Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Heartwarming stay in killcare. Cheryl and the two dogs are amazing to spend time with. Volunteering here was a great experience, the work wasn’t like you were having a manager over your head and having strict deadlines but more “ helping a friend move a few things around and miscellaneous tasks for a few hours in the morning” Cheryl’s and kind, talkative lady and having her and the dogs to be with and play with, was rewarding enough. The dogs Bouddi and Kayah are VERY intelligent dogs. They understand a lot and are trained and completely trust worthy (for me) to be around. Would love to visit again in the future and learn more about you. Luke

Martha y Alex son magníficas personas, nos apoyaron con diversas tareas principalmente en la cosecha del café, y lo hicieron increible. Trabajar, vivir y compartir momentos con ellos fue realmente mágico. Alex tiene muchisimo talento en la cocina, y nos ayudaba preparando cenas , postres y delicias cada día, nunca dejo de experimentar, crear nuevas recetas etc. Martha tiene un espiritu de colaboración increible y un divertidísimo sentido del humor, siempre estaba atenta a las tareas en las que se podía sumar, aportando lo mejor de ella, juntos ellos dos, su dinamica... Wow es increible y son voluntarios con personalidades y habilidades muy útiles en cualquier granja, o espacio comunitario, realmente los extrañamos pero sabemos que seguirán brillando en donde sea que vayan. Por cierto el español de ambos es muy bueno, nunca tuvimos que hablar en ingles, y eso es algo que disfruto bastante cuando los viajeros tienen la intencion de aprender la lengua que aqui hablamos <3

Sara stayed with us for over three weeks, and having her here truly felt like having an old friend visiting from the past. Since she speaks Czech, we were able to communicate in our native languages – Claudia in Slovak and she in Czech – which made everything feel very natural and close. Even Madeline could speak Slovak with her, which was really special for us. Sara is a very warm-hearted person who laughs a lot and brings a light, joyful energy with her. She worked very independently, completed her tasks reliably, and often even worked longer than expected just because she wanted to help. She also took initiative on her own, for example cleaning without being asked, which was a great help to us. One very special moment was when she tried to cook traditional Slovak/Czech food for the first time in her life. Even though she says she doesn’t like cooking much, she really gave it a try and we all enjoyed it a lot – and she was proud that she managed it. She was also wonderful with Madeline. In the evenings we played games, talked for hours, and drank our homemade kombucha together. We shared many laughs and meaningful conversations. Sara was our longest-staying Workawayer, and having someone here for more than three weeks was a truly positive experience because we had the chance to really get to know each other. By the end, it honestly felt like we had gained a good friend. Saying goodbye was not easy, and we will remember this time together very fondly ❤️

I stayed with this wonderful family for two months and, if possible, it was the most authentic and beautiful experience I’ve ever had. Robin is an incredibly kind and welcoming person: she makes you feel comfortable from the very first moment and brings joy just with her presence. Grant is extremely patient, sweet, with great practical skills and experience; working alongside him is a continuous learning experience. He always has a joke ready and knows how to make you smile even on busy days. The house is beautiful, surrounded by nature, a true little paradise. The location is perfect: only 15 minutes from the ocean and close to lovely small towns like Bellingen. It’s a peaceful rural area, yet still well connected to bigger places like Coffs Harbour. The work is suitable for everyone. They are very flexible and happy to adapt tasks based on your preferences and abilities. The variety of work is amazing: during my stay, I went from walking the dogs to digging holes for the foundations of a small house. This allowed me to learn so much and discover new skills, which I truly appreciated! On top of the wonderful people, there are also many lovely animals around the house that make the experience even more special… impossible not to fall in love with them! In conclusion, I highly recommend this experience to everyone: it’s not just a place to stay, but a real home, with a family ready to welcome you and share their love and knowledge. If you’re looking for an authentic experience with a typical Aussie family and want to be inspired by genuine and wonderful people, this is the perfect place for you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Candice and Julian stayed with us for two weeks and were the first couple to visit us on our finca. We truly enjoyed having them here and sharing this time together. They are a very sweet and kind couple, and it was a pleasure to have them around us and around Madeline. They worked very independently, were quick to understand tasks, flexible, and reliable. We appreciated that we could trust them to take initiative and manage their work without needing constant guidance. Beyond the work, they were also simply wonderful people to have around. We spent a lot of time talking and sharing experiences, which made the whole stay feel very natural and enjoyable. Even though they live quite a different lifestyle back home, we really bonded and felt a genuine connection with them. They were also very gentle and kind around Madeline and about our parenting which meant a lot to us. Overall, it was a really positive experience and we would happily recommend Candice and Julian to anyone. ❤️

