Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

Our stay at Sabines place was truly wonderful! She is a very kind and welcoming host, and we felt comfortable from the very first day. We were accommodated in a beautiful wooden cabin, which was equipped with everything we needed. The work was fair and manageable, and expectations were always clear. One of our favorite parts was having Lunch with Sabine. It was a really nice moment to talk, laugh and connect. We really enjoyed our time with Sabine and can highly recommend her as a workaway host.

I stayed with Tanja for three months, and it was a really great experience — I sincerely recommend it. The family is super nice and very energetic. You never get bored with them! She welcomed me even though my English was really bad at the time. The work includes babysitting, gardening, cleaning, doing the dishes, and taking care of Toto, their dog. Nothing too complicated, but you do need to like children and enjoy spending time with them. Also, the dog is very gentle — he doesn’t jump on you — and you shouldn’t be allergic to cats because they have three of them haha. I now consider them like a second family. Time went by so fast, it was really fun to spend time with them, and I was able to improve my English a bit. Big hugs to Tanja, Síofra and Ronia, and Merry Christmas!🎄 Guillem from France

I had an amazing time at the hacienda, working with the dogs and helping with work where needed. The place is beautiful with so much to do. All the dogs are so friendly.

We spent two wonderful weeks here and loved every moment. The project and team are quite new, so there’s a bit of chaos at times, but Vaidas’ beautiful heart, kindness, and genuine care for the community, more than make up for it. The atmosphere is creative and welcoming, and we’re very grateful for all the wonderful people we have met on the this experience. From board games night, karaoke, english club, jewellery... It's amazing how many things we've learn and done. We hope that the project continues developing and we wish them all the best. We are proud to call ourselves Lab Rats, and we hope that we'll visit again soon! Thank you very very very much!! 😊

Gran Canaria has been on our wish list for a long time. We wanted to go there not as tourists, but to experience the daily life of local people. Lili and Wolfgang made it an unforgettable adventure. We gained an amazing hands-on experience with daily tasks and chores that truly reflect what life in Gran Canaria is like, which was one of our main goals. We enjoyed all the work, including tasks in the garden with chickens, ducks, and geese. We experienced so much more than we expected or hoped for, and we learned a lot about gardening in this climate. The tasks we did were regular homestead daily activities, and we enjoyed every single one of them. All the work made sense, and we could clearly see the purpose behind each task. Lili, Wolfgang, and the kids are a truly amazing family, and we really enjoyed our time together. I am sure we will see you again. Thank you for the time you spent answering our endless questions, and thank you for showing us around the island – it was incredible. We feel like we know Gran Canaria so much better now. Best wishes for you all Aris & Ija

Isabelle was a great guest, always smiling and willing to help. She supported me with some marketing for Facebook and with preparing material for specific lessons, and she did a really good job. She is very organized, flexible, and creative, and as I mentioned, always smiling! :D 100% recommended. I wish you all the best and hope to see you again on the island sometime.

This was our first experience as Workawayers, not as hosts, and we truly enjoyed being on the other side. We learned a lot about how to organise and manage homestead work while involving and coordinating the help of Workawayers. We also learned a lot about homesteading in Fuerteventura. We took part in many different tasks, from gardening, taking care of animals to building stone walls. It was fascinating to see how different everything is when you live in a hot climate – it comes with its own unique beauty and challenges, and it is not as easy as it may seem. Thank you, Marc and Ross, for giving us the opportunity to have a glimpse into your daily life, both the visible and the behind-the-scenes parts. Thank you for showing around some nice places in the Island. It was really nice to have a conversations with you and tiramisu as well :) We hope to see you again one day, whether in Fuerteventura, at our place, or somewhere else in the world. You have big plans for your homestead makeover and development, and we wish you great success with them. We also hope you’ll find time for yourselves to relax and recharge along the way. Cheers, Aris & Ija

It was an absolute pleasure to stay with Gati, even just for a short week. Her family is incredibly kind and welcoming, and the facilities were excellent for the small price she charged. I enjoyed the work away experience despite not much experience with teaching younger children. The experience was very helpful for me. The days typically start later giving you time to rest of do something in the morning. Gati also helped me rent a scooter for the week (400,000Ir), which was actually quite necessary for driving to private classes and the odd bit of site seeing. I am very happy to have met Gati and her family and would love to visit again. The food was delicious and you made me feel incredibly comfortable staying here. Thank you so much for an amazing week!

