Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

My three weeks with Adriano, Celeste, Xavier and of course Fleck were absolutely wonderful! From day one, I felt less like a Workawayer and more like a distant cousin who somehow ended up in their family 😄 They welcomed me with so much warmth and kindness and always made sure I felt comfortable. At the same time, they are very respectful of your personal space and free time. A balance they have truly mastered. I had a lovely room with my own bathroom and balcony, which quickly felt like home. Adriano always made a huge effort to communicate, despite the language barrier, and somehow we always understood each other. Also, I should warn future Workawayers: Adriano cooks dangerously well 🍝😂 You can really see the wonderful influence of Adriano and Celeste in Xavier. For a three-year-old, he’s incredibly communicative, intelligent, curious, and musical. He has such a joyful personality, and his laughter is still in my ears even now 😂 He brought so much happiness to every day. Celeste became very dear to me during my stay. We had many lovely conversations, spent time together with Xavier and Fleck, and she always made me feel included. I was also welcomed by their family and friends during Sunday lunches, celebrations and gatherings. Even if your Italian isn’t perfect, you’ll quickly learn that kindness is a language everyone understands. The village is beautiful, peaceful and surrounded by nature ☀️✨ Thank you for letting me be part of your family for a few weeks. I’m incredibly grateful for all the memories, the laughter, the food, and the feeling of belonging. I already miss you all and hope we meet again one day! Grazie di cuore per tutto!

I was lucky to have David , aka Alex, do a workaway with me for a week at the end of May 2026. Alex is very skilled and experienced in a wide range of DIY and professional gardening. He helped me with a number of tasks including gardening and repairs. Alex is a really interesting person and has a rich life experience. He was great company and is really easy going. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a workawayer and hope to welcome him again in Moustey.

My experience staying at Nigels place was very pleasent indeed! The work was not too onerous and was a pleasure to undertake ! The house was very comfortable and Nigel was the perfect host! He went out of his way to cook my favourite meals! It was my first experience iof workaway and I will definitely be doing it again!,

Anthea and her whole family welcomed me so warmly. I felt completely at ease with them. They were very patient with my English, and I truly appreciated their kindness and support. I loved spending time with the family and playing with the children. They are fun, loving, and caring people who helped me improve my English a lot. In addition, Anthea and Lion are excellent musicians. I am grateful for all the wonderful moments we shared together. May God bless this wonderful family! 🙏❤️

Isabella is an amazing person and a wonderful volunteer. During her time at our school, she showed kindness, dedication, and genuine care for the students and staff. She was always willing to help wherever needed and approached every task with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. The children enjoyed spending time with her, and she made a meaningful contribution to our school community. Isabella was reliable, respectful, hardworking, and eager to learn about our culture while sharing her own experiences. We are very grateful for all the support she provided and the positive impact she had on our students. We highly recommend Isabella to any future host, organization, or employer. She would be a valuable addition to any team, and we would be delighted to welcome her back anytime. Thank you, Isabella, for your kindness, dedication, and excellent work. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours!

Thank you for everything you did to help me. I really liked the fact that used some time to explore Cairns and what it had to offer.

Sono state di grandissimo aiuto, molto brave e competenti in tutte le mansioni svolte, spero che ritornino a trovarmi è stata una bellissima esperienza

We enjoyed Kim's company and help at the project a lot. She is a committed, curious, friendly, and calm person and always ready to help. Kim worked indoors cooking and cleaning, and despite the heat, helped mostly outside with the alfalfa harvest and preparations for the sheep barn. We are grateful for her help and recommend her to every host reading this.

We had a lovely week hosting Rima, she was so friendly, She is very experienced in web design and made very useful changes to our site in a short time , We thoroughly enjoyed spending time together, and we would be extremely happy to have you as our guest again

The most wonderful people at most beautiful house in italy (our humble opinion) We stayed with Giovanna and Riccardo for one week, and we NEED to go back to stay longer in the future. Giovanna and Riccardo were so nice and great to talk to❤️ The work was very relaxing since our workplace was either the beautiful house or the nice smells of the rose garden☺️ We are going back in the future, and we would really recommend everybody else doing the same☺️ Ciao and see you next time Klara and Estrid

