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Dog/House sitting and improving our Azorean House on Santa Maria Island

Portugal
Última atividade : 20 nov. 2025

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We are Olga and Alvaro. Together with our dalmatian Nina we live in the small, calm island of Santa Maria. We grew up in the Netherlands and Uruguay, respectively, after living in the prairies of South Dakota and Minnesota for 16+ years we have now made our home in the Azores. Currently we both work part time, remotely. Good food, hosting friends and family, and exploring the Azores and its outdoors activities are some of our favorite things. We are proud and grateful for having two major projects and hosted travelers for over 1.5 years. We have been super impressed by the work of the volunteers, and enjoy their positive, creative energy every day.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Projetos artísticos
Prática de idiomas
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
House sitting
Interesses
Mascotes
Fazenda
Cultura
Cuidar de plantas
Animais
Atividades ao ar livre
Praia
Naturaleza
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Cultural Exchange 🌍
We love connecting with people from all over the world — and even though we’re not always on-site, we make time to get to know our volunteers, share stories, and support your stay. You’ll also get a real taste of rural Portuguese life in this quiet corner of the Azores, far from the crowds. If interested, you can experience Olga's life- or neurographica coaching sessions, or other creative activities such as Portuguese tile painting, basket weaving, water color painting and more.
Ajuda
Dog sitting
Gardening
Painting: Help on both the interior and exterior.
General tasks, including maintaining the garden and cleaning up.
We welcome anyone with a willingness to learn , contribute, work and live independently .

Cultural Immersion: Experience the cultural heritage of Santa Maria Island, from local traditions
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Holandês: Fluente
Alemão: Intermediário
Português: Intermediário
Francês: Iniciante
Acomodação
Guesthouse with bathroom, kitchenette and balcony. Walking distance from the village's mini mercado, bar (with amazing coffee) and hiking trails.
Algo mais...
If you want to spend time with our sweet, energetic dog, contribute to our project, enjoy the Azores' natural beauty, and engage in personal growth, reach out to us. We're eager to welcome you and share this experience.🌿
Mais alguns detalhes
- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Wifi is available. Both Alvaro and Olga work remotely and understand this concept.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Meus animais / animais de estimação
Nina (4 anos)
Our little dalmatian
Coco
Peacock

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 169995413188

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11 nov. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zsófia)

Zsófia was such a joy to have around! Super proactive, independent, and great at communicating. She took initiative, got things done (and even went beyond what was asked), and worked really well with the other volunteer. Fun, reliable, and full of good vibes — we’d host her again anytime!

(Excelente )

11 nov. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zsófia) para o anfitrião

I liked spending time in Monchique. The view from the house is amazing, the house is equipped with everything you need despite of there are several tasks you can do during your stay. I really enjoyed working around the house, I had the freedom to decide how to spend my days. It was clear what tasks Olga and Alvaro thought could be a good project… read more

(Excelente )

6 out. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Shiori & Yosuke) para o anfitrião

We really appreciate the opportunity to meet, know and spend time together with Olga, Alvaro and Nina!
From very first moment, they welcomed us very warmly and showed us plenty of places around the island. Olga and Alvaro are such a lovely couple, always kind and helpful, Nina is very a smart, well behaved lovely dog🫶🏼🐾

The renovation project on… read more

(Excelente )

2 out. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Shiori & Yosuke)

We had the pleasure of hosting Yosuke and Shiori for our home renovation project on Santa Maria Island and they were fantastic! They worked thoroughly and independently, always respectful and keeping everything clean and organized. They gave so much love to our dog, and quickly made friends with people around us. What started as a WorkAway turned… read more

(Excelente )

29 ago. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dennis & Quanmin) para o anfitrião

Excellent stay in a beautiful location and our hosts were very accommodating and pleasant to be with. Martina is an excellent cook so we really enjoyed her meals and Min was happy to make dumplings as well. We enjoyed meeting their friends and going to the opera on one occasion which was very close by to their home. They have the cutest pair of… read more

(Excelente )

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Intercâmbio cultural:
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11 nov. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zsófia)

(Excelente)

11 nov. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zsófia) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

6 out. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Shiori & Yosuke) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

2 out. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Shiori & Yosuke)

(Excelente)

29 ago. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dennis & Quanmin) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

23 jul. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Patrick & Edoardo)

Edoardo & Patrick are too energetic volunteers. We enjoyed their positive vibes, interest in learning English, and trying new foods and drinks on the island. They painted a lot around our house and made it look a lot brighter. A nice extra task was Edoardo's work on fixing a bicycle. He is very handy!
Thank you, Edoardo and Patrick for your help!

