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Host rating
75 %
Last replied
25 Jan 2024
Reply rate
80.0 %
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Feedback
53
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Description
We are a chilean couple, a teacher (spanish for foreigners and english) and an architect. our place has a great location since its right on the border of Valparaíso and Viña del mar which are continuous cities and there is good transportation, you can be in downtown Valparaíso or Viña in less then 15 minutes, You can enjoy the bohemian lifestyle in Valparaíso or go to the beach in Viña.
And here at Valparaíso we are hidden from the city even though we are right in the middle of it, we are in a peaceful hillside where you can relax in a hamock and help us make this beautiful place into an even better place.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Elderly Companionship
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are from Chile and have visitors from several countries that you can meet and interact as they visit our B&B. Valparaiso is considered the cultural capital of Chile ( there are many artist , musicians , poets and writers in this town)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need a single volunteer or a couple willing to help us keep gardens and terraces, and help doing rooms and housework- Winters are slow so when there are no guests we ask for help with internet, help to promote our place and maybe help to carry or build something.
( 3/4 hr help per day, we don´t provide all meals, but we provide breakfast and there is a kitchen you are welcome to use)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
An attic room with 2 beds and bathroom nearby. Internet access inside the house and in the terraces and gardens.
What else ...
There is plenty to do in both cities and the possibility to go to nearby places aswell. You can visit the 43 hills full of color , patrimonial areas and art in Valparaíso. And go to the beaches in the garden city and nearby towns. You can also enjoy the hammocks right here and use the small spa. If you like seafood you can walk to caleta portales and meet the fisherman as they are coming back to shore with fresh fish. Transportation is a short block away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
normally we have a good wifi connection. I personally work online at the moment and can host a workawayer who works online in their spare time.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3 or 4 hrs per day
Host ref number: 621598855276
Feedback (28)
27 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (ThomasEsther)
It was so wonderful to have Esther and Thomas, we certainly didn't expect the world to change so much, so we went through a lot together. Things went very well for us with their help and support. They are both very active, crafty and thoughtful. Not only they were very helpful with us and our family but very kind with our animals as well and… read more
(Excellent
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12 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (ThomasEsther) for host
What an incredible experience. We stayed there for 2 months just when the pandemia started so obviously, this event change everything. We were supposed to stay only 3 weeks and end up staying 2 months ! In theses difficult times, Rocio and Nico had their way to make us feel safe at their place. We always felt welcome with them. We have the feeling… read more
9 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Bosun & Magdalena)
An excellent experience, both of them Bosun and Magdalena are remarkable human beings. Kind, helpful, skillful and beautiful people. We all miss them, from my mother to my granddaughter, even our pets , since they where always motivated, social, very clever and with a happy attitude, ready to take on any task. We gave them few directions and if… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Bosun & Magdalena) for host
Magda and I spent almost a month at the house of Rocio and Nico. It was our first experience using Workaway and we feel incredibly blessed for the experience. In such a short amount of time we were welcomed into this most fantastic families house, home and hearts. Everyday was beautiful, every task rewarding. We felt both valued and loved by the… read more
20 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia was excellent help around the B&B, There was no need to ask her for help since she has so much initiative, she manage her time properly and was very organized, We thank her for her valuable suggestions. The whole team missed you Julia, we hope to see you again. Saludos from Valparaiso. Rocío , Nicolas, Maria and Jocelyn...
