Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 4

Devin is a beautiful person inside and out! We had a wonderful experience with him over his 3 weeks with us. During his time here, he showed great communication skills and customer service skills. Nothing was too much of an ask for him and he helped us out even when not on shift. He made great relations with the other volunteers and with our staff, both international and Vietnamese. Devin is always with a smile and has chilled laid back approach to everything. We are so grateful to have met Devin and to have him on our team and a part of the family for 3 weeks. Much love and safe traveling Devin <3

I am really honoured to be accepted by Ceylan. She is knowledgeable, organized, serious and caring, the exact one who I admire. She has a big library that is a heaven for book lovers same as me, but she, herself is a valuable library with her unique experiences and empowerments. Mr. Churek and queen Ayra are two lovely dogs that makes your time joyful. The location was so beautiful that I stayed there even during my days off and enjoyed the nature. I helped Ceylan with weeding and cleaning. I stayed with the dogs when she had an appointment in the city. I do not know I was taking care of dogs or dogs were taking care of me. Ceylan taught me about the Flora, the botanical name, English name and Turkish name. She taught me how different soil is suitable for different plants. All the food was delicious and I learned many new dishes. Ceylan’s place is ideal for anyone who wants to escape the city noise; especially for those who love listening to birds and feeling connected to the earth and trees. At that time, my country -Iran- was facing intense political and social situation, and I was heartbroken by the loss of precious people who had been killed. In those difficult days, Ceylan supported me greatly, and I will always be grateful to her. Thanks Ceylan

Thank you so much for your beautiful words 😊 It truly means a lot to me. I’m really happy you felt comfortable and cared for during your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you and sharing work, meals, and moments together. You are always welcome back anytime — India (and myself) will be here for you 🌍✨ Wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead! Om Kewaliya [Fifu]

Sai is an incredible girl... I thought she would be introverted due to her cultural background, but I was surprised to discover her interest in adapting and joining in family activities, her extroversion, and her natural way of being, so kind and sincere, so cooperative and willing to help. She loves children and knows how to communicate with them even if they don't speak the same language. Thank you so much for bringing youth into the house and for all your help and affection! We hope to see you again!

Zsofia stayed with me for just under a week, and it was a truly wonderful experience. She is a radiant personality with a sunny, positive nature. From the very beginning, she was helpful, hands-on, and motivated—both outdoors and in the household. I have the strong impression that she genuinely enjoys it when things are done well and everything runs smoothly. Due to the season, most of our work was related to wood and forestry. We spent a lot of time outdoors, working in the forest: cutting down trees, processing the thicker branches, and tidying up the bushy remains to use as ground cover for the forest soil. We carried the cut logs to the wood splitter together, and Zsofia also split and stacked firewood independently. We cleaned and prepared wood chips for our heating system and cut a load of firewood for my mother as well. Zsofia especially enjoyed feeding the animals and bringing winter food to the birds outside. She helped muck out the stable, and we also cooked very well together as a team. Overall, I feel we were a great team during this week, and I would be very happy to welcome Zsofia again in the future. She is a cheerful person with real depth—calm and grounded, yet full of curiosity, drive, and surprises. Zsofia is self-organized, reliable, and always up for a laugh. I truly hope that she will enjoy many more adventures ahead and meet many kind and inspiring people along the way.

Abi is a name that my daughter still remembers, because of the beautiful memories and fun times she had with the girls. Abi is very kind and helpful, even beyond her working hours. She is a woman who is eager to explore and meet new people and cultures, but without losing her humility as a person and her ability to adapt to the family. She is not afraid to take on new challenges, such as going with the girls to play in the snow or trying new foods! We will miss you! Thank you so much for all your help and your friendship too :-) A big hug.

I really enjoyed working here. I was placed in a school in the province of Ratanakiri, a small centre that was simple yet very welcoming. The children were lovely and the colleagues were friendly and supportive. It was an extraordinary experience to share part of the journey with all these people: living the way they do, adapting to their daily life, learning to appreciate it quickly… and then missing them when it was time to leave. I am not an English teacher, but for a few weeks I truly felt that, through games, everyone can learn a language quickly. We played, sang, and all tried to improve and understand one another. We shared some truly beautiful moments and encounters.

Simon’s Workaway was the remedy I didn’t know I needed. I initially came for 3 weeks, but ended up staying 2 months and am now going back again just like so many others before me. Besides being fun, generous and a clear communicator, Simon truly cares. He genuinely truly cares about every single Workawayer which is so moving and rare. That is why his home and the space he has created and continuously create, feels like a second home to so many of us. At Simons place I found the community I didn’t know I was longing for and developed deep friendships in this short time (even traveled on with one of them) and I found a space to grow gently in myself and where I and everyone else is accepted with warmth just the way we are. Also we laughed soo so much, like real belly laughs everyday Simon is a very good cook too. Vegetarian shepherds pie quickly became an addition to my homey-comfort-meal collection 🥰

Rut is very kind to families and children :-). She is very responsible and helps with household chores. She enjoys new experiences and discovering new flavors! As a family, we really appreciate that she wanted to join in activities such as going to the fair, church, etc. Mile still remembers you :-). We wish you all the best and hope to see you again. Thank you so much for being with us!

