Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Our stay with Chantal and Ybo was great! Everything was expected and more when it came to accommodations as Chantal mentioned she had not updated the photos at the time, the new accommodation was amazing- newly renovated loft suite with plenty of room for our family of 5. The tasks varied each day and we had time to speak with Ybo each morning to see if we had any ideas and then for what he was also looking for. We felt we had a sense of community and say with our time, the work times and expectations for staying were made clear and the transition to staying here was easy. Our children got along well with theirs of similar ages as well as another work away family who was there at the same time as us (what a treat when living as expats for months). Thanks to the entire family for welcoming us and letting us share in this beautiful place you have, our only mistake being that we booked another work away right after this one as the children all begged to stay longer and we were offered the opportunity- maybe we will be back in the future, or maybe we will have the please of hosting them. Cheers

Having Noor with us for a week was absolutely great. She is very easy going, very nice, fun and work super well. A perfect experience!

I stayed with Renato, Ana and the girls for about two weeks and felt welcomed into the family the whole time. The girls, Helena and Lara were lovely to be around, Renato and Ana were helpful and kind. I helped mostly with jobs around the house, cleaning and organising as well as helping a Renato to move and put together time old furniture. I appreciated Renato sense of humour which made the time together completing work fun. They're a very laid back and kind family, thank you!

I stayed there for about three weeks, and they provided a clean home, a comfortable room, gloves, and incredibly delicious meals. Tanya’s cooking is truly amazing — I found myself going back for seconds every time. Jonathan gave us clear tasks each day, such as helping with DIY projects, and I really enjoyed the work and the time spent together. Even when my lack of English skills caused some trouble, they were always patient and understanding. On my days off, they even took us to places like Moulins and Vichy, which made every day enjoyable. I am truly grateful for everything they did for me. I want to improve my English more and visit them again so we can talk even more:) Their Workaway is a perfect 100 out of 100. I genuinely recommend them to everyone. Thank you for everything!

Louis and Sylvia, where do we begin. As this was our first booked Workaway (and I am a planner) Louis was very patient with my constant reach out, updates and questions. Months later when we were able to finally make our way up to their most amazing mountain retreat, we were met with the kindest of smiles from them both welcoming our family of 5 into their home. The place is spacious and full of history, warmth and intention. Both Louis and Sylvia love where they live and the stories their area holds, and it shows. We loved touring around with them and getting all the knowledge they hold as they are not gatekeepers but story tellers as such. We also loved the slow life style (although I’ll be it, took us a few days and reminders that there is no schedule and we just go with what works that day). It was exactly as we hoped an exchange would work. Being in the landscaping business we helped to build a sitting area while we were there, although it still did not feel like enough to thank the amazing family we were sharing the experience with. The town is small, but open- the tapas and wine are rustic and beautiful, a real treat of what Spain has been like in the past. My only problem is that we booked work always before and after so we could not stay longer to enjoy this place and our amazing hosts. From sharing wine, to sharing an adventure to Trevelez, to working along aside one another and a special shout out to “Sylvia the saint” who has all the patience to try and teach us how to crochet. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Pedro originally came for 1 month but we loved him so much that we extended his stay for almost 2 months! He is a very social person with a lot of creative ideas. Our students described him as "talkative, friendly and responsible". His English teaching skills are excellent, including all levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced. We had no problems with him following the rules. We would love to host him again anytime he wants!

I stayed with Sebastian and Stephani in August 2026 for three weeks. At that time, they had three-month-old Linus, two-year-old Milo, and four-year-old Alaia. The time I spent helping with the children was always adapted to Sebastian’s working hours. With Stephani and the children, we used to go to the river, into town, and to the playground. Most of the time, I looked after the little girl, who loved reading. I had an apartment at my disposal, which had its own bathroom and kitchen. With Stephani, I practiced my basic Spanish, and I spoke English with Sebastian. The surroundings of Stein am Rhein are picturesque. In summer, the river is refreshing, and walks in the forests are lovely. Thank you for warmly welcoming me into your family.

Meine Liebe Kathrin...that’s how our messages started after spending time at Kathrin’s place. I had an incredible time with Kathrin, her family, friends, and also the animals. I have had three Workaway experiences and Matzendorf was the best one! Kathrin is such a nice, open, kind, and strong woman. She always has something to do and still has the energy to take care of her visitors. Every day we agreed on a time to start working and what exactly we would do. Yes, I write we, because Kathrin always worked with me. It made me feel all the more at home. Kathrin gave me a nice room with my own bathroom and the food I wanted. To be honest, I got even more than that. I met a very inspiring and strong person. Thank you, Kathrin.

Our first family Workaway experience in Austria turned out truly wonderful. Although at the beginning we needed some time to adapt to the new rhythm, rules, and family routine, once we found our balance, everything went smoothly and became comfortable for all of us. In the end, we not only had a great volunteering experience but also made real friends🧡 We are deeply grateful for the chance to become part of Stefanie’s and Gary’s family with our little one (1.5 years old). From the very first day they were open, flexible, understanding, warm, and welcoming toward us as a couple with a toddler - something that is especially valuable for traveling families. Stefanie is a very wise, thoughtful, and experienced woman in the sphere of conscious parenting. From her you can learn a lot about pregnancy, natural birth, and gentle child care✨️ Gary is an experienced gardener and a very skilled handyman. He cares for a no-dig vegetable garden and creates ideal conditions for soil fertility, which results in the family always having their own organic vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Alessandro had the opportunity to contribute by helping Gary with construction tasks, repairs, and the house’s electrical system - and truly enjoyed working with him side by side. Besides that, if you are passionate about music, hip-hop culture, or creating your own tracks, Gary is the right person to inspire you😉 As parents, we learned a lot from them - especially about mindful communication with children and building a harmonious family routine. We also took inspiration from their lifestyle, where they: 1. Grow their own food 2. Aim to live more independently and self-sufficiently 3. Raise their children consciously 4. Stay open, honest, and gentle in resolving any issues Thank you so much for everything! It was an amazing, enriching, and truly memorable experience 🧡

Carla & Jördis are truly outstanding! During their Workaway stay with us, they proved to be honest, trustworthy, and hardworking. They work independently, are flexible, and are always eager to learn both on their own (for example using ChatGPT) and together with us. They also left the guesthouse they stayed in in perfect condition. Their positive energy, help, and enthusiasm were a real asset. Carla & Jördis, you are always welcome to come back. Thank you so much, and we wish you lots of joy and success in your next adventures!

