Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 6

We had an absolutely wonderful experience hosting Elisabeth as a Workawayer. In just one and a half weeks, they made such a positive impact on our home and family. They took fantastic care of our kids—kind, attentive, and full of energy, quickly building a great connection with them. We always felt completely comfortable and confident leaving them in her care. On top of that, Elisabeth was incredibly proactive and helpful around the house. They painted our outdoor furniture beautifully, which made a noticeable difference to our space, and they regularly surprised us with delicious meals and freshly baked cakes—such a treat! Elisabeth is reliable, hardworking, and a genuinely lovely person to have around. We would happily welcome them back anytime and highly recommend them to any future hosts.

Me and a friend stayed the whole January in Waikanae. We had a great experience. The family welcomed us open and friendly, it was easy to build a bond with the 3 lovely kids. We had the chance to come along the weekend trips and got many recommendations for the area. Waikanae is definitely not isolated, it's easy to visit the beach, or do some hikes, and walk trough the small city. I'm really glad to had the chance to get to know the place and family. :)

From our very first video call with Doro and Malin, we could tell they were wonderful people—and that feeling was confirmed from the moment we arrived. We felt warmly welcomed and at home right away. As the days went by and we shared more activities, we naturally built a closer connection with everyone. The accommodation was great, and both the shared and individual meals were amazing. We will always carry the fika moments in our hearts—they became truly special to us. From day one, everyone, Doro, Malin, Magnus, Pato, Lotta, made us feel included. They invited us to join yoga, we were invited to museums, local events, and to share different moments together. Thanks to this, we were able to experience everyday life in Sweden and see firsthand how Swedish people live: they are incredibly kind, warm, and a truly friendly society, even if they needed their own space. Among the many memorable experiences, we had the unique opportunity to work on a frozen lake, which made our stay even more special. We also enjoyed delicious rainbow trout produced and cooked by Malin and Magnus—an unforgettable meal. We were lucky to celebrate Patrick’s birthday (or “Pato,” as we called him), which made us feel even more part of the family. Doro also cooked for us vegetarian food several times, always with great care and warmth. Although we didn't use it, we had the sauna available to try whenever we wanted. All the tasks were clearly explained beforehand, and the necessary tools were always provided. We often worked independently, which gave us the freedom to organize and carry out the tasks in our own way. Regarding schedules, we generally had flexibility to adjust our working hours. In terms of mobility, Malling and Magnus kindly lent us their car on a few occasions so we could run errands, and Doro and Patric were always available to drive us to the train station whenever needed. Overall, it was a truly enriching and memorable experience that we are very grateful for.🥹✨

Kristoffer and Snorre from Denmark were absolutely fantastic volunteers during their stay with our community school and non-profit organization in Gomba district, Uganda! These two young men brought so much positive energy, dedication, and genuine care to our disadvantaged children. They taught Mathematics and English classes with great enthusiasm and creativity which made the kids excited to learn, participate, and ask questions. In addition to the classroom work, they organized and led soccer training sessions on our field almost every afternoon. The children absolutely loved it! Kristoffer and Snorre taught proper techniques, encouraged teamwork, built sportsmanship, and turned every session into a joyful, active experience. Many of our kids had never had this kind of structured sports coaching before, and it created wonderful memories, new friendships, and a lot of happiness. Thank you so much, Kristoffer and Snorre and you will always be welcomed back here. Our doors and hearts are open anytime!

I spent a wonderful week in Macedon with Rose, Tristan and the kids. Everything was pretty much as described in their profile and through the clear communication we had prior to my arrival. I really appreciated the flexibility in managing my work hours and the sense of trust I got from both Rose and Tristan. My main task was raking the bark and leaves. They were available if I had questions and as I didn't have a car, Rose also kindly gave me a lift to the shops so I could get food for lunches and to the start of hiking routes in the area so I could explore. The property is gorgeous and such a great place to observe kangaroos but also the beautiful birds. I enjoyed our conversations and jokes over the delicious dinners they provided and it was a great getaway from the city as well as a way to discover country life!

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Su and Wolfgang is amazing couple. I have had fantastic time for 12 days in their house . I believe that I perhaps will be able meet with this host again in future.

I really enjoyed my experience there at the ecovillage! I worked with Jen, Brian and Leah with differents shifts, mainly focusing on Leah’s permaculture garden. My contribute was about to dig and dob the soil, to paint and more tasks outdoors, 3h x 5 days in exchange of a comfy place to stay. The family is so kind and quite open to communicate and, above all, to the listening :) Thank you guys! I hope to see you next time!

