Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

We enjoyed hosting Ellie and learning more about life in Israel and her future plans. She got along well with others, communicated well and has good self awareness too. During her stay she helped with a variety of tasks around the farm and it was good to see her confidence grow especially with driving the golf cart - we appreciate all your help during your stay. Safe travels!

It was lovely to have marlen staying with us, and for a house sit whilst we went away. The dogs loved going out for a ramble with her, and even the cats tried to convert her feline allergies !! Thanks so much for joining us in ireland marlen!

Mai was a talented artist and a positive influence on everyone around her. She is always ready to help when needed!

Jessi was a wonderful person to have with us. We really enjoyed her company and the way she cared for our daughter, Munay. Her experience working in kindergartens was very noticeable; she shared experiences with us that I didn’t know before, always with so much love and dedication. One day she even surprised us by turning a room into a little playroom for Munay, which showed how creative and thoughtful she is. She quickly understood the house rules and was always willing to help with cleaning, organizing, and laundry. Jessi definitely has a special place in our hearts. Thank you for everything, and we hope to see you again!

Anke and Olaf welcomed me warmly after I struggled to find a place when my previous Workaway was cancelled. They are incredibly kind and generous people, and their energy is truly uplifting. Although I only stayed for one week, it was an amazing experience. The cultural exchange was wonderful, and I had the opportunity to meet their family and friends—such beautiful people. I also connected with another Workawayer, West, who had been there before me, which made the experience even more special. In just one week, I found everything I had been looking for in a Workaway. So a huge thank you for everything you've done for me! I wish you all the best and even more!

Hannah and Emilia were two lovely girls we enjoyed hosting. They got along well with everyone including my daughter and were keen to learn and help out on the farm, great working in a team and also on their own. We recommend them to future hosts. Safe travels and thank you for your help 🙏

We had a great time with Filippo and Giulia!!! It was such a pleasure to host them, as they are super friendly, helpful, easygoing and spontaneous :) We loved to spend some time with them, talking and singing while enjoying their nice risotto or some pizza ;) And they helped us organize our garden, the result is amazing! Not to mention their two very sweet dogs who were nice company :) We'll keep great memories of this exchange and wish you good travels!

From volunteer to friend, what a journey! Everything you read in the comments about Sophia is true, she's an intuitive volunteer who was able to understand our project easily and knew exactly what we needed. On the community side she is someone who is proactive about brining groups together and takes joy from living in community. We would (and already have!) had her back in a heart beat! ❤️

Wow what an amazing workaway. The work was super easy and I had the loads of time to explore Bergen. There is a bus stop right outside of the house that connects you to bigger city's. Jorunn and Martin were such lovely hosts. I felt truly welcomed. I got to try some traditional Norwegian food which tasted delicious!! I would 100% recommend this workaway to anyone visiting Norway.

I had the absolute best workaway experience here. I had never heard of Koh Mak before I arrived. If you have the privilege of doing a workaway here, I 10/10 recommend. The work was so fulfilling and inspiring. The hours were fair. The exchange in general was very fair. The property is absolutely beautiful, quiet and the room is spacious. I cannot say enough good things about my stay. Between the inspiring work, beaches, walk -ability, truly everyday was magical. Thank you Kerstin!

Gab is FAB! Such an authentically open person. More honest and positive than the average human being. :D They would be the first to put up their hand to volunteer for any task and while doing said task would do it enthusiastically and with dedication to detail which usually ended in a great result. Gab would be a great asset to any team and really good fun to have around your place. If we could have kept them longer we would have and still missing the Gab energy months later.

