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Host rating
80 %
Reply rate
74.6 %
Usually responds within 53 days
Feedback
44
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
we are felipe and nicolle and Benicio (our toddler), we live in a tiny house by the woods we made ourselves, its made of earth and it has a green roof, we look to live as self sufficient and sustainable as posible, we also love animals and have two dogs and two cats but we often help finding homes for animals that need one so we may have one or tow more. we both surf and we are Vegans how love cooking and trying new things.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
travelers will learn about biocontruction and organic gardening
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
we need help with construction, mainly woodwork, knowledge of bioconstruction and permaculture, etc would be appreciated, but not required, we also need help with general manteinance tasks and gardening.
we also need someone to help us with cleaning and household activities in general, cooking (vegan).
Full vegan meals are provided.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Beginner
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis 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
we have a small room available with a tow size bed, there is also a bathroom, with hot water and a semi open space to hang.
Plant based food is provided to our guests, we rather not have animal products in our kitchen.
What else ...
our place is located by a beautiful beach really close to main turistic spots like punta del este and piriapolis, we usually surf when conditions are good so you might want to join us, transportation is good since we are close to main highway, so you can go spend the day either in punta del este or piriapolis, we are also close enough to montevideo and some beaches of Rocha like la paloma. (about 100km from both places) and about 80 km from minas where you can visit villa serrana ( a nice village located at lavalleja´s hills).
so sauce de portezuelo, is a strategic spot if you want to visit main south east cities but still stay in a quiet and natural place.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 849328978482
Feedback (23)
2 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
alex is a wonderful guy!
He is a chill and easygoing, very loving with children and animals. He is also skillful with his hands and very responsible with the tasks. It has been a pleasure to share with him these days.
We hope to see you again some day. We'll keep a beautiful memory and yet an other wonderful friend.
He is a chill and easygoing, very loving with children and animals. He is also skillful with his hands and very responsible with the tasks. It has been a pleasure to share with him these days.
We hope to see you again some day. We'll keep a beautiful memory and yet an other wonderful friend.
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
I had such an incredible experience staying with Fede, Nicolle and Benecio! They're wonderful people and have a beautiful family. They were warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived, opening their home to me and welcoming me into their community. What amazed me most about their lifestyle is that it is built around what I would consider to be… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo & Manuela)
Rodrigo y Manuela son una pareja hermosa, tienen una energia increible, siempre de buen humor, super proactivos y colaboradores.
Nos sentimos a gusto instantaneamente con ellos, como una linda famila.
Son de esas personas que dejan marca por donde van, agradecemos haberlos conocido, son gente muy linda y ademas nos han dado una gran mano en el… read more
Nos sentimos a gusto instantaneamente con ellos, como una linda famila.
Son de esas personas que dejan marca por donde van, agradecemos haberlos conocido, son gente muy linda y ademas nos han dado una gran mano en el… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo & Manuela) for host
No pudo haber mejor lugar para nuestra primera experiencia de Workaway.
La pasamos super bien! Nicolle, Feli y Bencho son una familia maravillosa, muy buena onda!
Desde el primer momento nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Pasamos 3 semanas con ellos: aprendimos muchas cosas y compartimos muchos momentos lindos. Casi siempre comiamos juntos,… read more
La pasamos super bien! Nicolle, Feli y Bencho son una familia maravillosa, muy buena onda!
Desde el primer momento nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Pasamos 3 semanas con ellos: aprendimos muchas cosas y compartimos muchos momentos lindos. Casi siempre comiamos juntos,… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael)
Raphael and johannes were really nice, they are quiet and respectfull and are awesome with woodwork.
It was lovely to have them around.
It was lovely to have them around.
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rafael) for host
Nicolle Felipe and Benicio are a great little Family, living a beautiful life at a magical place. If you like surfing, extraordinary good vegan food, animals, the nature and want to have the "Good Life" its the perfect place for you. They are very friendly and respectfull, also their home is a howl vibe, because neighbours and friends are always… read more
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.9)
2 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
alex is a wonderful guy!
He is a chill and easygoing, very loving with children and animals. He is also skillful with his hands and very responsible with the tasks. It has been a pleasure to share with him these days.
We hope to see you again some day. We'll keep a beautiful memory and yet an other wonderful friend.
