Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

I came for 2 weeks and stayed 3. This was a very rustic but charming place to switch off from the world (although the internet is great!). I loved the set up which wasn't demanding, you can choose your tasks and it's centred everyone sharing their skills and knowledge with each other. Some of the kids are energetic and a bit in your face so be prepared. But also one of them gave up their own room for me so very sweet. You have to be prepared that this is communal living where everyone gets involved but it's very rewarding. Yes the place could do with a good clean. I was lucky to be there when there were a lot of volunteers, kindred spirits and I think I met some friends for life. :) We found some good walks and a small lake to swim in nearby. I learnt a lot, was humbled and left feeling inspired.

Judy, Clark, Hazelle and Lilah made me feel at home for one week. I was able to lend a hand (mainly with painting and waterblasting) around the house and on the farm with the sheep. I also had the chance to explore this beautiful hilly region. The whole family were lovely to me and I really appreciated their hospitality, kindness, sense of humour and the good chats we had. A brilliant experience!

Really good experience with Vadim. Ethan enjoyed playing basketball with him and hanging out with him. He did check in and communicate on the WhatsApp group which helped coordinate activities.

Really a fantastic experience. Was only two weeks and in that we were able to create quite a lovely bond.

It was a joy to have Isobel on the farm, very easy going, laid back hard worker. Always with a smile and happy to do whatever we needed. Totally capable of working solo but also fit in great with our little team for group work. Very self sufficient and capable person we would not hesitate to recommend to any host. Thanks for all of your hard work Isobel!

Volunteering here was a wonderful experience and definitely one of the best hostel and overall experiences we had so far. Even though we only stayed for a short time, we immediately felt at home and wished we could have stayed longer. Matteo takes very good care of the volunteers and makes sure that everyone feels welcome. In addition, the whole team as well as the other volunteers are all lovely people and we will miss them as we travel on. We highly recommend this volunteering opportunity and would always go back if our travels ever lead us again to beautiful Las Peñitas. We miss you!

I truly had a great time at the kayala finca. Sandra and michael were super nice with us ( and also good cookers and poker players 😊). Also always helped if we had an issue. I worked on different missions such as painting walls and metal, grouting the tiles, doing a path near the river, and others. The afternoons were super chill, you can go to the city, have a walk, take a swim in the river. I learnt a lot surrounded by the nature! The city is a bit far but being able to enjoy a beautiful vue everyday was worth it. Thank you very much for everything

I can 100% recommend staying with Alejandro at his countryside house project. Ale is a generous, calm, open-minded, and friendly person. The house is located in a charming small town where you can find everything you need, including small grocery stores, restaurants, and bakeries. His dogs are sweet and well-behaved, and the property feels like a private little forest. The house and all facilities are clean and well maintained. He has a very well-organized and fair system for food, work, and cleaning. The meals were healthy, nutritious, and delicious. I stayed with him for almost a month and am truly grateful for his patience in teaching me Spanish. The work tasks were diverse, and I learned a lot—which is something I really value about Workaway.

Sarah and Crosby are both very fun to be around as well as very hard working. I truly enjoyed my time with them and I believe we will be friends for life. They were very invective and artistic in many aspects and they helped situate things better than before. Highly recommend!

I spent 10 days with Judith and Richard and had a great experience. I immediately felt welcome at their place, specially when Judith handed me a bag with things for my breakfast full of delicious surprises :). They were always making sure I could come to their place when I wanted. We had many conversations, many delicious food, many Fika :) and we went on a really nice tour one day. I could go hiking, cycling and even roller skating. I helped with the horses, cutting wood, piling up branches and some other indoors work. Thank you very much for receiving me and I wish you all the best!

Jack was very helpful. Always willing to complete the task at hand. Our project is very new and we are grateful for any and all the help we can get. Thanks Jack! You are welcome anytime.

Paul was very kind and welcoming. He picked us up from Caldas da Rainha and drove us to the house, which is located in a small, quiet, and very beautiful village. The work was manageable and fair. Although Jess unfortunately wasn’t there, Paul took great care of us. He cooked for us and always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our time and hope to come back one day :)

I spent two weeks with Diane and Ethan, two weeks that I will remember for the rest of my life. They're really kind and respectful and we did a lot of activities like going to the cinema or playing tennis with Ethan. Ethan is a really lovely boy who loves to talk and communicate with people and it’s really nice to have someone like him to feel more comfortable!

My experience with Neil and Catherine was wonderful. They were always incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. They picked me up from the Poitiers bus station and took me back. One day, they took me to a restaurant to try some local French cuisine. They both cook delicious and healthy food, so it was always wonderful. They have everything you need to work in the garden, and the place where I stayed is fantastic and very comfortable. I highly recommend them and would definitely stay with them again. Thank you so much Neil and Catherine.

Itai and Blessing were most excellent hosts. I needed a workaway at the last minute and they came through when asked. Plus it was wonderful to feel like a true houseguest and not a part-time employee, as can be the case sometimes. Would recommend to others.

Arthur est un super Workawayer, très positif et doté d'un excellent état d'esprit. Sa présence est à la fois simple et rayonnante. Nous le recommandons vivement à tous les hôtes qui cherchent quelqu'un de fiable et de vraiment très agréable au quotidien.

The few days I spent with Gerlinde and her granddaughter Marlene were lovely! Gerlinde has so much knowledge to share about various topics, I have learnt so much about native plants, we had interesting conversations and her food is oh, so delicious! And her sourdough bread was fantastic, it will remain in my taste memory for a long time (also how sweet to give me a fresh baked loaf for the road, thank you!). They are kind people and the Honeymoon Valley is a piece of paradise, I felt very inspired! Thank you so much and I wish you all the best!

I arranged a stay with Ionut very easily and quickly. From the first moment I met him, Ionut seemed like a cheerful, warm-hearted and generous person! During his stay, he proved to be an extremely simple man with a wealth of skills, knowledge and practical abilities. He will follow instructions when necessary but also search for solutions on his own initiative until he finds them. Nothing is too difficult for him to do or to go a step beyond what is expected! Although we only spent ten days together, after the second day I felt as if I had known him since childhood. Open to new experiences, hardworking, proactive but unobtrusive. Even the numerous, small but beautiful gestures he made are worth mentioning. In communication in English, which is not my language, he is extremely clear and loud, it is not difficult for him to repeat himself if necessary, he listens carefully while I am speaking, does not interrupt in conversation and the like. Well done! I highly recommend him to everyone! For those who have any doubts and are undecided, I can only say - you will be at a loss!

Ich hatte eine tolle Zeit mit der wunderbaren Familie! Johanna und Erasmus haben mich toll aufgenommen und die beiden Kinder sind wirklich super. Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und habe viele herzliche Momente erlebt. Meine Aufgaben waren spaßig und nicht zu anspruchsvoll, oft habe ich direkt mit jemandem zusammen gearbeitet, wodurch ich auch vieles neues lernen konnte. Ich habe vor allem viel im Garten geholfen und auch im Haushalt konnte ich den Beiden unter die Arme greifen oder mit den Kindern Zeit verbringen, wobei ich sehr viel Spaß hatte. Die Burg und Umgebung sind wunderschön und obwohl es noch etwas kalt war, war es toll so viel Zeit draußen verbringen zu können. Leider war ich nur für 10 Tage bei der Familie, wäre doch gerne auch länger geblieben!

Jiri y Viktorie se quedaron unos pocos dias en casa, pero fueron suficientes para disfrutar de su compañia y su ayuda, colaboraron no solo en la limpieza del campo, sino tambien en la cocina. Ellos son una pareja tranquila, amable y solidaria. Le deseamos lo mejor