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Host rating
90 %
Last replied
22 Apr 2024
Reply rate
89.3 %
Usually responds within 23 days
Feedback
38
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Description
Our project is located in a beautiful colonial town an hour from Medellin Colombia, Santa Fe de Antioquia, we have a small hotel in the historical center, and we need a hand to fill it with good vibes and surprising details,
we also need help serving bar and reception, making breakfast and in general, making our travelers feel comfortable and happy in our hotel. i am Alejandra i am a architect and i live in Santa fe de Antioquia with 2 dogs, a golden retriever and a poppy, and we are all waiting to meet new friends and share this adventure. the village has a beautiful architecture and an ideal environment for photography lovers, full of colorful flowers and friendly people, the hotel has a fresh pool for the constant summer weather.
We like to renovate spaces, so if you like wood, paint and remodel spaces, this is your place! we would love to have you. We are also very interested in learning about vegetarian cooking.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are spontaneous person, travellers, full of stories and good friends, cultural exchange will be given at all times, Alejandra speak English and Spanish the place will offer you the true paisa culture, the own gastronomy and beautiful landscapes for activities such as hiking and cycling routes
Help
Our hostel is a small space full of details, we have a reception that also works as a bar, we hope volunteers, help in all basic tasks so that the stay of our visitors is comfortable, we must be vigilant and keep the place in the better conditions, but the most important thing, is that we feel like part of a team!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have an apartment for the team less than 20 meters from the hostel, there we have a bathroom and laundry area, (we offer free laundry to our volunteers), even the hotel will always be available to enjoy the pool and the common areas in your days off
What else ...
Alejandra is an extroverted woman,We surrounded by interesting people who will surely have a lot to share with our volunteers. Ours dogs, are fantastic companions. It will be a pleasure to receive new friends, We can assure days of good music, delicious breakfasts and lots of color, for me this more than a job, it is a great adventure, the adventure of achieving my dream! welcome
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
tenemos buen internet y un ambiente tranquilo
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 588442694135
Feedback (20)
26 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Vendula)
Daniel y Vendí fueron de más mejores experticias que he tenido en los 6 años que llevamos compartiendo con voluntarios, ambos son personas extremadamente respetuosas, atentas, siempre dispuestas, con un interés real en conocer el lugar, la cultura y las personas. además de su gran valía como seres humanos, sus habilidades serán de inmensa ayuda… read more
(Excellent
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14 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Vendula) for host
Working with Alejandra was our first volunteering experience and I was very happy to be at this place.
Alejandra sat down with us on the first day and asked what we could offer her in exchange for experience. I am a photographer and videographer, so we agreed to create promotional photos and videos during our stay at the hotel. It was great that… read more
Alejandra sat down with us on the first day and asked what we could offer her in exchange for experience. I am a photographer and videographer, so we agreed to create promotional photos and videos during our stay at the hotel. It was great that… read more
18 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host
29 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isik)
Este mensaje va para todos los host que tengan la suerte de recibir una solicitud de Isik, no lo dudes un segundo! además de sus valores como persona, honradez, respeto y delicadeza, ella tiene una experiencia amplia en finanzas, análisis financiero y oportunidades de negocio, este es el gran regalo que tiene esta talentosa mujer para aportar a tu… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isik) for host
I could not think a better experience in my first try at workaway. I strongly recommend working with Alejandra.
Hotel is very peacefull with very lovely nice ladies working and the best behaving dogs I have ever seen playing around. Ladies were very patient with my Spanish and always trying to help me with it.
I had just early retaired from a… read more
Hotel is very peacefull with very lovely nice ladies working and the best behaving dogs I have ever seen playing around. Ladies were very patient with my Spanish and always trying to help me with it.
I had just early retaired from a… read more
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26 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Vendula)
Daniel y Vendí fueron de más mejores experticias que he tenido en los 6 años que llevamos compartiendo con voluntarios, ambos son personas extremadamente respetuosas, atentas, siempre dispuestas, con un interés real en conocer el lugar, la cultura y las personas. además de su gran valía como seres humanos, sus habilidades serán de inmensa ayuda… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Vendula) for host
Working with Alejandra was our first volunteering experience and I was very happy to be at this place.
