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At the moment we are looking for some extra help during the busy month of July and August.
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We are Marlen (49) from Switzerland and Marco (59) from Peru with our two daughters 16 and 13 years old, and our four dogs and four cats. We opened this place in 2016 and have grown during the years to a guesthouse with 12 rooms, a restaurant and bar. We are just in front of the beach of Mancora, a few minutes away from the surfers point and the center of Mancora.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be part of our small family: us, the staff and our great guests from everywhere in the world. You can learn or improve your Spanish, and cook tipical Peruvian dishes like Ceviche or Lomo saltado with Marco.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
At the moment we are looking for some extra help during the busy month of July and August.
We are looking for help in cleaning rooms, welcoming our guests, washing dishes etc.
We don't accept couples or friends, as we cannot give the same working hours or days off.
We are looking forward to learn more about you.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We have one room for our workawayers and volunteers. It has 14m2 and is equipped with two beds and a closet, WIFI is available. It is possible that you have to share the room with another volunteer or a staff member. There is one bathroom just beside the room. Breakfast and lunch are included in the contract on your volunteering days. You can use our kitchen to prepare your dinner.
What else ...
In Mancora we have always summer. You can surf or kitesurf (May to November), you can take Spanish or Salsa lessons. A lot of places offer Yoga or Zumba. Or you just enjoy the sun and the beach.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 547855527567
Feedback (12)
9 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martyna & Mateusz) for host
When we first arrived to Mancora we didn't expect to stay here for so long. However, Marlen and Marco were so welcoming that we decided to stay for 3 weeks! From the begining it felt like home. During our stay we helped in the kitchen, housekeeping and maintenance. We also really enjoyed taking the dogs (4!) for a long walks on the beach. All team… read more
8 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Martyna & Mateusz)
This lovely couple contacted us last minute, and we are very happy that we had them in our team for the last 3 weeks. They helped us cleaning the rooms, cleaning the commen areas, pealing shrimps, washing the dishes etc. They are a very proactive couple and we can recommend them 100%. They loved our dogs and went with them for long walks at the… read more
(Excellent
)
14 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Zadora & Dani)
This lovely couple stayed with us in April during Easter, where we had a full hotel and a very busy restaurant. We could not have been happier with them, they helped everywhere they could and were very proactive. No work was too much for them, and our employes were so happy to have some extra help everywhere. They were real trouble shooteres, we… read more
(Excellent
)
13 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Zadora & Dani) for host
We stayed for two weeks with Marlen and Marco and had an amazing experience helping in their beautiful hotel. The location is simply incredible, directly by the sea with great sunset views.
We worked along with the local team, helping in all areas like room cleaning, kitchen assistance, service and maintenance. The work was very fun and the time… read more
We worked along with the local team, helping in all areas like room cleaning, kitchen assistance, service and maintenance. The work was very fun and the time… read more
30 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host
I stayed at the hotel for a month and I really had such a great time there. Beautiful sunset view directly at the beach and also the surfers spot is only like a few minutes away from the guesthouse.
I was mostly helping at the bar, (making cocktails/jugos and serving lunch/dinner) in the kitchen (preparing salad/lemonade, washing plates and… read more
I was mostly helping at the bar, (making cocktails/jugos and serving lunch/dinner) in the kitchen (preparing salad/lemonade, washing plates and… read more
28 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)
Carla stayed nearly one month with us, and we could not have been happier. She did a great job, helped everywhere where needed, cleaned rooms and helped in the kitchen and the bar, It helped a lot that she had already experience in working at a restaurant.
She is such a happy person, and fitted so well to our team. We already miss her very much.… read more
She is such a happy person, and fitted so well to our team. We already miss her very much.… read more
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9 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martyna & Mateusz) for host
When we first arrived to Mancora we didn't expect to stay here for so long. However, Marlen and Marco were so welcoming that we decided to stay for 3 weeks! From the begining it felt like home. During our stay we helped in the kitchen, housekeeping and maintenance. We also really enjoyed taking the dogs (4!) for a long walks on the beach. All team… read more
8 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Martyna & Mateusz)
This lovely couple contacted us last minute, and we are very happy that we had them in our team for the last 3 weeks. They helped us cleaning the rooms, cleaning the commen areas, pealing shrimps, washing the dishes etc. They are a very proactive couple and we can recommend them 100%. They loved our dogs and went with them for long walks at the… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Zadora & Dani)
This lovely couple stayed with us in April during Easter, where we had a full hotel and a very busy restaurant. We could not have been happier with them, they helped everywhere they could and were very proactive. No work was too much for them, and our employes were so happy to have some extra help everywhere. They were real trouble shooteres, we… read more
(Excellent)
13 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Zadora & Dani) for host
We stayed for two weeks with Marlen and Marco and had an amazing experience helping in their beautiful hotel. The location is simply incredible, directly by the sea with great sunset views.
