Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
14 Sep 2025
Reply rate
66.7 %
Usually responds within 7 days
Feedback
13
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Description
Hi, I'm Lenny. I traveled a lot when I was younger, but now I can’t travel as much so I’ve been hosting Workaway since 2016 after 3 years hosting on another platform bc I enjoy sharing my home with travelers and need help with various projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Not only will you learn how a tiny, full-featured RV (caravan) is put together, but you'll get to do it in Alameda, an island just 10 miles (16km) from iconic San Francisco! 🏝️🌁
Help
Initially, my Workaway projects were mostly about renovating a tiny RV (caravan) I’d bought, but that’s mostly complete so nowadays it’s a variety of tasks including household repairs, vehicle maintenance (motorcycles, car and that RV), etc. Tell me what you like to do and there’s a good chance I need help with it. 😊
I have a job that keeps me very busy, so guests must operate independently. Often the tasks are things that I don't know how to do either, so independent learning (Google/YouTube) and ingenuity are required. Please let me know your skills. Otherwise I might ignore your message bc I get many cut&paste "form letters" from people who want to come to California but haven't read my profile.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Hebrew: Beginner
Korean: Beginner
Accommodation
The guest room in my home serves as my office on weekdays 9a-5p (0900-1700). If you contact me please tell me if this is suitable for you.
What else ...
If you have a valid driving license and clean driving record, I can lend you a car/motorcycle/RV to explore California when you’re on breaks, but I can only do that if you have a license and clean driving record (because I need to put you on the insurance policy.)
I'm flexible on what 20 hours you help, so there's plenty of time to enjoy California.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Sure! I work from home as a software engineer 2-3 days per week.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (8)
The apartment is in a quite and safe place area in Alameda (45' from SF). You can walk to the water easily.
Not so much things to do on the neighbourhood and you always have the pinball museum to play for free 😊 or go to SF, Berkley or Oakland.
Lenny has the diferents projects very organised and he supplies… read more
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.7)
Communication:
(4.7)
The apartment is in a quite and safe place area in Alameda (45' from SF). You can walk to the water easily.
Not so much things to do on the neighbourhood and you always have the pinball museum to play for free 😊 or go to SF, Berkley or Oakland.
Lenny has the diferents projects very organised and he supplies… read more
When tasks matched her skills - fabric, food, fact-finding - Darien really shone.
Darien is traveling with a lot of possessions in her car, which can be challenging if there isn't a safe place to park. (We moved most of her stuff into my home… read more
It was absolute pleasure to work with you, Lenny, you know what you would like to be done, how to do it, approachable at any time and open-minded for suggestions.
You would be a priceless chief engineer haha)
Thank you for encouraging me and I wish you and Ezra all the… read more
He successfully completed a variety of complex tasks including repairing a washing machine and the air conditioning on a pickup truck.
Once again, thank you so much!
Truely appreciate the kindness.
Thank you.
