Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Constantin did lots of weeding, cleaned gutters and helped with basic daily housework. He looked after my dog Maddie with genuine care for her well-being. Clearly he's a 'dog AND cat person!' He was very affectionate and attentive to Maddie and Tibbles, our aloof cat. I enjoyed language teaching during Constantin's stay - I'm not sure I've ever met a more eager student! 'Short Language Lesson...' is how he started his enquiries about vocab, structure, idioms, Australianisms and pronunciation. Good onya, mate 👍! Constantin aimed to please and to fit in with how things are done round here. If you like cake, Constantin's your man! Using our garden lemons and plums, he baked delicious sponges, a lot like my nonna used to make! He also cooked some really yummy meals. I have no hesitation recommending this well-seasoned traveller 😀

It was a great time with Rebecca. We did some garden work but also work in the house, which was not hard. The meals Rebecca cooked were amazing. We had lovely evenings, great concersations about New Zealand, our home country, but also many other things. Sometimes friends or family of Rebecca visited which was also very nice. Rebecca was very respectful, cared for us and gave us awsome reccommodations for Nelson and the surroundings. Thank you very much for hosting us!

We absolutely loved having Cam at the sanctuary! He is one of those rare volunteers who is not only incredibly hard-working and super reliable, but also brings such a friendly, positive energy to the team every single day. His genuine love for the animals is clear in everything he does, and he was always willing to jump into any project with enthusiasm. And of course, having Chedz the super cute dog here was a highlight - what an absolute star! Cam is a fantastic human and a brilliant worker. We are so grateful for his time here and can’t wait for the next visit!

We cannot recommend Ellie highly enough. During her three-month stay, she proved herself to be an exceptionally responsible and reliable team member who we fully entrusted with the complex care of our animals. Whether it was routine feeding or more intensive projects like enclosure building and land clearing, she was consistently thorough and often went above and beyond without being asked. It’s rare to find someone who balances such a lovely, easy-going personality with such a deep, genuine devotion to animal welfare. She truly made a difference here, and any host would be lucky to have her. She is a huge asset to any host, and we can’t wait to have her back!

Séjour de woofing d’une semaine dans un cadre magnifique, entouré de moutons, d’oies et de poules permettant de profiter d’œufs frais. L’environnement est très agréable et paisible. Le travail consistait principalement à désherber une parcelle de forêt, tâche répétitive et assez fastidieuse compte tenu du terrain, mais utile pour le futur projet. Il y avait également de l’entretien du jardin de la maison principale (celle visible sur les photos du site). Le travail est donc pertinent, même si une plus grande diversité aurait sans doute été possible sur un séjour plus long. Attention toutefois : les photos du site ne correspondent pas au logement (la maison est privée). Le logement proposé est une tiny house moderne, confortable et bien équipée, ce qui reste un point positif. Marcel était absent durant le séjour, mais une visite avait été faite avec lui avant son départ et il restait disponible par message. Concernant l’organisation financière, nous étions venues trois jours avant le début du séjour pour organiser le travail et visiter le site. Malgré cela, le budget nourriture n’était pas prévu à notre arrivée ; dommage d’avoir ce type de discussion dès le commencement. Dans l’ensemble, une expérience utile et enrichissante dans un cadre naturel très agréable.

Katharina! La atención al detalle de las tareas de la finca nos sorprendió gratamente, a pesar de que nos dijiste que no tenías mucha experiencia, vimos que no había una tarea demasiado grande o difícil para ti, tu dedicación es admirable y la agradecemos mucho. Nos ayudaste cada día con la alimentación de las gallinas, y recolección de huevos con plantar cientos (si no es que miles) de plantas, de café, kale, zucchini, coles ¡e incluso árboles! Esos árboles estarán aquí por mucho tiempo, marcando tu huella en nuestro mundo y hogar. Ya eres experta en alimentación de bebés cabritas, tu ayuda fue realmente invaluable cuando necesitamos resolver los inconvenientes del carro y los animales, gracias, gracias y mil gracias. Siempre vas a tener un espacio cuando quieras regresar, te llevamos en nuestros corazones y esperamos que la aventura de tu vida te lleve a encontrarte con las mejores personas y los más maravillosos lugares. Gracias (otra vez, infinitas veces) por todo.

