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Host rating
70 %
Reply rate
60.0 %
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Feedback
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Description
Ours is the first backpackers hostel of its kind in the Kas Region. With its gardens, bungalows, stone house dormitory and landscaping cut into the hillside, the authentic charm has been kept alive for thirty years.
With the support of volunteers it has been reborn in the last five years after the construction of the new road and Kas Marina.
Yoga, scuba course, are the activities of the camp.
Scuba divers and backpackers are the common type of visitors.
My name is Can. I am an agricultural engineer (Plant pathologist). After 10 years of agro business in Istanbul I moved to Kas¸ and have been running the camp for 20 years with my family.
Because The mission of Workaway is the cultural share, I kindly request my citizens not to send any request.
Important note: people who give a commitment to come and do not do it without an excuse ( informing at least 3 days before) will be reported to Workaway council.
Hoping to see you :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
First they will be part of our large family and they won't feel as tourist any more. They will live live locals which is the best way to learn about others culture.
Help
LOOkING FORWARD volunteers for refreshing the art paintings , supporting the restoration (painting and gardening mainly) in pre season (February,march,April) and to support the house keeping and hostel tasks in the season ( may- October)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
In a dormitory (max 8 beds) ( in restoration period), at the private tents ( in summer season)
What else ...
Kas is a wonderful town for volunteers especially if you love sea, nature and history.
Volunteering has enormous benefits for you. You will get a unique insight into Kas (Antiphellos -Lycia) that most backpackers will never get to see.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 666627321472
Feedback (35)
20 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jordan & William) for host
We stayed here for about 3 weeks during the restoration period and loved our time. Can was a great host, and everyone working at the camp was very kind and welcoming. The working expectations were always clear; our tasks included mainly painting and staining before the camp/restaurant's seasonal opening. Since we were there during low season, we… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu)
Matthieu is a super super good man. Hardworking, easy going and entellectual. Wish we could spend more than a week.
He takes the responsibility and finishing the mission successfully.
He takes the responsibility and finishing the mission successfully.
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
I can easily say that she is one of the best of the place long Workaway history. She is talented, easy going. Her energy is always high and positive. It was so nice to see her smiling face every day
Thank you Christine for your huge effort for all super things you did for us
Hoping to meet smwhere in the world
Can
Thank you Christine for your huge effort for all super things you did for us
Hoping to meet smwhere in the world
Can
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
İ stayed here for close to 3 weeks and it was the perfect first workaway. Work-wise, it wasnt too hard. Just painting mainly as it was off-season. They provide you with accommodation, the kitchen (grocery shopping is done weekly i think), bathroom so you're all set. Kaş is a nice seaside town with plenty of restaurants and a good base for the… read more
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20 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jordan & William) for host
We stayed here for about 3 weeks during the restoration period and loved our time. Can was a great host, and everyone working at the camp was very kind and welcoming. The working expectations were always clear; our tasks included mainly painting and staining before the camp/restaurant's seasonal opening. Since we were there during low season, we… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu)
Matthieu is a super super good man. Hardworking, easy going and entellectual. Wish we could spend more than a week.
He takes the responsibility and finishing the mission successfully.
He takes the responsibility and finishing the mission successfully.
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
I can easily say that she is one of the best of the place long Workaway history. She is talented, easy going. Her energy is always high and positive. It was so nice to see her smiling face every day
Thank you Christine for your huge effort for all super things you did for us
Hoping to meet smwhere in the world
Can
Thank you Christine for your huge effort for all super things you did for us
Hoping to meet smwhere in the world
Can
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
İ stayed here for close to 3 weeks and it was the perfect first workaway. Work-wise, it wasnt too hard. Just painting mainly as it was off-season. They provide you with accommodation, the kitchen (grocery shopping is done weekly i think), bathroom so you're all set. Kaş is a nice seaside town with plenty of restaurants and a good base for the… read more
8 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Jonas) for host
Thank you for all that love and trust. Niko and
28 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Egor) for host
This is a wonderful place!
I spent 3 very interesting weeks here.
I was happy here to help in work and communication with good people!
Thank you for your help, kindness and support.
I will definitely come back here!
I spent 3 very interesting weeks here.
