Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I spent two weeks here and enjoyed my time there (that was also my first experience with workaway) Christina asked me to assist with content production for her Social Media as well as other smaller jobs around the house like taking care of the swimming pool (which I probably used most of all the guests:) She also took me to shopping trips around Windhoek and we visited some markets which gave me intriguing insights into the Namibian culture. Almost every evening we had dinner together and I learned to know some of the other travelers. All in all I think we got along pretty well. I would recommend this place and like to come back myself should the opportunity arise.

Elena and Yannig arrived at ChateauDaniel in shorts and left in jumpers as the weather turned from summer to winter during their stay. They brought kindness, laughter and their goodwill. We were doing the olive harvest and they quickly picked up the skills and undertsood our organisation of the work, which ensured a smooth running and enjoyable work day. As people they are very special (in a good way) and they brought insight from their lives to enrich ours. We were very sad to see them go and hope that some day we will meet again in Greece.

We were new to Workaway and so was Samuel, but it couldn’t have worked out better! Samuel was amazing with our two boys. He had loads of neat tricks and ideas to keep them entertained. He was also tidy, helpful around the house and always happy to help out wherever we needed - even with farm animals that he had not experienced before. Sam has a great sense of humour and adventure and was very respectful. He quickly became part of our family and we all miss him so much! We would welcome him back anytime and would recommend him to anyone lucky enough to have him :) :)

I spent two months with them! The stay was very peaceful, and the work was straightforward yet immensely rewarding! Max is a kind soul who was flexible about my stay and any requests I had! The children were incredibly energetic and adorable, and I thoroughly enjoyed being with them! 👍Watching films together, having noodle parties – nothing but happy memories! My daily walks with Toby, the lively, sweet dog, were a highlight of my stay! I truly other workawayer recommend staying here!! Chihiro

Alicia was an excellent house guest, very unobtrusive and intuitive. She worked diligently and didn’t take shortcuts. She was easy to get on with and I’d be happy to have her back.

I had an amazing time in Rita's hostel. As a first Workaway experience, and hostel experience it was really good. As it was october/november, the hostel was pretty calm and my job was basically chilling at reception, checking in the guests and performing a few basic cleaning tasks. If you are a digital nomad I would definitely recomend to come to Rita's hostel during low season! The hostel is clean, modern and the lobby/shared areas are so chill. You will feel at home. The city of Prizren is really nice with a very enjoyable ambient, I had a really great time in Kosovo and could explore the Balkans by bus during my days off. Honorable mention to Edmond who would help A LOT with my shopping and recommend me great places to visit, he is a really nice and caring guy. And thank you Rita for bringing me to concerts and cultural exibits, and for your kindness. I had a wonderfull time with you guys and really hope to see you soon again!! Faleminderit shume miqtë e mi <3

hey everyone :D I spent five weeks at mamatas homestay and I really loved every aspect of my life there. Working in the garden, on the fields or joining mamata in the school, one can choose what fits best and I just did everything. The kids in school are so loving, open hearted and grateful for every minute you spend time with them. On the farm you can help on the field, pet the cows, help to cut grass or peel garlic. But whatever you do, it's just the people who make it so enjoyable. I spend a lot of my time with the grandmother and joined her daily life on a self-sufficient farm. But just as much as that I enjoyed to have dinner with the family talking, joking and laughing the whole evening. so dear mamata, amaa, bavaa, prescilla, a big thanks to all of you for being a family to me and for the wonderful time I had staying at your farmhouse! Love you 🫶

We loved our experience volunteering for 10 days with Pippa and Brent. They are very welcoming hosts, providing a very comfortable and lovely stay ! the place is beautiful, and the animals are all such funny characters. We had the best time having fun with the most hilarious group of piggies, waking them up in the morning to check on them, where after lots of grunts they all swiftly go back into bed, or spend their day rootling around in the sun, or Pearl who likes to chase everyone and have zoomies! The animals are so happy there! thank you Pippa!

I stayed with Yeldos and his family for 2 weeks during my visit. They were very welcoming, and made me feel right at home. We shared many meals and meaningful conversations together, and I learned a lot about working on a farm. It was a great experience to help out with feeding the sheep and chickens, collecting eggs, and doing some manual work and construction. It was a great way to not worry about life, and to just take things day by day with no stress. Yeldos and I found out that we have a lot in common. We are both Christian, veterans, like classic rock, and both enjoy traveling. He was always very fair, and even gave an extra day off if I did a lot of extra work some days. The experience was very rewarding, and a great way to experience life in Kazakhstan. It was nice to experience your way of life, and to share our life stories with each other. Thank you to Yeldos and to your hospitable family! God bless you.

