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Host rating
70 %
Last replied
2 Aug 2023
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Description
We have a small farm in Gokceovacik/Gocek-Fethiye.The village is set on the hills and surrounded by pine trees,a quiet place except the birds singing.People come here for hiking in the forests.
It is very easy to reach Göcek ( app. 8-10 min.) which is a lovely town occupied by marinas and a place where sailing and motor boats visit for shopping
Fethiye ( a big and crowded town ) is half an hour away.
I with the help of my wife try to manage the farm.Besides growing organic vegetables and pot plants ,we also have chickens,ducks,turkeys,goose....
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
they will learn Turkish traditions and meet friends here
Help
helping the daily work of the farm ,planting,picking weeds,feeding the animals etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We will accept the volunteers as members of our family .Besides bed, breakfast,lunch and dinner will be provided.
What else ...
As we are very close to historical places and the sea,the volunteer will have a nice time
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
Host ref number: 938843825272
Feedback (23)
24 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maryvonne) for host
I had a very good stay with Emin and Cenai. They are very welcoming, they made me feel comfortable and it was like a new home for me. The work was pleasant and not hard, Emin takes care of this. And the place in the mountain is very nice. In april the weather is still cold so it wasn't completely comfortable in the house which isn't heated, but… read more
21 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maryvonne)
İt was very nice to host you.Hope you enjoyed your stay here.
Thanks for all your helps.
Hope to see you again sometime in the future
Thanks for all your helps.
Hope to see you again sometime in the future
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
Thank you for having me. I had a calm and beautiful time at your place, i felt comfortable at your home.
I liked the work of plating and the way how you explained it Emin, always very relaxed and with a little irony. There wasn´t hard working hours, sometimes even quiet easy.
Of course i enjoyed the turkish food a lot, was so delicious and i… read more
I liked the work of plating and the way how you explained it Emin, always very relaxed and with a little irony. There wasn´t hard working hours, sometimes even quiet easy.
Of course i enjoyed the turkish food a lot, was so delicious and i… read more
12 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
It was nice to have Lea as a helper in our farm.She did all the works given seriously.Thanks for your help and delicious meals you made.During her stay she was one of the family.
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Farzin) for host
It was really good experience and mr Emin really helped us so much. Make us feel like home and always feel comfortable.
A good man with good mood and big kind smile, that make you feel full of energy everyday. And so many good advice about every thing.
We hope to see him again.
A good man with good mood and big kind smile, that make you feel full of energy everyday. And so many good advice about every thing.
We hope to see him again.
4 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Farzin)
İt was nice to have you.Hard workers together with his uncle Mouhsin.
We spent a joyful month.They did a lot of hard work.
We will be happy to see them again.
We spent a joyful month.They did a lot of hard work.
We will be happy to see them again.
(Excellent
)
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24 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maryvonne) for host
I had a very good stay with Emin and Cenai. They are very welcoming, they made me feel comfortable and it was like a new home for me. The work was pleasant and not hard, Emin takes care of this. And the place in the mountain is very nice. In april the weather is still cold so it wasn't completely comfortable in the house which isn't heated, but… read more
21 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maryvonne)
İt was very nice to host you.Hope you enjoyed your stay here.
Thanks for all your helps.
Hope to see you again sometime in the future
Thanks for all your helps.
Hope to see you again sometime in the future
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
Thank you for having me. I had a calm and beautiful time at your place, i felt comfortable at your home.
I liked the work of plating and the way how you explained it Emin, always very relaxed and with a little irony. There wasn´t hard working hours, sometimes even quiet easy.
Of course i enjoyed the turkish food a lot, was so delicious and i… read more
I liked the work of plating and the way how you explained it Emin, always very relaxed and with a little irony. There wasn´t hard working hours, sometimes even quiet easy.
Of course i enjoyed the turkish food a lot, was so delicious and i… read more
12 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
It was nice to have Lea as a helper in our farm.She did all the works given seriously.Thanks for your help and delicious meals you made.During her stay she was one of the family.
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Farzin) for host
It was really good experience and mr Emin really helped us so much. Make us feel like home and always feel comfortable.
A good man with good mood and big kind smile, that make you feel full of energy everyday. And so many good advice about every thing.
We hope to see him again.
A good man with good mood and big kind smile, that make you feel full of energy everyday. And so many good advice about every thing.
We hope to see him again.
4 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Farzin)
İt was nice to have you.Hard workers together with his uncle Mouhsin.
We spent a joyful month.They did a lot of hard work.
We will be happy to see them again.
We spent a joyful month.They did a lot of hard work.
We will be happy to see them again.
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (dowaa_shishani)
Sweet Dowaa,also a good cook, it was nice to have you.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Hope to see you again.
You were like our daughter in your stay.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Hope to see you again.
You were like our daughter in your stay.
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa & Bartel)
It was nice to have you as volunteer.
Thanks a lot for your hard work.
We and Benek would love to see you again.
Thanks a lot for your hard work.
We and Benek would love to see you again.
