Help on a wonderful old property on the beach between Nerja and Malaga, Spain

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2020

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Description
We have an old property on the beach that we are maintaining/repairing and we are open to meet travelers from all over the world. This property, which is a former restaurant with apartments and rooms, is situated on a quiet beach between the city of Malaga and the town of Nerja and the plan is to turn it into a spiritual retreat in the future.
Type of help
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Animal care
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area is almost totally spanish, so an ideal place to practice your spanish :)
There are bars, restaurants and little supermarkets at walking distance from the house. You can walk for hours along the beach and pass several towns and beach bars.
Help
Currently we dont' have any availability. Please check the calendar.

We will be looking for workawayers to help us with some maintanance work in and around the property, cooking (preferably vegetarian / vegan) and cleaning the house for the summer months. We are looking for a person who can help with maintenance jobs in and around the property; a handyman or woman for repairing things. Some building experience (carpentry, plumbing) would be a plus.

We require you to help 5 days a week for 5 hours a day. In return you will get 3 meals a day and your own bedroom.

If you see yourself doing above mentioned activities and you like to stay at a property on the beach in southern Spain with the best climate in Europe and you are really motivated then send me a message.
Languages spoken
Spanish, english, dutch, german, french
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen
What else ...
There is a direct bus that goes into the center of Malaga just 5 min. walk from the house. You can also take the bus to the beautiful town of Nerja and from there to Granada. We have paddle/surf boards available for you to use. We preferably eat vegetarian/vegan but meat eaters are welcome as well.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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View from our terrace

Feedback left by and about host (37)

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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.7)

Communication:
(5.0)

04/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

One of better place which I every been. I meeted such a lovely people and I spended greate time with them by watch sunsets and sunrises . All the time you can heer sound of the sea. I had the feeling like at home what make me feel so comfty. Will be nice to wisit this place again.

(Excellent )

01/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)

Maria was an excellent workawayer. You can't have anyone better than her. She cooked the best vegan food we ever had and that twice a day. She was very good with my dog and went on walks with her. She was clean, polite and always ready to help with anything we asked her to do. She stayed with us for a month and we were sad she had to leave but she… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tyler)

Tylor and Katija are an outstanding couple. They helped us in so many ways. Tyler is very skillful at fixing things as well as building all kinds of things. Kitija was great at doing anything we asked like painting or cleaning and cooking. Our place is in much better condition after having them with us. We would highly recommend them.

(Excellent )

12/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tyler) for host

Our stay here was such an amazing experience! The property is absolutely amazing, with one of the best terraces Spain has to offer. The work was as described in the profile, a lot of odds and ends handy work around the property. The hours were very fair and we had the pleasure of sharing meals with the whole workaway crew each night on the… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Franco)

This was Franco's second time he stayed with us. Last year was a success as well as this year. He is a nice hard working guy whom I can trust 100%. He is really handy in most fields like masonry and carpentry and he can cook delicious meals as well. I can recommend him as a workawayer.

(Excellent )

10/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Franco) for host

This is my second time in the Jan's house and always is amazing. Jan and John are renovating their beach house and the work consisted of some electricity stuff, masonry, painting and everything that involves restoring a place.
Jan is vegetarian but it never missed any food or meat.
The place is beautiful and I will always have a place in my heart… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristel & Sten )

Sten and Kristel were fun to have around. They are smart and knowledgable. Sten has done some plumbing while Kristel has painted old furniture. They are easy going and tidy people. Wishing you all the luck with your future travels.

(Excellent )

07/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kristel & Sten ) for host

Jan is a very calm, relaxed, caring and interesting person. The property is conveniently located just on the beach, couple of minutes walk from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants. It has a huge terrace allowing you to chill in the sun enjoy the beautiful view or the sunset. There is always a lot of food, especially fresh vegetables and fruits… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexei & Viktoria)

Alex and Viktoria were excellent workers. One of the best I had so far. Alex is very handy in almost everything. He made furniture (chairs, tables and sunbeds) from wooden pallets for the terraces while Vitoria painted them. They keep everything tidy and clean. Viktoria is a great cook and Alex has made a professional promotional video and… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alexei & Viktoria) for host

Jan is a wonderful person, at first we thought to stay 2 weeks, but stayed for 5 weeks. This is a great place near the beach, Jan took us with him always if he went to the neighboring cities, there was always a lot of food. It was fun to walk with his daughter in the night bars. We have improved our English. Thank you very much. Be sure to return… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Susie) for host

I really enjoyed my time at Jans sara and sofi kept me company and the painting was rewarding not hard work and a lot of fun I was totally in my element cooking sorry about the singing ...ha ha The location is beautiful and the other workaways were lovely. I would recommend this place definately good luck with everything and it would be great to… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emanuela)

Emanuela was a delight to have in our home. Honest, friendly and an always positive lady. We felt very comfortable with her around and she took good care of my dogs and my home when we were away for a few days. She did a good job on painting. You are always welcome in our home so please do come back sometime.

(Excellent )

15/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emanuela) for host

Jan has been a gentle hearted person since the very first moment we got in touch via Workaway. He replied immediately to all my messages and was always very polite.
The job was not difficult at all and very enjoyable on his beautiful sunny terrace right on the sea. The best terrace in the Mediterranean! He even allowed me to go to Malaga one day… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Verity)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

04/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura was a delight to have in our home. She is very helpful and clean. She is a fast learner and an accurate worker. We had her here for a few weeks and she managed very well taking care of the property and my daughter as well as the dogs while I was away. Hope you come back again! Recommended workawayer!

