Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

This was my first Workaway experience, and it couldn’t have been better. It was a truly beautiful and meaningful time that helped me realize how important community living and being close to nature are for me, and how much these experiences answer many personal questions. The farm is a special place, surrounded by the Tuscan countryside, where working together naturally creates connection and a real sense of community. Olive harvesting, practical work, shared meals, and time spent together made this experience very rich and authentic. A special thank you to Nikolai, who was an excellent host. He perfectly balanced being part of the group and coordinating the work, always with respect, clarity, and kindness. I really appreciated his openness, his willingness to talk and listen, and the mutual respect he showed despite the age difference. I also greatly appreciated the respect for agreed working hours and free days, which made the experience healthy and well balanced. One of the most magical moments for me was standing on top of the tallest olive trees, looking at the horizon and the beautiful rolling hills, a simple but unforgettable feeling. I leave with new skills, meaningful connections, and a strong confirmation that this way of living truly feels right for me. I would highly recommend this Workaway to anyone looking for something genuine, human, and enriching. Grazie mille Nik a presto! <3

Marla é muito simpática como pessoa e como voluntária fez seu primeiro voluntariado aqui e neste período esteve muito atenta ao que necessitava para ajudar da melhor maneira possível e me ajudou em tarefas variadas, como costuma ser aqui, entre jardim, manutenção de casa, limpeza, organização, comida etc e foi extremamente tranquila a convivência com ela :) e espero recebe-la no futuro caso queira para vir ver os avanços ao qual ela também fez parte <3 Quanto a convivência Marla colaborou para deixar tudo organizado, na verdade eu mal podia saber que ela estava em casa quando não estávamos em horário de voluntariado ou conversando após esse período. Ela deixa tudo que usa no mesmo lugar e limpo o que é uma qualidade extremamente valiosa para quem recebe várias pessoas de fora. Gratidão por sua companhia, conversas, almoço juntos e colaboração no projeto, e na casa! :') uma linda viajem a vce

Our first workaway experience with Fernando was so wonderful that we stayed for a month. The atmosphere was very pleasant, the work was not too long or too hard, Fernando gave us plenty of space to do what we were good at and the food was delicious. Very nice! We worked in the vegetable garden, sawed wood and, above all, helped build a mud structure. A basin is currently being constructed to solve the drinking water problem, which is essential. Apparently, this place attracted the right people. We met some very nice fellow workawayers, which made this experience a success. The Tabernas Desert is truly beautiful!

I am eternally grateful to Cami and Chris for trusting me and my partner to volunteer at their hostel! I had experienced staying at other hostels before for just a few days as a guest, but none like this one. Here, I felt very safe and at home; originally planning to stay for about a month, but ended up living here for almost 3. I received training for two days before I began to volunteer, and everything was patiently explained. The work is very chill and is mainly reception work, attending guests when needed, making beds, and keeping the place as tidy as possible. Work hours are very flexible, as I only had to do 5 hour shifts to complete 20 hours. Sometimes they were for 4 days in a row and other times I was able to split my days throughout the week so I could have days to relax in between. I found this to be fantastic as it gave me the opportunity to have time to go out and explore Buenos Aires. The hostel itself is a very calm place, so I find it perfect for those who have remote jobs or just need somewhere to rest and get some quiet time. I quickly established wonderful friendships with not only some other staff members, as well as the owners, but with guests who I'd even go out with to visit places nearby or just go out for ice cream. We did movie nights or played card games on a few occasions. One of my favorite things to do was to cook together and share meals with guests, where everybody would pitch in and have a good time. I have made countless friends from all over and learned from so many cultures. The location I'd say is perfect, as it's right in between San Telmo, (where you can experience the gorgeous artisan fair on Sundays), and microcentro, an area surrounded by old architecture, cafes, restaurants and shops. The "obelisco" is about 10 minutes away by foot and then anything else in BA, you can reach by Subte or bus, depending on how far you want to head out to explore. So if you're looking for a cute hostel to stay at, where you'll make new international friends, feel safe and at home, this is the place for you! Gracias, Cami y Chris, los quiero mucho <3

We were so lucky to have Shaun as part of our team! From day one, he was proactive, dedicated, and kind, always ready to help wherever needed, and always doing so with a positive attitude and genuine care for the people around him. Whether supporting activities with the kids or jumping in with new ideas, he made a real impact during his time with us. Thank you Shaun!