I was happy here to help in work and communication with good people!
Thank you for your help, kindness and support.
I will definitely come back here!
19 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
My stay at was great! I am so thankful to everyone for making efforts to make me feel part of the team. Betty, the receptionist is very understanding and very sweet. I am also very grateful to Can for making sure we got out diving certificate. the rest of the team working there is also amazing and I felt very welcomed. Moreover I was very lucky to… read more
14 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tindra & Astrid) for host
We spent three weeks at the place and we had a wonderful time there. The work varies between 4-5 hours a day, which means lots of time to explore the beautiful Kas. Can always made sure that we were happy and was so helpful, even making sure we were able to get a diver’s certificate! We met some amazing people during our stay, whom we will miss a… read more
23 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Saara) for host
Can's campsite is a beautiful place and the staff is very engaged in taking care of their volunteers. They put extra time and effort into guiding and advising you and are willing to listen to your needs and wishes. Unfortunately, regardless of all this, I ended up doing a very bad job from my side at planning and communicating my plans with them,… read more
22 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mahdi & Masoomeh) for host
it was an incredible experience in kaş city and the camp. Can and Selgün are really nice and friendly couple. we enjoyed environment and place verymuch. there were other volunteers there and we found many new friends so it was really difficult to leave this palce after one month. every night we made fire in firecamp, and guests and friends joined… read more
10 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ali)
Ali was with us around 10 days, at the beginning he described him self very well that makes us to give him right mission.. and he did all those the best way.
Thank you ALİ for all of your super effort
Hoping to see you again 🙋🏼♂️
Thank you ALİ for all of your super effort
Hoping to see you again 🙋🏼♂️
(Excellent
)
10 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ali) for host
The hostel was full of good memories for me, I stayed at the hostel for around 10 days and it was great . He is kind man and he knows how to treat people respectfully. I learned how to painting and how to do general maintenance in his hostel. the food was great and the dorm also was fine .
you will find hospitable atmosphere in Kaş in the hostel… read more
you will find hospitable atmosphere in Kaş in the hostel… read more
8 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Seth)
We have been working with volunteers for more than 10 years, can easily say that Seth is a super superman. He is helping you in all issues, really easygoing, respectful man.
Thank you for everything and hoping to see you again.
Thank you for everything and hoping to see you again.
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Seth) for host
Can is such a nice host and an incredible person! I stayed there for around 2 weeks. Worked in the morning and early afternoon and always had a great lunch waiting! The dorm bed was great and the place is full of friendly cats and dogs. They have a love for life there. The work when I was there was mainly painting as we were preparing for the busy… read more
24 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Dóra) for host
I just can not describe how amazing a time I had. Everything is valid that you can read in the description. They are a super nice family, the whole staff is great, helpful, funny. I spent more than 3 weeks there and during my stay, I made some new friends too. It was a cool experience to see -as a local- the backpackers coming and going, and some… read more
15 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Leyla) for host
Three wonderful weeks in Kaş with Can,Sergün,Emre,Koray,Andres and beautiful cats and dogs :)).
The view from the hostel is amazing.
The job was pretty simple (helping Koray with the dishes, changing sheets for new guests, picking olives..)
I would love to go back to this beautiful place in the summer.
See you again😊
The view from the hostel is amazing.
The job was pretty simple (helping Koray with the dishes, changing sheets for new guests, picking olives..)
I would love to go back to this beautiful place in the summer.
See you again😊
5 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andres)
We have been working with volunteers for more than 10 years, I can easily say that Andrea is great. Always positive, affective, easy going and fun.
Thank you for everything 🙏🏻
Thank you for everything 🙏🏻
(Excellent
)
5 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andres) for host
It was such a wonderful stay with Can in Kaş! I was there for 2 weeks helping out in the camp, cleaning, picking olives, cooking along with the chef Coray, working with Emre and hanging out with the other volunteer Leyla. My tasks were pretty easy and had plenty of time to explore the town.
Can and Selgun are very friendly and nice people, and… read more
Can and Selgun are very friendly and nice people, and… read more
9 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Justine & Gabriel)
Both Justine and Gabriel’s names are written on the legend workawayers list wall here.