These guys are beyond lovely with so much to talk about! I really enjoyed getting to know the family and the days I spent with them flew by way to quickly. I'll have to get back very soon. They are super active and always incorporating you into the family, which was perfect. Overall, I couldn't have had a better time.

I stayed at Susie's for about two weeks, she was a great host who took the other helpers and I out for a tour of Sydney. Water conservation and recycling were important parts of the stay. The work was very varied, sometimes gardening and weeding, other times organizing and cleaning indoors; it was hard work but Susie was very greatful for it (we had the evenings free most of the time as well). Overall a lovely experience. Thanks, Susie, for the hospitality!!

¡Gracias por esta experiencia tan bonita! Poder aprender el Telar de Cintura de las maestras tejedoras Doña Amparo y Doña Oralia y luego trabajar a su lado como apoyante en la escuela de tejer ha sido un placer. Estuve 6 semanas con ellas y como era antes de Navidad, también hicimos viajes a comunidades y conocimos a más tejedoras que forman parte. Vivir en Xela me encantó por todas las actividades que hay y el senderismo que se puedehacer alrededor. Me quedé en las habitaciones y me gustó que están situadas en una zona muuuy céntrica. Las camas son grandes y muy comodas y por cualquier cosa o duda se puede preguntar a las tejedoras... lamentablemente algunas habitaciones no tienen ventana y el equipo en la cocina no es tanto... pero la convivencia con otras voluntarias ha sido muy linda. (:

Matteo stayed with us for almost a month, and we honestly wish it had been longer. From a human standpoint, we clicked immediately. Matteo is intelligent, respectful, and deeply grounded. But what truly sets him apart is his attitude toward work and responsibility. He is relentlessly proactive, always looking for ways to be a net positive around the house. He never waits to be told what to do, never cuts corners, and never slows down. One day, when I pointed out how constantly active he was, he simply replied: “I don’t want to be a parasite.” That sentence alone says everything about the kind of man Matteo is. In practical terms, there is almost nothing he cannot do. During his stay, he helped with construction and DIY projects, designed and built beehives, carried out electrical work, woodworking, plumbing, and more. His technical versatility is extremely impressive, and his work is done carefully, intelligently, and with pride. Beyond his skills, Matteo was also wonderful with our children. He played with them constantly, taught them new things, shared music with them by teaching them harmonica, and brought culture and curiosity into their daily lives. He is a well-read, thoughtful man who naturally transmits knowledge and enthusiasm without ever forcing it. It is genuinely reassuring to know that men like Matteo still exist. We could not recommend him more highly to any host. All we can hope is that one day he decides to come back to Japan, because he will always be welcome here.

I was here a few years ago and just realised didn't leave a review. It was all pretty positive and flowed well. I had a lovely place to stay in a lotus bell tent with beautiful sunrise. The kids were all very different and each interesting and a character. it's at a fair elevation so amazing views and all little cooler. Host was lovely, we did some climbing and exploring, a wee aerial yoga session where I was feeling like a roosting bat. Interesting cave structures on land as well. Sure I'll return at some point. Thanks guys xx

Ewen stayed with us for about a month and a half, and we could not have hoped for a better experience. He is extremely hardworking, consistently proactive, and always looking for ways to be helpful beyond what is asked of him. He is also impeccably clean, very well organized, and respectful of the house and shared spaces at all times. On a personal level, he is exceptionally polite, agreeable, and easy to live with. What truly set Ewen apart, however, was his relationship with our children. He naturally stepped into a positive, caring role with them: playing, teaching, helping with homework, and even creating imaginative activities like treasure hunts. He played sports with them, shared his knowledge generously, and built a genuine bond. The children loved him and still miss him dearly. Ewen integrated himself into our family life with intelligence, kindness, and maturity. All we can hope is that he will come back one day. We recommend him without the slightest hesitation to any host.

