Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 5

Johanna stayed at my farm for 3 1/2 weeks Oct/Nov 2025. She was polite, kind, hard working, reliable, brought experience with horses and chickens, and learned the animal care and housekeeping tasks exactly as I asked her to do. She helped clean up after 7 dogs, a barn cat, fed goats, sheep, rabbits, and llamas, as well as the horse. She got along well with Airbnb visitors, was kind and helpful to another less experienced workawayer, (helped orient her to farm work) , overall was a pleasure to host, and really stepped in helped lighten my work during the time she was here. I think any host will be very lucky to have Johanna stay with them!

We had a wonderful stay at the ranch. Susanne wasn't there, but we were welcomed by the rest of the family. It was our first workaway experience and our hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. Between the beautiful landscapes, the animals (goats, horses, cows, sheep, and... dogs), and the good food, this place is fantastic. We had to take care of the kids (baby goat) so basicaly to feed them and clean the enclosure. We also painted the inside of a cabin and started to sand the outside. Some wood work when the weather allows it, and various daily tasks. This is a very busy family, so you have to be autonomous to enjoy this experience. On a personal level, it was a great adventure. We only stayed for a month, but it felt like much longer because we felt so at home there. You get the chance to go to Canmore on the week ends which is amazing (you can just spend time in the city, or take a bus and then go to a hike around Canmore or in Banff, or even try cross country. There are plenty of activities!) Thanks to Sarah, Rodd, Amelia, Esther, Lyla, Rorry, Kim, Kevin and Susanne for those nice memories we'll keep in mind. See you soon!

The ten five star reviews that Outi has received at the time that I write this feedback are consistent with my experience with her. Speaking as someone of almost exactly the same age, I was a little unsure of how she would go on the steep terraina and physical jobs that my projects involve. I very quickly realised that my initial concerns were unfounded - she moved over the terrain with ease, is fit and strong, lots of stamina and readily keeps up with younger guests. Outi is a considerate, tidy guest and highly adaptable to household conditions. She really fitted in with the others staying (an overflowing quota of 5 Workawayers for a short period), is tidy, helpful and has all the initiative of someone used to running her own home. Her job around the land was primarily the control of noxious tree weeds - she soon became familiar with the 4-5 target species and the 3 techniques for dealing with them. She asked pertinent questions and was conscientious to ensure that she understood what she was doing and why. Her other major contribution was with staining my house, where her considerable past painting experience saw her as something of a leader of a team of 3. Once again, she did a thorough and efficient job of the exercise. I've enjoyed hosting Outi and feel like I've really benefitted from her friendly nature and committed help. No doubt she'll bring these same qualities to other Workawayer experiences Many thanks Outi and happy travels

Ben has made a really worthwhile contribution to the project during his stay. His energy has been devoted to resolving a particularly demanding part of a bike/walk track (alongside Ulysse), harvesting and planting comfrey and moving quite a bit of mulch. His particular triumph was topping a bunch of gum and wattle trees along the edge of the property, working at some height off a ladder. He did a great job with all of these tasks and was always ready with a positive attitude and good spirit. He was a calm and laid back presence around the house, with the added bonus of a dry wit. Ben arrived at a time when other Workawayers had decided to extend their stay and he was generous enough to sleep in his car so that they could enjoy a bed. In summary, Ben has been a model Workawayer and it's been a pleasure to have him stay - strongly recommended Thanks for everything, Ben

It was such a pleasure to welcome you to become a member of our family. Only 3 weeks, it was not a long time, but I can confidently say that you are a very warm, responsible, and composed person. Your lessons were very engaged the children in ways that I have not seen before. You brought so much happiness and inspiration to us, especially the kids. I hope that lessons from students, kids, and children with autism bring you more new experiences. We will miss you and wish you well in your life. Hope to see you again in Vietnam.

We had a really great experience staying with Serena and felt welcome from the start. The food was a big highlight — healthy, varied, and always delicious. We really appreciated the effort put into cooking balanced meals. The house is beautiful, and we had a very comfortable bedroom with our own private bathroom. It a dream Workaway setup surrounded by nature, horses and sheep. Communication about the daily jobs was clear and straightforward. We were given guidance on what needed to be done but also trusted to manage our own hours depending on the tasks for the day, which we appreciated. When Jonathan got sick with a fever, Serena was very kind and understanding, encouraging him to rest and recover. That meant a lot to us. She is a positive person with an interesting life story, and we enjoyed our conversations. The location is also great — a safe and lovely place to stay while being close to Auckland to explore. We’re very grateful for the experience and would happily recommend staying here.

Bec, Damian and Emily were so nice and welcoming, I am so happy they were my first workaway experience as they are great hosts. They asked me to clean the stables out, which was the main task, and then i mostly picked up sticks in the garden and trimmed some hedges. Their dogs were so cute and so friendly. I would recommend bec and damian's place if you love animals. The room was big, the bed was comfortable and the chandelier was beautiful!

Louisa was great to have visit and help at our home and with community projects. She brings much enthusiasm, skills, care for the earth, and a dedication to doing tasks well and helping others. We would welcome her back anytime.