They were super super good, always positive, high energy. Amazing responsibility.
Thank you friends , already missed you 🙏🏻❤️🙋🏼♂️
They were super super good, always positive, high energy. Amazing responsibility.
Thank you friends , already missed you 🙏🏻❤️🙋🏼♂️
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Justine & Gabriel) for host
This was one of the best Workaway experience for us! Thanks again to the amazing team/family for these 3 weeks!!! ❤️ They made us live as locals, just as written in the description.
Apart from the great team we have been working with, the jobs were quite easy. What you will do will depend on the season you arrive. Here is what we did: we emptied… read more
Apart from the great team we have been working with, the jobs were quite easy. What you will do will depend on the season you arrive. Here is what we did: we emptied… read more
29 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Gunther)
ONE OF OUR LEGEND
We have been working with Vlnteer for 10 years. I can easily reportvthat Gunther is one of the best.
He is a very kind man, he cares everything and everybody around him. He takes the responsibility and does it. You can easily forget the that you gave it to Gunter.
Thank you for everything my dear friend.. hoping to see you again… read more
We have been working with Vlnteer for 10 years. I can easily reportvthat Gunther is one of the best.
He is a very kind man, he cares everything and everybody around him. He takes the responsibility and does it. You can easily forget the that you gave it to Gunter.
Thank you for everything my dear friend.. hoping to see you again… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
My first workaway and what a fantastic one!
Can and Salgun were very nice and easygoing people who made me feel part of their family from day 1! Together with the other workawayers there was such a positive atmosphere that made it a pleasure to work and prepare the place for the upcoming season.
Anything I needed Can and Salgun made it work and… read more
Can and Salgun were very nice and easygoing people who made me feel part of their family from day 1! Together with the other workawayers there was such a positive atmosphere that made it a pleasure to work and prepare the place for the upcoming season.
Anything I needed Can and Salgun made it work and… read more
21 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo & Maha)
(Negative
)
7 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Roman)
MAN OF MISSION : Just tell him what to do and forget about that mission because Roman is there. He applies the rules completely.
He is always polite and energic. He really did very good job in our establishment.
Thank you Roman and see you again.
He is always polite and energic. He really did very good job in our establishment.
Thank you Roman and see you again.
(Excellent
)
1 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Roman) for host
It was my first workaway experience but I think it will be difficult to find place that will be same great as this camp. Can and Selgun has built a place with very good vibe and great care for the volunteers. I had been staying there for 3 weeks and really enjoyed everyday being there.
29 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio)
Fabio did Volunteering for almost 1 month in our establishment. He is really a hardworking man, he never run away from hard work.
He describes him self very well, always polite and energic.
He describes him self very well, always polite and energic.
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host
It's so nice to see the reviews of these amazing other volunteers just below my entry, that remind me of some super nice moments we shared at this magical colorful place. It was the best Lockdown, that I can imagine. Not just the staff is so helpful and nice, also the tourists, that are attracted by the camp are just easy going and relaxed.… read more
30 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Dani & Patrick)
WHAT I WRITE DOWN IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THIS LEGEND COUPLE
Dani&Patrick stayed for 1.5 months in our establishment during restoration period. They were ones of the best volunteers who we have been working with more than 10 years.
Very disciplined, well organised, always high energies, so good 💙.
They were also legend in the leadership of other… read more
Dani&Patrick stayed for 1.5 months in our establishment during restoration period. They were ones of the best volunteers who we have been working with more than 10 years.
Very disciplined, well organised, always high energies, so good 💙.
They were also legend in the leadership of other… read more
(Excellent
)
25 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Dani & Patrick) for host
We had the most wonderful experience at the Camp! Can, Selgun and all of the amazing staff and volunteers welcomed us into their working family right away and we got to be a part of the amazing service they provide for people who stay. Kas is a very special and beautiful place filled with lovely beaches, flowers, mountains and even lovelier… read more
27 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maria Valeria) for host
Volunteering at the place was one of the best experiences that I had in Workaway. The owner, the staff and everyone in the Camping were so kind, helpful, and understanding. my main idea was being there for 2 weeks and finally I spent 1 month and a half in this wonderful place. I was sharing tasks with other volunteers doing some paintings at the… read more
23 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Kristine) for host
What an overwhelmingly magical experience I had here! Can and Selgun have created a really special place in Kas and it was really amazing for me to experience it as a volunteer. The whole staff is amazing (I miss you ece, emre, koray, everyone!) and there are many fantastic guests and fellow volunteers for you to enjoy working and spending time… read more
24 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sadegh & Sara) for host
I and my wife, Sara, have been there for 2 weeks. Can answered me quickly and we have no problem to find the place.
