Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

Mickael stayed with me for a week. He was my first guest with actual real landscaping and gardening experience and I was very grateful to have his help. I was able to show him something in the morning and leave him to work diligently at it all day without having to keep checking up on him. He always did a great job at everything I asked of him, including clearing some bush, chainsawing, setting up plant support frames, etc. He worked really well with another workawayer I had staying at the same time, and they came up with some good ideas for things together.He was capable and careful with all my tools and gear and left them clean and in good condition after use. He also cooked some great meals while he was here. And was extremely polite, respectful, grateful, and just lovely pleasant company to have around. I would say yes to having Mickael here again anytime and would highly recommend him to all hosts.

Our 2nd Switzerland volunteers! Ooh we loved this couple! Dune and Antoine is one of our favorite couple they very fantastic, helpful and very comfortable volunteers! They are very good by helping us out in shelter and in our doggies! Very trusted in terms of working! If this couple are applying you, please consider them, you won't regret it! Highly recommend!

This was my first time using Workaway and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! Marcin is kind, patient and understanding, a great cook too! The work ranges from feeding the animals to some more strenuous tasks (moving hay bales, carrying water buckets, shovelling snow in winter). I made a fair few mistakes during my first couple of days, but Marcin was completely forgiving and really embraces the idea that everyone makes mistakes. The food is almost entirely locally produced, seasonal and absolutely delicious - it always hit the spot! The animals are lovely too, if you go, please say hello to Stefan the Shetland pony for me! He's such a gentle soul, and loves his excercise, so don't be afraid to ask to take him out for a walk with you! Speaking of which, the region the most breathtaking place I’ve ever seen in Europe, and Marcin is extremely knowledgeable about the local hikes that let you experience this beauty. He also knows many cultural and historical sites nearby that are definitely worth a visit. Thank you Marcin for such a wonderful time, I hope I can come back again soon!

Two weeks with Shunza were a very good time. He adapted quickly to my rules because he observed all the time how I did my works And often the Sauna was heaten , because he liked the Sauna very well. And always he had a bit time to pet my animals , horses and especial Emma ,my dog . You really feel that he loves animals Thank you for the time you spend together wit me.

I can only recommend staying with Putra and his lovely family. They made me feel part of their family immediately. They are very honest and respectful people, always smiling and always sharing their knowledge! I did a 2 night jungletrek and helped out at the school three times. There are different schools in the area to teach english. The children and teachers were accepting me as well with opening arms and we had a lot of fun dancing in the schoolground, playing baseball and doing some basic english practising. I recommend preparing some small and easy lessons in advance since there is no given structure from the school. Don't worry about not doing good teaching. The teachers at the school are grateful for everything you do!

We ended up staying extra time at Michelle's we liked it so much. You get to live in her oceanside apartment in exchange for three hours of work every day at her cat sanctuary. 9-12 Monday - Monday. The apartment is 3km from the sanctuary and Michelle provides bikes to use while you're there. Most of the work is cleaning up after the cats and dogs but sometimes there are special projects as well. Bleach is used almost everyday so bring some sacrificial work clothes. We really enjoyed getting to know Michelle and her corner of Rayong, which is an immigrant retirement community. Michelle is a wonderful person full of caring and funny stories. She was very helpful, lending us a ride in her saleng when we could use it. Beautiful beaches and sunsets, cats and dogs to cuddle. Fantasic company. What's not to love?