He is a chill and easygoing, very loving with children and animals. He is also skillful with his hands and very responsible with the tasks. It has been a pleasure to share with him these days.
We hope to see you again some day. We'll keep a beautiful memory and yet an other wonderful friend.
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
I had such an incredible experience staying with Fede, Nicolle and Benecio! They're wonderful people and have a beautiful family. They were warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived, opening their home to me and welcoming me into their community. What amazed me most about their lifestyle is that it is built around what I would consider to be… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo & Manuela)
Rodrigo y Manuela son una pareja hermosa, tienen una energia increible, siempre de buen humor, super proactivos y colaboradores.
Nos sentimos a gusto instantaneamente con ellos, como una linda famila.
Son de esas personas que dejan marca por donde van, agradecemos haberlos conocido, son gente muy linda y ademas nos han dado una gran mano en el… read more
Nos sentimos a gusto instantaneamente con ellos, como una linda famila.
Son de esas personas que dejan marca por donde van, agradecemos haberlos conocido, son gente muy linda y ademas nos han dado una gran mano en el… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo & Manuela) for host
No pudo haber mejor lugar para nuestra primera experiencia de Workaway.
La pasamos super bien! Nicolle, Feli y Bencho son una familia maravillosa, muy buena onda!
Desde el primer momento nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Pasamos 3 semanas con ellos: aprendimos muchas cosas y compartimos muchos momentos lindos. Casi siempre comiamos juntos,… read more
La pasamos super bien! Nicolle, Feli y Bencho son una familia maravillosa, muy buena onda!
Desde el primer momento nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Pasamos 3 semanas con ellos: aprendimos muchas cosas y compartimos muchos momentos lindos. Casi siempre comiamos juntos,… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael)
Raphael and johannes were really nice, they are quiet and respectfull and are awesome with woodwork.
It was lovely to have them around.
It was lovely to have them around.
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rafael) for host
Nicolle Felipe and Benicio are a great little Family, living a beautiful life at a magical place. If you like surfing, extraordinary good vegan food, animals, the nature and want to have the "Good Life" its the perfect place for you. They are very friendly and respectfull, also their home is a howl vibe, because neighbours and friends are always… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Astrid Lykke & Jeppe)
Astrid and Jeppe were an awesome company and workawayers.
We loved to share with them around the house and they were also really eficient and egaged with work.
Loved to get the opportunitie to get to meet them.
Lovely couple.
We loved to share with them around the house and they were also really eficient and egaged with work.
Loved to get the opportunitie to get to meet them.
Lovely couple.
(Excellent
)
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Astrid Lykke & Jeppe) for host
Nicole, Felipe & Benicio are a wonderful family. We enjoyed our two weeks with them so much. The time was short but great. The work was fulfilling and satisfying to do; building a foundation, weeding out, and general organizing/cleaning out of the workshop. The vibe is laid back, open-minded, comfortable, and welcoming - lovely people. We thank… read more
26 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alejandro) for host
Feli and Nicole are the best hosts. Felt at home with them. They have a beautiful family and love the life outside the city. Very recomended for people that want to work in their spiritual self. All the best for Single Fin combucha! Lots of love to you two and Benchu.
22 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host
Quedarme con Nicolle y Felipe fue una experiencia muy buena y tranquila!
Las tares son diversas, pero siempre arregladas para que sea bueno para todos. Ayudé com cosas como limpieza, jardinagem, barro, hóspedes, cocina y lo que necesitasen. La comunicación es siempre clara y ellos son my atenciosos y flexibles. Benicio y sus dinos son un plus… read more
Las tares son diversas, pero siempre arregladas para que sea bueno para todos. Ayudé com cosas como limpieza, jardinagem, barro, hóspedes, cocina y lo que necesitasen. La comunicación es siempre clara y ellos son my atenciosos y flexibles. Benicio y sus dinos son un plus… read more
5 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago & Gabi)
Santi y Gabi son una gran compañia!
Nos encantó recibirlos por 2 meses ( nos hubiese encantado que fuera más)
Son amorosos con los niños, nuestro hijo Benicio los adora! Aún pregunta por ellos.
Además son muy dedicados y prolijos, nos ayudaron a construir paredes de barro en casa y realmente se esmeraron.