I spent two weeks at the retreat and enjoyed every moment of the experience. Mac and Hayley’s family are absolutely wonderful (the kids are lovely), the place where they live is beautiful, and I loved helping out in the garden. The living areas are cozy and welcoming, and it was a real pleasure to share stories and experiences with the other guests. If you love pets you'll Iove it also. New Plymouth is easily accessible by car or bike, which is a bonus. I would definitely recommend staying with these hosts.

Linda and Andy were just a dream to volunteer for! I had a brilliant time staying in their gorgeous place for just under two weeks and was lucky to be joined by another vol who was also awesome. Would 100% recommend this Workaway 😌 Communication was very clear throughout and the jobs were straight forward - weeding and painting (and discovering a love for painting sheds, apparently). I didn't have a hire car initially and they they very kindly took me on ventures with them - it was great getting the chance to see more of the area. Not only that, but they gave me some fab recommendations for walks on the land and areas to explore when I got my hire car. Not to mention, they are full of fabulous travel stories and I really enjoyed all of our conversations. Lots of laughs and a chance to chill out in such a peaceful space. Thanks SO much for having me, hope we cross paths again ☺️

Erik and his two sweet boys are truly wonderful. My homestay in their house started on Halloween night. They were so casual and friendly that I immediately felt comfortable. Every single day, Erik planned and organized many fun activities for me like hiking, walking, bonfire, pubs, shopping, and more. With all his experience, he must be one of the best tour guides not only in Victoria but anywhere in the world. Thanks to his patience and kindness, I felt my English improve day by day, and this is definitely helping me in my daily life in Canada now. My first homestay experience became one of the best memories of my life ever. I truly recommend spending time with them to anyone who is seeking a genuine and heartwarming Canadian experience. There is no host in the world as gifted as you. I will never take for granted the opportunity to have met you, Erik, and your two boys. Arigatou gozaimashita!!! Cheers.

Der was a reliable and respectful volunteer. He completed his tasks well and communicated clearly throughout his stay. He adapted easily to the environment and was pleasant to have around the hostel. We appreciate his help and wish him the best in his future travels and volunteering experiences.

Isambard was a reliable and respectful volunteer. He completed his tasks well and communicated clearly throughout his stay. He adapted easily to the environment and was pleasant to have around the hostel. We appreciate his help and wish him the best in his future travels and volunteering experiences.

We had a lovely time staying with Josi and Simon. Their house is really something special and we felt very comfortable throughout, had everything we needed and more. The work we were asked to do was fair and they let us manage our time and task list independently. It was pretty warm when we stayed so having flexibility around working hours helped a lot! The food on offer was always delicious with plenty of fresh produce, some even from their orchard and garden. We enjoyed a lovely few hours with Josi' mum Margery and bonded with their dog Bertie who is ever so sweet. We don't know where they get their energy from but we left feeling very inspired!

I had such an amazing stay here with Xavier. He made sure that the work was never too hard and even when it was cold made sure we stayed warm! His place and the surrounding woods are a very magical place, can't recommend this place enough.

We were so very fortunate to spend time with Kerry and Martin at their lovely home in France. Our workaway month at Baights was memorable and thoroughly enjoyable in every way. The beautiful art filled historic house was comfortable and a delight to stay in. Caring for their lovely home was a privilege. The town of Montfort de Chalosse and surrounding villages are historic and picturesque. Best of all though, was the charming company - Kerry and Martin were phenomenal hosts in every way. Both are engaging conversationalists' and truly marvelous cooks sharing many memorable meals with us. Their fluency in French added so much to our understanding of the Chalosse, the food and French culture in general. They never tired of our many questions which could have easily bordered on tedium. The many memories of our stay will not soon fade, and we sincerely hope we will meet-up with Kerry and Martin again.

We have been hosting volunteers for approximately 18 years and I can honestly say that Alice and Joffrey are among the best we've ever had the pleasure to host. Thank you both for the time you spent on our farm. You fit right in our farm from the start, jumping in and doing whatever needed to be done, even chasing cows! Neither Keith or I can adequately tell you how grateful we are that you were here and stepped up and took care of the farm and all the animals while Keith had his surgery and afterwards. Everything was in great hands! I enjoyed all the talking, cooking, and baking we did. Jeffrey, your goat misses you and the dogs miss their walks with both of you. We loved having you and you are welcome back anytime. We would have kept you longer if we were able. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Sandra and Keith

I spent 10 days with Kitti and her family, and I must say I had a wonderful time with them. They are very welcoming and kind, and the presence of several other guests made this week memorable. For my first experience with Workaway, it was ideal, and I have excellent memories of Ayutthaya.

I really enjoyed meeting Paul and Ali during my first Workaway experience. They are incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive—and you never lack anything with them. The work is very easy-going, the hours are clearly defined, and you can arrange them however you like, which is great! It’s a very calm and relaxing way of life, in a beautiful environment—everything you need to start a trip with complete peace of mind. Thank you for everything!