We worked along with the local team, helping in all areas like room cleaning, kitchen assistance, service and maintenance. The work was very fun and the time… read more
We worked along with the local team, helping in all areas like room cleaning, kitchen assistance, service and maintenance. The work was very fun and the time… read more
30 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host
I stayed at the hotel for a month and I really had such a great time there. Beautiful sunset view directly at the beach and also the surfers spot is only like a few minutes away from the guesthouse.
I was mostly helping at the bar, (making cocktails/jugos and serving lunch/dinner) in the kitchen (preparing salad/lemonade, washing plates and… read more
I was mostly helping at the bar, (making cocktails/jugos and serving lunch/dinner) in the kitchen (preparing salad/lemonade, washing plates and… read more
28 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)
Carla stayed nearly one month with us, and we could not have been happier. She did a great job, helped everywhere where needed, cleaned rooms and helped in the kitchen and the bar, It helped a lot that she had already experience in working at a restaurant.
She is such a happy person, and fitted so well to our team. We already miss her very much.… read more
She is such a happy person, and fitted so well to our team. We already miss her very much.… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia was simply the best. She did much more what we normally expect, she was proactive, made extra hours when it was busy. We were really spoiled by her and miss her a lot. We cannot thank her enough and wish her all the best on her further travels.
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloé & Miquel)
Chloë was a great help during a busy time. She was so flexibel and had always a smile, even though there were strong days in cleaning rooms. She was always on time and with positive energy. We can recommend Chloë 100% and wish her all the best on her further travels.
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Chloé & Miquel) for host
Buenisimo !
El lugar es bellisimo, frente al mar, si trabajas en el bar, estas haciendo cocktail viendo las olas !
El trabajo es muy variado : bar, limpieza, cocina, niñera... Pero eso hace que uno no se aburre !
Me quedé tres semanas y me encanto mi tiempo con Marco, Marlen, Felicia, Amanda, sin olvidar toda la familia de perros y gatos !
Un… read more
El lugar es bellisimo, frente al mar, si trabajas en el bar, estas haciendo cocktail viendo las olas !
El trabajo es muy variado : bar, limpieza, cocina, niñera... Pero eso hace que uno no se aburre !
Me quedé tres semanas y me encanto mi tiempo con Marco, Marlen, Felicia, Amanda, sin olvidar toda la familia de perros y gatos !
Un… read more
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Frida)
Frida and Bobby helped us out for a week, as one of our volunteers was not able to travel. They did a great job, were always willing to help, always on time, and always polite and nice to the guests and staff. We can recommend theme 100%.
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Frida) for host
Me and my boyfriend had a bad experience at a previous host and so were looking for a last minute placement. We were lucky to be taken in by Marlen! She is a lovely person who can usually be found laughing as she walks around her beautiful property, chatting to the guests and her sweet daughters. We loved the energy of this place, both the owners… read more
29 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ioanna & Igli)
Ioanna and Igli were our first workawayers since the pandemic. Ioanna helped us in the kitchen, at the bar and she helped me as well cleaning the guest rooms. Igli helped us to build some tables made out of palets, and they turned out just great. They were very nice people, we can recommend them to everybody. We wish them all the best on their… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadia)
Nadia stayed about 6 weeks with us, and we had such a great time. She is the nicest person ever, always smiling and with so much energy. My girls loved to stay with her, they played a lot of ping pong, volleyball and they had a lot of fun of gymnastics. In her time off she liked gardening and baking, doing yoga and running with the dogs at the… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Séverine) for host
Marlen and Marco are lovely people. I stayed 1 month to take care of their adorable girls : Felicia (9 ans) and Amenda (7 ans). I learned a lot with them, I took a really good time. I played guitar, and I learnt some french songs to Felicia, she played guitar too, we played a lot of football, she read me a spanish book, she lent me spanish book to… read more
19 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Séverine)
Séverine stayed one month with us, and we could not have been happier to have her with us. First of all she is a very friendly person, always in a good mood. She was always open to fullfill the wishes of my daughters, she played the guitar, "had to" play a lot of football (as well with some hotel guests, they appreciated it very much), painted and… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Christie)
Alice and Christie were two great volunteers, they stayed with us one month. They helped us everywhere they could, extra hours were no problem. Christie did great in our kitchen, and Alice was such great fun with the kits playing football. They were always in a good mood, very friendly to everyone, we really miss them a lot. We wish them all the… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Christie) for host
We had a really amazing time in Máncora. Writing the feedback a month after leaving has brought back the best memories of working with Marco and Marlen and their amazing beachfront hospedaje. Christie: the work involved helping in the kitchen with Nahuel (the other staff member) and Marco to prepare food for the guests and lunch for the family. I… read more
8 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aminata)
We miss Amina so much, she was the perfect match for our family. My kids loved to be with her, to speak Swiss German, my younger daughter even learnt to ride a bike with her. We spent some special events together (birthday and 1st of August), and we had so much fun to listen to some nice Swiss Music. She is a very positive person, always helps… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
Alison stayed one month with us, and we were so happy to have her in our team. She is a real sunshine and was so friendly to our guests, employees and dogs. Her Spanish was not so bad as she thought, and we really can recommend her 100%. We wish her all the best in the future and hope to stay in contact.