Karen has got herself a piece of paradise tucked away from the sight of outsiders. Created all with her own dedication and hard work. Jobs around the house vary and feel very rewarding. To name a few of the bigger tasks, we got rid of a few 'widow makers', weeded the bush and moved a lot of soil to create a slope around the house. All while being constantly surrounded by a small group of happy wallabies Karen cares so deeply about. She is a great host, full of curiosity, great humor and indestructible energy. I feel inspired by her way of living and her work. Have fun at your upcoming world tour and I hope to see you again 🌎

I stayed with Cheng and her mum in late March, and this experience has been one of the most fulfilling of my life. This opportunity actually was one of the reasons why I came to KL in the first place. Working with the dogs has been something that I keep coming back to in my life and doing it with Cheng made me realize that I want to dedicate part of my life to animal care. Beyond the work itself, Cheng and her mum were incredibly kind and generous hosts. We spent evenings together watching films, shopping, exploring local vendors for snacks — they genuinely took wonderful care of me. The conversations with Cheng were a highlight, and I hope our paths cross again. I’m grateful for this experience and for the beautiful family and all the dogs I got to know — Chocolate, Maya, Dantart, Oscar, and Hailey. Thank you!!

Olivia was here for 5 weeks but it definitely didn’t feel long enough. She is a really nice person and super fun to hang out with. I’ll never forget our ‘rave’ while we painted the upstairs at 11pm. Olivia loves to chat and that’s my favourite so we got along great. Olivia is cool with anything. She’s happy to join in with any job or activity. She was here when it seemed to be either snowing or -35 and she kept the animals fed and happy throughout all of it. We had no trouble at all with Olivia and she’s definitely welcome back any time.

I had a really meaningful experience staying with Julio. He was incredibly kind and flexible in welcoming me, even though I let him know in advance that I wouldn’t be able to stay for long, which I truly appreciated. From the moment I arrived, I felt very comfortable. We shared great conversations, exchanged perspectives, and connected in a very genuine way. It was inspiring to meet someone with such a positive energy and an open mindset. I was also happy to be able to help with some plumbing tasks, which is something I have experience in. Being able to contribute in a practical way made the experience even more rewarding for me. Even though my stay was brief, the quality of the time we shared was truly special. Julio is a wonderful person, and I feel grateful to have met him. I definitely leave with a sense of connection and appreciation.

Loved having Sharon ( Shazzeee) stay with us. Very calm young lady. Dog's all loved her. She completed all chores asked of her in a timely, organised manner and cooked some amazing foods plus made beetroot relish! Shazzee definetly knows hard work and was another outstanding WAW. Hope to see her again. Really enjoyed her company, conversations and we were a bit sad to see her go.

Dear Mustafa, Thank you so much for your kind message. It really means a lot to me and my family. We truly appreciate all the help you gave during your stay. You worked well, had a great attitude, and brought good energy to our place. We are very grateful for that. I also want to say sorry if my time away in town made you feel uncomfortable or less supported. During that period, I had some important things to take care of, but I understand it may have affected your experience here. You are always welcome back to stay with us again anytime in the future. It would be great to spend more time together and share a better experience. Thank you again for everything, and I wish you a safe and happy journey ahead. Warm regards, Yohun

Claire was a wonderful volunteer and yoga teacher during her time with us on Koh Mak. She was reliable, motivated, and completed her tasks without needing any reminders. She noticed what needed to be done and was never too shy to step in and help. She handled the guests very well and created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in our yoga shala. Claire also made the transition to the next yoga teacher smooth and easy, which was very helpful for us. She enjoyed her time here so much that she decided to stay longer than originally planned, and we were very happy to host her for the additional time. We are still in contact, and if she ever has the opportunity to return and teach in our yoga shala again, we would be very happy to welcome her back.

Emmie was a pleasure to host, diligent, timely, calm, hard working. The work wasn't exciting, mostly weeding and cleaning, (autmn clean inside and out), prepping fruit, but Emmie was always willing. Nice to have the house spruced up! I recommend Emmie and would welcome her back.

I had a great time here, the hosts Françoise and Dada were very welcoming and easy-going. They showed me and the other workawayer around and introduced us some of the residents. We had the opportunity to try out some of the activities at the village like yoga and Qigong. They also had us help out at the café and with other tasks both at the house and in the village. The area is beautiful and I particularly enjoyed the nature and wild-life all around the place. They have all sort of fruits, aromatic herbs and vegetables growing around, and we got to try home-made kombucha, teas and other foods. I would definitely recommend the place if you're looking to spend time in nature. It's a great place to go on walks, swim at the pond, and get some quiet time. ☀