Spent a great 2 months here in the summer, Marco and Guiseppe were so lovely and welcoming. The workload was never too much and the schedule was pretty flexible. I met so many great people while working here, it was such a great experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better first workaway experience thank you! I hope to come back and visit :)

I had a wonderful time with Tammy! I got to sleep in a tree tent which was an amazing, rustic experience; you can hear what all the animals are up to at night. We worked on some renovations on the house and I really enjoyed working and spending time together. She taught me how to use a chainsaw and we went for swims, hikes and sunset hunting after work. I really felt at home and welcome in Tammy's environment. If you're looking for a cultural/learning exchange and not just a work exchange, this is the place for you. Tammy is a wonderful human being!

I spent a month together with Ana and her partner Adrian on their land in the countryside. My experience was positive from the very beginning and equally formative. The land offers various types of fruit trees as well as a vegetable garden; the cats are adorable, and it was also very nice to get to know Ana’s neighbors and friends. On a social level I felt great: I had the chance to learn Spanish as well as some permaculture techniques. I really appreciated having the opportunity to experiment and put my own ideas into practice. Altea is a fantastic city that lacks nothing: beach, sea, hiking trails, and mountains just a few kilometers away. Ana is an extremely helpful person and, even though she is not wealthy, she never let me lack anything: the fridge was always full of excellent-quality food, work equipment, etc. She is very active in the local area and is involved in various social initiatives that promote collaboration and community cohesion. Adrian is an excellent cook, a permaculture practitioner with great practical skills, and it’s always fun to be around him! In Ana’s home I truly felt like part of the family. I hope to return soon! -Manuel-

I recently spent 3 weeks with Claire and Joe. They were amazing hosts and I had a tremendous time working/staying at their chateau. We spent time renovating an old barn, planting, and doing odds 'n ends around the farm. It is a beautiful setting and they are very easy to work with. I really appreciate what they are doing to restore the history of the premises. It is truly a process of love for them. The surrounding towns/country is beautiful. Lots to explore and discover. Thank you Joe/Claire for providing me with such a fun way to discover Brittany.

Pasé dos semanas en casa de Pilar, ¡y el tiempo se me pasó volando! En cuanto llegué, Pilar (que me recogió en la estación de Gandía) me hizo sentir como en mi casa. Ella siempre se preocupa de que estés bien, de que no te canses demasiado, de que te guste la comida y que sea suficiente. Comí varias frutas tropicales del huerto de Pilar: kiwis, aguacates, chirimoyas... ¡estas nunca las había probado! La casa es pequeña pero tiene todo lo necesario, y las dos estufas la hacen muy cómoda (uno de los trabajos es traer la leña a la casa). Durante el fin de semana, su hermana, su hija y su hijo con sus parejas y dos nietos divertidos y lindos también estuvieron allí... una familia muy unida, interesante y amable. Solo hablan español por lo que es fácil mejorar el lenguaje. El trabajo era variado y fácil (ver otros voluntarios), y en los alrededores hay muchos pueblecitos que son fáciles de visitar en la tarde, cuando uno está libre (a hacia una hora a pie desde casa de Pilar). Mis favoritos fueron Beniarjó, Font d'en Carros y Potríes (allí una tarde fui a un concierto de música, muy bonito), El sábado, que tuve todo el día libre, recorrí la Vía Verde del Serpis, un sendero que sigue la antigua vía del tren (también con túneles) en medio de las montañas, ¡y fue maravilloso! Muchas muchas gracias Pilar, hasta la próxima!

