Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

We stayed three weeks with Arian and her family and it was the best first workaway experience we could have wished for. The family is super nice and we soon felt as a part of it. Most of the time we helped in the house and with the kids, but we also had free time. Arian tought us a lot about healthy cooking and also trained Spanish with us. On the weekends we were part of the family trips and could see some places around the area. We really enjoyed staying there.

I spent 2 weeks at this gorgeous finca which is pretty much overlooking the river border to Portugal. Eddie and Claire might be the kindest, sweetest, caring and most compassionate people that you will ever meet! they made sure I was perfectly accommodated and comfortable in my own beautiful little private chalet. And also during all our meals, which were plentiful and delicious! they even went out of their way to take me into the village for multiple nights for dinner and even all the way to Portugal for a meal! absolutely incredible and unexpected. I was treated like family. I would say that I felt spoilt with the love of parents! the work itself was not strenuous at all. a bit of time in the garden, pool cleaning , wood stacking and some time spent with tools putting up guarding and taking down some old satellites. they were so careful about not wanting me to feel over worked. we also did some olive picking and tasted our own olives! it is completely isolated so if you enjoy your private time in the countryside this is a work way you do not want to miss. this is a workaway that you definitely want to do in if you can. You would definitely enjoy!

I spent a beautiful week in the Chateau! Murphy is extremely kind and helpful and willing to make sure that you get where you need to get. we got 3 beautiful home cooked meals per day, with the menu varying everyday, from four cheese rice to eggplant quiches, they were always so creative, and paired very nicely with some wine. I spent most of my time volunteering with Didier, the mason, one of the most incredible human you will ever meet. a timeless human with an extensive set of skills. we laid down an entire floor of cement over the week. and I didn't feel over worked, no more than 4 hours a day. this was early October and it did get slightly chilly in the evening and night, so definitely pack warm! I'd definitely recommend this workaway. great and novel experience!

Mechtild and Daniel went out of their way to make sure that we had a place to go weeks before they were ready to have us sit their property. They included us in their cultural and spiritual events, as well as in trips that they took to see different local landscapes. We felt welcomed and included in a small, short-term nuclear family. We sat the property for about four weeks. Mechtild and Daniel made us feel at home and furnished us with the food that we would need. A freind had their car and was available to help us on the occasion that we needed to get to town for something. We got to keep their perroveja company, and care for the two horses and cat on the property. We took care of the garden and other property maintenance tasks. It was an easy gig for a generous exchange. Someone else commented about how this was the perfect place to lose track of time, and that could not be more accurate; living on the campo so far from anyone or anything else was a fascinating experience, and was pleasantly disorienting in some ways like this. If you like very easy-going, causal, disorganized environments, then this is the place for you.

Han and Anita and such nice people, i spent one week with them and got to help them on their house which in a lovely little hamlet. They are both great cooks and made some really nice meals as well as teaching me some cooking tips :) I would recommend them to anyone that is passing through the area! :)

Lena has been one of our best volunteers in recent years. She is very responsible, full of goodwill, friendly, easy-going, and has excellent social skills — both with the people around her and especially with children. Ours will never forget her! She also took on many of the tasks we had on our list with enthusiasm and reliability. On top of that, she adored our animals and took exceptionally good care of them, which meant a lot to us. We would recommend her 200% to anyone considering hosting her as a volunteer. She is the kind of person who makes everything easier and brighter. It would be a real pleasure to welcome her back to our home in the years to come. All the best to a great girl on her way to enjoy "la vida real" ❤️

Yovana, Alain y Swami empezaron hace poco este proyecto muy lindo y con mucho futuro. Tienen mucha voluntad y son muy bellas personas. Según yo, hay cosas que mejorar como la acomodación (habitaciones y baños) y la seguridad (durante los diversos trabajos) de los voluntarios. Le comenté mis observaciones a Yovana y tomo en cuenta lo que le dije y me dio las gracias por decirselo, lo que demuestra sus ganas de mejorar y hacer que los voluntarios se sientan cómodos en su casa. Gracias por la bienvenida y la linda experiencia. Me alegro poder ver como evolua su proyecto

We contacted this lovely familie with the question if it was possible to host a family as well. Their reaction was so sweet and thoughtful! We were even invited to a party for children before we started. It was our first workaway, and perfect for us! Our children had playmates :D—their children, but also their animals. And we (the parents)had the perfect hosts to show us off-grid life in Spain, something we're very interested in! Off-grid life also means being frugal with water, etc., luckily we were already quite used to that in our campervan. But working generally makes you a bit dirtier than traveling ;) Fortunately, they were very thoughtful about this, and we were certainly able to freshen up when needed. Thank you dear family! We'll stay in touch! And we'll definitely see each other again!

Xavier and Gwendoline were our first workawayers, and what a pleasant surprise they were. They are lovely sincere people with a great work ethic. Nothing was too big or small, cooking a meal, gardening, painting, it was all taken on and done well. They have been a tremendous help to us and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. I hope they have some great adventures and to see them again.

Eli is a very kind and thoughtful person. And a very hard worker! Although she said it was too hard for her to live out here after being her only 5 days, I can tell she is a person of integrity. Since she was only here for such a short time I didn’t really get a chance to know her well. I wished she stayed longer so we could develop a friendship. I could tell we would have been good friends!