(Excelente)

1 jun. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lindie & Joeri)

Joeri, Lindie, and their energetic son Khan stayed with us for 2.5 weeks and were a joy to host. They helped with gardening, cleaning, tidying up around the house, and dog sitting—and did so with great care and initiative. They really took ownership of their tasks, even adding a personal touch by planting beautiful flowers they had purchased… read more

(Excelente)

31 mai. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lindie & Joeri) para o anfitrião

Our time in Santa Barbara with Olga, Alvaro, and Nina was nothing short of perfect. We were warmly welcomed and given a lovely guesthouse to stay in. They graciously showed us around the beautiful island and even invited us to a gathering with their friends. We were happy to help out with various tasks, and taking care of Nina was a joy. It also… read more

(Excelente)

26 jan. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Astrid7)

Astrid joined us for some dog sitting, and left doing so much more: gardening, cleaning up around the house, stacking fire wood, etc.. She is a very independent, responsible volunteer, who turned out also to be very generous. She kept her room very clean (cleaner than ever), and even donated a coffee machine and christmas lights! She connected… read more

(Excelente)

19 jan. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Astrid7) para o anfitrião

My first Workaway experience was with Olga and Álvaro, where I spent a month in a beautiful place.
It was a wonderful time, thanks in part to the freedom they gave me in the volunteer work, and I also had the opportunity to explore the beautiful island of Santa Maria.
I also had the pleasure of spending a few lovely days with Nina, their loyal… read more

(Excelente)

26 jan. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Francisco José)

Fran & Lucia joined us for a few weeks and helped with chores outside, such as burning garden waste, removing old fencing and barbwire, as well as maintaining the garden. They left the place better than they found it, for which we are grateful. Further, it was always easy communicating. We enjoyed hearing about their adventures with WorkAway and… read more

(Excelente)

19 jan. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Francisco José) para o anfitrião

We’re writing this a month late, but we couldn’t miss the chance to tell you how much we loved our time with you. We were lucky enough to stay in your beautifully renovated house for three weeks, and from the moment we arrived, you made us feel so welcome and at home.

The work was relaxed, and we’re really grateful for the total flexibility you… read more

(Excelente)

26 nov. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Eszter & Peter) para o anfitrião

We spent 2.5 weeks in Santa Maria, it was our first Workaway experience. Olga and Alvaro are very kind, helpful, and hospitable. They showed us the beautiful spots of the island, and the work was enjoyable. We are truly grateful to have met them!! They are the best hosts!! Thank you!🌞

(Excelente)

5 nov. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dorottya) para o anfitrião

I couldn’t have wished for a better 2 weeks! Olga and Alvaro are fantastic, kind people who made me feel welcomed. I have spent most of my time on long hikes with Nina (the sweetest dog!) on this beautiful island, which was super fun and now a dear memory. Thank you for taking me around on the island, the hikes and the company!

(Excelente)

4 out. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Dorottya)

Dory was a fantastic volunteer with lots of energy and dedication. She helped us with tasks around the home-reno project, and also took care of our dog for a short week. Her independence, self-reliance and sense of adventure were a fabulous match for us. We had a lot of fun together, and the dog loves her so much!
Thank you Dory, for sharing your… read more

(Excelente)

10 out. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (anamoralc96) para o anfitrião

A unique experience with Olga, Álvaro and Nina, their dog 🐶🐾. We felt part of the place and the project from day one, sharing and enjoying the present moment, it was not difficult for us, because the place was paradisiacal and the company even better. With the help of Olga and Álvaro we were able to give ourselves 100% to volunteering, allowing… read more

(Excelente)

4 out. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (anamoralc96)

Ana & Rodrigo have been wonderful volunteers with our home-reno project. Things worked out so well; we agreed to extend the period from 1 to 3 months. In the meantime, they made the area and house look wonderful, did an amazing job gardening, painting, adding their personal creative touch. They connected well and provided leadership to other… read more

(Excelente)

4 out. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Camilla & Giulio)

Camilla and Silvana have been wonderful, helpful volunteers for our project. They brought a fresh wave of energy and inspiration to our project and our small team of volunteers. Being friendly to all (people AND dogs!), their dedication, positivity and creativity resulted in a leap of progress for the project, and wonderful memories for all… read more

(Excelente)

30 ago. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Camilla & Giulio) para o anfitrião

This was our first volunteering experience, and thanks to these hosts, it was simply magnificent. After this experience, we returned home with our hearts full of joy and our minds filled with unforgettable moments. Olga and Alvaro, two fantastic, kind, and genuine people, along with their sweet dog Nina, welcomed us and made us feel at home.… read more

(Excelente)

4 out. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Maja)

Maja concluded our season of working with volunteers. She was dedicated to the tasks and actually took initiatives regarding improvements in the project. She indicated her needs (or if something was broken), kept the area very clean. We were impressed by her flexibility and courage, as she ended up to be by herself without other volunteers as we… read more

(Excelente)

10 jun. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sandra & Jose)

Sandra and Jose were our very first volunteers. They set the bar high! Independent, driven, mature, detailed, respectful, and motivated for the tasks as well as exploring the island; we felt we won the lottery hosting this couple. Sandra and Jose painted the walls of the house in- and outside, including a beautiful blue edge around each window.… read more

(Excelente)

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Dog/House sitting and improving our Azorean House on Santa Maria Island

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Encontre o anfitrião perfeito

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Detalhes

Descrição

Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

Interesses

Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

Ajuda

Idiomas

Acomodação

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