Mel and Geoff seriously gave me the most impactful experience I could have ever imagined! While Geoff was usually busy with farm work, Mel really took me in as her American daughter. She showed me all around, including day trips to the Bush, beach, around town, and made sure to let me meet as many people and see the inside as many local houses as possible. We shared almost every meal together. I made so many local friends, went on daily walks with Daisy, and got to learn a bit about farm life. Their paddocks are just the most beautiful land I've ever seen, and I was happy to help out with lots of basic house chores, like cleaning windows, sanding/oiling tables, and cleaning up after meals. This was the best few weeks ever and the best first workaway experience i could have had. I would recommend no doubt! Thankyou thankyou Mel and Geoff one billion times!!!! Love, Dezi

Magalie was lovely to host ! We would recommend any host looking for someone friendly and hardworking to host Magalie ! Magalie was great with our 4 children, she was kind, patient and attentive. They all loved her. Magalie was a great help and picked up our daily routine quickly! Thank you Magalie we hope you have a great rest of your NZ adventure!!!

I would recommend everyone to come here as a volunteer. The place has so many kind and lovely people, and this experience can help you gain valuable hostel working experience! Kuala Lumpur’s weather is quite humid, so remember to bring suitable clothes and sunscreen. Thank you Alex and Zen and everyone, for giving me this opportunity to volunteer at your hostel. It was an amazing time — we worked, played, and enjoyed every moment together. Thank you for your kindness to me. I truly hope we will meet again soon.

Laura and I really enjoyed our stay with Logan and Ann! We spent a week with them while shopping for apartments in Charlottesville back in October, and it couldn’t have gone any better. Their house is adorable, and their neighborhood is quiet and quaint, and we were both impressed by the garden, which is absolutely gorgeous even in the fall! We enjoyed swapping stories with Logan and Ann in the evenings, and we loved Logan’s cooking. Our brief stay was a great experience, and we'd highly recommend them as hosts!

Dear Parastoo, Thank you so much for your beautiful and kind words. It truly means a lot to me. 🥰 We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience here and that you felt supported during your time with us. You were such a wonderful volunteer — kind, responsible, and genuinely caring with the children. The students really enjoyed learning with you, and we were very grateful to have you as part of our community. I’m also so glad you had the chance to connect with the other volunteers and experience Thai culture. You are always welcome back anytime — our doors are open for you. Wishing you all the best in your next journey. 💛 Thank you again for everything.” — Mint

It was a real pleasure to have Rodrigo. He helped and worked a lot. Moving a fence or building a shed for poultry, painting walls or restoring furniture, everthing was done properly and exceeding our expectations. He integrated well with the family, respected the house rules and our intimacy. We had a lot of interesting exchanges. So great help and a great person. If you have a chance, we recommend him, you won't regret it.

"Calipso es una joven educada, responsable y con una disposición increíble; siempre está buscando cómo aportar más. ¡Es realmente excepcional! Lo único que quisiéramos es que se quedara mucho más tiempo con nosotros. Me encantan las personas con esa voluntad natural para ayudar. Estamos construyendo una gran familia, una comunidad que una al mundo, y tú ya eres parte de ella. Te vamos a extrañar mucho y mi mayor deseo es que sigan llegando muchas personas como tú." Un abrazo hasta pronto Yovana ,Alain y Swami

Janette and Colin experienced their first Workaway position with our family in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Very quickly they assimilated with us. Their self-motivation and 'Can-do' attitude was impressive. When they had completed assigned tasks, they found others. It was a real privilege to host this open, energetic, enthusiastic recently-retired couple from York, UK. Retirees seeking an idea of "what's next ?" could well follow their example . We wish them continuing good health and many new adventures in their retirement. Thank you Janette for the timeless gift of your artwork. As soon as you drove off Janette and Colin, we missed your presence.

The experience with Andres and his family was just amazing. We helped them out for one week and we felt like home for this time. You eat with them, you can exchange experiences and you can give your one creativitity into the project. It's not just like "do this and that", it's more of a brainstorming on ideas and then you'll get to work together or alone. I can highly recommend!

We stayed a week at Basil, Ananda and Gigi's working at the community garden, painting, helping out neighbours, working in the garden and more! The work didn't ever really feel like work because it was always interesting and with great people. Basil helped structured our days really nicely with around 4h of work in the morning and the rest of the day off. We felt instantly very at home and were always invited to early beach swims, walks and community activities. Through this stay we made connections with other lovely people in the town of Denmark that lead to further work and stays... so good! The room itself was so lovely and the house is filled with beautiful art and without exception, great food. We always enjoyed interesting conversation, chatting about common world views and sharing different experiences, Basil and Ananda are inspiring and generous people that are a pleasure to live with. Can't thank you both enough, highly highly recommend:) See you next time I'm in Denmark!

Thanks you tow for helping us out. It was a pleasure to have you around and we enjoyed showing you a bit of this beautiful country. Hope you will enjoy the rest of the trip. Stay healthy and fit!!!

Antonio and Lena are fantstic workawayers. Both worked hard at organised tasks around the farm and spontaneously cleaned up the kitchen, cooked and showed initiative. Both have done lots of volunteer work in various countries and various situations. They are an intelligent mature couple who fitted into our household with ease. Highly recommended.