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Description
The lodge is solar-powered, located directly on the famous Red Frog Beach and in the rainforest of Isla Bastimentos in Bocas del Toro. We strive to provide a fun, social atmosphere for all of our guests, mainly through daily activities such as bonfires, hikes, games, live music, volleyball, hookah, movie nights, etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Meeting travelers from around the world, exposure to Spanish from staff and surrounding people, and time to explore the islands.
Help
General Work Exchange Staff--Minimum 1 month
Approximately 25 hours per week in exchange for accommodation, daily breakfast, discounted food and drinks, free yoga, free transportation to and from town, and use of kitchen + common space in main house. The primary responsibility of the exchange staff is leading group activities (hikes, bonfire, games, movie night, hookah, etc) and interacting with guests. Other tasks include guest check-ins at night, small projects around the property, and possibly helping with any specialized skill that you may have. You must be highly motivated, outgoing, creative, and passionate about the outdoors. Exceptional social skills and customer service are required. Customer experience is our highest priority.
We are primarily interested in those who, in addition to being especially friendly and having strong social skills, can contribute with art, music, surf lessons, photography, social media, carpentry, electrical work, yoga / physical training, performance, or some other specialized skill.
We offer 50% commission for yoga instructors and a 75% commission for massage therapists.
Work Exchange Coordinator
This position is available to for work exchange staff who have already been in the program for 2-4 weeks. It involves all of the same responsibilities as the normal work exchange staff, with an additional management role. The coordinator will be responsible for the staff schedule, training of new staff, responding to staff application emails, and finding the future work exchange staff and coordinator. In exchange for the additional responsibility, the coordinator will receive a private room and a weekly stipend at the bar and restaurant.
If you've ever dreamed about living / working on the beach for a couple of months with a crew of beautiful, fun people, send us a message!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Rustic Jungle House. There is a private room for the coordinator and yoga teacher, and a 4 person dorm for the regular staff.
What else ...
Unless you are highly qualified in a trade (gardening / landscaping, construction, painting, design), we cannot accept less than a 1 month commitment. Thank you for understanding!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 576286244286
Feedback (28)
17/06/2022
Wawwww what an amazing place to volunteer!i have done so many volunteer jobs but this place was probably my favourite.everyone who works and volunteers there has an amazing vibe.work is super chill and basicly doing activities with guest and create memories.i enjoyed every moment of it.i will never forget my time in bastimentos!special thanks to… read more
30/05/2022
I had the most amazing stay here as a yoga teacher! The process or organising was clear and easy to do. The volunteer work was more than fair and a great way to be able to mingle with guests. I made some great friends in both guests, workers of the site and other volunteers. I couldn't recommend this as a workaway experience enough. I will… read more
25/05/2022
Was such a nice place for chill and relax !
Beautiful emplacement, sloth, red frogs and unfortunally a lot of mosquito ! Take your munitions ahah
It is also the must chill workaway on the world, take care about guest, do some activities, games and that all
Really nice staff, :) and beautiful beach !
Negative point:
You only have 4 dollars at the… read more
Beautiful emplacement, sloth, red frogs and unfortunally a lot of mosquito ! Take your munitions ahah
It is also the must chill workaway on the world, take care about guest, do some activities, games and that all
Really nice staff, :) and beautiful beach !
Negative point:
You only have 4 dollars at the… read more
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(4.4)
Cultural exchange:
(4.2)
Communication:
(4.6)
17/06/2022
Left by Workawayer (Ercan) for host
Wawwww what an amazing place to volunteer!i have done so many volunteer jobs but this place was probably my favourite.everyone who works and volunteers there has an amazing vibe.work is super chill and basicly doing activities with guest and create memories.i enjoyed every moment of it.i will never forget my time in bastimentos!special thanks to… read more
30/05/2022
Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
I had the most amazing stay here as a yoga teacher! The process or organising was clear and easy to do. The volunteer work was more than fair and a great way to be able to mingle with guests. I made some great friends in both guests, workers of the site and other volunteers. I couldn't recommend this as a workaway experience enough. I will… read more
25/05/2022
Left by Workawayer (Joana & Johan) for host
Was such a nice place for chill and relax !
Beautiful emplacement, sloth, red frogs and unfortunally a lot of mosquito ! Take your munitions ahah
It is also the must chill workaway on the world, take care about guest, do some activities, games and that all
Really nice staff, :) and beautiful beach !