Louis is pleasant and hardworking. He’s easy to speak with, conscientious and clean! We love that here! 😝😉 He spent much of his time off at the beach! The best place to hang out! Louis arrived as I was leaving to help my friends who had just delivered a baby a few hours earlier. After our super quick hug and introduction, my dear friend, Angelina, showed him around, gave him the tour and fed him dinner because I didn’t return until 10:30pm. The next day, we all started to plaster the outside of my home. We plastered all 5 of his work days because this is what needed completion. On the 6th day, Louis told me that it was too rough for him to stay the requested 2 week work period. I was surprised because he hadn’t mentioned anything previously and I asked him everyday, how he felt and what he needed. He always said he was fine. (This is the only reason I’m rating him 4 stars instead of 5!) I asked him what made him uncomfortable so I can fix it and help future guests feel more comfortable. After all, it’s a work in progress, off grid here. His complaints were that there is : 1. no running water to the sink and 2. he didn’t like using the dry toilet. When he arrived he said he preferred to take a shovel and walk. Which is completely fine by me. Whatever makes people feel comfortable. I certainly appreciate the feedback! I’m very grateful for all of his plastering efforts and his pleasant nature! I would definitely recommend to other hosts!

Kora and Tom have been truly exceptional Workawayers. From the very first day they showed kindness, respect, and a wonderful spirit of collaboration. Tom proved to be also an excellent electrician, skilled, precise, and absolutely reliable. His work was always thoughtful and professional, and he handled every task with great competence. Kora was equally wonderful—organized, positive, attentive, and always ready to help with intelligence and grace. They adapted immediately to the house and brought harmony, joy, and a beautiful presence. Their help was invaluable, and their attitude was always warm and respectful. I would host them again without hesitation, and I recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone lucky enough to welcome them. Five stars in every possible way.

Claire was a great help with the dogs, the during the time we shared together we had some lovely chats and it was really relaxed and comfortable. Claire is a lovely person, caring and thoughtful, I would have loved her to stay longer!

After spending 10 fantastic days with Kary and Nhung, I would like to give my feedback - first and foremost, their little resort is a true paradise, a place that encourages peace, self-discovery and enjoyment of life! We had it all set up at the last minute and therefore I didn't have time to expect much - but I had a really good experience both in and outside of the work I did - including a lot of socializing with the hosts and the other volunteers, hiking to Panama and doing small construction projects to help complete and prepare the place for the upcoming retreats. I can definitely recommend their little gem to future volunteers and hope that one day I will have the opportunity to come back!

Willem is a correct and polite person. He is quiet and doesn't cause any issue. He loves flying on paraglade, he enjoyed Algodonales and the typical food here

If you love spotting wildlife and enjoy hiking this is the Workaway for you. We had the best time not only because of Monteverde and the many activities it offers, but also because the room was good, the showers were best in CR, we got two meals a day! The shifts were good and most importantly the staff were super lovely!! There are a few great local bars you can enjoy a drink and play pool in. We were able to get discounts and also sometimes even free entrance to the reserves, we did some wild hikes to further away reserves such as San Gerardo Starion at Children's eternal rainforest (100% recommend for able people - intermediate difficulty hike) Some days when you want to relax, the garden is beautiful and has some great tables, so you can read and feel the sun, there are places near by for sunset views, the weather is much cooler than the beaches so you get to enjoy the wildlife and the hikes, plenty of sloths and tropical birds, but not be super hot all the time! Monteverde was a fairytale place full of colourful butterflies, hummingbirds, frogs, awesome hikes with awesome views, ziplines and waterfalls by day and by night great restaurants, bars, pool. Work was easy and the staff great! Expect a slower pace of life, time to take it easy and enjoy the hiking and lucky wildlife encounters when they happen. 100% recommend (if you're a nice, chill person!)

Rupert is simply the best. I had a wonderful stay. I wouldn't say that I worked. I enjoyed live while helping a little. If I ever comeback to Botswana I definitely stop at his Camp! ❤️

Margarita and Alex are super nice people, though quite reserved. They stayed with us for a few weeks, which was great, as they quickly got into a routine with the tasks and became very autonomous. A big thank you to both of you, and all the best for the rest of your travels!

Pija worked with us this season and was originally meant to stay from April to July, but since everything went so well, she ended up staying with us until the end of August. She was engaged, reliable, hardworking, and wonderfully uncomplicated in her way of working. A fast learner, she quickly picked up new tasks and handled them with ease. Her positive character, spontaneous attitude, and constant willingness to help made her a real asset to the team. Her language skills were another big plus—being fluent in Italian, English, and Slovenian (and speaking even more languages) was greatly appreciated by us, the team, and our international guests. Thank you, Pija, for your great work, your attitude, and the energy you brought. It was truly a pleasure to have you with us, and we’re grateful for the extra month you chose to spend here! Hope to see you soon again :)

I stayed at Leyilah‘s place very spontaneously for 2 weeks and my time there was so great, that in the end I wished I could have stayed longer. Leyilah is one of the kindest persons in the world. She welcomed me with such a warmth and empathic attitude, that I instantly felt comfortable around her. It really means a lot to her that everyone is feeling good and does not forget to take breaks between working. The work at her place does not feel like real work, because there is always a great atmosphere and you are welcome to say if you don’t feel comfortable doing a task. I had great conversations with Leyilah, Michael, Momo and her dad. They all include you in their family life and you get to feel like you are part of the family. They showed me typical danish dishes and offered me to come with them to other cities around Skanderborg. In my time there, we prepared for Momos big birthday party. Momo is a really unique girl with such a good spirit and always in a good mood. It is so much fun to be around her. Overall everyone at Leyilah’s place is easy to interact with and fun & happiness are always priority.