La convivencia fue muy agradable.
Les… read more
Nos encantó recibirlos por 2 meses ( nos hubiese encantado que fuera más)
Son amorosos con los niños, nuestro hijo Benicio los adora! Aún pregunta por ellos.
Además son muy dedicados y prolijos, nos ayudaron a construir paredes de barro en casa y realmente se esmeraron.
La convivencia fue muy agradable.
Les… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Santiago & Gabi) for host
La pasamos genial! Estuvimos 2 meses junto a Nicolle Feli y Bencho y estamos muy felices de haberlos cruzado en nuestro viaje, son una familia muy divertida y nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Ademas de participar en la construccion de su hogar, lo que para nosotros fue una experiencia maravillosa, pudimos disfrutar de la playa y de muchas… read more
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Martin is a person with many qualities.
He is dedicated, skilled and very committed, also, he learns very fast and handles new things easily.
We were lucky to host him for a month, he is a reliable, simple and calm person.
Do not hesitate towelcome him into your homes.
He is dedicated, skilled and very committed, also, he learns very fast and handles new things easily.
We were lucky to host him for a month, he is a reliable, simple and calm person.
Do not hesitate towelcome him into your homes.
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
I spent a month living with Nicolle, Felipe and Benicio (El Bien Pequeño), which passed very quickly!
I spent most of my time putting up wooden hatched walls, later to be filled with adobe. The work is interesting and very satisfying! I really enjoyed doing some physical work and working with wood.
I absolutely loved the accommodation, the cabin… read more
I spent most of my time putting up wooden hatched walls, later to be filled with adobe. The work is interesting and very satisfying! I really enjoyed doing some physical work and working with wood.
I absolutely loved the accommodation, the cabin… read more
22 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Liam)
Liam and Aixa are a lovely couple, we really enjoy hosting them and they were really helpful, they are calm, simple and very reliable.
During their stay they recycled windows and doors, and were very careful and detailed.
They were lovely to Benicio as well!
I recommend them 100 percent.
We wish them the least in their adventure.
During their stay they recycled windows and doors, and were very careful and detailed.
They were lovely to Benicio as well!
I recommend them 100 percent.
We wish them the least in their adventure.
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Liam) for host
We had an awesome 2 weeks working with and getting to know Nicolle, Felipe and Bien Pequeño. Their place is a paradise immersed in nature and just a stone's throw from the beach. The current project of extending their home with a reciprocal structure using only bioconstruction techniques is very interesting and was a pleasure to be a part of… read more
28 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lilly & Tobias) for host
The stay with Nicolle, Felipe, Benicio and all their animals was awesome. The family is really welcoming and giving.
We enjoyed helping them with their new house. Nicolle is a great cook and we had a lot of fun with them.
We really recommend a stay at their place because you will feel really comfortable. We loved it!
Thanks again for… read more
We enjoyed helping them with their new house. Nicolle is a great cook and we had a lot of fun with them.
We really recommend a stay at their place because you will feel really comfortable. We loved it!
Thanks again for… read more
25 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilly & Tobias)
These guys are incredible!
super friendly and always eager to help.
both are very handy and very reliable; They are also kind and attentive to animals.
we recommend them 100%
thanks friends!
super friendly and always eager to help.
both are very handy and very reliable; They are also kind and attentive to animals.
we recommend them 100%
thanks friends!
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nirky & Mathias )
Nirky, Mathias, and Noah were our first family experience.
They were really nice, very sociable and helpfull, also very respectful. Noah is an brigth and loving kid.
we wish you the best with the new great changes!
They were really nice, very sociable and helpfull, also very respectful. Noah is an brigth and loving kid.
we wish you the best with the new great changes!
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nirky & Mathias ) for host
Nicole, Felipe and Benicio thank you a lot for the nearly three weeks with you. We've lerned a lot about biocontruction and vegan cooking. It was very funny to be as family there! Thank you for your flexibility! You guys are really nice. We highly recomend to stay with them! Abrazos de Mathi, Nirky y Noah :)
17 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
Diego is a great workawayer! he was really hardworking and determinated, he enjoys learning and is always cheerful.
you are welcome to come anytime again!
good Luck with your proyects!
you are welcome to come anytime again!
good Luck with your proyects!