Alexander and Gregory are true gentleman. I've worked there for the annual Christmas retreat with another workawayer named Denny. I had a great time and enjoyed a lot of great lunches/dinners with them and the guests. The fact that I'm not effectively gay didn't lead to any uncomfortable situation, due to the couple's (couple meant in a strictly numeric sense) easygoing approach. The work is not complicated, but hardly repetitive. Of course, you have the daily tasks, but they range from cleaning the garden to working the bar, so you end up having fun during all. Denny is a great guy too, we shared the appartament for two weeks and became good friends. I would reccomend especially the summer job there, because of the mansions private garden with pool, bar, jacuzzi etc.. It's from the garden where you really notice the beauty of the villa with its long balconies and tasteful architectural style. Thank you, Alex and Greg, for the great experience!

Nae was a pleasure to host and a great help. It was fun to have her staying with us and she fitted in well with our family routines. She is an experienced gardener with many skills, works well with others or alone and is a steady, hard worker. We particularly appreciated her cleaning out the house gutters and an epic stint lawnmowing. Highly recommended and she is always welcome come back again.

Denise stayed with us for less than three days, but even in this short time she managed to contribute meaningfully. She helped for half a day with gardening tasks and household chores, and we also shared many conversations about Hungary, the Philippines, history, culture, and countless other topics. She has an open and warm personality and a positive view of the world, and we’re really glad we had the chance to meet her.

Great place to spend a month! The hours leave plenty of time to see the city. The club itself is a great way to get to know locals. Never a dull moment. Hope to visit again someday :)

It was truly a great piece of luck for us to be able to stay with this family. Everything about the experience was perfect: a spacious and beautiful home in a peaceful yet convenient neighbourhood, kind and thoughtful family, and the most lovely pets. The work was never difficult at all. Martha and Florence are very well-trained, gentle dogs, and there is never a dull moment chatting with Leonard, the talkative cat. Justin and Ina shared so many interesting stories about history and the local area, and they also listened attentively to our own stories, which made every conversation with them a real pleasure. We will never forget the delicious meals they prepared for us. The warmth and care shown by Matilda and Klara also brought us a lot of joy. We feel endless gratitude to this generous and considerate family for giving us an experience that went far beyond simply visiting London as tourists.

I had an amazing experience here. The listing really undersells how special this place is. It is a very homely and social hostel where everyone quickly becomes friends, and most guests or volunteers end up extending their stay. This is largely thanks to Jonah, who is an incredible facilitator. There were regular social activities like barbecues, dancing, karaoke, and movie nights, all of which felt natural and never forced. The work depends on how many volunteers are there at the time, but overall it is quite light. Many volunteers spend most of their day at the hostel simply because it is such a great place to be. I originally planned to stay for two weeks but of course extended because it was so good. The town itself is fairly quiet with not a huge amount to do, but honestly I could have stayed for months.

Alycia and Sam stayed with us for more than 10 days in December 2025 and helped with gardening, house renovation, and various other tasks. Sam showed real professionalism when laying laminate floorboards. Alycia bravely tackled a huge heap of branches with a lopper, cutting them into chunks for composting. She also helped with household chores such as washing windows and cracking walnuts. They were always in a good mood and impressed us with their knowledge and experience of many countries around the world. We didn’t spend a lot of time together because of our other responsibilities, but the moments we did share led to some truly interesting conversations. This was our first Workaway hosting experience, but definitely not the last 🙂

What a wonderful experience we had. This was our first workaway and couldn't ask for a better host than Oliver. He made us feel so welcome and couldn't do enough for us. It was a joy to look after his animals. Luna (horse) Betty and Mary (donkeys), Sheba and Poppy (dogs) and the ducks. He welcomed us into his home as if we were family and we couldn't recommend Oliver enough. What a great guy!