Negative point:
You only have 4 dollars at the… read more
Beautiful emplacement, sloth, red frogs and unfortunally a lot of mosquito ! Take your munitions ahah
It is also the must chill workaway on the world, take care about guest, do some activities, games and that all
Really nice staff, :) and beautiful beach !
Negative point:
You only have 4 dollars at the… read more
11/03/2022
Left by Workawayer (Lochlan) for host
Fantastic! Twas my first work away experience, and I couldn't have asked for anything better. The owners and local staff are amazing. The location is paradise. And the work is beyond fair. Highly recommend!
02/02/2022
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
I spent 2 months volunteering in this hostel, and I feel so grateful for this experience!
Lilly is always around when we need her, we have a lot of freedom to organize our workdays and free time to enjoy the surroundings.
The atmosphere and the place in itself are really great.
I would 100% recommend this place for a workaway, as a first… read more
Lilly is always around when we need her, we have a lot of freedom to organize our workdays and free time to enjoy the surroundings.
The atmosphere and the place in itself are really great.
I would 100% recommend this place for a workaway, as a first… read more
20/01/2022
Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host
I spent a month volunteering in this beautiful lodge. It wasn´t a lot of work so you have a lot of time of to walk around Bastimentos Island, swim in the ocean, hang out with friends, etc.
Definitely an amazing first experience with workaway.
Definitely an amazing first experience with workaway.
06/09/2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pol)
Pol was a great volunteer! Communications prior were easy and fast, once he arrived he was immediately ready to help with anything that occurred and did his tasks very responsibly and always with a smile. Great help with our guests and lovely person! Hope to see you again at some point, Pol!
(Excellent
)
03/09/2021
Left by Workawayer (Pol) for host
Idyllic is the word I would use to describe this experience. I would love to thank first all the staff, Lilly & Seba and the BEST volunteers I could have (Oaken, Kezia & Valentina I love u).
The work was 100% fair for what you will be given in exchange: basically socialize with guests, do the daily activities, meet thousands of amazing people and… read more
The work was 100% fair for what you will be given in exchange: basically socialize with guests, do the daily activities, meet thousands of amazing people and… read more
21/11/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Chris was truly exceptional. Out of all the workawayers we have received over the years, he may have been the very best. Besides always being in high spirits and a pleasure to be around for staff and guests alike, Chris is motivated and highly organized. His background in education comes through daily in the thought he puts into each task and his… read more
(Excellent
)
15/08/2019
Left by Workawayer (Manouk) for host
I had an incredible time at the project. I taught daily group yoga classes and adhoc private classes, and assisted with the social activities, such as beach clean-ups, bonfire nights, and trivia nights. Its a very social environment, so I got to interact with lots of different people from all over the world. You spend 99.9% of the time covered in… read more
20/07/2019
Left by Workawayer (Desiree) for host
WOW I LOVED my experience here. It was my first ever workaway and I had the best time, I would have stayed longer than a month if I didn't have a flight booked to Guatemala. That being said, this job isn't for everyone. You need to be extremely social as the main aspect of this is interacting with guest, getting to know them, getting guest to do… read more
12/07/2019
Left by Workawayer (Heather & Omar) for host
08/02/2019
Left by Workawayer (Krista) for host
I stayed a month here and it flew by. It is such a beautiful place and all the workers, owners, customers, and other volunteers made it a really special experience. Easy fun work and in return you get to live in paradise and practice yoga daily. If you get the chance, take this opportunity! Thanks for everything, ill miss this place. : )
05/01/2019
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
I stayed nearly one month at this place, and enjoyed my time very much! I stayed over Christmas and new years eve and i couldn't imagine a better place for celebrating :)!
I had a lot of fun during the daily activities (trivia night was my favorite haha) and well.. It never really felt like working. :)
Thanks catherine, martha, maja, misa,… read more
I had a lot of fun during the daily activities (trivia night was my favorite haha) and well.. It never really felt like working. :)
Thanks catherine, martha, maja, misa,… read more
07/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Sebastiaan) for host
Aaron & Sebastian, where should I start? You guys created a magical place. I met all the volunteers while i was traveling to Polo Beach and they invited me to come over and check out the Lodge. I imediately fell in love and I was lucky enough to start the day after! The volunteers, you and the staff are amazing. This place is perfect for those who… read more
19/03/2018
Left by Workawayer (Adeline) for host
This place is awesome, this is one of the best experience i had. Aaron and Seb were very welcoming and the staff too. I ended up feeling like a family, waking up every morning in front of a slice of heaven : Red frog beach. I hope to come back soon to visit you guys and Arya.
Thanks you very much !