Can and Salgun are really kind and we love them. They are generous and completely know about working with workeawayer.
Our daily tasks were flexible based on their plan and our skills.
The location and atmosphere are awesome and we… read more
Can and Salgun are really kind and we love them. They are generous and completely know about working with workeawayer.
Our daily tasks were flexible based on their plan and our skills.
The location and atmosphere are awesome and we… read more
23 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca & Jeffery)
We have been working with volunteers for more than 10 years and in this period we hosted more than 100 volunteers.
I easily can declare that Franceska&Jefferey (JD) are the best of the best.
JD, we cal him BAMBAM which means an infinite power, he can do everything and much better way than professionalls do.
Franceska, such a kind lady. And did our… read more
I easily can declare that Franceska&Jefferey (JD) are the best of the best.
JD, we cal him BAMBAM which means an infinite power, he can do everything and much better way than professionalls do.
Franceska, such a kind lady. And did our… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Francesca & Jeffery) for host
We volunteered at the place for 6 weeks. We loved our time volunteering for Can and Selgun. They made us feel so at home and are such kind, generous people. We really felt part of the family. The camp is amazing right across from Kaş marina looking out on the water each day and the sunsets were beautiful. The profile description of the work is… read more
19 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Dhia)
We have been working with volunteers for more than 10 years. We hosted more than 100 volunteers in this period.
For Dhia , what I write down here will not be enough. He was one of the best; super intelligent, easy going, always energic and respectful.
He has always a house in Kaş, Turkey.
For Dhia , what I write down here will not be enough. He was one of the best; super intelligent, easy going, always energic and respectful.
He has always a house in Kaş, Turkey.
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dhia) for host
It is one of the most charming spots I have spent time in. It was my 6th Workaway and one of the best Workawyes I have done. I was planning to stay just two weeks, but after the corona epidemic took a place I extended it and stayed two months and a half. The job was mainly painting, planting, and watering plants, as we as cleaning the place. No… read more
5 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Agata & Christian H)
I have been working with volunteers for more than 10 years. I easily can notify that Agatha & Chris were one of the best.
They joined us in low season when the professional stuff finished the season and they run all the establishment themselves in the best way, better than an experienced professional.
Thank you Agatha
Thank you Chris
Hoping to… read more
They joined us in low season when the professional stuff finished the season and they run all the establishment themselves in the best way, better than an experienced professional.
Thank you Agatha
Thank you Chris
Hoping to… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Agata & Christian H) for host
Can and Selgun, thank you for everything!
This was our first workaway experience and it could not have been a better one. Can and Selgun took the best care of us, treated us with an amazing Turkish hospitality and helped us with everything that we needed (from visa issues to sharing warmer clothes :)
Our work was easy and flexible on time. We… read more
This was our first workaway experience and it could not have been a better one. Can and Selgun took the best care of us, treated us with an amazing Turkish hospitality and helped us with everything that we needed (from visa issues to sharing warmer clothes :)
Our work was easy and flexible on time. We… read more
16 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Plyfa & Sam William)
(Negative
)
3 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (LAURA) for host
What to say ! Too much love in this place, we are so grateful we met Can, Selgun, Orhan and Emirhan, we couldn’t which for a better place. We stayed 3 months, during the coronavirus pandemic, painting, decorating, helping with any art need in the place. We are part of the new face of the place and we are so happy and proud of that. We got to learn… read more
11 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I am writing this review about the three weeks I spent during the coronavirus pandemic, so this will not be typical review! In the middle of this crisis Can and Selgun welcomed me as part of the family to their campsite, which in the lockdown became a little island of paradise – I will be forever touched by their extreme generosity.