(Excellent
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(4.8)
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(4.8)
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(4.8)
27 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (ThomasEsther)
It was so wonderful to have Esther and Thomas, we certainly didn't expect the world to change so much, so we went through a lot together. Things went very well for us with their help and support. They are both very active, crafty and thoughtful. Not only they were very helpful with us and our family but very kind with our animals as well and… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (ThomasEsther) for host
What an incredible experience. We stayed there for 2 months just when the pandemia started so obviously, this event change everything. We were supposed to stay only 3 weeks and end up staying 2 months ! In theses difficult times, Rocio and Nico had their way to make us feel safe at their place. We always felt welcome with them. We have the feeling… read more
9 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Bosun & Magdalena)
An excellent experience, both of them Bosun and Magdalena are remarkable human beings. Kind, helpful, skillful and beautiful people. We all miss them, from my mother to my granddaughter, even our pets , since they where always motivated, social, very clever and with a happy attitude, ready to take on any task. We gave them few directions and if… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Bosun & Magdalena) for host
Magda and I spent almost a month at the house of Rocio and Nico. It was our first experience using Workaway and we feel incredibly blessed for the experience. In such a short amount of time we were welcomed into this most fantastic families house, home and hearts. Everyday was beautiful, every task rewarding. We felt both valued and loved by the… read more
20 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia was excellent help around the B&B, There was no need to ask her for help since she has so much initiative, she manage her time properly and was very organized, We thank her for her valuable suggestions. The whole team missed you Julia, we hope to see you again. Saludos from Valparaiso. Rocío , Nicolas, Maria and Jocelyn...
(Excellent
)
25 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Baptiste & Katy) for host
Pasamos un buen rato con roccio y Nicolas, trabajamos en un hermoso jardin!
La casa está bien ubicada, es fácil visitar Valparaíso y Viña del Mar.
Nosotros le recomendamos!
La casa está bien ubicada, es fácil visitar Valparaíso y Viña del Mar.
Nosotros le recomendamos!
19 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Katie & Phil) for host
Our time in Valparaiso with Rocio and Nicholas was brilliant. We enjoyed the routine of the work which involved preparing breakfasts for the guests, doing some tidying in the garden, updating the social media and helping Maria and Jocelyn prepare the guest rooms. In your free time there is plenty of exploring to do of central Valparaiso, Viña del… read more
3 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julie & Pierre) for host
We had our first Workaway experience with Rocio and Nico and we loved it ! They are really nice people, always ready to help and give you good advice. The B&B is in a peaceful area of Valparaiso, close to bus stops and little shops. The room is comfortable and you will have everything you need near by. We were perfectly welcomed and felt like a… read more
3 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Nathan) for host
¡ Que suerte teníamos de estar con Rocío y Nico durante tres semanas ! Son personas muy simpáticas y directamente nos sentimos bien con ellos al B&B. El lugar es maravilloso, es tan agradable de descansar en la terraza con toda la vegetación alrededor. Y también lo que me encantó mucho es la cocina bien equipada, con todo lo que se necesita para… read more
11 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clement & Melody)
Clement y Melody hicieron su primer workaway con nosotros y fueron excelente apoyo. Nos han mandado fotos de su viaje y es agradable recibir noticias. Ellos se complementaron muy bien a diario y ambos de muy buen carácter. Agradecemos mucho su esfuerzo y grata compañia. Y gracias además por contactar a los siguientes workawayers que ahora están… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clement & Melody) for host
Holà, fuimos 3 semanas con Rocio y Nico. Fue su primera experiencia Workaway y todo se paso super bien. Eran muy patiente y agradable con nosotros y el castellano un poco approximativo ;)
Recomendo vivo este workaway por aprender la vida en Valparaiso y su historia gracias a Nico !
Muchas gracias a los 2 ! Un gran abrazo.
Recomendo vivo este workaway por aprender la vida en Valparaiso y su historia gracias a Nico !
Muchas gracias a los 2 ! Un gran abrazo.
11 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Joseph)
Hi Julie and Joseph, sorry we took so long to leave feedback. Want to thankyou for your work while you where here. We even left a few days and you took care of everything. Joseph is a great organizer and Julie has the best sense of humor . Both always ready to help. You make a great couple. We had a good time with with company and stories and look… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julie & Joseph) for host
Where to begin?! Rocio and Nicolas are wonderful people. I cannot say enough good things about working with them. They are honest, kind, hospitable, generous and fun! Rocio was so helpful with anything we needed and treated us like family. She is an English teacher, so her English is impeccable, but she will speak Spanish with you if you would… read more
11 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas )
Querido Lucas: Echamos de menos tu simpática presencia, especialmente tu disposición a ayudar con una gran sonrisa frente a cualquier situación. Todos, incluídos los familiares y otros workawayers que alcanzaron a conocerte dicen cosas buenas y divertidas cuando te recuerdan. Echamos de menos tus comentarios, tu buena voluntad y buena onda. Que… read more
(Excellent
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28 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucas ) for host
thank you so much! had a perfect time in this paradisiac hostel: Rocío and Nicolas are two excellent person, kind, intersting and most of all really funny! the work i did with Nicolas teached me a lot about wood, plants or architecture, and his storys teached me a lot about Chile, culture, music or Valparaiso. Had really good time with guests in… read more
18 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Barry & Katie)
Thanks for your smiling faces and all the fun you spread around, we appreciate your help, wish you had stayed longer, good travels! Rocío and Nicolás.