May... Sos una super sonrisa matutina, una alegria que habito y ahora estas siempre en nuestros corazones y paredes! Estamos super agradecidos de haber compartido tantos asaditos juntos, musica y tardes de canto! Hacias cada una de las tareas con dedicacion, tranquilidad, atenta a los detalles, con energia y alegria, ya sea aquellas de limpieza, organizacion, recepcion, como asi tambien las de arte, dejando en nuestras paredes un hermoso mural, sello de tu paso por nuestra casita, tu casita! Super recomendada para la nueva casita que quiera sumarte a su equipo! Te deseamos un hermoso viaje! Abrazos! Lau y Agus!

Lorenzo and Chiara are a delightful young couple who did each task willingly and with enthusiasm. I often forgot how young they are because they have a mature attitude to life. Their conversation was lively and interesting which gives joy to an older host. The tasks they undertook for me were hedgecutting, digging potatoes, cleaning the balustrade, applying mulch to gardens and also visiting the local dump. I wish them well on their future ventures and I know that they will be able to achieve whatever they set out to. I recommend them to any Workaway host.

Eszter was great to host. She did a great job of the tasks we set her. She is friendly and was respectful of our home and time. I would easily host her again. She was friendly and easy- going.

Isabella was awesome to host. She is friendly, enjoys new experiences and meeting people.She was great at the jobs we set her. We loved having her stay and hope she comes back to visit. Highly recommend hosting her.

Wow, this review is gonna be tough! We can go all the way with how wonderful an experience we had at Jon’s and Suzy’s. That they had an amazing property tucked into the National Park, incredible accommodation for WorkAwayers where you feel right at home, wild life full of kangaroos, cockatoos and emus around. That they took us into the forest, showed us how they live off grid and made us feel so welcomed. That they have good hearts, two lovely dogs and homemade eggs like we’ve never had before. That they cared about their land and they cared about their animals. That participating on their project (aka work) was fun and very meaningul even when we’re just digging a hole. That they treated us with respect, foster us as parents do and were genuiny grateful for our help. That they were interesting people with lots of knowladge and life experience and tones of unbeliveble stories if you ask. That even when they were calm, inside they have strong fire. It was obvious they enjoyed life and also they were great cooks! Yes, all of this would be truth but still. It doesn’t really tell what our three weeks with them were like. Being their guests we were given more than that. A connection to nature which they live in harmony with and connection with two amazing people who make us believe that the world is still all right. Thank you Jon and Suzy for inviting us to your lives. We will keep you in our hearts forever.

Our family really enjoyed sharing in conversation, meals, connection, and play together. We would 100% welcome back!

I had three truly wonderful weeks with Mike and Yelena and felt very honored by the trust they placed in me. After just one day, they entrusted me with their beautiful green oasis and all their animals, which meant a lot to me. I deeply enjoyed the peace, the nature, and the calm atmosphere of this place. Even after they returned, I learned so many new things from them and their wide knowledge about gardening, farming, and life in general. I especially loved cooking together with Yelena, making our own pasta was a real highlight. I already miss the dogs and cats. There was nothing more beautiful than sitting by the lake in the evening with the animals, watching the water and enjoying the quiet. The accommodation itself is an absolute dream. You can see in every detail how much heart and passion Mike and Yelena put into creating such a beautiful home. Thank you both for this special time. I will carry these memories with me and can wholeheartedly recommend this place to any Workawayer.

Trisha is an artistic inspiration and tentative host. Her creative home is full of wonderful artworks dotted around the house. I felt very welcome, especially being provided with an eye mask and ear plugs (since I had briefly mentioned that I was a light sleeper) and being offered delicious cake between jobs. Trisha is a delight to be around and we enjoyed working on her laneway garden, cleaning windows and doing some DIY tasks. I am so grateful to have stayed for our 5 days. Thank you! 😊