Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Irina is the most caring, sweet and energetic workawayer you could ever meet! We really enjoyed the time she spent with us, our kids just wanted to be with her all the time! She became part of the family almost instantly and we're very happy she's still going to be around for a while so that we can meet her and hear of all her wonderful adventures: whether it is running a marathon or writing a book, Irina is always full of great surprises and it is impossible to be bored around her ;)

Celine è stata un Angelo nel mio giardino 🙏 Una ragazza simpatica, educata e sempre rispettosa delle regole della casa. È stata sempre attenta e responsabile nei lavori del giardino, ha migliorato tanto l' aspetto del vivaio e intorno alla casa. Si è dedicata con amore ai miei gatti, soprattutto di Rakitikus 👍 Molto pratica e indipendente con i lavori delle piante, ora il mio giardino è più rigoglioso e bello ✌️🌴 È rimasta sola quando io ero in viaggio, è riuscita a gestire tutto con ottimi risultati e grazie all' amore che Celine mette in tutto quello che fa. È stato un vero piacere conoscerti e spero di vederti presto, grazie mille per tutto e buona fortuna, Dani 🙏 ❤️

Mahmoud volunteered with us for more than two months and was a great help during his stay. He is attentive, responsible, and genuinely cares about the place. He completed his tasks well and could be trusted to look after the hostel, even when we were not around. We truly appreciated his help and would gladly recommend him to other hosts.

Thank you so much, Greta, for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review! It truly means a lot to us. We loved having you here—your positive energy, enthusiasm, and great sense of humor made every day a joy. You jumped right into farm life and quickly became part of the rhythm here, and we really appreciated how helpful and engaged you were in everything you did. We’re so happy you enjoyed the countryside, the animals (they definitely loved all the attention!), and the time spent with the other Workawayers. Those shared moments—both during work and in the evenings—are what make this place so special for us too. Two weeks went by far too quickly, and you’re always welcome back. Wishing you many more wonderful adventures ahead, and we hope to see you again someday! 🌿😊

Marie stayed with us for about 3 weeks and one week was house/pet sitting..I appreciated Marie's vibrant personality and willingness to learn. There were times when communication was difficult but we got there in the end. Thank you for the attention and engagement with my children Marie, they loved spending time with you. Also the care you showed especially to the chickens and my beloved Juni dog. Plus the jobs you dedicated yourself to : freeing the kiwi fruit!!! All the best on your travels in NZ. Your exuberant energy and wonderful sense of humour will serve you well in our country!

I stayed at Orakei for several months and loved every minute! Nik and Demelza are incredibly generous people and I was lucky enough to spend time with their kids as well, I miss everyone and can’t wait to visit again in the future !

It was a great week spent with Denise and Pete. They welcomed me warmly and gave me general cleaning tasks to do. They also gave me great advice on places to visit in the beautiful surrounding area, and Denise didn't hesitate to arrange transportation for me. I would love to come back to chat again with better English and discover other great spots =).

I had a really wonderful time staying with Mel and her family. From the first day, they made me feel very welcome and comfortable. Mel is such a kind, warm, and generous person, and the whole family is very nice and friendly. I really enjoyed helping out and spending time with everyone, especially the little ones, the atmosphere was relaxed and caring, and I always felt respected and appreciated. One of my favorite parts of the stay was Mel’s cooking — her meals were absolutely delicious, and I looked forward to them every day! I also really appreciate Mel sharing her plans for the farm and her future dreams with me. It was inspiring to hear her ideas and passion. I sincerely wish that her farm and dreams will come true. Thank you so much for this lovely experience. I’m truly grateful and would highly recommend this host to other Workawayers.

Hailey! We are so thankful of having you in our team in the Galapagos Islands. You were a diligent and responsible volunteer overall and even exceeded on your work by providing us with important material for our webpage. We thank you and wish you all the best and heartly recommend you as well. You are always welcome back to our home. Gracias. Andres.

This was my first time as a workawayer. Visiting Sam and Sally was quite an experience, even though it was just a few days. This place is surrounded by beautiful nature and landscapes, mountains and of course hundreds of olive trees. It is so peaceful and quiet. You can actually see the stars at night. Heating up the house with fireplace. Sam and Sally offered me lunch daily, we had nice conversations. Otherwise I was preparing my own breakfast and dinner. There are also the animals: two dogs Borat and Djangoo, Spike the cat and the chickens. I was trying to make friends with Spike the cat, but unfortunately I got allergic reaction so we couldn’t be friends. I went for a walk in the nearby Nacimiento del Rio San Juan, a beatiful nature reserve. The olive harvest itself was an unforgettable experience. Thank you Sam and Sally!

I stayed for one month at Jorg and Anette’s lovely farm for a home and pet-sitting experience. Unfortunately, I only had a few days to spend time with Jorg and Anette together, which was not enough—I would have loved to stay longer and enjoy their company more. Still, that short time was enough to know how kind, friendly, and generous they are. During my stay, I truly enjoyed taking care of their adorable pets, whom I miss a lot. Living on the farm was a real blessing. It was a very peaceful time for me, and I had the chance to read, hike, meditate, and enjoy the picturesque views of the lake, vineyards, orchards, and surrounding mountains. Jorg is a very generous gentleman who kindly let me use his van to go into town for shopping and groceries, which I truly appreciated. If I hadn’t found a job in Vancouver and had to leave earlier than planned, I would have happily stayed longer and enjoyed more time with this lovely family. I will definitely stay in touch and hope to visit them again in the future. Thank you, Jorg and Anette, for this wonderful opportunity.