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
I've spent 6 amazing weeks with Felipe, Nicolle and Benicio! I fell in love with their project and way of living! They are wonderful hosts and the legends are 100% true: Nicolle’s dishes are delicious!
Work was awesome! I got my hands into woodworking and bio construction! They project is huge and really inspiring! I learned to use a variety of… read more
Work was awesome! I got my hands into woodworking and bio construction! They project is huge and really inspiring! I learned to use a variety of… read more
12 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Maxime)
Jess and Maxi were excellent guests, they are very competent and skillful, they are also easygoing and respectful. we loved having them here.
good luck on your trip and with your projects
good luck on your trip and with your projects
(Excellent
)
2 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Maxime) for host
It was such a pleasure to do this workaway with Felipe, Nicole and their son Benicio. The work was really interesting and motivating, everybody was welcoming and laidback and the place is just beautiful. Also, I miss Nicole's food already !
Thank you again !!!
Thank you again !!!
26 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
Alex is a lovely person! very attentive and helpful, easygoing and has a great sense of humor. He stayed with for a month and we became very good friends, we would have loved to have him stayed longer with us. We really apreciate you mate! and we wish you many successes in your path, hopefully we will meet again!
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
Nicole, Felipe and Benicio were amazing hosts. I was lucky enough to spend just over a month working at their place, wish I could have stayed longer! The work is interesting, the food is outstanding and the community they live in are really welcoming! Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, hopefully I’ll be able to get back at some point in… read more
14 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Livia & Lucas)
Livia and Lucas were great hosts!
they stud at our home while we travel but first we got to share a week together.
they are calm and respectful people, extremely trustworthy, they took care of our pets and our garden.
thank you so much guys! have an awesome trip
they stud at our home while we travel but first we got to share a week together.
they are calm and respectful people, extremely trustworthy, they took care of our pets and our garden.
thank you so much guys! have an awesome trip
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Livia & Lucas) for host
We had a great experience with Nicolle, Felipe and their baby Benicio! And, of course, with the dogs, cats and neighbors too.
We've felt very welcome and we loved all the solidarity they had with us this month we stayed there.
They are incredible people that fascinate us with their happiness and passion for animals and life in the nature.
Taking… read more
We've felt very welcome and we loved all the solidarity they had with us this month we stayed there.
They are incredible people that fascinate us with their happiness and passion for animals and life in the nature.
Taking… read more
11 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)
Nos encantó recibir a Nadine, nos sentimos muy comodos con su presencia. Cuido de Benicio, nuestro bebe de 9 meses, y se hicieron muy amigos, él, la amaba! Se nota que tiene buena mano con los niños.
Además, cuando lograba dormirlo, realizaba tareas de jardinería.
Nadine es una persona proactiva, siempre dispuesta a ayudar, con cualquier tarea que… read more
Además, cuando lograba dormirlo, realizaba tareas de jardinería.
Nadine es una persona proactiva, siempre dispuesta a ayudar, con cualquier tarea que… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
Tuve un tiempo muy lindo con Nicolle, Felipe y su precioso bebé Benicio. Ellos viven en una zona hermosa cerca de la playa y me impresionó su casa construida con sus propias manos. Nicolle y Felipe me hicieron sentir muy bienvenida desde el primer momento y disfruté las charlas, la comida vegana super rica, mis paseos lindos con Benicio, de… read more
17 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sylvie)
We loved getting to meet Sylvie, as it sometimes happens she arrived workaway traveller and left as a friend, we had so many things in common an yet we came from very different realities.
It was so easy to live with here those days, she is extremely respectful, neat and organised, and she is always offering to help, and she is tremendously… read more
It was so easy to live with here those days, she is extremely respectful, neat and organised, and she is always offering to help, and she is tremendously… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sylvie) for host
Nicolle and Felipe are a truly compassionate, caring and warm-hearted couple with lots of visions and great intentions to make the world they live in a better place. It’s astonishing how they built their tiny house on a beautiful piece of land near the beach (5 min to walk) with their own hands. Their future dream, the eco-hostel with restaurant,… read more
26 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cheech & Selva)
Cheech was awesome! We got along really well, he is easygoing, fun and, we share similar values. We loved hosting him; we had great conversation and a lot of laughs.
