Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I was really nice having Dominique and Maddi stay with us. They were game to try anything, always ready to go in the morning, and approached any jobs with a deterioration to do it well. They built a very nice outdoor fire pit and refinished some furniture. They were both easy going and great company. They loved our pets and enjoyed playing games after dinner (Hucklebuck!). It was my first time hosting workawayers and it was 100% enjoyable and successful. Thanks you two!!

This 10 day visit to Alex & Zeno was my first experience as a workawayer. Alex is such an interesting guy to converse with, we had many great talks indeed! Zeno had just began to mobilise himself, then his smiles did appear everywhere in the house :) My favourite times were early morning. Zeno merrily chattering and laughing by himself, so nice, so cute :) And also those morning sessions of laughter, father and son having great times of exchange. The home is very warm and it was such a lucky strike for me because we were doing the final renovation works. So, I stayed in a new house and we both enjoyed the new house aromas :) Good Food was available at all times according to the working hours moods. Very tasty cod fish, smoked salmon and very nice lamb meat , super yummy! The work was such a pleasant experience. A good understanding of the joblist, a very like-minded attitude and heyho everything was done, methodically , without drama, everything needed supplied without question. Alex is a great guy to work for or with. And Zenos smiles are so wonderful! A perfect host, I'm very happy we met and we'll surely meet again :)

We had such a great time with Sandra and David (and their funny dog Milo) on their beautiful piece of land just outside Barichara. From the very beginning they were kind, open and super easy to connect with. They’ve travelled a lot themselves and shared so many interesting and funny stories. We spent many evenings talking and enjoying the atmosphere together. The food was incredible. David is a chef, and every meal he prepared was fresh, varied and honestly some of the best food we’ve had in a long time. We felt really spoiled. The work was very fair. Since they didn’t have guests at the moment, we mainly helped around the house, did some cleaning and supported a bit in the garden. Nothing heavy, and we always felt appreciated. In the afternoons we had plenty of time to explore the beautiful surroundings or walk into Barichara, which is such a charming little town. Sandra and David also shared great tips on what to see and do in the area. Thank you so much for the wonderful time. We can genuinely recommend staying with Sandra and David to anyone. You'll have an amazing experience!

Camille was like a fairy tale. She arrived like a feather, she made my home with her presence feel like a sanctuary. I loved the little Buda she place on the window. We were on a journey together to look at life in a different way. It is not sometime and I think of her often and wonder if I thanked her enough to share her presence with me.

One of the best workaways I've done. I felt welcome and had many interesting conversations with both of the hosts through my almost 3 week stay. You can learn about wood working and farmlife. But, I would only recommend it to those who are ready for physical work. Don't go there expecting a holiday.

It was an unique stunning experience to be on this boat in excellent company. The staff is really amazing, helpful and very nice. A very good human experience I highly recommend. Living on a boat close tot he city center it's absolutely perfect. 3 hours daily tasks easy to do. The other Workawayers company was very delightful. No doubt it was a precious experience.

My first workaway was in the Serra de Monchique with Gaisma and Jörg. After three days it was clear that I would stay longer and after 5 weeks I didn't really want to leave this enchanting place. I mainly looked after two dogs - Elsa and Monty. Morning and evening walks in the mountains - in sun, wind and rain - at new moon ( with an impressive starry sky) and at full moon. It was often so great - hard to put into words. If you like to be in nature, you will be able to experience many special moments here. Otherwise, there is a garden where there is always something to do or other work around the house that you can help with. We always agreed on the working hours and I always had enough time to do my private work. I had a nice room with a desk and a private bathroom. Life with Gaisma and Jörg is very relaxed, uncomplicated and great fun. We always cooked together, went on trips to the sea, friends and family came to visit and we had many interesting conversations.I learned a lot about dogs, the Serra de Monchique, Photography, olive harvesting and how to paint light bulbs so that you have a nice light. Jörg is a master of light and the house and the property are one beautiful light installation. If you want, you can accompany Gaisma to her dog school and then drive to the sea, eat something and watch the sunset. All in all, these 5 weeks were very special and definitely the best place I could have. It couldn't have been better! Thank you both for this wonderful time with you and the dogs. No question - I'll be back :)

Tom was an absolutely fantastic volunteer and quickly became a valued member of our school community. He was flexible, reliable, and always willing to help with anything we needed. Nothing ever seemed like a problem for him – he jumped into every task with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. At school, he connected with our students in a natural way. The kids adored him. He treated every student with respect, kindness, and understanding, and he always created a safe and friendly atmosphere in the classroom. He was not only a teacher, but also a real friend to them. We are truly grateful for everything he brought to our school. We highly recommend him to any future host – you will be lucky to have him. Thank you, Tom, for becoming part of our family :)

