Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Beautiful location, AMAZING dogs, great food and wonderful company, the best work away ever? We spent two weeks here - it was so amazing to start every morning with a long hike with the dogs, all amazing and loving in their own ways. We also got to help out at a sterilisation clinic which was great experience. We enjoyed our time with Krizsztina, she was so welcoming and a great chef - we enjoyed our dinners together, especially one evening cooking over the fire with the dogs, beautiful!

I spent two weeks here and had an amazing experience. The place is very remote, deep in the jungle in the south of Costa Rica, waking up to monkeys and being surrounded by nature was unforgettable. Colin is a very generous and attentive host. He made sure we were always comfortable, cooked great meals, and took us surfing and boogie boarding. It really felt like being welcomed into his home. The work was mostly construction (we helped build stairs), which was interesting, even if it can be hot. The tents are spacious, comfortable, and well set up. Overall a 5/5 experience. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and immersive stay.

Kathleen and Philippe are incredibly friendly and kind-hearted people. I had a fantastic time staying with them. We cooked together every day, which always led to great conversations and lots of laughter. I also helped them with gardening. During our outings together, they showed me some amazing places, and I met some really nice people. I’m going to miss them both very much, and I highly recommend that everyone stop by and lend a hand.

Our experience with Chris was wonderful. She cooked amazing food; I still haven't forgotten the vegetarian lasagna. Doing yoga together was also a real pleasure. Thank you for being our guest. We hope to see you again.

As soon as I get to the ranch, felt immediately at home, warmly welcomed by Loraine, Jack and their fun kids. I knew I was at the right place when we started to talk about NBA for two hours and my first night ! Loraine and Jack are good communicator, flexible and caring hosts. I always did my tasks with pleasure, learning A LOT from their knowledge and skills, especially about tree planting and preservation ! The cultural exchange part was next-level for me through all our discussions, extremely grateful for that. Big up to the kids/siblings and the local baristas in the studio! Love you my American family 🫶🫶🫶 !!!

Ejen se fue de casa en la mañana de hoy. Realmente fue un privilegio recibirla. Se acomodó sin problemas a la convivencia, cocinó, limpió de arriba a abajo por toda la casa y sacó a pasear a mi perro hasta dos veces por día. Gracias Ejen por todo! Abrazo gigante "Good woman" 😉

Lovely experience. Miranda displayed great work ethic from day one. She is well travelled and offers the opportunity for many interesting conversations. As far as children she is a star, builds great rapport and great care, while still maintaining discipline. While she was here, she spent her extra/free time creating a beautiful garden. The avid multitasker, while our son was sleeping, she would get to work putting things away and cooking. Her cooking was incredible. Both tasty and healthy. Thanks so much for your time with us K :).

My experience with Ale was very nice! He helped me a lot with different things in the house. It was great that he could work on his own and in most cases knew hot to do it, I didn't even need to explain too much. He also gave me some ideas for things. He was very respectful and willing to help in the house. He also kept the place clean and tidy. He stayed a bit more than the agreed because we ended up doing more projects. I just wish we could have shared some more conversations about life in general... but maybe next time!!! Good luck, Ale, and thanks for everything!!

Oliver was our volunteer for the month of March. He has a really lovely energy and willing to chat with everyone around him. His tasks involved doing check-ins and check-outs and he also did housekeeping. He was really attentive and responsible. He was always ready to help with any tasks that we gave him. We really recommend Oliver to anyone who is looking for a volunteer in the future.

Molly volunteered for us for the month of March. We really enjoyed having her as our volunteer. She was friendly and attentive. Her tasks involved doing check-ins and check-outs and housekeeping. She followed the rules very well and was ready to help with anything. We recommend her to anyone who is looking for a volunteer in the future.

Franchesca fue una excelente voluntaria cuidaba mucho de Damián, jugaban y le enseñaba. También es una cocinera fantástica, sus preparaciones eran muy ricas y siempre cocinada con lo que había en el refrigerador, solucionaba los almuerzos de los días que teníamos mucho trabajo. Es una exelente persona, cariñosa y nos gusto mucho tenerla en casa siempre había una sonrisa en su rostro y de quienes la rodea vamos. Recomiendo mucho a Fran como voluntaria y como amiga.

