Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

​It was such a joy having Amy and Lauren stay with us! From the moment they arrived, they felt like a natural extension of our family—like having two extra daughters around the house. ​They brought so much life and laughter to our home with their constant jokes and great spirits. One of the highlights was during my husband’s birthday; they were so playful and thoughtful, even holding up a lighter for him to blow out as a "candle." ​Beyond their wonderful personalities, they were incredibly helpful and proactive, always jumping in to help wash the dishes every single evening without being asked. We truly enjoyed every moment of their company and would welcome them back in a heartbeat. Any host would be lucky to have such kind, funny, and helpful guests.

I stayed for just over a month from January to mid February 2026. I arrived feeling quite unwell and experiencing chronic fatigue, and I was met with such kindness, patience, and understanding. Julia, Angela, and Johannas were all incredibly warm and supportive, which made a huge difference to my experience. Although it was quite cold during my stay, I loved seeing the beautiful snow. I deeply appreciated the many meaningful conversations and the strong sense of connection. Visiting the community centre Julia works was a lovely highlight, and spending time with the beautiful horses, especially Bilbo, was very special. I also got to go sledding! which was such a fun experience for me. I also loved being surrounded by nature, enjoying cosy movie nights, and witnessing the beauty of the snow. It was a nurturing and memorable experience that I am very grateful for.

Having Ingelin with us for three weeks was a positive experience. She is mature and responsible, silent and respectful, and open and ready to help with everything. We were happy to have we with us and we would recommend the experience.

We are very grateful for the time we shared together with Lisa Aka Lisa (Sugar-Erdene) The children really enjoyed the snowflake activities and especially loved learning how to make a snowman with her ☃️ It was such a unique and fun experience for them, and they were all so engaged and excited. She also prepared Mongolian food for our family, and it was absolutely delicious—we truly enjoyed experiencing her culture through her cooking. It was also such a lovely coincidence that Layla and Aidan could celebrate their birthdays together 🎉, creating a very special and memorable moment for everyone. Her presence brought so much positivity, care, and cultural richness into our home and school. We will always remember the beautiful memories we created together and truly appreciate everything she shared with us.

Dan and Lara stayed with us for 2 weeks, but it felt like a whole month. They helped us out so much. They work very independently, find jobs to do, listen to instructions and execute till the tinniest detail. They stayed on our sailboat and kept it really tidy. We loved to see them rowing around on the tiny dinghy, going on adventures. Can definitely recommend having them as guests! Very fun to be around and good stories to tell :)

Erika was a truly wonderful addition to our nursery and family. She has a personality that is always energetic, generous, and positive, bringing great warmth and enthusiasm to everything she does. The children absolutely loved her pizza-making class 🍕—it was such a fun and memorable experience for them! Her interactions with the children were always genuine, caring, and full of love. She engages with them in such a fun and passionate way, making learning enjoyable and meaningful. It was clear how comfortable and happy the children felt around her. Aidan and Arrietty especially enjoyed their time with Erika and still miss the moments they shared together. She created a strong and special bond with them that we truly appreciate. We are very grateful for the care, joy, and positivity Erika brought to our children. She will always be warmly remembered by all of us. You will always have a home with us in Malaysia. Ciao e grazie, and we hope to see you again someday! ❤️

The atmosphere at this hostel is truly unique — it’s one of those rare places where people still genuinely connect and spend time together. We had an amazing time, not only with Nico and the other volunteers, but also with the guests. There were many memorable evenings, including lots of fun Catan games. The structured work schedule made it easy to plan excursions and explore the surroundings. Nico’s recommendations for the area were incredibly valuable and made our stay even better. Thank you for all the delicious food, your patience with our Spanish, and for creating such a special experience. We are truly grateful for the time we spent here — it’s something we will never forget. All the best for the future!

With her pleasant, attentive, genuinely friendly, calm, humorous and extremely energetic manner, Nadja filled us with a deep sense of gratitude and optimism. We had picked her up from her previous host and arrived at our property together with her. When we realised that the storm had knocked over a huge tree, we couldn’t believe it when she simply remarked: “I’ve done a chainsaw course”. One doubt remains... do mythical creatures like fairies, good elves or dwarves really exist??? :) THANK YOU, Nadja, for everything!!! We wish you all the love and happiness in the world for your ambitious future plans! And should you ever want to come back, please let us know in good time so we can get hold of a French horn. THANKS to Workaway!