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
We spend two wonderful weeks at the farm with Emin and Şenay. They welcomed us with an amazing hospitality and we felt really comfortable throughout our stay. We could decide at what time we want to work. Working, mostly pickung weeds, was quite easy and fun. We had a lot of coffee, çay and pasta (cake), Şenay's food was always çok güzel. In our… read more
28 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Sweet Lisa and Luise it was very joyful to have you in our farm.
Your energy passed to us.You did all the jobs perfect .
Thanks a lot for your help.
We hope to see you again.
Your energy passed to us.You did all the jobs perfect .
Thanks a lot for your help.
We hope to see you again.
(Excellent)
27 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Me1397) for host
A week that went by far too fast was the nice time with Emin and Senay, they're both incredibly warm-hearted and generous people and instantly made me feel like being part of the family, I felt like we knew each other for a long time.
The scenery around the house is picturesque, is purely a magical place, their house in the middle of the nature… read more
The scenery around the house is picturesque, is purely a magical place, their house in the middle of the nature… read more
26 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Me1397)
Dear Mina,
It was very nice to have you here in our farm.You did all the hard works with no complaints,thanks a lot....
We will be happy to see you again.Do not forget you have a home at Turkey.
Thanks for your helps.
It was very nice to have you here in our farm.You did all the hard works with no complaints,thanks a lot....
We will be happy to see you again.Do not forget you have a home at Turkey.
Thanks for your helps.
(Excellent)
18 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (MohammadJavad & Zahra) for host
We are not sure if the word "Wonderful" can describe Emin & Shenai but we are sure they are more than wonderful.
They both are soy kind, hospitable and friendly.during a week that we stayed with them, feeled we are at home .
We learned lot's of gardenings here and we helped them in home chors.
Hope to see you again soon
They both are soy kind, hospitable and friendly.during a week that we stayed with them, feeled we are at home .
We learned lot's of gardenings here and we helped them in home chors.
Hope to see you again soon
10 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (MohammadJavad & Zahra)
It was very nice to know and live together for a while with this fantastic, joyful couple .
They adopted our family in a very short time.They were eager to work and the jobs well done.We will be happy to meet them again.
We wish them the best for their planned journey.
They adopted our family in a very short time.They were eager to work and the jobs well done.We will be happy to meet them again.
We wish them the best for their planned journey.
(Excellent)
9 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Majd) for host
We stayed at Emin’s farm for 2 weeks. It was mostly the 3 of us because his wife Senay was attending to their daughters new born baby in Izmir. Emin is a calm and kind person and we enjoyed our time with him. Work started after breakfast around 8.30 until lunch time 1-2pm. Work was pleasant: usually transferring plants from smaller pots to bigger… read more
2 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Majd)
It was nice to know and have you both.
Thanks for your perfect help,
Hope to see you again.
Thanks for your perfect help,
Hope to see you again.
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aleran Hietria & Ezgi) for host
What a blast! I spent 2 wonderful weeks at this fantastic place. The hosts are Emin abi and Şenay abla. I walked into a family that showed me such an incredible amount of love. They opened up their home to me and always made me feel welcome from the moment i first walked through the door.
This was my first workaway experience and I wasn't sure… read more
This was my first workaway experience and I wasn't sure… read more
9 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Susan)
She is a really hard worker.
when a job given there was no need to control the job and everything was well done.
She was like our daughter at home.
Hope to see her again
when a job given there was no need to control the job and everything was well done.
She was like our daughter at home.
Hope to see her again
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karan) for host
I spent one month and had such a wonderful time with Emin and Şenay. They welcomed me just like a family member. Emin has a great sense of humour and Şenay is a brilliant cook. I learned a lot while working. We built greenhouses, potted plants, picked olives, collected wood among many other things. The dogs, ducks, geese and chickens always kept… read more
29 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karan)
nice guy and a hard worker to have as a helper.We enjoyed his stay and he was a member of our family.
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ahmad) for host
I spent only 3 days with Emin and Șanay , so sorry that I couldn't stay longer.
They are sweet and kind.
Inspite that the place was semi-up on a mountain but they got a good wifi signal.
You will have tasty local turkish food from Şanay , despite she doesn't know English well , you will see how lovely she's.
The work .. not always easy or hard ,… read more
They are sweet and kind.
Inspite that the place was semi-up on a mountain but they got a good wifi signal.
You will have tasty local turkish food from Şanay , despite she doesn't know English well , you will see how lovely she's.
The work .. not always easy or hard ,… read more
20 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)
She is a nice woman doing all the jobs given with care and good.
She will be useful in every case.
She will be useful in every case.
(Very good)
20 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
10 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mohamed) for host
It was easy to be a part of the house
They ( Emin & Şenay ) make you feel free to use the house as it is yours, and they tried their best to help and make me comfortable , the home mad food is amazing
And actually I was lucky to meet and spend few days with their nice friends ( Abla Nortel,Gülhan ) , please say Salam to Nortel .
God bless you… read more
They ( Emin & Şenay ) make you feel free to use the house as it is yours, and they tried their best to help and make me comfortable , the home mad food is amazing
And actually I was lucky to meet and spend few days with their nice friends ( Abla Nortel,Gülhan ) , please say Salam to Nortel .