Emilia stayed with us during the winter months. She quickly adapted and became confident with us and the animals. We greatly appreciated her work and her help! It was wonderful to get to know her personality and have her among us. Thank you and good luck on your journey !

Lisa stayed with us in February 2026 and took care of our dog Snips, a high-energy Malamute–Shepherd mix, for about a week. Snips is an active and demanding dog who needs both physical activity and calm, confident handling, and Lisa did an excellent job on all fronts. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly comfortable with dogs, even those with a lot of energy. Snips bonded very well with her and integrated smoothly into daily family life while she was here, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. Communication was easy and straightforward, and we always felt that Snips was in good hands. We were very happy with Lisa’s stay and would absolutely welcome her back again. We can highly recommend her to other hosts looking for someone responsible, caring, and capable with energetic dogs.

I worked for two months last summer. It was my first Workaway experience, and it was an unforgettable summer! Elisa was incredibly kind to me. Even though I was a bit stressed at the beginning about speaking Italian with customers, she was always there to help me. The entire staff was very welcoming and always available whenever I had questions. At the restaurant, I was first in charge of cleaning and setting the tables, and after a few weeks, I became more confident and started serving customers directly. The shifts really depended on the period: June was much calmer than July, of course! The restaurant is amazing, with a very chill, bohemian atmosphere. Having a beach bar is such a great bonus! The customers are young, relaxed, and really cool. The house is about a 10-minute walk away. It’s a big house shared with all the staff, which makes it really fun. I especially loved the balcony with the hammocks ;) I rented a bike during my stay, and it was the best decision ever! Lido di Spina feels like a little paradise, a small village surrounded by birds and trees. It’s so peaceful, and I absolutely loved it. Thanks to my bike, I was able to discover new beaches and nearby villages. Overall, I’m incredibly happy that I chose them for my first Workaway experience. Thank you, Elisa and Angelica, for trusting me, even though I didn’t have much experience before. And thank you to the whole team for your patience and support. Please say hello to Sponky for me, he miss me a lot! Have a wonderful summer :) Grazie di tutto

I had a really lovely time staying 3 weeks with Katina and felt at home very quickly. Paddington is a great area to stay in with its hills that offer beautiful views especially at sunset. I also loved how close the river is. It’s perfect for going for a run or a long walk. The work is simple and easy to fit into the day which leaves plenty of free time to explore. During my stay, I had the chance to visit North Stradbroke Island and had a day trip at the Eumundi Markets and Noosa. Both were great experiences and highlights of my time in Australia. Katina is warm, kind, and genuinely passionate about wildlife, which was really nice. I loved learning more about the local animals and watching the possums coming down in the evenings. I also really appreciate spending time with her cats and discovering new recipes when Katina kindly offered to share a meal. I’m very grateful for this experience and would absolutely recommend staying with Katina. Thank you again for everything!

I loved staying with Courtney and Sam – they are such lovely people, and I felt at home and welcome from the very first moment. I really enjoyed spending time with them and their cats, and even watching TV together. I usually don’t watch TV at all, but we ended up watching some really funny and interesting shows. They always made sure I was doing well, included me in their activities if I wanted to, and made sure I wasn’t working too much by calling me inside for "coffee time"😄. Overall, the work was very fair and reasonable, and nothing was too difficult. The property itself is huge and the view is absolutely beautiful, so you can really enjoy your time there, whether that’s reading, spending time together, or just relaxing. There are also some lovely places nearby to explore if you have a car. I truly loved my stay here, which is why I extended it from the initial two weeks to seven weeks. Thank you so much for the wonderful time, Courtney and Sam. I already miss you and the cats and hope we’ll see each other again someday!❤️

Megan and Bruce (dog) were super company and while Bruce played with my 5 dogs Meg worked in the garden. Bruce is a great ambassador for Rottwielers as he has a lovely nature. We all got along great and I'd have them back without doubt.

Our first Workaway experience surpassed all expectations. Gandis and her family welcomed us with open arms, quickly becoming our home away from home. We shared countless moments of laughter and genuine connection. The opportunity to teach English was particularly rewarding, allowing us to engage deeply with the local community in Temanggung. This was more than a cultural exchange; it was the beginning of lifelong friendships. Thank you for everything!

Hosting Celine was a great experience! She was friendly and helpful wherever we needed her! We wish her all the best for the future and she is always welcomed here in Arusha <3

Siri is a bundle of joy! She helped with taking care of my three kids and content creating for our yoga festival. She is friendly, helpful and reliable. She raised the vibe in our place and helped out anywhere, where we needed her. Thanks again for everything!

First time ever we hosted a family and it couldn't have been a better experience. Aga and her family turned our place into a home for everyone. Cooked a delicious Christmas meal, helped with decoration, took care of our plants, helped with maintenance and any thing else we needed them for. It was so sad to let them go and we wish them nothing but the best!

We had a beautiful time with Jennie and Saali!! We spent one week at their lovely home, we had our own studio, very cool. They have cows, sheeps, chickens, two lovelyyyy dogs 🥰 and two adorable kittens!! Unfortunately, the weather was bad so we painted every day but we were very satisfied to see how the laundry looks now!! We really recommend this place, it was a very pleasant stay, also Paul was happy to talk about music with Saali and Oscar. last thing: they're also great cookers 😃 thank you so much Saali and Jennie for having us, it was a pleasure ✨