Thanks you very much !
03/03/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Adeline)
It was great to have Adeline working here with us for a month. She is a reliable volunteer and was always willing to help out our team here. Thanks Ade and we hope to see you back here soon!
(Excellent
)
03/03/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maude)
Maude was a great addition to our team here. She has great interpersonal skills and was great at getting all of our guests excited and involved in different activities. She is a very positive person and has no problem handling any task with minimal oversight. I would highly recommend her for any work exchange.
(Excellent
)
10/02/2018
Left by Workawayer (Maude) for host
Great place to volunteer located directly on Red Frog beach on isla Bastimentos. The workload is more than fair and involves mostly social activities although they appreciate help with the restaurant whenever busy, making signs and other things. The best part is the amazing staff and family vibe, not to forget Arya, the true queen of the… read more
27/12/2017
Left by Workawayer (Emily ) for host
:asterisk_symbol:Late review due to stolen phone:asterisk_symbol: This place became my home within a matter of hours and I could not have been more fortunate to find this as my first Workaway experience!
The staff are inviting, the other volunteers could not have been more helpful and the owners Aaron & Sabe are a total delight!
The environment… read more
The staff are inviting, the other volunteers could not have been more helpful and the owners Aaron & Sabe are a total delight!
The environment… read more
04/05/2017
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
This place is the bomb. I was really nervous before I got down there, but I was welcomed more warmly then I thought was even possible. I worked there for 6 months and made friends that I will never forget. The work schedule and the perks that it comes with are so fair, especially for the region. The restaurant/bar is where you do most of your… read more
03/11/2016
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
What a great work experience!
This was definitely one of the best places where I could have started my journey!
Beautiful environment, incredibly lovely people and a ton of fun even during my shifts.
Thank you Seba, MK and Aaron for letting me work at your amazing place and thanks to the rest of the staff for instantly making me feel so… read more
This was definitely one of the best places where I could have started my journey!
Beautiful environment, incredibly lovely people and a ton of fun even during my shifts.
Thank you Seba, MK and Aaron for letting me work at your amazing place and thanks to the rest of the staff for instantly making me feel so… read more
23/09/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jazmin)
Annie, Georgette, and Jazmin were a great addition to our team! They would make great staff as a team and individually because they all are hard working and great with customer service. They did not have prior experience working behind the bar, but all three picked it up very quickly and were very competent in the bar and restaurant. In addition,… read more
(Excellent
)
23/09/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Annie & Georgette)
Annie, Georgette, and Jazmin were a great addition to our team! They would make great staff as a team or individually because they all are hard working and great with customer service. They did not have prior experience working behind the bar, but all three picked it up very quickly and were very competent in the bar and restaurant. In addition,… read more
(Excellent
)
21/09/2016
Left by Workawayer (Erika & Daniel ) for host
Danny and I had so much fun at our time here ! They don't ask for much and In exchange you get paradise!!!! You have a lot of free time so enjoy it and explore!!!We saw sloths and caimans almost everyday and monkeys occasionally. Basically you'll be Working behind the bar and it's so much fun ! We did yoga almost everyday for 3 weeks and swam… read more
06/09/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Erika & Daniel )
Erika and Daniel were a great help at our lodge. They work very well together and really understand customer service. They have plenty of experience behind the bar and were good at pointing out things that we could improve upon. They work hard and I would highly recommend them if you are considering them for your team.
(Excellent
)
31/08/2016
Left by Workawayer (Erik & Sara) for host
Lo más cerca que se pueda estar del paraíso, esa fue la sensación de trabajar. Bello Ecologde, personas maravillosas todas con las que trabajé, eramos como una familia, la localización es inmejorable y la comida deliciosa.
Volveré a repetir, eso seguro.
Gracias por todo!
Volveré a repetir, eso seguro.
Gracias por todo!
16/08/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik & Sara)
Erik is an all around great guy and was a pleasure to have on our staff. He is a native spanish speaker but his English is very good. We felt very comfortable with him running the bar and working with guests. He is a fantastic salsa dancer and teacher!
(Excellent
)
16/08/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Vince was a great addition to our team here. He was always upbeat and very proactive with making guests feel welcome. Had no problems with working at the bar and restaurant and we would certainly recommend him to any future hosts.