We are very happy to have Kevin, he is a very good teacher and teaches very well. The children have understood the literature lesson and are very happy with what is being taught. We are also very grateful to have completed the fundraising which has helped us to install a water system in our school. Kevin is a great asset to any institution

Francesco stayed with us for a week - together with another Workawayer. We thoroughly enjoyed his presence, not only because of his incredible effort in our food forest, but also as a pleasant conversationalist and table companion. Cesco - his Japanese nickname - dug planting holes, pruned trees, sawed bamboo, and mowed weeds. He did this work with care and precision. He amazed us with his cooking skills by preparing a delicious risotto and a superb chocolate mousse. Cesco has more talents than he showed us. For example, he quickly picked up new words and expressions in Japanese. He is also a creative person: in the absence of games, he made an improvised chess set from a cardboard box. In an ingenious way, he drew each chess piece, a true work of art! We would also have liked to hear some of his musical talents, but maybe on another occasion. In other words: Francesco is a wonderful Workaway guest, and we would love to see him again!

My experience here was amazing. I think that I cannot describe with words what I learned, about dogs behavior, necessity and even about myself, but also about compassion, generosity, commitment with other beings who depend only on you. Natsuko is a very strong as well as sensitive person, with the hability to understand all the dogs she is taking care. Despite her age, she is completely committed to help, care and give love to 16 dogs everyday in her life. She is very organized sharing the time with each dog, so she has a very specific schedule for morning and evening volunteer tasks. Natsuko really needs help, people willing to work hard, even under the sun or rain; physically capable of standing for long periods of time, bending down, walking and jogging with dogs, cleaning and mopping the house, It yard and garden, as well as to clean the doggies after every walk, etc. However, not everything was work! we had 1 day off each 4 working days to go outside and visit Bangkok’s tourists places. Also she offers the kitchen to cook in some specific hours (after dog's meals). Natsuko's house meaning "home" for me, everyday we had lunch all together in the dining room, we cooked together, shared Colombian and Japanese recipes and many personal stories as well. It was a very special and fulfilling volunteer experience. I left so sad because is very easy to build a bond with the doggies, but at the same time with my heart filled of love!🥹 Thank you very much for everything! Natsuko will be always in my heart! 💕

Serena has been one of the best volunteers we’ve ever had on board. She is deeply committed to the work and the project, respectful with everyone, and absolutely trustworthy. She contributed enormously during her stay, and we learned a lot from each other. She communicates easily in several languages and always gives her best in everything she does. We truly appreciated having her with us.

La estadia de Cesare en fue enriquecedora. Agradezco siempre tu buena voluntad , tu predisposicion para ayudar y coolaborar con las tareas del lugar. El tiempo que estuvo se paso rapido... Compartimos tareas en el jardin (como desmalezar, trabajos en el viñedo y en el olivar), comidas,charlas ,mates y mucho mas! Tambien disfruto mucho de la naturaleza que nos rodea como tambien del mar, que grandes alegrias nos dio surfeando en dias increibles y en un lugar maravilloso! Muchas gracias por ser parte de este viaje hermoso, espero volver a verte pronto! Las puertas van a estar abiertas para cuando gustes volver... Quedaras en la memoria de nuestros perros, gatas y seres humanos que tuvimos la suerte de conocerte!

My stay there has been an incredibly formative and encouraging experience for me. Whether it be during our tea ceremonies, or simply while sharing a meal, I felt privileged to share so many beautiful moments of connection with Master Sunyata and ANAM. I was welcomed with boundless compassion, warmth, patience, and kindness. To have met Master Sunyata and to have witnessed her wisdom is a great gift; I feel inspired to relentlessly pursue a life of meaning, love, and purpose. I will always carry in my heart the lessons learned during my time there, and promise to continuously apply to the best of my ability the precious teachings bestowed upon me, including that of ONENESS. Thank you! ☀️💗

Estas personas son increibles. Totalmente recomendables para participar de un voluntariado. La predisposicion, empatia y ganas de colaborar se destacan en ellos. Desde el primer dia estuvieron ayudando y participando en todo.. Estamos felices de poder conocerlos y vivir tan lindos momentos... Gracias por todo amigos

Patricia was a good teacher to our students. We got just a short time together thou as our schedule was quite full at that time.

We highly recommend Filip. He was an excellent volunteer—very proactive, responsible, and always willing to help with anything needed. His positive attitude, teamwork, and commitment made a great impact on our activities. We truly appreciate his support and would gladly work with him again.

Pieter and Sally were fantastic. I first thought I'd stay for 2 weeks but decided to add another week as it was such a pleasure to be with both of them. Pieter has a deep understanding and knowledge of the area. Sally is an amazing cook. It was great to learn how to work on a fruit farm. it was a first for me and both Pieter and Sally took their time to explain the different tasks and why we were doing these. Thank you for the great time with you!