I feel so grateful for having spent 4 weeks at Kris’s ! Kris is a 6-star generous and caring host. I spent at first ~20 days and came back an extra week because I loved the place, the tasks and the warmful atmosphere of the Nelson village. I personally was there during colder weather and was mostly splitting/stacking wood. The accommodation was cosy, I felt super safe and comfy. If you like to work outside, being connected and surrounded by nature and wanna learn something about gardening/composting, this experience is top-tier. I also learned a lot about sobriety and sustainability. I truly appreciate all my discussions with Kris. She’s super smart, open minded and full of wisdom, I learned a lot from her ! Thanks again for everything 🙏 ps: I miss the cooked sweet potatoes in the oven stove !!

Having Joanne and Matthew was an absolute privilege. As highly experienced Workawayers, they brought a rare level of awareness and emotional intelligence, ensuring everyone felt included and happy. They are incredibly respectful guests, always keeping the house tidy and sharing their talents in the kitchen with delicious communal meals. On the work front, they were resourceful and proactive, always finding solutions and moving projects forward with ease. We trusted them so completely that we were happy to give up our own bedroom to ensure they had the privacy and comfort they deserved. Beyond their help, their story is deeply inspiring. Having traveled for over 10 years, they truly embrace life to the fullest and made us rethink our own perspectives on living. From hiking the local forests to exploring Nemi and Genzano, they made the most of every moment. Thank you both for your help, your presence, and the inspiration you left behind!

Justin and Helena are the best hosts, and you feel very welcome in their home. We had three great weeks with them and their sweet dogs. I can definitely recommend staying with them ☀️

She was absolutely perfect and a huge help to us. She connected wonderfully with the teachers and was great with the kids. She was a massive asset; I would definitely recommend her for any role involving children or high levels of responsibility.

We had a wonderful time at Hyde, June and Joseph's place. The work was fun, their place is nice and we were surrounded by friendly cats et cheerful chickens. Thank you Hyde for showing us around, making us discover the best gyros and teaching us loads about sailing !! Thank you June for your sweetness and amazing baking. We had a great time getting to know each of you. Wish you all the best for the following of your project

I had both positive and negative experiences with this host. I will start with the positives: Ann really cares for all the animals on this lebenshof and I think that is part of the reason they are all super friendly. I really liked all the animals, especially Oly (the sweetest cat ever). Ann also had a lot of interesting stories to tell around the dinner table, and we had a lot of good moments I will remember for a long time. She opened my eyes to a lot of good vegan food options I did not know about. I lost my phone on the way there and it took over 3 weeks for the airport to find my phone and for it to arrive in the mail. Even though I did not have the guts to leave the property much without a phone I rarely felt bored because there were so many friendly animals and a lot of things to work on. Now onto the negatives: in the beginning worked double the hours she says workawayers should and I felt like the focus still was on what I had not done or my mistakes. I felt like that kind of killed a lot of the motivation I had in the beginning. I also felt like there were mixed signals during my stay, I was told multiple times that I should take more breaks and that I should work less, but when I started taking more breaks and working less I felt like there was irritation because of the work not being done. I only took 3 days off in four weeks and I felt like I was still judged for not doing enough at times. Sometimes it felt like I was being judged for the smallest little things. For example choosing to wash my own hair in the morning before starting the work with the animals. She said she would never even think of washing it before going to the barn and she told me I was such a strange person for doing so. It kind of felt like a personal attack over something insignificant. As I said earlier I had a mixed experience with this place. In one hand I loved to work with the animals and I had a lot of good moments I will remember for a long time, on the other hand there were also moments I did not feel welcome or appreciated. Overall I am grateful for my stay:)

Helen is a very kind, empathic, thoughtful and wonderful host. She took the time to show me Vienna and always tried to make my stay comfortable. I did lots of gardening for the upcoming spring, which I totally enjoyed. I spent 3 weeks at her place but had unexpected need to leave for a few days and Helen was very understanding and accommodating. At nights, we passed the time chatting and playing games and laughter and sharing. Pepa is also very friendly and easy dog to take care of.

We had an absolutely wonderful time with Aaran and Mauritz and can highly recommend this Workaway experience. We stayed in their beautiful decorated apartment for a week. It is very centrally located, which made it easy for us to explore the area and go on small trips. If you arrive by car, be aware that the parking situation is limited and pricy. Communication was excellent from the very beginning. Aaran was always easy to reach and had helpful answers to all of our questions, which made everything feel very smooth and comfortable. Gruff, the big fluffy boy is amazing – very easy to take care of, super affectionate, and always happy to come by for some cuddles. He truly made our stay even more special. We also really appreciated that they allowed us to stay a few extra days, even after they had already returned. This kind of generosity meant a lot to us. Aaran and Mauritz are incredibly kind and warm people – the world would be a better place if more people were like them. Thank you so much for everything!