Alejandra sat down with us on the first day and asked what we could offer her in exchange for experience. I am a photographer and videographer, so we agreed to create promotional photos and videos during our stay at the hotel. It was great that… read more
Alejandra sat down with us on the first day and asked what we could offer her in exchange for experience. I am a photographer and videographer, so we agreed to create promotional photos and videos during our stay at the hotel. It was great that… read more
18 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host
29 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isik)
Este mensaje va para todos los host que tengan la suerte de recibir una solicitud de Isik, no lo dudes un segundo! además de sus valores como persona, honradez, respeto y delicadeza, ella tiene una experiencia amplia en finanzas, análisis financiero y oportunidades de negocio, este es el gran regalo que tiene esta talentosa mujer para aportar a tu… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isik) for host
I could not think a better experience in my first try at workaway. I strongly recommend working with Alejandra.
Hotel is very peacefull with very lovely nice ladies working and the best behaving dogs I have ever seen playing around. Ladies were very patient with my Spanish and always trying to help me with it.
I had just early retaired from a… read more
Hotel is very peacefull with very lovely nice ladies working and the best behaving dogs I have ever seen playing around. Ladies were very patient with my Spanish and always trying to help me with it.
I had just early retaired from a… read more
25 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Morwan)
Morwan es una persona dispuesta, tranquila y respetuosa. fue de mucha ayuda con las tareas del hotel y tambien es un gran cocinero!, habla español y es un musico profesional, asi que tendran un poco de todo con su visita. feliz viaje amigo, gracias por todo. un abrazo de la familia, leo, coco, fiona, las chicas y yo! :)
(Excellent
)
18 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (valenychrisontour) for host
Dear Aleja, with you we had our last project (by now 🤪) in our travel and can not be happier it was with you.
Helping in this amazing project let us know Santa Fe in its better way: with an amazing team work, with local food and music.
It was stunning to realize this project in such a short time but with such a great team we could have realized… read more
Helping in this amazing project let us know Santa Fe in its better way: with an amazing team work, with local food and music.
It was stunning to realize this project in such a short time but with such a great team we could have realized… read more
29 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Xuan)
Solo puedo sumarme a la lista de agradecidos con la oportunidad de conocer a Xuan, sin duda una de nuestras mejores voluntarias en dos años, es respetuosa, activa, tiene experiencia valiosa en marketing y manejo de hostales, de hecho su trabajo en nuestras redes aumento el numero de reservas en un par de semanas, gracias linda chica, de verdad… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Xuan) for host
i spent my last 4 wonderful wks in Colombia in santa fe with Ale and Flo also 3 babies, leo (my favorite), coco(loco) and Aguilla (mysterical lol). This is indeed a home away from home from the moment i met ale and flo. They treat you more than friends but family members, introducing you to their friends, all the guests, taking me out for diner to… read more
26 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolás andres)
Nico was amazing, he spend almost a month with us. Never counting the hours of work, he helps us a lot with general maintenance (electricity, painting, gardening..). Our 2 dogs fall in love with him, he bring them every morning for a walk !
Highly recommended,
Gracias y siempre bienvenido aqui Nico!
Highly recommended,
Gracias y siempre bienvenido aqui Nico!
(Excellent
)
23 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicolás andres) for host
Tuve una agradable estancia en casa, Flo y Alejandra son unos excelentes anfitriones, llenos de ideas y proyectos divertidos, los perros fueron mis mejores amigos, fuimos al río muchas veces, sin duda se les extrañará, muchas gracias por compartir su espacio conmigo.
21 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host
Alejandra y Flo me abrieron las puertas de su casa como si me conocieran de toda la vida, son personas muy amables, comprometidas con su proyecto y sobretodo muy humanas, me hicieron sentir parte del equipo completamente, Alejandra es una mujer muy activa, y Gestiona lo que le pongan entre manos, una gran experiencia estar con ellos, gracias y… read more
21 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)
Masa es lo que ven en las fotos, una mujer activa y llena de energía, alegre, fue muy valioso para nosotros que se preocupara por hacer sentir nuestros huéspedes cómodos en todo momento. También fue de gran ayuda en temas administrativos y redes sociales. Un abrazo grande y saludos de todo el equipo! personas proactivas y alegres como tú, siempre… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jorian & Laura) for host
Thank you Aleja and Flo for the great time!!
We enjoyed all the good talks we had, sharing meals, playing with the lovely pets (we miss them..), showing Medellin to us, and many more things. Good luck with the beautiful hostel. And hopefully we'll meet again!
We enjoyed all the good talks we had, sharing meals, playing with the lovely pets (we miss them..), showing Medellin to us, and many more things. Good luck with the beautiful hostel. And hopefully we'll meet again!