It was really lovely to have Athira stay with us for a couple of weeks.....the only problem was that we would have loved for her to stay longer! She became part of our family in that short period. Athira is so easy to get along with and an interesting conversationalist with a great outlook on life. She was so good with our son who has autism showing him much kindness, patience and understanding. Athira is courteous and respectful, motivated and very good at finding things to do when we had nothing organised yet. She worked confidently in the garden (collecting manure, picking and processing produce, etc), helped with cleaning, general kitchen duties and worked in a not-for-profit community nursery, but when she cooked it was a pleasure for us all. Athira loves to cook and we all loved to eat what she made for us. We learnt many new dishes, often with and Indian theme and we'll definitely be trying some of them ourselves. The caramelised onion and egg pastries are a favourite in southern India and were just devine!! We are hoping for a revisit one day (we miss her already) and can highly recommend Athira to any prospective hosts.

I spend a week for my first Workaway experience with Brett and another Workawayer. Together we cut wood, took care of olive trees, the vineyard, did some weeding and some other tasks. I really enjoyed my stay - I had an own room with a very! comfortable queen size bed :) Besides work we enjoyed lovely food and also made a very good Pavlova! The overall experience couldn't have been better- I learned a lot about gardening, improved my English, used my free time to explore the beautiful area and looked for a car to buy. But the best was spending time with Brett , the other Workawayer and on the weekend with Brett's partner as well. Furthermore we saw the Aurora Borealis, did a Trip to Little River, to Akaroa and also to the Peninsula. I’ve gained many new memories and experiences that I’m sure will stay with me. Thank you Brett!

Laura had great disposition to help around the house; she was friendly with family and friends, and had great interest in learning more about Mexican culture and life in general. I would highly recommend her for a workaway experience!

There’s so much to say — this was truly an adventure! We stayed here for two months during the winter. It was an amazing experience, but also intense and definitely not easy, so best suited for outdoorsy people who don’t mind hard work:) The place is very remote (the closest town is about three hours away), but the nature is stunning and close encounters with wild animals are almost guaranteed. Jennifer and David are amazing people — kind, generous, and welcoming. You really feel like part of the family, and they take great care of you. At the same time, the environment can be a bit chaotic and sometimes overwhelming, but if you stay open-minded, it becomes part of the experience. You’ll also have the chance to learn many new skills and try things you might not otherwise. We’re very grateful for this unique, challenging, and rewarding experience:)

Alessia and Casper are truly the kind of Workawayers every host hopes to meet. They are kind, thoughtful, clean, and well-organized. What touched us most was how proactive they were — always observing, helping, and exploring different ways to contribute, even before we could fully explain things. They joined village activities with genuine respect and openness, and everyone was so happy to have them around. More than helpers, they became dear friends to us. We shared many meaningful moments and conversations about life that we will always remember. Thank you for your time with us — it really meant a lot. Wishing you both a beautiful journey ahead, and we hope our paths will cross again someday.

I have been 4 Weeks on Adams Farm. A beautiful place to forget the world world around you. Adam is taking great care for all the people in his team and is creating a warm open minded and peaceful environment. It was a pleasure to be part of it. Would love to come back one day.

Thank you AJ for your feedback. It was a great pleasure to host you. Your skills, attitude and openness to have a go at whatever, really made you a wonderfull guest. You also have a gift working with others. That coupled with your kindness and respect, makes you a great team leader. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time when you and 3 other contributing guests were here. We had a lot of fun and you were certainly a quiet instigator for making it special for all of us. I wish you a great many blessings on your journey. Dont hesitate to make another last minute request if you would be back in the hood. Margreet

I stayed three weeks at their Residence in Kampot and got the chance to dive into nonprofit work in Cambodia. You jump right into different projects that help sustain the NGOs work, from social media posts, promoting their own water production sale or creating banners, flyers etc. And of course the best few hours during the weekdays, English teaching to local kids (:

With great enthusiasm, newly- engaged Pearly and Hiroki arrived with open hearts and minds ready for action. These beautiful souls couldn't do enough for us during their stay. They followed through to a high standard of completion, many assigned tasks that were on our 'to do' list . Nothing was too onerous. They melded well with our family, including dogs.Their consideration and respect at all times was appreciated . We were all in awe of the exquisite meals they prepared and shared. To have keen cooks here is a HUGE help. It was a treat to be a part of their new life together. Pearly and Hiroki, we wish you both good health and a happy future together.

I had such a brilliant time at Gills farm! She is so kind and warm to have interesting chats with. I loved hanging out with all your animals - especially Bruce the rabbit. It was a fun experience also meeting the local permaculture community! The farm has a really cool set up, and it’s so peaceful being in the Irish countryside. I enjoyed preparing the garden for planting, and mulching around bushes etc. and feeding the chickens. If you can rent a car I would recommend as there’s so many beautiful sites within a 45 min drive including beautiful lakes and waterfalls you can swim in! Thank you Gill for such a good experience.

Tatzy has been a delightful guest. She fitted in with everything and has made a noticeable impression on the garden joining in willingly with our autumn tasks. Being independent and having her own passions and interests means Tatzy is such an easy exchange guest as she is more than happy to enjoy her time off and explore the surrounding area. Meals were a treat as she seemed to love Steve’s cooking..and helped with everything. We’d welcome her back anytime, and can definitely recommend her to anyone.