I had a phenomenal stay with the family! I highly recommended it for anyone that's looking for a few weeks on a lifestyle block. You'll have to get your hands dirty with the work but it's super satisfying and fair for what you are receiving.... Amazing meals every night, a large space to yourself and a great family environment that's super fun to be around. Ben and Ronel are great parents and I found it very easy to have conversations with them about many things. The kids, Ella, Yulisa and Isaac are great and made the transition seamless for me, welcoming me into the house with open arms. Be ready to play some games! You're open to do your own thing or join the family in events like I did, including attending the kids sporting events, golfing and seeing a cricket game in Wellington. My trip is just getting starting so I hope to return to the te horo lodge at some point again! thanks for everything Dylan

We had a wonderful time with Suz and Cal! They are an amazing, easy going, hardworking, kind couple and incredibly easy to work with. They immediately see what needs to be done and also come with creative ideas and solutions. Our garden looks lovely after the magic touch from Suz and Cal - weed free, bushes pruned and flowerbeds beautiful and tidy. They also helped with varnishing and putting up string light in our covered dining space and the result is stunning! We are so grateful for all the help, and we hope to see this lovely couple back with us this year.

Maniga. Niño. Bam ban...tres chicos inolvidables si necesitas ayuda en trabajo duro tendrás una ayuda infinita estos chicos tienes mucha energía y son super inteligentes para resolver cualquier trabajo en el campo o en tu casa ...un placer haberlos conocido y montar skate en Medellín... No dudes por qué son tres ...tienes un equipo listo para lo que sea salud amigos hasta la próxima 🤙🤙🤙🇬🇳

Sven was with us for six weeks. He is a very pleasant individual and was a big help to our Sanctuary Manager, Daren. He and Daren set up our mobile catch pen shortly after he arrived but unfortunately due to high winds that kept blowing the gate closed, we didn't actually catch any donkeys while he was here. However, Sven did get some "action" when he helped bring in an abused donkey in our trailer. He also helped Daren treat the Sanctuary donkeys for external parasites and helped control them for their castration surgery. We were grateful for Sven's help and would welcome him back any time.

Amelia & Finlay are an amazing couple we are glad to have met. During their stay they were friendly, proactive and respectful. They were helping us a lot in our garden and future home. They were so lovely to Mateo and were helping us as well with him. I really appreciate the time they spent with us. For us it was very special that they were staying with us, as they became part of the family. They will have forever part in this big dream we are building together. Thank you again! We appreciate it so so much!

Nora est une jeune femme super capable et autonome. Tres agréable et elle voit le travail. Grace a sont parcours de vie elle est tres mature pour son age.

Adrià & Judith were an absolute pleasure to host. From the moment they arrived, they were friendly, respectful, and easy to have around. They approached every task with a great attitude and genuine care, whether it was improving the rabbit enclosure, helping with caravan renovation, collecting materials for the wetland project, or assisting with animal care. They worked well together, stayed motivated, and were always happy to get involved. Beyond the work, they were fantastic company. We shared some great meals and conversations, and they brought a really positive, relaxed energy to the place. They were tidy, considerate, and made the most of their time here while also contributing meaningfully to the property. I’d happily recommend Adrià & Judith to any future host—they’re exactly the kind of people that make the Workaway experience so rewarding.