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Moreno & Sonia) for host
Bueno que puedo decir? estuve una de la mejor experiencia de voluntariado que hice. La idea era de quedarme unas semanas pero al final trabaje por ellos por dos meses.
Yo estaba encargada del bar, que esta exactamente en fruente del mar. Que lindo, se trabaja mirando todo el dia el mar, escuchando las olas y disfrutando de unas de las atardecer… read more
Yo estaba encargada del bar, que esta exactamente en fruente del mar. Que lindo, se trabaja mirando todo el dia el mar, escuchando las olas y disfrutando de unas de las atardecer… read more
1 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Moreno & Sonia)
Sonia planed to stay two weeks, at the end she was part of our family for more than two month. We love her personality and miss already her loud laughing, which you could here all over the hotel. She did a great job, was very realible and all the customers and employees loved her. We wish you all the best on your further travels, and when you are… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Talia) for host
This review is for the ‘nanny/teaching ’ position.
The beach location drew me in to this workaway and it didn’t disappoint. You are right on the beach - perfect for swimmers, surfers or sunset viewers (they’re impressive). I worked 5hr a day/5 days a week. 2pm-7pm on school days (3 in total) and 10-3pm or 2-7pm on weekends. The hrs were… read more
The beach location drew me in to this workaway and it didn’t disappoint. You are right on the beach - perfect for swimmers, surfers or sunset viewers (they’re impressive). I worked 5hr a day/5 days a week. 2pm-7pm on school days (3 in total) and 10-3pm or 2-7pm on weekends. The hrs were… read more
1 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Talia)
Talia joined our family for two weeks and did a great job. My children improved their English very much and loved to play and learn with here. She had so many ideas and was open as well to the ideas of my children, we have now a box full of paintings and crafts. She always had a smile, and we loved to talk about different culutres and habbits. We… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marcos) for host
Hola marlen y marco me alegra mucho haberlos conocido ya he terminado mi viaje estoy de nuevo en colombia.
Queria decirles que pase una temporada muy buena con ustedes.. aprendi mucho con el señor marco y estoy muy agradecido con la señora marlen es muy atenta espero visitarlos en otra oportunidad gracias por todo.
Queria decirles que pase una temporada muy buena con ustedes.. aprendi mucho con el señor marco y estoy muy agradecido con la señora marlen es muy atenta espero visitarlos en otra oportunidad gracias por todo.
23 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
We would like to thank Jenny very much for a wonderfull time. She was a great Nanny for our girls. She had a lot of patience, was always happy to go to the beach with them, they had a lot of fun with her. She practiced guitar with the elder one, she is now very confident and loves to play always. We wish her all the best on her further travels.
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)
Lily and Marcos were a wonderfull couple, they helped us a lot during a very busy time. Always a smile, always willing to help, they were just great. They stayed three weeks and we miss them very much (as well the dogs miss their daily fooball game with Marcos). We wish them all the best during their further travels, maybe we can visit them once… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
Our kids were very sad, when Steffi left. She was a wonderful nanny to them, eventhough she had hard times to take them away their tablets and make them doing something else. She does't like the ocean too much, but she still stayed in the water with our younger one for hours (really), And she learned to play guitarr to our elder one, they even… read more
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kyle) for host
If you have the chance to stay at Blue Ocean with Marlen and Marcos, I highly recommend it! They are a lovely couple with two charming young daughters and an entertaining crew of dogs. They are incredibly welcoming and made me feel like family immediately. The location can't be beat when you're bartending on the beach. Good wifi. Clean… read more
13 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle)
We would like to thank Kyle very much for his help during one week at our bar. He is a very quite and friendly guy, we were happy 100%. Muchos saludos, Marlen and Marco
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva was our second volunteer and we could not have been happier. She helped us a lot with our kids, went with them to the beach and swimming pool, played board games, made a lot of art and sports, etc. She spoke German to our kids and went to Spanish classes in her free time. She was very open to the Peruvian food and tasted as well Ceviche. We… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Haden & Amelia)
Wow, Haden and Amelia will always be rememberd as our first Workawayers, we just loved them. We had such an amazing time, we celebratet Christmas and New Year together, and they helped everywhere they could. The girls loved to play with Amelia (and miss her now a lot), and Haden did not complain when he had to wash dishes for hours on some very… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Haden & Amelia) for host
Haden: Marlen and Marcos were simply amazing. It was our first workaway experience and it would be hard to beat. They took us in like family and treated us amazingly well. The location is spectacular, the work is a lot of fun and the food is splendid. It was also awesome meeting all of the guests. My work ranged from fixing IT issues, doing… read more