I stayed for about a week in early October 2025 and had a beautiful time, even in such a short stay. Catherine and Wouter are both lovely, family centred people who made me feel very welcome. I learned so much about straw house building, which was incredibly interesting and hands on. Getting to use a saw was a highlight. I also really appreciated being treated the same as the boys I was working alongside, which created a very inclusive and respectful environment. I loved looking through the Workaway book and hearing that their favourite part of building their home was meeting people from all around the world. There is so much heart in what they have created. My gluten free vegetarian diet was accommodated without any fuss, which I really appreciated. Instructions and communication were always clear, making everything feel easy and well organised.

Yeny y Conchi me han cuidado como su propio hijo. Tienen corazones del oro, son graciosos, y Yeny cocinas ricisimo. No debería haber esperado una experiencia mejor que esta. Muchas gracias!

Fadiana is super hard worker, she help us as soon as she arrive and was ready for house task or anything we need :) delicius Haiti food and care for the cats and pets, thanks youu alot and we will miss you arround :) big hug for youu!!

Sunny is very authentic, love the animals and is very helpfull when it comes some house tasks or anything you ask help for, thanks alot Sunny hope life allways get you some beautifull memories and we send you a big hug 😊🫶🏽

Samuel is an exceptional young man. Confident, helpful and respectful. Such a wonderful addition our family for a short wile. Always in a good mood he made every day count and fun. Whatever the task he doesn’t mind doing it and does it well. We will all miss him dearly, including Ludwig! (The dog) Best of luck in travel and life!

As many before me, this was my first Workaway experience, and I could not be more grateful. Both Gudrun and Paulo are such kind, easygoing, and funny people. I would say their rich life experiences have really shaped who they are and the lifestyle they live. I will miss them. I also really enjoyed taking care of the animals, they all have such great personalities. Besides taking care of them in the morning and afternoon, you are free to do whatever you like. For me, this meant riding, giving the small pony (Mitcho) a spa treatment, learning guitar, or taking walks in the beautiful landscape. This is truly a perfect opportunity to enjoy life. I also had the pleasure of meeting some of their friends and family. When the weather was nice, we went for lunch at a local café or visited the beautiful Portuguese coast. Thank you for sharing your home and culture! All the best! /Selma

Genevie is amazing, she is an excellent person, She is the kind of person who exudes peace and a desire to continue helping people. she was always willing to help us; the students and teachers loved her classes. Genevie is very responsable, proactive, she is always helping people to get solutions, and she is always happy. We highly recommend her as a teacher and friend. Genevieve was helping us for more than 3 weeks so we really apreciate all her help. We are gonna miss you Genevieve 🙏❤️

Simona and her family hosted me like I was part of their family ! They showed me around the town and the incredible landscapes of their surroundings. Lanciano is a very beautiful little town, halfway between the sea and the mountains, which makes it a very beautiful spot in the Italian landscape. I was able to improve a lot my Italian learning, speaking and sharing everyday with this very nice family and lovely dog ! :) I hope to get the chance to meet you again soon :)

Thank you so much for every smile you brought to us. Yui is a kind person whom you can live with and you feel that the world is still having caring people. He was so nice, caring and amazing with our children coz he taught our children different origami designs and everyone was so impressed. he cooked for us a Japanese meal which was so yummy for our family at home. For very host I recommend to you Yui coz he is a person who is willing to help in every situation comes in.

Pavel is a hard worker, thank you for the work on the climbing tree and all the other things you did for us, it was amazing to meet you Pavel, since day one he get his hands on the work allways pushing for productivity. Thanks alot brother hope life gets only better for you 🫡✅🙏🏽

Seline is an excellent person; she was always willing to help us; the students and teachers loved her classes. Seline is very responsable, proactive, she is always helping people to get solutions, and she is always happy. We highly recommend her as a teacher and friend. Seline was helping us for two weeks so we really apreciate all her help. We are gonna miss you seline🙏❤️

I stayed at the castle for over a month, from late August to early October, and it was easily one of my favourite Workaway experiences. The sense of community was beautiful, and I made so many meaningful friendships during my time there. The structure of the community is very thoughtfully designed, you’re given a great deal of autonomy, both in choosing the work you contribute to and in how you approach it. I especially appreciated the opportunity to work on two short promotional videos for the academy, which I absolutely loved. Shared responsibilities, like cooking, were organised in a really supportive way. You were always paired with someone else, which made it more enjoyable and took the pressure off. Expectations were clear, and everything felt well-balanced. There was also a strong focus on connection and creativity. I enjoyed the interesting talks and discussions, and anyone could offer an activity. During my stay, we had everything from salsa classes and yoga to puzzles, card games, hide and seek, soap making, and even ecstatic dance, there was always something fun happening. The surrounding area is stunning, and I loved exploring it by bike. We also went on frequent excursions with the other volunteers, which added even more to the experience. Overall, it was a truly magical and enriching time that I’ll always remember.