Savannah was our first workaway stay of 2026 and what an amazing start to the year for us this was 💖 We were delighted to host for an extended stay of nearly 2 months and our whole family enjoyed the experience so so much from start to finish. When we met on video call it felt like we hit it off well and the conversation was relaxed and easy and this was how things continued to roll on so smoothly during the stay. I happily commited to Savannah’s stay a good few months in advance because of her commitment and the two glowing references she was able to provide me from work in Australia.. it became very apparent in her stay with us as to how incredably true every positive word said was about her. ✨💫 Savannah was our youngest workaway helper and she really seemed to naturally adapt and fit into our family day to day life so well, very much becoming and feeling part of it. Savannah had no trouble picking up and adapting to our help requirments within the first few days and always took the work on with an extremelly positive attitude all throughout the stay. Nothing was a problem, always punctual, reliable and flexible with our day to day routines. I always felt the sense that she was there for me if I needed help, often checking in with me when familiy life was busy and asking me what I needed or even been one step ahead of me already. We all became very good friends but what was extra special about this stay was that Savannah managed to build a really positive friendship with our teenage son who can sometimes keep to himself these days. I really want to praise her amazing natural abililty and talent to connect with this age group and I can definetly see this been a future career pathway. Always super chillied energy, relaxed, fun, great humour but with sensible and lovely calm bounderies. We really appreciated so much that she went above and beyond in taking an active interest in our son’s sports hobbies and making connections with him though this. She spent time on her weekends at his rugby games, which I know really ment a lot to him I could easily keep going a few more paragraths of lovely things to say but I hope this review gives enough positive feeback that she deserves to be considered for any future workaway roles. We wish you all the best on your exciting travel adventures Savannah and we feel very privilaged to have been part of your journey. We really hope to see you again in the future, your always welcome anytime to visit us. Keep in touch!

Flavia was a genuine pleasure to host. She was always willing to get involved across a wide range of tasks, including farm work, fencing, painting, gardening, and helping around the house. Her attitude was consistently positive, and she approached everything with care and reliability. Beyond her work, Flavia was a lovely person to have around. We shared some great meals and conversations, and she contributed to a really enjoyable atmosphere during her stay. She was respectful, easygoing, and great company. I’d happily recommend Flavia to anyone considering hosting her in the future.

Grace was fun to host for a couple weeks. She is an avid birdwatcher and drew our attention to the skies - always a wonderful place to look. She helped with cooking group meals, cleaning, sifting compost, tilling gardens, pruning trails, and was generally enjoyable to discuss the world with. I sincerely hope our paths cross again. She is a very sweet person, and her stay truly exemplified Workaway's commitment to cultural exchange.

Pierce was a joy to have around. He has a positive, can-do attitude and is a pleasant conversationalist. During his visit he helped with trail work, preparing gardens for the season, sifting compost, cooking meals, and some painting. We are hoping to see him again in June!

joe is a very kind, gentle and considerate person. he took work and his responsibilities seriously and was always keen to help even when tasks where hard . highly recommended

From the first message she sent me, I knew Lucía was the perfect candidate to spend a couple of weeks at my house, and she didn't disappoint. A girl with a great personality, a great sense of humor, a big heart, and intelligence. She did every task I asked her to do perfectly, and if she took a day off for a hike or shopping, she made up for it the next day with a job that was always done well. I'll always be grateful that she spent the whole day cooking for my birthday party, something she decided to do without me even asking. She also won over my friends with her special personality. In short, a force of nature, someone worth getting to know. Desde el primer mensaje que me envió, supe que Lucía era una candidata perfecta para pasar un par de semanas en mi casa, y no decepcionó. Una chica con gran personalidad, sentido del humor, gran corazón e inteligencia. Hizo perfectamente cada trabajo que le propuse hacer y si tomaba algún día para hacer una excursión o ir de compras lo compensaba el día siguiente con un trabajo siempre bien hecho. Siempre le agradeceré que pasase el día entero cocinando para mi fiesta de cumpleaños, algo que fue su propia decisión sin yo habérselo pedido. También conquistó a mis amigos y amigas con su forma de ser tan especial. En definitiva, una fuerza de la naturaleza, una persona que vale la pena conocer.

