Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

Nacho was an easy-going guy to get along with. He was a hard worker and decided to cut his stay a bit short to get on with travelling. We wish him all the best for his NZ experience.

I stayed at Terrie and Dan’s farm for nearly 3 weeks and undertook daily tasks to care for their pets (dogs, guinea pigs, chickens etc.) and maintain their lovely garden. Terrie made me feel very welcome and ensured I was always provided for, even recommending local places for me to visit on my time off and taking me to the tennis! I found the work was as described on their WorkAway profile and enjoyed looking after their herd of cows alongside other jobs around the house and gardens. I also enjoyed helping out with some additional babysitting. The studio was cosy, clean and very well equipped and I was kindly given access to their car. Lovely Australian farm and family! Thank you very much for having me Terrie.

Melvin is a hard worker with a unique perspective. I couldn't fault his work ethic and there were instances of Melvin deciding to pitch in and do extra tasks along the way (thanks for the clean fridge). There was a lot of weeding that needed doing during his stay due to the time of year and the spring growth, so we know that's always a tough slog. Melvin is enthusiastic and looking for an engaging experience which at times we may not have been able to offer due to the amount of work I had on, but he kept himself engaged and I'm glad he enjoyed his experience overall. We wish him all the best for the rest of his journeys and recommend him to anyone else looking to have him join them. He's definitely a hard worker :-)

It has been amazing staying in Janine and John's home . We felt as at home! we planned to stay one week and finally we stayed two! they are really flexible, we had our nice place for us...and we did some weeding, fencing, painting, tidying, carpentry.. they have many animals and Janine loves them as human family. Thanks for everything!

David and Annie have created something truly beautiful with this place, it was a pleasure to spend 2 weeks with them and the other volunteers. The work was very engaging and fair, and in return we were fed like royalty and accommodated really nicely. The local village is lovely as is the surrounding scenery and mountains! I highly recommend for anyone wanting to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of Vietnam in such a wholesome place. thanks guys! x

Julia was an extra special Workaway for us. She looked after our home and our animals for nearly a month while we travelled through Vietnam and Cambodia. I couldn’t think of a better person to trust looking after my most precious family members. Julia did a wonderful job sending photos every day showing us how happy and cared for they were though all of the time that she spent with them. During this time one of our animals dogs felt really sick. Julia took her to the vets, made sure she was well cared for keep me up-to-date with everything that was happening. It was just an incredible experience to have someone display so much care. She’s a particularly unique individual and a highlight for me was sitting down for our kava session while Julia did balloon animals for our nieces. We all have so much love for her and wish her the best for her future.

I had an incredible 3 days with Pavel and family! Even though there were some last minute changes, they went out of their way to accommodate me and made me feel at home! The boys (Peter, Stephen, Ivan, Timothy) and Alyssa were the sweetest children and always trying their best to include me in their activities! They are very well mannered and all help to run the home (kudos to Pavel and Oksana!) I enjoyed playing games with the kids, interesting conversation with Pavel, meals together, short walks around the neighbourhood, and spreading some fun facts about Singapore with them! I hope that our paths will cross paths again soon, and in the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy and God bless💛

Lovis was an awesome young man to have stay with us. He was such a hard worker and better still showed real initiative. Lovis completed tasks that ranged from tough outdoor work to tidy up indoors and sorting the gym :-) It was a pleasure to have him celebrate his birthday with us and we made sure he had a cake pic to share with his family. One of the highlights for me was when he didn't have a specific task to do so he just looked around, saw an obvious area that needed some attention and went to work himself. Would highly recommend him.

Thanks for your stay Martin, I had a great time. To the hosts out there, Martin is good company with great work ethics. Strong and ready to give any project a go, with solution oriented mindset. Higly recomended.

Ana and Michael were such a wonderful duo to have staying with us. This review may seem a bit late thanks to the fact my original one clearly didn't make it through the clunky workaway website experience :-(. Their stay with us was a real highlight and was like gaining new family members. They did a range of jobs that included everything from gardening to assembling kitset furniture and all were done brilliantly. Ana and Micheal were great hang out with, and family lunch was a highlight with them, by the end they had a new Pasifika nana lol. If you are ever back this way please come visit, we'd love to see you. To other hosts, if you have the chance to have these two join you then DO IT :-)