Ramsan war unser allererster Workawayer – und wie aufregend das vorher für uns war, können wir kaum beschreiben. Im Nachhinein können wir nur sagen: Wir haben uns völlig unnötig so viele Gedanken gemacht. Vom ersten Tag an war alles unkompliziert, herzlich und überraschend schnell vertraut. Ramsan war knapp drei Wochen bei uns und diese Zeit war einfach unbeschreiblich toll. Er hat uns auf dem Hof in allen Bereichen großartig unterstützt – zuverlässig, fleißig, selbstständig und mit einer Freundlichkeit, die man nicht jeden Tag erlebt. Wir haben unglaublich viel von ihm gelernt, nicht nur praktisch, sondern auch über die türkische Kultur, über Familie, Gastfreundschaft und Zusammenhalt. Wir hätten ihn sehr gerne noch viel länger bei uns gehabt, und wir glauben, er wäre selbst gern geblieben. Doch er musste zurück, um seine eigene Familie zu unterstützen – und genau das zeigt, was für ein Mensch er ist. Jede Familie wäre stolz, so einen Sohn zu haben. Für uns bleibt diese erste Workaway-Erfahrung unvergesslich, und wir sind dankbar, dass ausgerechnet Ramsan unser Einstieg war. Den Kontakt werden wir ganz sicher halten – und freuen uns auf den Tag, an dem sich unsere Wege wieder kreuzen. Ein großartiger Mensch und ein wunderbarer Workawayer – absolute Empfehlung.

6 weeks or so passed with ease ...people coming and going... seasons changing...garden maintence...preserving fruits... delicious shared lunches under the apple tree... bicycle mending... swims in nearby lakes... mushroom foraging.. board games... good conversation and excellent communication. I felt at home here, welcomed and apprecited and free to follow the work i was motivated to do. Im super appreciative for the time spent here . In particular the support and sense of community i was able to feel and be apart of. I cant recommend it enough ( ive done many workaways and this is a cream of the crop type place!) Thank you to all but especially Irina, jeny and dominik. Sending love from the north :)

Unsere Zeit mit der Familie Özdemir war einfach außergewöhnlich – eine dieser Begegnungen, die man nicht vergisst. Schon der E-Mail-Kontakt vor ihrer Anreise hat uns gezeigt, dass wir wunderbar zusammenpassen werden. Und genau das hat sich nicht nur bestätigt, sondern weit übertroffen. Für uns war die Woche mit ihnen eine echte Bereicherung. Plötzlich waren wir eine große, fröhliche Gemeinschaft: wir vier, unsere zwei Hunde – und dazu diese warmherzige, offene Familie. Von der ersten Minute an fühlte es sich vertraut und natürlich an, als würden wir uns schon viel länger kennen. Die Zusammenarbeit war leicht, respektvoll und voller guter Energie. Gleichzeitig haben wir viele herzliche Momente geteilt: gemeinsames Lachen, schöne Gespräche, und die Begeisterung von Selim, der hier mit so viel Freude unterwegs war. Es war für uns eine Zeit, die wir niemals missen möchten. Wir sind dankbar für diese besondere Erfahrung – und freuen uns jetzt schon auf ein Wiedersehen. Ein wunderbarer Workaway-Start, den wir jedem Host und jedem Workawayer nur wünschen können.

Hosting Lai from China has been an unforgettable and truly enriching experience for all of us. During her nearly two-month stay in Mutare, she accomplished an incredible amount—she didn’t just build one website, but three: one for the hostel, one for our junior school Bongai Shamwari, and another for MutARE Tales. Her dedication, creativity, and professionalism brought these projects to life in ways we couldn’t have imagined. What made her contribution even more special was her commitment to sharing knowledge. Lai took the time to teach our local team how to update and maintain the websites on their own, empowering them with new digital skills that will continue to benefit our community long after her stay. Beyond her work, Lai brought a beautiful spirit of cultural exchange. Our conversations about China—its traditions, food, festivals, and daily life—were eye-opening and heartwarming. It was inspiring to discover how much we share across cultures, and how much we can learn from each other. She embraced life here with curiosity and openness, making friends with guests, artists, and community members alike. Life at the hostel is always lively, full of art, music, and creativity—and Lai became a natural part of that rhythm. Her appreciation for the artwork, the garden, and the local artistic community made her feel like family, and her presence added a spark that we will truly miss. Thank you, Lai, for your hard work, your kindness, and the cultural richness you brought into our space. You’ve left a lasting mark on our community. We hope to see you again soon—our doors are always open to you!