The camp… read more
The camp… read more
20 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Angelica)
We have been working with volunteers for 10 years. I easily can say that Angelica is the best. She does her mission in deep and her super energy was covering all the establishment.
Thank you my dear friend for everything, your effort, your dances, your smiling face, your super energy.
Hoping to see you in the future& good luck in… read more
Thank you my dear friend for everything, your effort, your dances, your smiling face, your super energy.
Hoping to see you in the future& good luck in… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Angelica) for host
Hola soy Angélica, soy de Colombia. Estuve en camp por un mes y fue una experiencia maravillosa, me sentí en familia todo el tiempo. Can y Selgun son muy amables, generosos y amorosos. Siempre estuvieron pendientes de mi y querían que yo me sintiera cómoda y feliz y realmente me sentí muy feliz aquí.
El trabajo es realmente fácil, ayudando en la… read more
El trabajo es realmente fácil, ayudando en la… read more
10 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hamdi) for host
Can, Selgun, Burak and Hasan were so nice and helpful. I just said thanks for everything. Their hospitality was perfect. We painted windows and stone house's beds. I really like Kaş.
6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (ISLAM) for host
We had a great opportunity to have talks with Can during our preparation period for the trip!
He is a person we can talk with comfortably, he is a person who we can trust in easily.
But, after all of this, unfortunately, we had an issue and we did not went there!
We will have the pleasure to spend good time there in the very soon future dear… read more
He is a person we can talk with comfortably, he is a person who we can trust in easily.
But, after all of this, unfortunately, we had an issue and we did not went there!
We will have the pleasure to spend good time there in the very soon future dear… read more
3 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Waurner) for host
What an incredible and unique experience to experience Turkish culture and learn the language while relaxing in the turkish riviera. I stayed almost 3 weeks in April 2018. Wonderful people! Super hospitable, generous and caring. Volunteer work was not difficult (moving some rocks, digging up grass and basic painting). Can was very insistent that… read more
19 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Reza & Rayehe) for host
it was such an amazing experience for us. everything was perfect, the city, the guest house and especially Can :)
we were there at the end of March, which is not the crowded time. so there was not much work to do.we paint some wooden frame and some digging and harvesting thing.
you can use whatever in the fridge and make anything you want.
we… read more
we were there at the end of March, which is not the crowded time. so there was not much work to do.we paint some wooden frame and some digging and harvesting thing.
you can use whatever in the fridge and make anything you want.
we… read more
2 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host
Can and his team really know how to create a wonderful place.
The campsite is a little bit outside of kas but by foot just ten minutes to the small, lovely city and to the beach just a few minutes. The work was easy and I really enjoyed to join the team, even not everybody was speaking english it was always fun and nice to have them arround me.… read more
The campsite is a little bit outside of kas but by foot just ten minutes to the small, lovely city and to the beach just a few minutes. The work was easy and I really enjoyed to join the team, even not everybody was speaking english it was always fun and nice to have them arround me.… read more
11 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
We worked with för 3 weeks. His positive energy is reflecting everywhere he touches. Whatever He does is doing very good. He is Extremely easy going and intelligent. He did my hardest painting job always with a Smile. At thé end the work was much well done than a professional hand.
Thank you Tim för everything, hoping to see you again.
Thank you Tim för everything, hoping to see you again.
(Excellent
)
30 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
I spent a fantastic 3 weeks here in January of 2016 helping to paint a new bungalow. Can is an excellent host and takes very good care of volunteers with comfortable accommodation, lots of great food and helpful advice about Kas and the surrounding area. The hostel is in a stunning spot, sitting on a ridge amongst olive and orange trees and… read more
20 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Although my establishment is quite new in workaway site, I have been working with volunteers for years. I can say that Peter is one of the best. We gave brifing about the camp, work and his mission, after that we did not need anything to add. He took the responsibility and gave the best service. His relation with the guests and hosting was much… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
This is everything you could want in a campsite: a wonderful location across the street from the sea in scenic Kas, easy-going staff, great food, and interesting campers from around the world. Jobs are varied and Workawayers can work at a pace they are comfortable with without being micro-managed. It is a terrific experience for volunteers and one… read more
4 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gwen) for host