What can I say? My three-week trip to Tanzania was absolutely amazing. If you are hesitating, I can only tell you to go for it 100%. I learned so much about local life during my stay. A special thanks goes to Martha, who showed me around Arusha and took me to places like Materuni Waterfalls. Martha is very open-minded and made me feel at home from the day I arrived. The food was always very tasty! I was also very lucky to book a 7-day Kilimanjaro tour and a 4-day safari through her organization. For me, the combination of experiencing local life and joining these more touristic activities was simply perfect. By the end of the trip, I almost started to feel like a local myself, especially after going into the city alone, buying groceries at the local market, and even bargaining prices. 😅🙈 This was my first workaway experience, so I was unsure what to expect. However Martha is very responsive and answers all your questions in advance very quick. The communication was just perfect and everything went smoothly. Regarding the work: Martha allows you to work very flexible and you can arrange work as you like. For me it consisted mostly of taking, evaluating and editing the pictures during Kilimanjaro and Safari. I can only express my deepest gratitude to Martha and her family for this beautiful experience. I will always carry these memories in my mind and in my heart. Thank you so much, Martha!

Tuve una experiencia increíble en Hostal, donde me quedé durante seis meses y 20 días como voluntaria, y que terminó sintiéndose como un segundo hogar. Mis tareas principales eran de aseo, sencillas y bien organizadas, lo que hacía que el trabajo fuera llevadero y justo. Pero más allá de eso, lo que realmente hizo especial esta experiencia fue el ambiente del hostal: desde el primer momento me sentí muy cómoda, rodeada de personas maravillosas. El equipo de voluntarios es increíble y se crea una atmósfera muy internacional, cercana y llena de buenos momentos que se quedan contigo. Quiero destacar especialmente a Jona, el administrador, y a José Luis, el dueño, quienes hicieron que todo fuera aún más fácil. Ambos son personas muy cercanas, respetuosas y siempre dispuestas a ayudar. La comunicación con José Luis fue siempre clara y fluida, algo que se agradece muchísimo y que genera mucha confianza. Sinceramente, no tengo nada negativo que reseñar. Ha sido una experiencia muy enriquecedora a nivel personal, de esas que te hacen crecer y que recuerdas con mucho cariño. Recomiendo este lugar sin ninguna duda, tanto para hacer voluntariado como para alojarse. El entorno es ideal, el ambiente es inmejorable y el personal es increíblemente acogedor. Sin duda, un lugar al que siempre me gustaría volver. —— ——————————————————————————————————————————— I had an amazing experience at the Hostal , where I stayed for six months and 20 days as a volunteer, and which truly ended up feeling like a second home. My main tasks were cleaning, which were simple and well organized, making the work fair and easy to manage. But beyond that, what really made this experience special was the atmosphere at the hostel. From the very beginning, I felt comfortable and surrounded by wonderful people. The team of volunteers is incredible, and there’s a very international, warm, and friendly vibe full of moments you carry with you long after you leave. I would especially like to highlight Jona, the manager, and José Luis, the owner, who made everything even easier. They are both very kind, respectful, and always willing to help. Communication with José Luis was always clear and smooth, which I truly appreciated and which created a great sense of trust. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say. It has been a very enriching personal experience—one of those that help you grow and that you remember with great affection. I would definitely recommend this place, both for volunteering and for staying as a guest. The surroundings are beautiful, the atmosphere is amazing, and the staff is incredibly welcoming. Without a doubt, it’s a place I would love to return to.