliable helpers and even gave us some hours off, in the meantime they took care of all, even the dogs. We can recommend them.
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Orlando & Emilie) for host
We enjoyed the two weeks we spent with Didi and Sabine .
We helped them with the nursery: repotting, cleaning plants...and also cleaning the room of the guesthouse. Some days we would also take care of the two small dogs. On Sunday we enjoyed to go to the local market with Didi to help him sell his plants.
Sabine cooked for us nice vegetarian food… read more
We helped them with the nursery: repotting, cleaning plants...and also cleaning the room of the guesthouse. Some days we would also take care of the two small dogs. On Sunday we enjoyed to go to the local market with Didi to help him sell his plants.
Sabine cooked for us nice vegetarian food… read more
12 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Juanita) for host
I had a lovely time with Sabine en Didi. I fell in love with the palms and learnt a lot from Didi. Sabine is an inspiring person and her love of animals rubbed off on me.
My hosts gave me very fair working hours in thier little piece of Paradise and thank you for the use of the bicycle which gave me so much sweat and freedom in the afternoons.
My hosts gave me very fair working hours in thier little piece of Paradise and thank you for the use of the bicycle which gave me so much sweat and freedom in the afternoons.
28 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Jean-Noël)
Julia and Jno stayed with us for two weeks in April. They helped us with the plants and the house and the plot. Both are very good workers, who like to do as much as possible in the given time. Julia loves to clear places, helped me also to clean the house and Jno is a very good handyman for all the things that needs to be done around the house.… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cornelia)
Conny stayed some weeks in february with us. She was a reliable, helpful and friendly helper for us. She managed work with our plants and the plot, e.g. cutting palm leaves or sorting out wood. Conny came good along with our animals, the dogs and cats and sometimes we even could leave her alone for some hours and she took care of all by her own.… read more
(Very good
)
8 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cornelia) for host
Didi and Sabine are lovely people with a big heart for animals, plants and volunteers. My tasks were varied, I was fed very well :) and I liked the surrounding nature and the quiet life, watching the sun rise into my campervan window and looking at the stars at night. I appreciated all the walks and talks I had with Didi and sitting down some… read more
27 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sharon)
Sharon stayed with us for 3 weeks this July and we really felt happy and lucky about her and her help. She is not only a passionate garden and plant person, she also loves animals and moreover knows well how to handle them. Here with us she was a calm, trustful and reliable and moreover helpful helper. Like this we also could got out for some… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sharon) for host
I was only meant to be with Sabine and Didi for two weeks but stayed one week longer. They are wonderful hosts, Sabine making sure she fattened me up with all the food and then me trying to walk it off with Didi and the dogs in the evening. The work is easy, only in the morning so afternoons free to either chill or go for a walk/bike ride. Didi is… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Odette)
Odette was a very helpful in our place. She helped us weeding the plants a lot, this is something, she really liked and she took responsible care of all for some hours, when we have been out. She also took care of the animals and helped cleaning. She is a very friendly and open minded helper and never said "no" for something we asked her to do. We… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Odette) for host
Sorry for delay in posting feedback. I spent a great 2 weeks with Didi and Sabine and the dogs and cats and really enjoyed my time there. I worked just in the mornings and did loads of gardening which I love to do. The afternoons and weekends were free and I either walked into the nearby town or cycled to the beach. Sometimes Sabine or Didi would… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)
Veronika was very helpful with the plants and all the small things, we asked her to do. She is a very sympathic and friendly person and an animal lover. We can recommend her to other places, also with animals.
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host
I had an amazing stay with Didi and Sabine and all their animals. They made you feel comfortable first you meet them.
Work was between breakfast and lunch, cooked by Sabine (very tasty meals). I really like working there.
Every day is a little bit different, you can reach beautiful spots by bike.
Their place is very nice and very quiet. I can… read more
Work was between breakfast and lunch, cooked by Sabine (very tasty meals). I really like working there.
Every day is a little bit different, you can reach beautiful spots by bike.
Their place is very nice and very quiet. I can… read more
25 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Veit) for host
I spend 2 weeks at didis and sabine's Quinta and i had a really nice time there! The caravan was comfortable and I enjoyed living there.I had to clean up some space in the garden, repair some stuff around the house, planting small trees or just go for a walk with their handsome dog buddy. I had a kitchen almost for myself where I could warm up… read more
29 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Eliska & Marek)
Eliska and Marek spent some weeks with us and have been very helpful in the plant nursery, taking care of the buildings, giving a hand for cleaning the rooms and very important, they managed very good their task as "Buddysitters", means they made helpful walks with our greyhound. Both of them like animals a lot and know very good to handle them.… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Eliska & Marek) for host
This was our first workaway and it was really nice here,can reccomend for sure! We had a great time with Sabine and Didi and their lovely animals. They let us work without pressure and Sabine cooked tasty vegetarian food for us. We really loved this calm place surrounded by many plants,cats and dogs with big hearted people.We hope that we'll see… read more