Si vous faites des travaux chez vous, Marco est sans doute la meilleure chose qui puisse vous arriver. Il est compétent, entreprenant et expérimenté dans beaucoup d'aspects . Il intervient rapidement, avec précision et un grand savoir-faire, anticipe les problèmes potentiels et trouve une solution même aux situations les plus complexes. Il va profondément chercher des solutions et éclaircis les problèmes avec douceurs et enthousiasme. Il n'est resté que quelques jours chez moi, c'était ma première expérience workaway. Son aide a été précieuse, c'est aussi une personne très agréable. Attentionné et sociable, il apprécie les conversations et possède un excellent sens de l'humour. Ce fut un réel plaisir de l'accueillir. Je lui suis très reconnaissante pour tout ce qu'il a fait et serais ravie de le revoir à tout moment.

Namaste Bro & Sissy Its my pleasure to host like this unforgetable friend in my small organic coop where they give me their helping hand in every types of farm related tasks. They are hard worker, knowledgeable, friendly and they give always smile on their face which cheers you very much. If you are in need of any types of help don't hesitate to host them i am sure they will make something change. Both of you are on our heart we never forget you people and cannot wait to see you as soon as possible.Me and my family will never forgot you. Thanks

Manu and Rob are very good hosts. They picked lovely people and I've spent three weeks in a environment where you look forward to every new day, even though the work can be hard. It was nice to do physical work (with a fantastic view) and then rest by the fire and have such good conversations while eating home cooked meals. I could also learn a lot about perma culture and gained a new perspective on life. "there are no problems, only solutions!" Manu always says. I am really grateful that I was part of this experience and could take away a lot of this spirit. I wish you alle the best, hope the universe keeps showing you that things fall into place if you trust in life and keep looking for solutions instead of problems ✨

Namaste bro I am very proud to host like this types of friend in my project. He give me his helping hand in every types of work which are related to my farm. I cannot forget your every types of help as well as I cannot wait to see u once again.Me and my family will never forgot you . Thanks for your every kinds of help with my open heart. See you assap

The weeks I spent at Backefors were truly enjoyable. Thorsten is a very generous and helpful host, ready to tell the story of the place or show interesting activities or places, it was also very nice to chat and share meals together. The house is very comfortable and has every comfort, if you like to cook here you will find a lot of interesting tools. The surrounding nature is beautiful and fascinating, you can go swimming at the lake or take a walk in nature. The neighbors are extremely nice and kind people and it was a great pleasure meeting them too. If you like to try and experiment with many different activities here you will have the opportunity to do so, the tasks are very varied. If you love nature, tranquility, deep conversations, you want to explore and a lot of curiosity, you'll be in the right place here. Thank you Thorsten for this experience, Backefors Lake’s has a place in my heart.

I had a great time at the farm. The place is peaceful, surrounded by nature, and perfect to disconnect. You learn a lot about coffee cultivation while experiencing daily life on the farm. I was there in mid-November, right at the beginning of the coffee harvest season. Most of my days were spent picking coffee cherries or processing them. The hosts are lovely—very welcoming and generous. The meals are homemade, simple, and delicious. I also really enjoyed spending time with the other volunteers in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere. It’s the perfect experience if you want to slow down, learn new things, and live a slice of rural life in Nepal. 100% recommend it!

What a joy it was to read these lovely words! Vishnu joined us on a last-minute call, and we truly appreciated how seriously and thoughtfully he stepped into the work. He approached each task with care and genuine respect for the women and community involved, taking time to listen, understand, and respond in ways that were meaningful and grounded. We believe that meaningful work happens through mutual support - because caring for others also means caring for the people doing the work. It was our pleasure at all times. This sense of mutual respect and collaboration was something Vishnu carried naturally throughout his time with us. We are grateful for the foundation he helped create and are continuing to build on that work with new team members. Vishnu was a thoughtful, committed and reliable presence in our community, and we warmly recommend him as a volunteer.