God bless you… read more
13 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Serhan)
(Negative)
1 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sofie) for host
I was let into their family as a member and spend a week with Emin and Senai. I learned about weeding and planting as we worked. The town is peacefull so you will have the time to get relaxed. We had delisious turkish food cooked be Senai and the farm supplies the vegetables. I am very thankfull for having spent time in the little town up between… read more
27 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofie)
although her first time for such a work she did all the work properly and very good.She is a very nice girl and was like our daughter.We wish her a nice trip.
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Karin)
Lovely Karin together with her friend Andi did excellent work.They were so warm to us.We hope to see them again in the future.
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
Tim is a nice guy.He adopted us and the farm so quickly.For his chance he did lots of hard work of repairing the green houses.
We enjoyed to host him and would like to have him in the future.
We enjoyed to host him and would like to have him in the future.
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
Emin and Şenay hosted me for 2 weeks in February 2016. They were both very nice hosts and provided comfortable accommodation and delicious Turkish food. The work I undertook was mainly repairing some damaged greenhouses, but also included repairing fences and gardening. The village is very beautiful and there are many hiking trails nearby. On a… read more
18 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Neomi) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it truly was great! Emin and Shani(sorry for misspelling) we're so helpful right when I contacted them with my interest to help out. They answered my concerns and questions and even picked me up from town. They welcomed me with other volunteers and soon I became like a family member to them. They are hard… read more
10 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
This farm is a good place to be volunteer, what is more, if you want to learn about gardening, I learn a lot and I am greatfull for this! You will olso feel like to the restaurant, Senay make some really goog turkich food! The farm us situated not far from very beautiful place, liks antic village that I liked to see.
I thanks you a lot for this… read more
I thanks you a lot for this… read more
16 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Vitalii) for host
I spent three weeks on this farm. It was very interesting experience for me! Farm is situated in a quiet village, but not far from the sea. It was very easy to get to the sea by hitchhiking, because the first car usually stops. I would like to mention local meals. Senai is an excellent cook! I tried so many turkish dishes there! I don't remember… read more
1 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Erika & Drew) for host
Emin and Senay's house is in a very picturesque, small valley, about 10 km from the sea. Among the greenery are pine trees, caper bushes, and wild orange poppies which dot the landscape. In front of the house lies the farm where we worked digging furrows and planting many delicious smelling herbs. We worked 6 days a week, early morning until… read more
28 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Erika & Drew)
We are very happy to host you.You were so good, hard working,knowing your respondibilities.Thanks for the gorgeous tiramisu.I hope we see you again in future.
We wish you you luck with your future plans and wish all your plans come true.
We wish you you luck with your future plans and wish all your plans come true.
(Excellent)
19 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mackenzie) for host
Many many thanks to Senay and Emin for such a great experience.
I really appreciated the morning treks Senay and I would go on...despite the language barrier, she still taught me so much about the Turkish culture :-)
The work was always varied, relatively easy and fair.
Gokceovacik is a beautiful, picturesque village - anyone who… read more
I really appreciated the morning treks Senay and I would go on...despite the language barrier, she still taught me so much about the Turkish culture :-)
The work was always varied, relatively easy and fair.
Gokceovacik is a beautiful, picturesque village - anyone who… read more
24 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Dominik & Sonja ) for host
We spent a wonderful week in march 2015 with Emin and Senay. They were really warmhearted helpful and openminded. We loved to wake up when the rooster called and work till lunch, which was mostly prepared wonderfully by Senay, the woman of the House. We learned really really really many new things, not only with farmwork itself, but also things… read more
14 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (caroreist) for host
Emin and Şenay are very warmhearted and humourous people, I stayed with them for only 10 days, but got to do a variety of different tasks, mainly in the greenhouses, but also in the house and kitchen, and got to taste Şenay's wonderful turkish food! Emin and Şenay welcomed me like part of their family. The village is up in the mountains and we… read more
10 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (caroreist)
lovely Caroline brought warmth to our house in these cold days.
She was like our daughter.Hope to see you again.Wish you all the best.
She was like our daughter.Hope to see you again.Wish you all the best.
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Abbas) for host
Senay and Emin are a friendly couple who know what they want. I enjoyed working with them. Work is usually from morning to lunch so I had half of the day by myself which I used to catch up with my favourite TV shows and movies since the WIFI is good. Half of the village are foreigners and hitchhiking here is pretty easy. people offer you a ride… read more
24 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Abbas)
Abbas is a hardworking,clever,respectful helper.We are very happy to know him and to host him in our farm.
We will be happy to see him again...........
We will be happy to see him again...........
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (yulileo)
thanks folks for your visit to our farm.You did excellent work and we had nice time even after work.
We hope to see you again...............
We hope to see you again...............
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (yulileo) for host
In Oct and Nov 2014, we spent great time with Emin and Senay The mountains are gorgeous, the air is clean and fresh and the hosts are very nice and generous. Though rare mobile connection, the wi-fi is very good. Works were landwork and house work. Attitude to helpers is respectful, no pressure and extra work, we felt very much at home. Very good,… read more
