Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Chez Titi & Séb c'est vraiment paradis. J'ai passé les meilleurs moments avec eux, et avec leurs nombreux amis qui ont venus chez eux chaque jour! J'étais accueilli comme un vrai membre de la famille, et je ne peux pas recommander cet expérience plus fortement. Le travail quotidien est varié et agréable. C'est tout discuté avant qu'on commence. J'ai fait les lessives, promené le chiot, nourri les brebis et les oiseaux, aidé avec la préparation des repas, et fait des petits trucs ici et là comme passer l'aspirateur et dépoussiérer. Tout ça était fait avec grand plaisir parce que mes hôtes-parents étaient absolument les meilleurs humains du pays de la France. J'ai fait du vélo, joué avec les deux p'tits chat chats, participé au cours de AquaFit, appris comment jouer des jeux de société (!!!), allée au sauna, partagé des histoires... c'était plus que j'ai imaginé et je les remercie du fond du cœur. Mon français a amélioré après seulement cinq jours. Je ne ferai plus jamais la bêtise de prononcer "u" comme "ou" !! Tout mon amour à Titi et Séb, et tous mes autres nouveaux amis. A la prochaine <3

My stay with Workaway was a truly positive experience. I felt welcomed from the very first moment, and the environment was relaxed and collaborative. The work was well-organized and in line with what was agreed upon, and I had the opportunity to learn new things while having fun! :)

Querida Susanna Lo pasamos muy bien en tu bonita huerta. Fue un placer trabajar contigo y tus amigos en tu casa. Nos encantó que tuviéramos tanta libertad en las tareas y que la acomodación fuera tan bonita. Gracias por contarnos tanto sobre tu vida y por las noches de juegos y diversión. Saludos, Clemens y Leonie

I had a lovely 10 day stay with Yuka, Yosuke and their dog Seri on their beautiful, peaceful property an hour north of Nagasaki. The work was varied and interesting. Yosuke is easy going and enjoyable to work with. I helped with bee keeping tasks, woodworking, and landscaping. Roughly 5-6 hours a day. Plan to mostly be on the property during your stay, but it is possible to be dropped off at the bus stop and go to the city. We also went out 3 times for lunch/dinner and a hot spring day :) all costs covered! You’ll also have your own bedroom and shower/sink. Also Yuka’s cooking is incredible! Thank you both for your hospitality and good luck in the future!!

I spent a week at Adeline’s place and it was really great. She made me feel very welcome and showed me some beautiful places. The food was very good. The work required is simple and the working hours are very flexible. I’m very grateful to Adeline for this week. One small thing to note: the room at the top of the garden wasn’t extremely clean, and if you leave the windows open, some little weird bugs might come in 😅. But nothing serious the experience was amazing! Thank you so much, I definitely recommend this host.

A pleasure to host...both girls worked hard and were respectful.

Inga is an excellent person to have in your house: She got along very well with our children and had a good understanding of the tasks and how to organize them. She is punctual and correct, always up for a good and pleasant chat, and very dedicated. We are very happy that she came to stay with us: she helped us a lot with the daily tasks of animal care, but also with the start of the new gardening season and a few smaller jobs. We already miss her!

Louise and Robert were very kind and friendly to us. It was nice to see how they live, and we learned a lot from them. The food was new for us, and we liked it very much. We really enjoyed the programs together: playing cards, skiing, and making a fire in the evening in the winter. We will not forget it. Philip and Lina are two lovely children. In the end, even though we did not speak the same language, they had a lot of fun with our son. We worked mostly in the garden, but we also helped a little in the house. The accommodation was perfect. From the window, we saw deer and a squirrel, and the two ducks were always with us in the garden. We would love to come back in warmer weather and continue where we left off, with more confidence.

Unfortunately we had found another work away in the middle of the jungle off grid with limited wi-fi had forgot to reply back to this host. Looks like a great place though!

Frédéric contacted me because he wished to stay for two weeks. I informed him in advance that approximately five hours of help per weekday are expected here. He agreed to this and we arranged a stay of two weeks. For this period I reserved a separate holiday apartment for him. On the first day, part of the work had to be redone due to lack of accuracy, which can happen and was not a major issue for me. On the second day we started a larger project: renovating my interior doors. We carried the door outside together and Frédéric began sanding it using a machine I had specifically purchased for this purpose. Shortly afterwards he told me which additional materials he needed, and I ordered them at his request. While I was doing another task, after about three and a half hours I found him sitting in my living room. Outside, everything had been completely put away without prior discussion. When I asked, he explained that he had stopped working because he felt cold and dizzy; however, he had been working outside without a jacket or hat. I then offered to split the working hours into two hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon if five consecutive hours were too exhausting. He did not pursue this option and instead informed me at around 1:30 a.m. that he would leave the next morning, which he did. This left me with a reserved accommodation for two weeks, already purchased food and requested work materials, and an unfinished project (removed and partially sanded door).