This was my first place I where stayed as a volunteer. I really loved the place, the views were amazing, it felt like your outside of everything but still everything was so near by. The people were so kind, and it felt like a small family while I was there with the other volunteers. I was staying 3 weeks and thinking to go again. I can highly recommend it to others as well.

Staying with Suha and Millie was a wonderful experience which I highly recommend to anyone that likes to combine farm work with one-in-a-lifetime experiences such as rockclimbing and visiting the beautiful sites of Mae On. There was always work to do on the farm but Suha and Millie allowed everyone to work at their own pace and not too much which made the experience active but peaceful at the same time. We learned how to work with bamboo, plant and nurture seedlings and started each day with yoga and meditation with everyone that wanted to join. When you want to learn about self-sufficiency, Suha is more than willing to explain how he arranges everything at the farm. Other than that we went to the market and cooked together as a group with the other volunteers that quickly became very close. Thank you again Suha and Millie for your hospitality and the great time at the farm!

Eduardo and Margot are a special couple and work so well together.... Margot is so well organised ... I will add a photo on my gallery of how amazingly she packed a trailer with branches and green weeds to take to the transfer mulching process. Eduardo is bright agile and did great work renovating and clearing an outdoor stairway. They were both diligent, attentive and generous ... consistently bright harmonious and happy over the whole two week period. Margot makes great dutch cookies and baked cheesecake... which they offered to me and a visitor ... even though they were self-catering in the separate cottage. I highly recommend them both.

Marlin and Bijan have been superb in helping and constructing carpentry works! Dedicated and meticulous in their work ! Highly recommended!

Our experience with Simon was pleasant and enriching. In a short time, we became close, built trust, and were able to discuss deep and complex aspects of life. Simon is a friendly person, always willing to help in any way he can. He is calm, respectful, flexible, and thoughtful. He is open to learning about realities different from his own and is happy to share local experiences. Thank you for sharing this time with us. You're always welcome in our home whenever you want.

I had an amazing experience during my stay in Morocco thanks to Workaway. The villa was great, the environment was very pleasant, and the school was extremely welcoming. The students were absolutely lovely, respectful, kind, and motivated, which made the experience even more rewarding. This stay was both culturally and personally enriching. If you truly want to discover a country from the inside, I believe there is nothing better than this kind of experience. Many thanks to Rachid, Said, and the entire school for these wonderful encounters and this unforgettable journey.

Namaste sissy I felt very fortunate to have her here. her energy is wonderful, she got along with all the volunteers and guest. plus she is very helpful and hard worker and another thing is that she gives a nice smile which chers you up and which bring me more energy for working. if you ever want to come back we would be thrilled to have you. Me and my family will never forgot you. You will be always in our memories Thanks for your every kinds of help . See you ASSAP

Ich war für zweieinhalb Wochen bei Simon und Miri auf La Palma und habe mich vom ersten Moment an sehr willkommen gefühlt. Leider hatte ich während meines Aufenthalts nicht die Gelegenheit, Miri kennenzulernen, da sie gemeinsam mit ihrer Tochter Maja in Deutschland war. Umso schöner war der herzliche Kontakt mit Simon, der mir das Gefühl gegeben hat, wirklich gesehen und wertgeschätzt zu sein. Das Grundstück ist traumhaft gelegen, mitten im Kiefernwald, sehr ruhig und naturnah, ein Ort, an dem man gut zur Ruhe kommen und sich erden kann. Allerdings auch ein bisschen abgelegen, sprich, es gibt keine Cafés, Supermärkte etc in Fußnähe. Meine Hauptaufgaben bestanden darin, mich um die drei Pferde zu kümmern, zu kochen sowie kleinere Arbeiten auf dem Gelände zu übernehmen. Je nach Wetter haben sich die Aufgaben angepasst, an Regentagen haben wir zum Beispiel gemeinsam Mandeln sortiert. Untergebracht war ich die erste Woche in einem stillgelegten Van und danach in einer Hütte mit "Balkon" mit Aussicht auf den Wald. Ich habe während meines Aufenthalts viel selbst gekocht (weil ich kochen liebe), überwiegend bio und vegetarisch-vegan, was super möglich war. Die Atmosphäre war durchgehend offen, freundlich und entspannt. Ich habe mich sehr respektiert gefühlt und hatte jederzeit das Gefühl, dass meine Mithilfe geschätzt wird. Es war eine schöne Mischung aus Verantwortung, Flexibilität und einem liebevollen Miteinander. Auch die Arbeitszeiten hab ich als fair und sehr flexibel erlebt. Ich hatte insgesamt eine richtig gute Zeit und würde jederzeit wiederkommen. Beim nächsten Mal würde ich mich auch sehr freuen, Miri persönlich kennenzulernen, ich bin mir sicher, dass sie mindestens genauso herzlich ist wie Simon. Vielen Dank für diese Erfahrung, für die Offenheit und für alles, was ich während meines Aufenthalts lernen durfte. Ich kann diesen Workaway-Platz von Herzen weiterempfehlen🫶🏼