Lena und Jan Philipp waren zwei Wochen bei mir. Es war eine wertvolle und bereichernde Zeit, die wir hier gemeinsam verbracht haben. Im Kontakt habe ich sie äusserst angenehm, aufmerksam, interessiert und liebevoll erlebt. Wir haben zusammen gearbeitet, gekocht, gelacht, Kartenspiele gespielt und kleinere Unternehmungen gemacht. Sie sind zwei ausgesprochen vielseitig interessierte und kompetente junge Menschen. So was habe ich in dieser Qualität noch nie erlebt. Ihr Hauptprojekt war die Planung und der Bau eines Pizzaofens. Dieses Projekt haben sie mit viel Liebe und Geschick umgesetzt. Dabei wurde sehr schnell klar, dass Jan Philipp entsprechend viel Wissen und auch handwerklich bereits Vorerfahrung mitbringt. Auf diesem Hintergrund und weil ich mit anderen Arbeiten beschäftigt war, habe ich mich entschieden ihnen völlig freien Gestaltungsraum zu lassen. Was sich als gute Entscheidung herausstellte. Denn der Ofen ist qualitativ gut gebaut und sehr schön geworden. Und bei der Einweihung an ihrem letzten Abend bei mir, zeigte sich, dass er auch perfekt funktioniert. Die Pizzas waren ausgesprochen lecker. Jan Philipp hat sein technisches Können auch bei meinem alten Traktor eingebracht, welcher jetzt zu meiner grossen Freude wie am Schnürchen läuft. Gemeinsam haben wir unter seiner kundigen Führung die Holzsäge und die Spaltmaschine, welche wegen meiner Unkenntnis und fehlenden zeitlichen Ressourcen seit rund 7 Jahren herumstanden, an den Traktor angeschlossen und in Betrieb genommen. Im nächsten Winter werden die Brennholzarbeiten somit um Einiges speditiver von Statten gehen. Lena hat beim Bau des Pizzaofens mitgearbeitet, Mäh- und verschiedene Gartenarbeiten übernommen. Meinen Lebensmittelvorrat geordnet und Schaben sicher verpackt. Sie ist auch eine gute Köchin, welche mit Leichtigkeit immer wieder leckere und gesunde Mahlzeiten auf den Tisch gezaubert hat. Irgendwie hat sie das Flair immer zur richtigen Zeit da zu sein und alles wird von ihr wie durch Zauberhand und in einer Ruhe erledigt. Es war für mich wirklich ein einzigartig schönes und bereicherndes Erlebnis, das ich nicht missen möchte. Und ich kann sie uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Über ein Wiedersehen mit einem gemeinsamen Pizza Essen hier bei uns würde ich mich sehr freuen.

Erik was a wonderful person to have around and helping with the animals. With his calm and gentle nature he took time to observe and connect with the animals here , spending time with them and being still with them which was perfect. Erik was responsible for feeding the pigs, chickens, bird and turtles. he was always reliable and I felt confident leaving him with the tasks, which he performed perfectly. I could tell the animals also liked and appreciated him :-) Would highly recommend him.

We had the pleasure of hosting Fabio for a month in May this year. During that time he carried out a variety of gardening jobs - weeding, hoeing, planting out, potting on, washing the greenhouse etc. All the work he did was excellent. Fabio is conscientious to a fault and I regularly had to ask him to stop working because he would continue, after the agreed hours, in order to finish a job. Every morning he emptied the dishwasher without ever being asked and this was just indicative of his helpfulness. Fabio came to us at a busy time but he took this in his stride. We found him very agreeable and sociable and he got on well with all members of the family. He has no difficulty communicating fluently in English. We enjoyed playing numerous boardgames with in the evening and I think we converted Fabio to 'Ticket to Ride' by the end of his stay. Although he would regularly throw his hands in the air in exasperation at the luck of the game play. Fabio cooked delicious pasta for us three times while he was here - Carbonara, Pasta e Patate con la Provola (although we couldn't find provola) and Rigatoni allo Scarpariello. The potato pasta was a real eye-opener on the variety of Italian dishes we have yet to discover. Fabio also explained to us the 'rules' or etiquette of Italian cuisine. Things like - no chicken with pasta!!! All this was explained in a light-hearted way to exemplify how seriously Italians take their food and we laughed a lot. He tolerated well our regular Irish infringements of the 'rules'. Fabio told us many stories about his home, Campania (the true food capital of Italy where driving is a 'feeling'). In fact we are now convinced to take a holiday in Campania in the near future but I fear that driving being 'a feeling' has dissuaded us from hiring a car! We are sorry to see Fabio go but know that he will do wonderfully on the next leg of his adventure and will prove an asset to whoever hosts him next. I have no hesitation in recommending Fabio and would gladly welcome him back here any time.