(Excellent
)
19 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Barry & Katie) for host
We stayed here for a short week and a half and regret we couldn’t have stayed longer! We had a fantastic time at this unique and beautiful B&B and enjoyed the well structured work, with plenty of time off to explore the surrounding cities. Rocio & Nico are open and kind people, always willing to help and very interesting and engaging. Thanks for… read more
18 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (horizonmen)
Dear Taeyeong & Suyong :Greatly appreciate your help while you were with us. Your good disposition in all the different tasks. We enjoyed your company, hope to see you again. With kind regards. Rocio and Nicolás
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Corentin & Louisanne)
Dear Corentin and Louiseann... Emma misses her french lessons, thanks for the games and creative teaching for her, thanks for all the help you gave us in such a variety of things, we enjoyed the time you spent here. Thankyou for being so willing to help, we wish you the best. Come visit when you get a chance! A big hug ...Rocío and Nicolás
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Corentin & Louisanne) for host
We spent a long time at Rocío and Nicolas. Our stay was perfect. They are part of those rare people who know how to put you at ease with ease. They were very attentive to our needs and allowed us to organize our long stay in Chile. It is also their whole family who has welcomed us and all the people who work at home! The work is nice and their… read more
23 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Emmanuel) for host
12 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémy & Zoé)
Dear Remy and Zoe: Hope you are having a great experience in the south or wherever you are. Wanted to say that you where such nice people and so helpful while you where here, that we highly recommend you and that we are thankful to have had you with us. We miss you! Good travels! Un abrazo.
(Excellent
)
7 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rémy & Zoé) for host
This workaway has been kind of a surprise in our itinerary as we weren't planning to come back to Valparaíso but go south, and we really enjoyed this great experience ! We spent 3 weeks helping Rocío y Nico in their Hostal which looks like an oasis in the city. We mainly helped with cleaning, preparing the rooms for the guests, cooking breakfast… read more
6 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Peter)
Hi! Your friends from the south came and stayed with us.
Peter helped a lot getting our booking system organized, that is so helpful, Thankyou!
Sarah was very active and always making sure that everything needed was done, Thankyou Sarah!
Thankyou both, maybe someday we will go to Chicago and visit. Have a great trip!
Peter helped a lot getting our booking system organized, that is so helpful, Thankyou!
Sarah was very active and always making sure that everything needed was done, Thankyou Sarah!
Thankyou both, maybe someday we will go to Chicago and visit. Have a great trip!
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Peter) for host
We stayed with Rocio and Nico for 3 weeks and wished we had even more time. We felt immediately at home and both Rocio and Nico went out of their way to make sure we made the most of our time in Valparaiso and the surrounding area. The B&B and gardens are absolutely gorgeous and so peaceful. Rocio and Nico are generous people in every way, we hope… read more
6 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Inge)
Thank you so much for working with us, we miss the homemade bread that Sander prepares and how much Inge helped us organizing things, both of you welcome back anytime, love the kind of happy people you are with a great disposition . Take care and hope to see you again someday....
(Excellent
)
28 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Inge) for host
We stayed with Rocío and Nico for three weeks, three absolutely great weeks! Both Rocío and Nico are so nice and welcoming, thank you so much for letting us work and live with you. We hope to meet again, one day!
28 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aglaée & Mathurin) for host
We had a wonderfull time here. The house and especially the garden are a "paraiso" and Valparaiso. Very quiet place, in a nice district, not that far from city center.