(Excellent
)
26/07/2016
Left by Workawayer (Cari) for host
All around great experience. In addition to teaching yoga classes in the most beautiful space imaginable, I worked in the restaurant & bar- enjoying every moment of it. It felt like the local staff, volunteers, and guests were all one family living together in a jungle paradise. The systems are in place for volunteers to ease into the work while… read more
26/07/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cari)
Cari was an excellent team member during her time here. She taught yoga classes and helped in our restaurant / bar. Within just a week or so, we felt fully comfortable leaving Cari alone at the end of the night to close the cash register. She was very fun and friendly, and was well liked by all of the local employees. It was a pleasure, and we can… read more
(Excellent
)
04/06/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jono)
Jono was an excellent member of the staff team. He was responsive and clear before arriving, he acclimated and learned very quickly, and was responsible and trustworthy enough to handle our cash register at the end of the night. Jono also got along very well with the other staff members and was a team player, going beyond his duties to help out… read more
(Excellent
)
31/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alana & Kurt )
Kurt and Alana made a fantastic addition to our team. They picked up everything very quickly and we never had to worry about leaving them alone to run the bar and restaurant. They naturally work very well together and are excellent in interacting with the guests face to face. Both of them were always willing to help out when needed and came up… read more
(Excellent
)
15/12/2015
Left by Workawayer (Steven & Natasha) for host
Apologies for the delay on this review but Natasha and I stayed here for the month of October. We absolutely loved it!! This is a small piece of heaven. The food is nothing but delicious at the restaurant and the stay was very comfortable for the volunteers. It was great to keep all the volunteers in one place - creates a happy, community… read more
13/12/2015
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I couldn't be happier with the decision to have made this site one of our first workaway experiences. I came with a friend and we were immediately smitten. This is a refreshingly cozy and welcoming place, where it's easy to lose track of time. MK and Aron are super friendly and very professional, and everything is seamlessly organized. They have a… read more
24/08/2015
Left by Workawayer (Gerardo) for host
We absolutely loved our time here! We got here only planning to stay one month and ended up staying for three months. We had the opportunity to help manage the place for Aaron and Sebastian and what a great experience it was. The staff was super inviting and we ended up feeling like family in the end. We would highly recommend volunteering here.… read more
03/12/2014
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Staying here was a great experience.
Wake up to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, great food, great area with a lot to do but away from the noise of the main island(yet they still manage to have a good time ha), really cool bar and beach area and lots of cool people coming through as well as working there. Thanks for taking me in… read more
Wake up to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, great food, great area with a lot to do but away from the noise of the main island(yet they still manage to have a good time ha), really cool bar and beach area and lots of cool people coming through as well as working there. Thanks for taking me in… read more
27/12/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben is a great person to have helping out! We have been so lucky to have him on our team--he is an incredible bartender, is very responsible and professional with the guests. He has come up with lots of great ideas to help our business thrive. We highly recommend him for any workaway project but selfishly hope he will come back and stay with us… read more
(Excellent
)
27/12/2013
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
Ohhhhhhh I love you. I stumbled upon this place planning on staying for a beer in April...I only just left (December). Its possibly the most beautiful place in the World, Chris and Kristen are an absolute pleasure to work for, they have truly created something very special here. The work is as varied as you want, I learnt so many new skills being… read more
10/10/2013
Left by Workawayer (Amy & Dominic) for host
Kristin and Chris are wonderful to work for! This is a little slice of heaven. Once you're there, you won't ever want to leave. The atmosphere is very laid back and relaxed. We felt that we were part of the family. The beach is gorgeous, the property is amazing, the dorms and tents are awesome and very comfortable, the food is fantastic and the… read more
09/10/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy & Dominic)
Amy and Dom are a fantastic duo!! Amy is such a talented artist and amazing yoga instructor. Dom makes a mean cocktail and is great with customer service. Both are so so helpful and go above and beyond what is asked of them. They are very responsible and we are comfortable leaving them in charge of our business. They also have taken great care of… read more
(Excellent
)
09/10/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Trey )
Trey has been an awesome addition to our team at our lodge! He is great with the guests and goes out of his way to be helpful. He's proven to be super versatile and helpful in tons of areas from maintenance to gardening to bar tending and even cooking amazing pizzas! Trey rocks and you won't regret bringing him on to help you with your project :)
(Excellent
)
09/10/2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Katia & Matteo)
Katia and Teo worked at our eco-lodge in Bocas del Toro, Panama for two months as dinner chefs. They both went beyond our expectations and were such a pleasure to have as part of our team. They are fast learners, very hardworking and are able to roll with whatever comes their way without complaint. They were always very helpful and pleasant to be… read more
(Excellent
)
04/10/2013
Left by Workawayer (Katia & Matteo) for host
Very good experience with good people!!!