I stayed here for two weeks and a half. This was my first workaway experience and it was better than I could have ever imagined. Pantila, Mae Nai and Buddy were super welcoming, always treating us like family. The main tasks for volunteers are: morning task (30min cleaning and sweeping a designated area), help create videos for instagram, paint murals around the village and of course teaching. The classes with children are very fun, you always have to come up with new ideas and games to keep them engaged, since they are very young. We do dancing, musical chairs and games in the beginning, then we teach them with vocabulary flashcards and then we take them to the art room where they draw and paint. They are truly very nice kids. But there are also other things you can do for this place, like have new ideas on how to promote the woodcarving and thrift shop, help to put the workshops and experiences on get your guide, create more flashcards, organize things around the village, etc. It really depends on you how much you do. Besides that, you have a lot of free time to do other stuff, here's the list of things i did: visited local markets, did a woodcarving workshop, did a muay thai class in a local gym, went to a water park nearby, hitchiked to a temple and waterfall, spent an afternoon in a hotel pool nearby, biked to temples and cafés nearby, spent the night in a buddhist temple for a meditation retreat and just read and relaxed a lot. It's definitely a paradise to relax, don't expect to party. Pantilla and Mae Nai also took us to the buffalo market, to a UNESCO café, tobacco museum, to a pottery and woodcarving village and gave us cooking classes on how to do papaya salad and pad thai. Here you will also meet a bunch of volunteers (normally there are 3-5 other volunteers) who definitely make the experience even better. The accomodation is pretty nice, with hot shower and mosquito net and everything you need. You should definitely see their instagram page (@kadsalavillage) to have a good idea of this place. Thank you Pantilla, Mae Nai and Buddy from the bottom of my heart.

I was fortunate to have Anna and Andrea stay with me for 3 weeks this year. They were absolutely awesome to host, and I'd have no hesitation hosting them again in the future. Both Anna and Andrea were warm, friendly and great communicators. They both worked diligently on all tasks that we agreed to do and were very collaborative. I trusted them and was confident in leaving them both to the tasks at hand, and they were always flexible, too. I have been hosting Workaway guests from all over the world for the past 10 years or so. I will not forget these guys - for all the good reasons!

Kate was a Godsend! She was a great help in the garden and a quick learner. She fitted in well with our family routine and she can cook a great curry. Kate was always helpful, friendly and thoughtful. She even helped look after our visitors and their dogs. It was a pleasure to host Kate. Highly recommended.

We had a truly lovely experience with Romane. She was a pleasure to have in our home, and we were sorry her stay was so short. She was extremely capable in all tasks both in the home and in the garden.

This was my second Workaway experience, and I was very excited about my stay with Akane and Tatsuya—and I wasn’t wrong. I had one of the most heartwarming experiences with this family. From the very first day, I felt truly welcomed and included in their daily life. I will never forget my time here. The tasks are simple, and playing with Haru-chan is always so much fun. She taught me a lot of Japanese, and I already miss her. Spending time with them never feels like “work”; it’s fun, nurturing, and very meaningful. Akane and Tatsuya are open-minded and genuinely care about making sure you learn, grow, and experience Japan in a real and authentic way.

Sophie and Adam were absolutely delightful to host. They made us laugh, were responsible, thoughtful and a skilled team when it came to gardening, general maintenance and animal care. We would have them back again anytime! So much was achieved whilst they were with us and we so enjoyed their company!

Kimi was pleasant and made an effort to try new tasks. Our home has a lot of challenging and physical tasks and dynamics and some of these were a little outside of Kimi capability/experience so we were a bit more limited in what we could get him to do. For less outdoor based activity Kimi will give his best. We wish him the best.

My time at Hayat Life Dog and Cat Hotel in Alanya was genuinely wonderful. Rojda was the perfect host—welcoming, organised, and incredibly kind—making me feel at home from day one. The accommodation was a real highlight, with a panoramic view over the city and a stunning sea view across Alanya that never got old. Gulfem spoiled us daily with delicious, home-cooked meals, and the whole team created such a positive, supportive atmosphere—it was a joy to work alongside them. The pets at the hotel receive absolute 5-star treatment, whether boarding or living on site, and it’s clear how much care and love goes into their wellbeing. I’d highly recommend this Workaway experience, not only for the people and the animals, but also as a fantastic base for exploring Alanya and its local sights. A truly rewarding and memorable stay. 🐾

I had a great three weeks here! Everyone working there really do there best to make both guests and volunteers feel at home. I felt very welcomed from the start! I produced some printed materials and created content for their website. The communication around the work was smooth. The workload was not demanding, and I could schedule it for the times and days that suited me. I also had plenty of time to explore Amman and Jordan. Looking forward to come back!

It was my first experience as a Workawayer, and it was simply amazing. Mary and Sean were wonderful throughout my stay. The place is beautiful, very close to absolutely stunning beaches. The house is warm and welcoming, and the room they lent me was very comfortable. I mainly helped with daily tasks: gardening, cutting wood with a chainsaw, and taking care of their many animals, which was a real pleasure. Sean was an excellent teacher: he taught me how to use a chainsaw, a brush cutter, as well as various tools. I also had plenty of free time, which allowed me to explore the surroundings, do some sports, and go to the beach regularly. They also took me to many wonderful places that will stay in my memory forever. We shared excellent moments over delicious meals and good beers. I sincerely thank them for their kindness and warm welcome.