Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I absolutely loved my time at this workaway - it felt like a home to me. All of the residents were very welcoming and warm from the start so I felt comfortable straight away. Communication is valued above all here, this openness was so refreshing to me as well as the work outside in the morning sun. No task given was too much to ask (I helped lay a wooden floor, chipped wood and swept the terrace among household tasks) and they allowed you to choose your work for the morning based on your energy. I will always appreciate the time I spent and the peace I found in this wonderful place. I'd love to come back one day to meet everyone again, because knowing them all is a joy.

Jossi and Einar stayed with us for a few days during the blood orange harvest, and it was a real pleasure to have them around. We shared some beautiful sunny winter days here in Sicily, picking oranges and enjoying the rhythm of the season together. Since we have animals ourselves, it was especially nice to see how easily they adapted to the place. They were very respectful and attentive to the other animals around, which we truly appreciated. They were both easygoing and pleasant company, and it was nice to share conversations and moments around the house and the farm. Jossi is an artist and share with us really nice pics from hear time with us, thanks!

I highly recommend staying with Petra if you want to learn about horses, Sweden, and yourself. I stayed for three months with Emma, and I can easily say it was one of the best experiences of my life. The family, Petra, and the animals are all so wonderful. Most importantly, you won’t be judged if you don’t know anything about horses! I learned so much about horses and about myself. Thank you again, Petra and Paul. Tack så mycket ! 🫶🏻💕

I lived for about three weeks in the small cabin in the middle of the orange and lemon trees. It was amazing to eat oranges directly from the tree – I had never experienced something like that before! Alessandro explains things very well, shows you how everything works, and of course also helps a lot himself. His wife, Giovy, even showed us once how to make gnocchi, which was a really nice experience. The kids are used to social interactions and are very friendly and pleasant. And their dog Chocco is incredibly calm – I’ve never seen such a relaxed dog!

Sila and Johann were excellent hosts. We had a great time getting to know them. There was plenty of cultural exchange and goodwill. The work was simple and straightforward. Parque del Plata is a beautiful resort town with some of the loveliest beaches we have ever seen. We highly recommend workawaying for Sila and Johann.

It was such a lovely experience having this “ young cheeky chappie” stay with me. He was fun and very willing to help as much as I needed him to. I was sad to see him go and am pleased to recommend him to a host looking for good helpful company

Andrew was with us for two weeks in February and it was a pleasure to have him. Not only did he help finish two big projects in our house and garden with precision and endurance, he was also great company and really fun to be around. Andrew is smart, polite, kind and very flexible, always adapting to our family rhythms.The kids really enjoyed being with him and did not hesitate to play with him despite the language barrier. We wish Andrew all the best for his future and would welcome him again anytime!

I don't know where to begin as this place and people stole my heart. I stayed with Jamie and Mike for 3 weeks and loved every minute of it! They are kind, supportive and made me feel like home, very grateful that we met and spent this time together. The place itself is so cozy, beautiful and right on the water. In your free time you can use kayaks, paddle boards, volunteer bicycles , do yoga on a deck or just chill in a hammock. The tasks can differ but nothing too complicated- laundry, cleaning, painting the rooms and deck, cooking. We also did some fun projects like cutting fish from the wood for decorations of the room and then painted them all together. Also painted a few mandalas around the house on the pots and a sign with the name of the hotel for the water front of the house. It was really fun to do! I will miss this place and people! Thank you for making me feel at home away from home! :-*

With Maren, Gerhard and Levi I had a great first workaway experience and a really good start of my travel. I felt very at home and comfortable, since they are absolutely kind people and always ready to help. It was pleasent, spending some time with them and I don't have anything negative to say. The house itself, aswell as my room (and bathroom), was beautiful, but the best about this place is, that it's so close to the beach (~30min by foot). With the amount of work I had enough time left to explore the beatiful nature every day or just enjoy some solo time. I liked my tasks, but still it's sad that due to him beeing sick, I couldn't spend much time with Levi. I totally recommend Maren, Gerhard and Levi, I would come back myself!

Que dire .... Ce message pourrait commencer par l'immense gratitude que j'ai pour toi André de m'avoir ouvert les portes de ton coeur. Ton univers est baigné d'Amour, de générosité, de bienveillance, de créativité, d'humour! Et tant de choses originales et inhabituelles comme le coup de bol et la tyrolienne ! Le jardinage avec la grelinette était un vrai plaisir! Même la terre ressent les effets vibratoires du lieu et elle est si agréable à travailler, cela fait la joie des vers de terre!. Le temps semble s'arrêter chez toi et tout est paisible et agréable. J'ai aimé ta chaise volante qui amène à l'évasion et à la plénitude. J'ai adoré découvrir la mosaïque même si je n'ai pas eu l'occasion d'en faire longuement. Je suis si heureuse d'avoir fait ta connaissance dans cette maison ou vivre l'instant présent est un bonheur ! Je continue mon chemin intérieur en ayant confiance en la vie, et en lui souriant !

Mats and Julia stayed with us as volunteers and quickly became part of our daily life. They helped us in everything – cooking, cleaning, and taking care of our child with kindness and patience. They were always ready to help and worked with a happy heart. They are also very good at communicating, which made living and working together very easy and comfortable. Their positive energy brought a warm feeling to our home. We really loved hosting them and sharing our time together. We truly hope their further travels will be amazing and full of beautiful experiences. We would happily host them again anytime and strongly recommend other hosts to welcome them as well. They are wonderful people.