Julie is really a rare and amazing soul,i really anjoyed her beeing around!very helpfull and easy going,good vibes all round and positive mood!We had amazing talk and Julie had always the patience to listen,the smile and the right words !willing to get involved on anything to help,and most above all ,we shared a magical new year's eve celebration in the wood around a healing fire ,thanks to her motivation!Thank you for ever Julie!!hope to see you gain!

I stayed with Abi and Cedric all the way back in May/June 2024 but was unable to leave feedback due to my membership running out just as my trip ended!! After renewing my membership for 2026 I felt it really important to share what an amazing place this was: filled with beautiful people, connection, art, growth and love. I spent 1 month living and working here, such a rewarding experience to be outside all the time, working and caring for the land, cooking together, creating art, setting up the beautiful outdoor restaurant and event spaces and of course looking after their lovely daughter Keilae. Abi & Cedric are such warm, open hearted and passionate people that share so much gratitude and feeling. When we were not working I was lucky that they were very happy to include us in many other events too such as a dance workshop, farmers market, playing music, beach trip and to the big flea market. Their little paradise can be very peaceful and idyllic but also full of community and is not too far from the sea, shops and Toulon by bus. I am so very grateful to have spent time here. This is the place to be if you want to immerse yourself in nature, work hard, have fun and connect deeply with others. An unforgettable experience, so much love & bisous, Ruby :))

No wonder they are among the highest-rated hosts. We received an absolutely priceless experience, and it was a joy to live alongside this older couple. It is beautiful to see that even after so many years together, they still treat each other with the same love and care, and they pass this energy on to you as well. They both have a great sense of humor and are very genuine and open. For the whole month, we collected olives for olive oil, and the profit goes to charity for dogs. The dogs are their whole life, and it really shows. The seven four-legged personalities running around their home will turn anyone into a dog lover. Definitely a great place for Workaway. If you are responsible, willing to work, and have common sense, you will be very happy here.

Piero and Mathias were fantastic hosts, it was a pleasure to stay in their beautiful home and every meal provided was healthy & delicious. We mainly helped out in the garden with clearing, tidying, mowing etc and it was lovely to see the difference we made at the end of the week! Thank you for having us 😃

The place where Lisa, Nick and their kind and sensitive children live is beautiful. Nestled between valleys and mountains, the sun, the rain, the different shades of green and the morning mist is an inspiring corner of the world where you can hear the owls hooting from your bed. They are all very welcoming, fun and easygoing, full of energy and always doing something interesting. The first day I arrived they were having a celebration with their friends and they didn't hesitate to invite and treat me like one of their own from the very beginning. It wasn't the last time we spent a lovely evening by the fire, always with good food and some music. I spent there two weeks at the beginning of last summer and I was able to do different tasks such as maintenance, planting vegetables, some light construction, gardening, taking care of the chickens and developing a love-hate relationship with nettles. Lisa and Nick are laid-back people and give me a lot of freedom and autonomy to organize my tasks, which is always appreciated. They are very hardworking, with great ideas and they know a lot about agriculture, plants, gardening and all kinds of construction-related work and tools. I wish you all the best in your life and projects, guys. I hope we can see each other again sometime. Big hugs to everyone!

This wonderful couple came to my home when I needed help at short notice. They have a great work ethos and no job is beyond them inside or outside the house. Theirv2 dogs are their canine children but are very house friendly and get on with other dogs.If you are looking for the most reliable volunteers that are available welcome these wonderful people into your home .I look forward to when Mikey and Leah return.

I spent a really rewarding three weeks in Marquita with the team. You can tell straight away that Eduin and all of the teachers here care so much about the school and the value of cultural exchange, can't thank them enough for their hospitality! The apartment was great and within walking distance to shops, bars, cafes and you can also take Spanish classes whilst staying. The work involved supporting teachers with their classes throughout the week as well as practice with speaking exams and leading on some conversational based classes. Mariquita is gorgeous (and the fruit capital) but relatively small/remote so naturally doesn't have everything that a city might - something to be mindfulness off. Would definitely recommend if you get the chance!!