I had such a lovely 3 weeks here! I cannot say enough good things about my stay. The Wiesler family was very welcoming and considerate. They went out of their way to make foods I liked or show me new Austrian foods I was interested in trying. They took a lot of time to talk with me about Austria and to show me many places/events around Styria. Another plus: They have 2 sweet dogs and 2 adorable cats who were also very welcoming. In short, I was treated like a member of the family, and it was a good time! My tasks were fun and creative, and I felt like I was helping in a meaningful way. If you have any interest in archery or improving in any sport this is the place to be! Gerhard is very knowledgeable and there is a lot of space to train/learn/practice at whichever sport you choose. Archery is not my area of expertise, but Gerhard was very willing to answer any questions I had and even offered to teach me a bit (which I never took advantage of but I am grateful for nonetheless). Similarly, Marion is an expert in storytelling/history and I really enjoyed talking with her about book researching/writing/publishing. I feel like I only scratched the surface on all the things she knows😊 There are lots of books all around the house, and she and Gerhard have great reading recommendations across genres. Basically, I highly recommend this stay and hopefully I can return to visit soon.

We had a very lucky hand in picking Evelien, Laurens and Reza’s quinta as our first Workaway adventure. They are super interesting people living on a gorgeous piece of land and working on so many exciting things, some of which we got to touch — from building and beautifying garden paths, painting window frames, weeding in the veg garden, watering dozens of young fruit trees, to cooking for everyone or taking turns guarding our small pack of kiddos. We also got a chance to help with a bigger project — building a rocket stove for their beautiful kindergarten classroom, where we learned a bit of brick cutting, bricklaying, clay rendering etc. Evelien and Laurens’s general attitude is “Yeah, of course it’ll work -- why shouldn’t it?”, which was very inspiring to see and experience. We all had to work together to find a good rhythm with the kids (our two girls and Laurens and Evelien’s son, all very young) but it was very rewarding when we did — and so great for the kids to be near and even involved in some real work, and surrounded by such beauty and calm (and chickens! and dogs! and so many oranges!). They were easygoing and flexible about the timing of our work and I think we managed quite nicely in the end. In our free time, we went to Tomar (a wonderful historical town a short drive away), went on walks around the village or to the river Nabão, where our hosts showed us some otherworldly spots to survive the 40 degree heat on some days, and even celebrated our younger daughter’s first birthday with us in this riverside paradise 💖 We got to meet many of their lovely neighbors from the village, made delicious pizza on the terrace overlooking a sunset over the orchard, and I could go on -- it was an unforgettable month for sure. Thank you Evelien, Laurens and Reza for having us, and best of luck with all your endeavors!

I enjoyed my stay at Karo & Joschi's workspace a lot. They were very flexible with the tasks they asked me to do. I did some cooking, cleaning the outside space, making beds and helping with groceries. We also experimented with making glass in their glass oven which was a lot of fun and super interesting to try. There was a lot of free time to explore the area and cuddle with the cats as well. A big thanks to them for warmly taking me into their life for this short while and sharing their peaceful space full of creativity and possibility. Hope I will be back some day!

I stayed in Gibsons with Evi for a little more than a month and it was great. She is a super kind and very active person. She was patient with me, showed me around, gave me advice and tried to help me in different ways. I did routine chores in the house, helped outside collecting things for the green dump, did a little painting, and anything else that came up according to her needs, closer to the end of my stay we also had some Spanish classes for her, and I hope I´ve helped her. Together we went on a few hikes (even though I had never hiked before) that blew my mind, Gibsons and near areas have a lot of hiking trails with some beautiful views that seemed like out of a movie, I enjoyed a lot walking around with her friends who were also kind respectful and had so many interesting stories, I learned how to play darts (still not good at it), and also we went to a Mexican holliday “Dia de Muertos” with a small latin community where we enjoyed some Mexican food and Evi´s now famous “enchiladas” (also I got to have those a few more times back at her house, delicious). I highly recommend staying with her as she is very kind and I enjoyed a lot being there.

Michelle was part of our family as soon as she stepped into our home, showing up everyday with so much care. She is always ready to jump on her feet to help with anything. We were so grateful for her work but also her friendship and her contribution to the land and the community. She is strong and could keep up with anything at anytime, and took this project like it was her own. She will be a friend forever. You are welcome anytime, always!

She is indeed a good human being who loves cats and always wellcome! Strongly recommended.

We stayed at Matthieu and Daria’s Glamping for two weeks and absolutely loved it. The place is stunning surrounded by nature, with beautiful views of the lake and the mountains. The work was physical and varied ,Mathieu always made sure we worked a fair amount and took proper breaks. It was really interesting to see and help with the various projects for the glamping area and the family’s new house. We were able to use Mathieu’s canoe to explore the lake, and we really enjoyed spending time with the family during the two evenings we had a campfire, shared some food, and drank a beer together. Our dog Betta was also very happy there, she found a new best friend in Leon, who turned out to be an exceptional dog trainer. Thank you so much for the hospitality. Hope to see you again soon!

It is a very unique place where you can find everything you may need from a sports yard and workshop to a bar and lots of different corners for privacy.A place where you can feel extremely free, exploring tourist and rural areas, learn about the local culture and nature. A place to try something new and gain experiences from the wonderful different people around. And a well developed and flexible volunteer schedule makes it even easier to find your place and be able to use your time very effectively.