(Excellent )

28/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lea & Madita) for host

Our time at Jan's was truly amazing! He has a big heart and is very easy-going. He knows how to make people feel at home and he never made us feel like guests in his house but creates a very calming and relaxed atmosphere. We stayed an entire month and loved every day of it. The work was more than fair and we were always happy to help him with his… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea & Madita)

Lea and Madita were absolutely fabulous. They are hard working committed girls who surprisingly have very good skills considering their age and this being their first workaway place. They have waterproofed the terraces using fiber and waterproof paint, painted windows, iron bars and entire rooms. They are also very clean and excellent cooks. The… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Bart & Taniya) for host

What a pleasure it was to stay at Lodewijk's place! We felt happy and very much at ease around him from the first minute and we enjoyed every single day at his lovely house on the beach. He is genuinely happy with everything you do around the house which made it a pleasure to help him out on the terrace. The food is excellent: Lodewijk buys lots… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Bart & Taniya)

In two words: Awesome couple!!
They were a joy to have around. Hard workers and fast learners. They even worked more than they had to.
Such lovely and polite people, great cook, both of them! They even helped me out by picking me up from the airport with their car when I was stuck there! You will not be disappointed. Highly recommendable. Wishing… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathleen & Johan)

Johan and Kathleen have done very well on their first workaway. I must say after having many workawayers they are in the upper ranks. Kathleen is a super chef and was prepared to cook anything we wanted and it came out delicious as always. The house had a thorough cleanse like it never had experienced before. Johan has many skills in construction… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kathleen & Johan) for host

Jan is such a generous and friendly host. He is young off mind and easy going. His daughter Bella and their two dogs are also very warm harted nice to get to know them. For us working times were flexible and adapted to our skills. Only have to ask Jan and he runs to get what you need. Either for work but also for your personal needs.
We were here… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host

The owners Jan and John are lovely people, and they made me feel extremely welcome in my time in El Morche. I was involved in various maintenance and building projects around the property, and the atmosphere was always calm and relaxed. If, like me, you love the sea, then this really is the place. The property is a stones throw away from the… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)

Chris was a great workawyer and I can recommend him to any host. He's got good building skills and is a nice and funny guy.

(Excellent )

05/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host

I've been working at Jan and John's place for nearly 3 weeks and had a really good time. The environment is amazing, you basically live in a big house on a very quiet and beautiful beach. We worked from 9.00 to 14.00 or from 8.00 to 13.00. I had to paint, and cook for lunch. Jan and John are really kind and open-minded people, and the other… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)

Marion was a good workawayer who did a great job at cooking and painting. She is a very kind girl that showed us she can work hard and independently.

(Excellent )

18/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (frank)

Frank was a pleasure to have helping us for a few weeks. He is a hard worker and has come up with some good solutions. Recommended for other hosts.

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Yamila)

Jaz (Yamila) was fun to have around. A very positive person enjoying life. She helped us a lot with ideas and all kinds of jobs around the house for 6 weeks. She is trustful, responsible and hard working. We already miss her! Do come back again!

(Excellent )

22/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Yamila) for host

Thanks Jan and his hole family including Sofhie andSara to open the doors to the beach house project. I arrived for two weeks and stayed 6 and I would like stay longer. Jan gave me the chance to co create in his project with John. Every day was amazing painting, fixing, cooking and also share free time. Jan and family makes me feel comfortable… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria del Milagro)

It was a joy to have had Millie around at our place! She is always in a good mood, very friendly and eager to work. She makes nice Argentine dishes and is a good and clean painter as well as very good in keeping the place clean and tidy. She will be a delight to any host!

(Excellent )

16/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria del Milagro) for host

Estuve trabajando durante 2 semanas con Jan y John. Una experiencia hermosa. Tanto Jan como John, excelentes anfitriones, desde el primer momento me hicieron sentir como si estuviera en mi casa.. En cuanto al trabajo muy agradable y sencillo. Quién no quiere trabajar frente al mar! Fueron 15 días maravillosos conviviendo con gente muy respetuosa y… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (SERGIO) for host

Excellent environment of job. The owners were very kind and the meal was very good!! I recommend!

(Very good )

20/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (SERGIO)

Sergio was a great help whom we can recommend highly to any host as he is a hard worker and is a very pleasant, easygoing man, hardworking and sociable. He did a lot of useful work repairing the roof, general building work and painting. We recommend him

(Excellent )

24/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)

Matteo was an excellent workawayer and has come back twice to our property. I would recommend him to any host who wants someone who is fun, polite, hard working and who is good with carpentry work. Good team player.

(Excellent )

14/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (John)

John has been the best helper I had and I don't think anyone can beat him being the perfect workawayer.
He has come twice to my place already and he's a fun, trustful, knowledgeable, skillfull and hardworking guy. He has done various renovation projects on our property. If you are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable helper for your… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (John) for host

I've had the pleasure of doing two workaways here and would go back again .
If you love the beach then this is perfect place.
Your more or less living on the beach
Jan is a great guy, had many an interesting conversation with him.
He is very accommodating person even for this meat eater.
(Great place to have a bbq on the terrace )
Had the… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)

Richard has stayed and worked one week at our property and he proved to be a hard and dedicated worker who is very precise about the quality of his work.

(Excellent )

06/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host

I´ve started my workaway travel with Jan and this wonderful old house and it was just the perfect place to do so. If I´ve the Chance to I will go back the any time! Thank you Jan for all the nice talks and that I was able to spend one week there !

(Excellent )

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