12 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jorian & Laura)
Jorian y Laura son sin duda una de las mejores experiencias que tuvimos con voluntarios, ambos son respetuosos, educados y dispuestos. Tienen interés por involucrarse en las actividades que realizamos, fueron comprometidos y siempre atentos a nuestros huéspedes. Mi sugerencia.. host, no los dejen pasar! Sin duda tendran suerte de tenerlos en su… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elodie & Jesus Antonio)
Elodie y Jesús superaron todas nuestras espectativas, no sólo fueron responsables y cuidadosos en todo momento, tuvimos un problema con el internet del hostal durante 3 días, estos chicos se encargaron de que los huéspedes se sintieran cómodos en todo momento y con su actitud positiva y diligente, hicieron que olvidarán el problema. Los recomiendo… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume & Sandra) for host
La Casa était notre 1ère expérience en tant que volontaires et nous n’aurions pas pu espérer mieux tomber. C’était même au-dessus de nos attentes.
Alejandra est très ouverte d’esprit, aime partager et s’enrichie de l’avis des autres. Elle n’a pas hésité à demander notre avis lorsque qu’il fallait améliorer ou créer quelque chose à la Casa.
Elle… read more
Alejandra est très ouverte d’esprit, aime partager et s’enrichie de l’avis des autres. Elle n’a pas hésité à demander notre avis lorsque qu’il fallait améliorer ou créer quelque chose à la Casa.
Elle… read more
14 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume & Sandra)
Sandra y Guillaume fueron sin duda dos de nuestros mejores voluntarios, más que entusiastas, siempre dispuestos y responsables, tienen un especial interés en aprender del mundo del turismo, lo que para nosotros fue ideal, pues interactuaron con todos los huéspedes y participaron de las actividades del hostal. Sandra es ordenada y tal como ella lo… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Katie & Phil) for host
We spent a great 2 weeks with Aleja, Flo, Coco, Aguila and Leo. They have created a relaxing and welcoming environment in Santa Fe where me and Phil felt trusted to develop paintings for the rooms and help give old furniture a new life. We really enjoyed sharing meals with Aleja, Flo and the other lovely workawayers and had brilliant time. I would… read more
28 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Phil)
Katie and Phil was a really nice couple. Always responsible and disponible. Katie is an artist who help us a lot to decorate our hostel. Phil is someone always in where we need help.
I definitely recommend them for every kind of work or help you need.
They both speak English but improved their Spanish very fast.
Chicos you will always be welcome… read more
I definitely recommend them for every kind of work or help you need.
They both speak English but improved their Spanish very fast.
Chicos you will always be welcome… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rianne & Yvo)
Rianne and Yvo,
Firstly, thank you!
We had to close the hostel for a while because of a pool problem, but they understood, and accept to go in an other hostel the time we were close for finally came back.
They are both fluent in English and speak a good Spanish.
Rihanna is an artist who can help you if you need new decoration.
Yvo is someone very… read more
Firstly, thank you!
We had to close the hostel for a while because of a pool problem, but they understood, and accept to go in an other hostel the time we were close for finally came back.
They are both fluent in English and speak a good Spanish.
Rihanna is an artist who can help you if you need new decoration.
Yvo is someone very… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rianne & Yvo) for host
This hostel is beautiful, the swimming pool is refreshing, the work full of variety and the owner(s) are very responsible. Please read on if you want to know why.
When we arrived in Santa Fe we were planning to stay for two weeks. Unfortunately when we arrived there was a problem with the swimming pool that was so severe, that the hostel had to… read more
When we arrived in Santa Fe we were planning to stay for two weeks. Unfortunately when we arrived there was a problem with the swimming pool that was so severe, that the hostel had to… read more
31 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at this place. Alejandra is super chill and welcoming. Leo, the Golden Retriever is the cutest dog.
The work is relax and fair and living with the rest of the volunteers almost feels like home.
I definetely reccomend volunteering ar Alejandra’s place. Is home away from home!
The work is relax and fair and living with the rest of the volunteers almost feels like home.
I definetely reccomend volunteering ar Alejandra’s place. Is home away from home!