He is also hardworking neat and organized and he helped us a lot with wood framing and since he is a skillful and reliable worker, we could trust him to perform every task without… read more
He is also hardworking neat and organized and he helped us a lot with wood framing and since he is a skillful and reliable worker, we could trust him to perform every task without… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Cheech & Selva) for host
Simply wonderful experience here with nicolle , felippe and the dogs and cats and other members of the community. They received me well as if i was a good friend and we shared many great conversations and delicious vegan meals together. The work was great as i got to practice my specialty and do some wood framing, constructing all the framing for… read more
17 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Constantin)
Constantin (the king of the second layer) is one of a kind, he stood with us for about 3 month, and that’s the first time we host someone for so long, seemed quite a challenge but it wasn´t at all since he is an excellent guest, incredible joyful and cheer, and also hardworking and determinate.
He is focus and eager to learn, full of original… read more
He is focus and eager to learn, full of original… read more
(Excellent
)
26 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Constantin) for host
Wow! What an experience. Peace and Happiness now have a place for me on this earth. After staying for 3 months with Feli and Nicolle after a long trip, I found an amazing space with them to live, laugh, learn and to be. After sleeping first in a tent and later in a self-made cabin in their magical forest, I feel more awake than ever before. Now it… read more
8 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Thor & Renata )
Hosting Thor and Renata was a delightful experience, this lovely couple was full of energy. they bouth were very hard working and perfectly reliable, they put an exceptional commitment and conscientiousness in every task they would start. We really enjoy exchanging our veiws with them , they are bouth extremelly interesting people with lots of… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Thor & Renata ) for host
Nicole and Felipe were the most amazing people ever! We learned a lot about building with and mixing clay and worked together with them building walls, learned about gardening, fertilising, compost etc... also shared lots of insightful and useful knowledge about sustainable living as well as system criticism (so much knowledge). The thought of… read more
7 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ninja & Camilo)
Estos chicos son increibles! una pareja muy pero muy calida, y se hicieron querer rápidamente, nos reimos mucho y disfrutamos de charlas, peliculas y cenas (picantes, jaja). Además fueron de mucha ayuda, siempre dispuestos a colaborar y muy confiables. los vamos a extrañar mucho! mucha suerte en su viaje! espero nos reencontremos en brasil!
(Excellent
)
6 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ninja & Camilo) for host
Nicolle y Felipe son geniales! Desde el primer momento te sientes bienvenido. Te muestran lugares y te hacen enamorar de la cocina vegana! Ellos disfrutan tener gente en su casa y compartir disfrutar la vida. Te vas y has hecho muy buenos amigos! Muchas gracias chicos otra vez por todo!! Sólo lo podemos repetir : Ustedes son geniales!!! Ojalá nos… read more
22 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Brylee)
You should definitely get to know Mikey and Brylee! this guys were so much fun, we connected instantly and having them with us was an enlightening experience, we had great conversations and we laugh a lot too; furthermore they were so helpful we probably wouldn't have done all the work we needed to without their help. They were absolutely… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Brylee) for host
Durante nuestros dos anos y medio en latino america hemos trabajado como voluntarios en varios lugares en muchos paises. El hogar de Nicolle y Feli tiene que ser uno de los mejores experiencias que hemos encontrado. La primera dia que llegamos alli unos amigos de ellos nos dijeron que Feli y Nicolle son divinos - de verdad! Desde el primer minuto… read more
17 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Inès) for host
Nicolle an felipe are a gréât couple, they're nice and respectful I staid only one week but I was like home they were so nice with me.. For one on the first experience super!! Beside's they show me the most beautiful city and beaches they take their time for me. Nicolle is a great chef cooking ( vegan of course! ) and made delicious dishes. it was… read more
12 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Inès)
Inès is a wanderful girl!
easy going, nice sence of humor and extremelly helpful. She got adapted really well to our life style.
she stayed with us for a week and it was an awesome first workaway experience.
hope to see you again inès! have a lovely trip!
easy going, nice sence of humor and extremelly helpful. She got adapted really well to our life style.
she stayed with us for a week and it was an awesome first workaway experience.
hope to see you again inès! have a lovely trip!
(Excellent
)