Rocio and Nico and other persons from staff were very friendly. They explain us our daily task in the bed and Breakfast, that was taking care of the host, preparing breakfast and… read more
Rocio and Nico and other persons from staff were very friendly. They explain us our daily task in the bed and Breakfast, that was taking care of the host, preparing breakfast and… read more
11 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Aglaée & Mathurin)
Two very smart, talented and responsable people with a good sense of humor. They helped us in every kind of way from yard to messy cleaning to decorating flower arrangements. Aeglee would pick flowers from our yard an make the most beautiful flower arrangements and Mathurin is a talented carpenter, he fixed furniture that we now use in the… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Vincent)
Dear Hanna and Vincent: You were fantastic during your stay, it didn't really matter that you were not so fluent in Spanish at all , with your good and friendly attitude you were able to perfectly communicate with everyone, also appreciate your help reading to my class as I had this bad cold and my voice was shut. Vincent´s sense of humor was… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Vincent) for host
I can't say enough good things about Rocio and Nico. They made us very comfortable at their gorgeous bed and breakfast. They helped us get settled in and so graciously took us to the grocery store the first time we needed to go, showed us some things along the way, and took us to the bus station when it was time to leave. Rocio unfortunately was… read more
27 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (DavidandLaila) for host
We stayed only 2 weeks and had a great time with Rocío and Nico.
The Hostel is perfectly located between Valparaiso downtown and Viña del mar, to reach the town it takes you only 15min bus drive. The house has a big, nice green garden to hang out.
We could help on a lot of different projects, sometimes also outside of the property which was also… read more
The Hostel is perfectly located between Valparaiso downtown and Viña del mar, to reach the town it takes you only 15min bus drive. The house has a big, nice green garden to hang out.
We could help on a lot of different projects, sometimes also outside of the property which was also… read more
16 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (DavidandLaila)
Dear Laila and David: Thanks so much for spending time helping us in such a variety of things. We really appreciate your good disposition and super helpful attitude. Just wanted to say that it would have been a lot harder for us without your help and happy attitude. We really enjoyed your company and hope to see you again , if you are ever in the… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Eilidh)
Hi Guys! We are in the city of Valparaiso, not outside the city, these are continuous cities and we are ten minutes away from downtown Valparaiso and also 10 minutes away from Viña del Mar, so that it is clear that this is a good location to see both continuous towns. Regarding your request about routine tasks: summer is our busy B&B time, these… read more
(Very good
)
29 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Eilidh) for host
We loved staying with Rocio and Nico for three weeks! They have a great little place just 10 mins regular bus ride outside of town. We worked 5 days a week. Our main tasks were helping with breakfast and preparing the rooms after guests. We don't speak much Spanish but Cris and the team were a great help. Our only feedback would be that a little… read more
14 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jay)
Thankyou Jay for all your help , you are a super happy workawayer, wish you the best.
Gracias
Rocio y Nicolás
Gracias
Rocio y Nicolás
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jay) for host
This is a great place. Very cool surroundings and atmosphere on the property. I ended up helping out a bit in the rooms, some nice work in the gardens picking up the results of having so many wonderful vegetation on the grounds.
It was a pleasure to work with Rocio and Nicolas, I would recommend to anyone, especially who would like a home base to… read more
It was a pleasure to work with Rocio and Nicolas, I would recommend to anyone, especially who would like a home base to… read more
14 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam & Georgia)
Hi Sam and Georgia! Wonder where you are now, hope everything is going well. We appreciate your help and support during those busy mornings with breakfast and how you where ready to help in anything that you saw that was needed, also miss you playing the guitar. It was nice to have you here and we are glad you enjoyed it, Good travels!
Rocío y… read more
Rocío y… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sam & Georgia) for host
Georgia and I had a great stay. We helped with breakfast, changed sheets and cleaned as well as did some painting and maintenance. We had free time in the afternoons, but found it hard to leave the B&B, it was so nice there! It's a little hidden slice of paradise between two very different but interesting cities. Nico and Rocio were excellent… read more
8 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (NickandAsh)
Thankyou for your comments, you were such a huge help.
If you return the doors are open wide. We miss you.
If you return the doors are open wide. We miss you.