26 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anika) for host
I enjoyed my time at Casa so much! Alejandra was super welcoming and the hostel itself is an absolute dream! We had a great team of volunteers and Alejandra was always there to help us with everything needed. The work itself is pretty easy, you will have enough time to relax and enjoy beautiful Santa Fe. The hostel has a good mix between local… read more
7 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anika)
Que puedo decir! Anika fue mucho más de lo que esperábamos, tuvimos dificultades para completar el equipo en una semana muy ocupada y anika se hizo cargo de varias actividades extras para ayudar a superar la emergencia, ella no sólo es muy responsable, además es amable, siempre tiene una sonrisa para recibir a los huéspedes con la mejor actitud.… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
Florian es definitivamente una de nuestras mejores experiencias con voluntarios, siempre dispuesto y responsable, siempre atento a las necesidades del hostal. Nuestro equipo va extrañar su actitud positiva y proactiva. Recomendado 100%, serán afortunados de tenerlo como parte de su equipo. Nuestros mejores deseos para ti Florian, bienvenido siempre
(Excellent
)
20 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Annika) for host
We spend 3 weeks at this wonderful place in Santa Fe.
This hostel is amazing, with pool and full of details. At our stay, the hostel was most of the time closed and we did lots of work in the hostel ( renovating a new room, painting some things, building boxes....)
When it was open we took the Bar shift, make Pizza or just talked to… read more
This hostel is amazing, with pool and full of details. At our stay, the hostel was most of the time closed and we did lots of work in the hostel ( renovating a new room, painting some things, building boxes....)
When it was open we took the Bar shift, make Pizza or just talked to… read more
17 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Annika)
Chicos! Fue mi placer tenerlos como parte del equipo del hostal, su trabajo, su respeto por todo y por todos, hicieron una gran diferencia. Sin duda son una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido con voluntarios. Gracias por todo lo que aportaron. Su próximo host será afortunado de contar con su ayuda. Un abrazo grande y bienvenidos SIEMPRE
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
El hostal de Alejandra es super super lindo y agradable. Es un hostal en el que se la pasa super bien y ella es una persona buena y agradable. El desayuno es muy rico y las camas son una belleza de comodidad! Todo funciona muy bien y la piscina es hermosa!
5 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jemma)
Gracias Jemma por llenar de color y belleza nuestro hostal, tu ayuda es invaluable, fue muy grato tenerte con nosotros, eres siempre bienvenida a nuestro hostal.
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Leo & Mari) for host
Fue un placer de parte de los dos ayudarte en lo que estaba a nuestro alcance. Una estadía hermosa, mucho compañerismo, mucha confianza, muy lindo equipo hicimos! Aleja, seguí así siempre, nos quedó una linda experiencia guardada en el corazón! Tu hostal es de maravilla por donde lo mires!!! Ojalá que la vida nos vuelva a cruzar! Todo el éxito del… read more
22 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Leo & Mari)
Me uno a todos sus otros host, esta pareja fue por mucho, los mejores Voluntarios que ha tenido mi hostal, María no es sólo responsable, ella siempre está dispuesta y pone su atención N los detalles, siempre dando más de lo que esperas, leo es habilidoso, servicial, ambos de absoluta confianza. Serán más que afortunados de tenerlos en su equipo!… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ari & Jutta ) for host
Our stay with Alejandra was an amazing experience, we learned so much during our stay, thanks to Alejandra and other workawayers. We were lucky to see the hostel be opened and receive its first guests. I would definitely recommend this place to other people looking for work! Also the place is perfect for relaxing after work :)
22 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ari & Jutta )
this couple was a great help for my hostel, they are reliable and responsible people who always gave more than what was expected of them, they are a very good team and they have great skills in web and administration issues. I recommend them 100%
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob & Lewatle)
working with lele and Jacob was a wonderful experience, both are creative, always willing to help, she is an extraordinary artist who gave magic to our hostel with its murals. He was the one who made it possible to finish thousands of construction details that seemed endless. They were one month with us, we recommend 100%. You will be lucky if you… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jacob & Lewatle) for host
Wow. We spent a month in beautiful Santa Fe with Alejandra and absolutely loved it. We were in the final building stage of the hostel and had a blast working on projects especially with Alejandra letting us help with the creative side and not just manual labour. Besides the work our little team was more of a group of friends so we spent all day… read more
16 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pablo alejandro) for host
25 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
I spent a wonderful time in Santa Fe... I wish I could have stayed longer.
Aleja is a wonderful women, she showed me around, took time to explain me things and introduced me to her friends and family - I felt very very welcome.
The place she's building is definetly worth a visit and for me it was really interesting seeing how many thoughts and… read more
Aleja is a wonderful women, she showed me around, took time to explain me things and introduced me to her friends and family - I felt very very welcome.
The place she's building is definetly worth a visit and for me it was really interesting seeing how many thoughts and… read more