I stayed at Kate’s home for nine days, and she is truly an angel with a beautiful smile and endless patience. Even though my English isn’t perfect, she always listened carefully and made me feel comfortable, so we were able to talk about so many different things. Every moment we shared was genuinely happy. Waking up to the morning sunlight in her lovely “Earth home,” hearing the birds sing, and looking up at the countless stars at night will stay with me forever. (The internet in the room is limited, but honestly, it was a great chance for a digital detox.) There is also a beautiful river behind the house, perfect for little adventures. During my short stay, she gave me the incredible luck of experiencing so many things: making kimchi, a trip to Kaikoura, feeding baby goats at her friend’s place, creating our own pond, making elderflower syrup, baking cookies, giving medicine to the sheep, wine tasting at a winery, taking a basket weaving class, picking banana passionfruit… I still can’t believe we did all this in just nine days! I was also in poor condition physically when I arrived, and meeting Kate helped me so much. She always prepared healthy, delicious meals, and her knowledge and skill in cooking are amazing. She even cooked Korean food for me — something I never imagined I would have in New Zealand. Eating kimchi and seaweed here made me feel like my health was coming back. I’m truly grateful. I look forward to the day we meet again. Thank you so much, Kate. And of course — her family, the cat, and the dog were all perfect as well.

Helena was an absolutely fantastic help for us and we so greatly enjoyed her cheerful and willing personality. She took amazing care of our dogs and spent many hours taking them for extra walks/hikes. She was always willing to got help and also very self directed. We were able to include her in so many gathering with friends and everyone enjoyed her company. We would welcome her back at any time for hopefully a much longer visit!

We thoroughly enjoyed out stay here at Anokhi and would have loved to stay longer had we not needed to be out the country. Jeevan, John and Aditya were all so welcoming. Our project was to re-organise all the plants around the cafe and guesthouse (and there are a lot which made it so much fun). Aditya was so open and enthusiastic to all of our ideas which made it an absolute pleasure to work. Jeevan would cook us up a breakfast and lunch which were always delicious and appreciated. The rennovations were coming to an end while we were there and the new upstairs and shala look really promising. We already look forward to coming back. With routine work hours it was easy to go to yoga classes around work and explore the city. We are really grateful for our time here and the space Aditya creates. Really looking forward to being back again in the future!

Paula has truly proven me wrong. I was initially sceptical because of her young age and the fact that she is a first-time workawayer, but she turned out to be well-mannered, reliable, respectful, and mature beyond her years. Most importantly, she is a wonderful listener, and I genuinely enjoy chatting with her. In addition to playing beautifully with our four-year-old, Paula is also able to help with our baby, for which I am very grateful. Thanks to her, we’ve learned so much about Austrian culture and how Christmas is celebrated there — she even helped us bake cookies. Paula is very open-minded when it comes to other cultures, and she enjoys eating Asian food too. We highly recommend her to any future hosts. Hopefully we’ll get to visit Vienna in the near future, and Paula can be our tour guide!

Nico are Lisa are exactly who you would want on your team when the going gets tough (or any other time ) I had to suddenly dash back to UK for a month as my mother died, leaving my wife Cam to hold the fort (farm) for a month, because Nico is so responsible and capable, she felt comfortable leaving him in charge of the farm and other workawyers when she had to make overnight trips up to the city. As well as being dependable, Nico and Lisa are utterly charming. If you get a chance to host them, grab it with both hands.

Paul and Nicolas were easy to host and good workers, they seemed to enjoy learning some new skills and the amazing views around Comares. They left the accommodation in good condition after their stay and were polite and respectful with good language skills. I have never had an issue with the 60€ we offer for food I guess it depends on what you desire to eat/ drink, but my wife and I for example would not spend 240€ in a month so we feel it is adequate and the vast majority of helpers have enjoyed the experience of being self catering and not being maybe being served food that doesn't suit their needs.

I had such a peaceful experience here with it being just before the main season. Sid and Gaurav were really welcoming and laid back which made it easy to fit into the team. It was scheduled 4hrs a day 6 days a week which worked perfectly for me to explore the surrounding areas and have some time to myself. The work consisted of helping clear the veggie garden for the first few days and then helping out in the cafe wherever needed, setting up, waitering etc. Gaurav was great to work alongside and see all the changes he is making to the cafe. The food was delicious and I really loved all the flavours and different dishes. Being able to eat when suited you after the meal also made it really convenient. Everyone that stays here is really friendly and laid back which creates a nice atmosphere. Thanks again Sid for some musical teaching. I really hope I be able to pass by again in the future!