Kathy and Srya came to our home as volunteers, but very soon they became part of our family. This beautiful mother and daughter brought so much kindness, love, and happiness to our home. They helped us with cooking, cleaning, planting, harvesting, and caring for our animals with a happy heart. They also spent wonderful time with our son Adrin and cared for him with so much love and patience. Seeing the bond they made with him touched our hearts. Their presence made our home warmer and full of positive energy. When they left, it truly felt like family saying goodbye. We will always remember them with love and hope to welcome them again one day. They are truly amazing humans. ❤️

J’ai vécu une expérience vraiment incroyable chez Anne et Mathieu. Leur projet est magnifique et plein de sens, on sent qu’il est porté avec beaucoup de cœur. J’ai croisé Anne assez brièvement sur place, mais nous sommes restées en contact très régulièrement. Sa bienveillance est vraiment géniale, et ses expériences de vie sont incroyablement inspirantes. C’est une personne qui marque par son ouverture, sa douceur et sa vision. Avec Mathieu, j’ai passé de super moments. Sa culture musicale, très influencée par les Beatles, rend l’atmosphère de la maison vraiment unique et joyeuse (musique à fond j'adore!). Et surtout, il m’a fait découvrir la plongée, un moment fort de mon séjour. C’est un moniteur vraiment excellent, très pédagogue et surtout passionné. Ils ont eu un vrai impact sur ma seconde expérience en Guadeloupe. Ils m’ont ouvert à plein de choses et m’ont permis de découvrir l’île d’une manière plus profonde. Dès mon arrivée, je me suis sentie accueillie comme dans une famille. :) Leur générosité et leur simplicité rendent l’expérience très spéciale. Et impossible de ne pas parler de leurs animaux, qui sont absolument adorables… ils me manquent déjà beaucoup trop. Merci encore pour ces beaux moments partagés et pour votre accueil si sincère. Je recommande cette expérience à 100 % à toute personne qui cherche une immersion humaine, authentique et enrichissante.

Thorsten and his neighbours were very welcoming from the very beginning. Whenever Thorsten had time, he showed me the surroundings of this beautiful place, which was truly a gift. Thorsten is very appreciative of the work people do and always shows genuine gratitude. It was the perfect mix between doing tasks and having time to discover the nature in the area. I also really appreciated our conversations and discussions, which were interesting and inspiring. Thank you Thorsten for the amazing experience in Bäckefors!! I’m happy for everyone who gets the chance to visit this place.

I worked for about a month, washing dishes for the restaurant and occasionally helping with housekeeping tasks. I liked the job it was very easy going and whenever I didn't know something I was kindly shown. I received my own room which was really nice. The hotel is cosey and Manuela and Wolfgang are kind good people, they even helped me to see a doctor in the local town. My Workaway colleague were also very friendly and great. I highly recommend this place for someone who likes rural life.

Taisei stayed in my house for 9 days . He arrived to my house on the snow, when I was traveling in Thailand . He installed the new wifi , perfect . And did a wonderful job , lifting the wooden pellets into the house .So we could have the heater going . Taisei is a very nice young man , very helpful and flexible. I enjoyed having him in my house. He will always be welcome.

Ich hatte eine wirklich schöne Zeit bei euch und habe mich von Anfang an sehr willkommen gefühlt. Die Atmosphäre war total entspannt und freundlich, wodurch es leicht gefallen ist, sich einzuleben und wohlzufühlen. Die Aufgaben waren gut erklärt und fair, und es hat mir Spaß gemacht mitzuhelfen und gleichzeitig euren Alltag kennenzulernen. Besonders geschätzt habe ich die Gespräche und die gemeinsame Zeit. Vielen Dank für die tolle Erfahrung und eure Gastfreundschaft. Ich nehme viele schöne Erinnerungen mit und kann euch als Hosts auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen! Für mich war der kulturelle Austausch nicht relevant, da ich aus Österreich bin, aber hier trifft man auf Menschen mit sehr vielen verschiedenen Hintergründen.

We had a really lovely experience hosting this family. They stayed with us for a couple of days and were incredibly helpful and understanding. We had just moved back into the house, so everything was a bit chaotic and messy, but they were very relaxed about it and happy to help wherever needed. It was also really beautiful to see their family dynamic and the way they spend time together. Having them here actually motivated me a lot and brought a really positive energy to our place. We’re very grateful for their help and the time we shared, and we would happily recommend them to other hosts.

It was a really enjoyable and fulfilling experience. The family is so warm, and the environment is very welcoming. Teaching Chinese there was a joy. We also had great fun cooking local traditional food together. Thank you for the great time and delicious meals. I made lots of memories and would definitely recommend this place!

It might sound exaggerated but Shawn and Jane are one of the most giving persons that I have ever met in my life. They are generous with what they have and are willing to support everyone to have their time to do ski/snowboarding while working with them. That said, quality of work and responsibility to help out the lodge is expected, which is fair and reasonable what you expect for a common adult will do.The stay itself doesn't feel like a workplacec but a community where everyone helping out each other out. I hope everyone who see this and got to work with them treat them well with respect and gratitude. You wouldn't regret working with them!