I had a wonderfull time with Maja and Christian! They included me in lots of activities such as grocery shopping, their nature club, swimming and much more! I'm very thankfull for their kindness. They helped me and cared when my bagage was lost bc of the airplane. Maja and Christian, Thank you for inviting me in your home, you gave much more then I had expected and made me have a nice experience. Thank you for the music sheets (I'm still practicing) and the musical evenings. I hope I will see you in the future with some good homebaked cake ;)

We made amazing memories and amazing friends for life here at the hostel - not an uncommon thing. Carlos was an amazing host, he listened to everyone and treated everyone with a great deal of respect. He would solve any problems quickly and efficiently, he really values and cares about his volonteers and this is shown in the respect he shows them. The hostel holds something a little more special within its walls. Memories of good times, with good people.

Christopher e Nathalie sono due ragazzi d'oro. Anche se per un periodo non eravamo in casa Christopher ha saputo gestire autonomamente il lavoro al meglio. Tra le altre cose ha anche riparato delle vecchie lampade a cui eravamo affezionati e ci ha sorpreso costruendo una scala per raggiungere meglio l'uliveto! Super consigliati!!!

David and his family gave us our very first Workaway experience, and it was truly enriching and unforgettable. David is a very experienced traveler, he has visited nearly 30 countries, so spending time with him meant listening to incredible stories, especially around a campfire, with good wine and the beautiful river flowing right in front of his home. During our stay, we helped with the morning farm tasks, such as collecting eggs, feeding the chickens, watering the garden, and taking care of the plants. We also cooked together, which was a lot of fun and allowed us to share even more moments. His mother is a very warm and caring person; from the very first moment, she made us feel comfortable and truly at home. It was without a doubt a beautiful experience. We discovered stunning landscapes, nearby towns with different climates close to David’s home, enjoyed their swimming pool, and most importantly, we took this family with us as a gold-medal memory. 🥰✨🏅 We would definitely come back!

mel, Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It truly means a lot to us that you felt at home here and could connect with the rhythm of the place, the nature, and the simple moments that make this place special. We loved having you with us, sharing the mango harvest, preparing the retreat together, and caring for the space as a team. We hope a little piece of this green landscape travels with you wherever you go. Our doors will always be open for you. Eyal & Natalia

Staying with Alec was really great, he is very understanding and caters to everyone's strengths. We worked for only 2 hours a day and at a pace that was good for us. I spent my time labouring or gardening, physical work but enjoyable for me and Danny helped with cleaning & Painting instead of the physical work, she really enjoyed this relaxed approach to her work. Our time here was very chilled days spent at the river, playing board games and walking with the Pups. I hope to pass through puerto escondido again and say hello to Alec and the dogs :) thank you !

I volunteered here back in November 2025. The experience was positive. Dayana and Haroldo were welcoming and Rosie was very accommodating finding Gluten free food for me and taking me out to Forro which was a real local experience. They give you everything you need to teach English if you have never done it before, it was really easy. I taught a mix of students, different levels and ages which was fun. I taught usually in the afternoons and later evening with a break in the middle. It also helped me improve my Portuguese, and even my English (despite being a native speaker, teaching requires you to learn a lot more about your own language). The students were great and are used to new teachers, one of the lovely students even invited me for some beach tennis which was so fun! Unfortunately, I was the only volunteer during this time (normally they pair you with another volunteer) as the school was finishing up for the year. It meant it was a bit lonely at times to go and explore the surrounds. The room (which is a pool house room separate from the house) could also use some maintenance as it wasn't very clean when I arrived and had no lock on the door. Also, in terms of location it states São Sebastião but it is actually in a small town called Boicucanga about an hour bus from there. Originally on the profile it stated the school was very close to the beach (and in the previous reviews) however, they had since moved locations so the beach is about 15 minute walk, but it's an easy walk, and a beautiful beach and I felt really safe there alone. There is also a great gym nearby. There are so many beautiful beaches and towns nearby which you can get to by a cheap public bus. I also got a bus and ferry to Ilha Bela on the weekend which was incredibly beautiful, highly recommend! Obrigada!

I stayed with Shannon and her family for 4 weeks and had a great time in winter wonderland. I immediately felt welcomed in Shannons cozy home. I had my own room and Shannon would let me use the car whenever she didn't need it. The work really was no work at all. I simply helped out with the household. The family was on vacation for half my stay and I took care of the house and the cutest two companions. I really enjoyed cuddling with both of them and going on walks with Sienna. You will see norther lights here, and I went dogsledding twice and took a trail around the beautiful Frame Lake. I visited old town with it's art galleries as well as the Ice Road and Ice Caves. I even got to learn a bit about local culture and the indigenous communities in the area. Since everyone was really busy when they were home, I didn't really get to do a lot with the family, but everyone was really friendly and I'm incredibly happy to have gotten the opportunity of staying here.

We hosted Clare at our home for a month and it was a very positive experience! We really appreciated her sense of responsibility, in taking care of our twins and with the housework. She was always very thoughtful, helpful, and kind. The boys immediately established a great relation, and when she left, we missed her reassuring presence. Lulù misses her a lot too ;) Thank you Clare for your thoughtfulness, we would love to host you again! ;)

Giulia stayed with me for two weeks, but her presence was truly invaluable. From a practical standpoint, she collaborated responsibly and actively in every activity entrusted to her. But even more, she lived this place to the fullest, bringing her great faith in Jesus, living it with others, engaging and supporting them. I'm truly happy with her presence here and I certainly hope she'll return. I highly recommend her...thank you, Giulia 🙏