We couldn't have imagined a better start to this adventure—from the very first moment we felt incredibly welcome. The accommodation is fantastic, the family is super friendly, and the location in the nature is breathtaking. Bec's cooking is top-notch. It was really hard to say goodbye after four weeks—a definite recommendation for all future workawayers.

Olga and Murat were perfect workaway Mature responsible clean and tidy They looked after my house and animals while i was mostly away. When i was home they were very respectful of my space and a pleasure to have around I recommend them and hope to have them back next year

I stayed for a week at the end of November. This place was truly wonderful — calm and peaceful, with humans, nature, and animals living together in harmony. Arthur cooked amazing meals every day. I had never imagined that vegan food could be so delicious. On top of that, the dogs and cats were incredibly sweet! They’re all so friendly that you’ll definitely make friends with them. Arthur always looked after me, asking things like, “Did you sleep well?” and “How was your work?” He is kind, thoughtful, and very reliable. I really believe choosing to stay with him was the best decision I could have made. I’m sure I’ll come back again! Thank you so much!!

Aileen & Steven were wonderful on many levels, hardworking, capable, ready to turn their hand to whatever needed doing. They are also utterly charming and intelligent, great company. Midway through their stay, I had to dash back to the UK as my mum died suddenly, and they rose to the occasion and helped my wife Camilla hold the fort ( farm ) in my absence. They are also utterly charming and great company. We do hope they come back and stay again

Having Aly stay with us was a delight, she fitted in from day one and got on brilliantly with our family and the other workawayers.. She is hard working, capable, calm, adaptable and unflappable, and as a wonderful bonus, is highly creative. She carved a wonderful wooden sign for a memorial for my mum, who recently passed away If you get a chance to host her, grab it with both hands.

If I had to sum-up this first workaway experience in one word it would be : PERFECT! I couldn't dream of a better start in Canada. Sue's property is located in the beautiful Kootenays (Accessible by plane, some buses or you can find some rideshare/carpool option on fb if you are on a budget). If you want to spent time in an amazing scenic area, this is the place to go. Being outside in the garden was always amazing : The nature, the view on the mountains, the river nearby, the mist in the trees in the early morning and late afternoon... I spent almost 6 weeks there (mid Oct to mid Nov ) and loved it from the first to last day. Sue was very friendly. The communication was clear and she immediatly tried her best to make sure I would arrive by the best route. Upon my arrival, she left me settle and made sure I was confortable. She then gave me a tour of her beautiful property. She was flexible regarding the schedule and tasks. I always had a clear list of things to do and was working in autonomy. She was also able to give me clear guidance and priorization when needed. The tasks were diverse, interesting and she tried her best to adapt it to my skills and physical capacity (I wanted physical work). As we were already in fall, my main assignments were : weeding, harvesting vegetables and apples (they were delicious), preparing veggie beds for next spring, wood splitting and storage, trimming trees, river bank stabilization, fence minor repair and helping cooking and drying apples. Communication was always positive and clear. In addition, she tried her best to show me the local gems and the Kootenays during our days off. We went cycling, kayaking, hiking and even jumped into local hotspring (which was very relaxing). She is very knowladgable regarding bears and wildlife in general. I learned a lot with her and loved how she tries her best to live in the most respectful way possible to Nature and Wildlife. Regarding the accomodation, her suite was super spacious and confy. You'll have your own kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom and all the privacy you need. Cooking your own breakfast and lunch would be your responsability but I often joined her in the evening to share dinner with her (we often cooked together while discussing). She is an excellent cook and I was always pleased to share meals with her. She introduced me to some of her friends too and I really felt at home with her. I highly recommand her. Thanks again for everything Sue. ;)

Dhia is absolutely lovely. She did every different and varied task i required to a high standard. Dhia is very respectful with such a sweet nature. Please welcome Dhia with open arms she is very special. I have a major water shortage problem at the moment and while I'm struggling to sort it out Dhia helped by only using what she needed and saving water to feed plants. I wish Dhia the very best hosts and experiences in her travels. GG