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (NickandAsh) for host
We had a wonderful experience working for Rocio and Nicolas for three weeks! We spent mornings serving breakfast to the guests (a great opportunity to practice your Spanish) and the early afternoons cleaning rooms. They were very respectful of our time and insistent on not overworking us. Many of our afternoons were spent lounging on the peaceful,… read more
31 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorene & Pablo)
Mil gracias chicos, fue un agrado tenerlos aqui.
Son encantadores y muy eficientes.
Son bienvenidos en cualquier momento.
Son encantadores y muy eficientes.
Son bienvenidos en cualquier momento.
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lorene & Pablo) for host
Tuvimos una super experiencia con Rocio y Nico!
Son personas muy acogedoras e interesantes! Nos dieron varios tips para visitar la ciudad de Valparaíso y Viña del mar.
El lugar es hermoso y muy limpio, muy agradable para quedarse. Además está muy bien ubicado, justo en el medio de Valparaíso y Viña del mar : Ideal para visitar y también para… read more
Son personas muy acogedoras e interesantes! Nos dieron varios tips para visitar la ciudad de Valparaíso y Viña del mar.
El lugar es hermoso y muy limpio, muy agradable para quedarse. Además está muy bien ubicado, justo en el medio de Valparaíso y Viña del mar : Ideal para visitar y también para… read more
8 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim & Ashleigh)
Thank you Tim, you are both missed. If you ever come back you are very welcome always.
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tim & Ashleigh) for host
We had a wonderful time here at this beautiful bed and breakfast. It is the perfect place to stop and relax. The owners Rocio and Nico were lovely hosts and great to work for. Also we would like to say a special mention to Jessica for communicating with us through our terrible spanish and in doing so helping us to improve it. We would look… read more
8 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena & Laurent)
With Elena and Laurent we had beautiful music in the gardens, enjoyed their visit and valuable help, Elena is very knowlegeable about the hotel industry and Laurent is an incredible musitian, they were both ready to help with anything they saw was needed, it was great to have them and they are more then welcome to come back . We are thankful, All… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Elena & Laurent) for host
We stayed just 8 days with Rocio and Nicolas, and we enjoyed this time so much! We helped with breakfast, their website and some other internet marketing related issues, garden, building, and Laurent even gave some accordion classes to Mollie! The place is wonderful and quiet, all the family is lovely and caring and all of them are such… read more
1 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mallori & Josh) for host
We LOVED our time here. Rocio and Nico are both so warm and welcoming. We did 6 days a week for 4 hours a day and the time went by very fast everyday with different tasks. The room was comfy with garden views, WIFI and a full kitchen to make all of your own meals. We are beyond appreciative of our time here. Thank you!!!
1 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mallori & Josh)
Fue una muy buena experiencia , agradecidos por su ayuda que fue importante y fue genial haberlos conocido. Los echamos de menos y esperamos volver a verlos. Ambos son una excelente ayuda, muy recomendables.
(Excellent
)
5 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rasmus)
Our first workaway experience! Very thankful to Rasmus who we´ll remember always with a smile and good attitude, ready to help. Have a good journey Rasmus hope to see you again in the future and glad that you enjoyed being here.
(Excellent
)
5 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rasmus) for host
I had a very nice time here. The work was very various and never boring. It was also good to have much free time to see Valparaiso and the area arund it.
Nicolas and Rocio were always helpful and friendly. There was a comfortable kitchen to use and to share with other persons working and living here.
I definately recomend coming here!
Rasmus
Nicolas and Rocio were always helpful and friendly. There was a comfortable kitchen to use and to share with other persons working and living here.
I definately recomend coming here!
Rasmus
5 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Karli & Connor)
It was great to have your help during a caotic time at the end of the year, glad you enjoyed your time here! Thanks so much to both of you, !
(Excellent
)
3 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Karli & Connor) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. It is a beautiful bandb with lots of plants and pets. Rocío and Nicolas were very helpful and welcoming to us. The work is only 3 hours a day and projects vary which keeps it interesting. They don't include food but that's okay since you aren't working that much and the morning goes by really fast so you… read more