I stayed with Soo for 12 days, and overall it was a very positive experience. As described in the profile, my tasks included cleaning, sorting and organizing some belongings, and helping with a bit of cooking. The workload was fair and manageable, leaving me with plenty of free time to explore the area. The location is also very convenient, with a bus stop just a short walk from the house. From there, it takes around 30–40 minutes to reach the city centre, making it easy to discover the surrounding area during your time off. Soo and her son Simon were welcoming and respectful, and I appreciated the opportunity to experience local life while contributing to the household. I would recommend this host to other Workawayers looking for a relaxed and balanced exchange.

Albina settled in so well here that we not only extended her stay, but she ended up house sitting while I took a week away. She's a very hard worker, who wasn't bothered by any tasks and was able to work independently while I was busy with my work. She got along with all the animals, and we were able to watch films in French together, which was fun. Albina is very outgoing, happy, enthusiastic, trustworthy and confident. She was also very supportive as a friend, and we had lots of laughs and cooked foccacia often. She would have stayed even longer, but was able to secure employment locally and we will be keeping in touch. I would highly recommend Albina to anyone considering her as a workaway, and I'm grateful for everything she helped me with here.

We were truly impressed by Nicolas. He is an outstanding and remarkably wise individual. He knows how to care for people and show genuine love and compassion. He is considerate in all that he does and approaches every responsibility with sincerity, dedication, and wholehearted commitment. His kindness, thoughtfulness, and genuine concern for others leave a lasting impression on everyone around him.

We stayed for 10 days with Hillary near Herrera, Spain, and had a really lovely experience. When we arrived in the evening, everyone was relaxing by the pool, which immediately gave a very welcoming and laid-back feeling. There were also two other Workawayers from Brazil, both super easygoing and kind, which made the atmosphere even nicer from the start. Our dog was warmly welcomed too, and got along well with Hillary’s dog. The work mainly consisted of gardening tasks like mowing the lawn, weeding, pruning trees and rose bushes. It wasn’t complicated work, but it could be physically demanding because of the heat. That said, there was always flexibility — if it got too hot, it was completely fine to stop earlier. We usually worked in the mornings when it was still cooler, then refreshed and had lunch together. Lunch was always between 2 and 3 pm, cooked by Hillary, and it was consistently delicious. After that, there was plenty of free time to relax, enjoy the pool, or take a siesta, which made the rhythm of the days feel very balanced. A special highlight was celebrating my (Sebastiaan) birthday during our stay. Together we organized a really nice gathering, and some of Hillary’s friends joined as well. It turned into a very warm and memorable evening. Overall, it was a very pleasant and relaxed place to stay for 10 days. Hillary created a comfortable environment where we felt welcome and at ease, and it was a great mix of working, relaxing, and connecting with others.

After almost a year we still have such warm feelings and memories about our stay with Suzie and Francois. It really was the best place we could have hoped for. A loving family who welcomed us with open arms and made us feel right at home from the first moment we arrived. The place itself is beautiful and serene. The water that constantly flows from the mountain through the land, makes it such a magical spot! Showering or having a warm bath underneath the orange trees, with views over the valley was the best. But what made it truly unforgettable was the wonderful connection we shared. Suzie and Francois are incredibly kind, generous, and loving people. We did many great activities together, yet there was always plenty of space and freedom to do your own thing. The work we did ranged from gardening, carpentry, cooking, painting and sometimes looking after their lovely kid. There is always space for your own ideas and wishes: we really enjoyed working there! At the time we were there, there were 2 other volunteers and Suzie’s mom. All together we had a wonderfull dynamic and it really felt as a family. If you are looking for a place where you can contribute, learn, and meet beautiful souls, this is it. We are missing this quiet life a lot and hope to be back! Obrigado!

Kathryn is a wonderful person whom I have had the pleasure of hosting here. She works intelligently and with dedication at her own pace, and I am grateful for all she did, mostly outside in the garden area, as well as cleaning and repairing clothes.. She worked both on her own and alongside me. She has great communication skills and I certainly liked our interesting conversations. Kathryn adapted easily to the habits of this household and was happy with what I could offer her. I can highly recommend her as a Workawayer.

I really enjoyed my two weeks at John's and Laura's. The club is quite a special place in Orewa, the little house for the volunteers is surrounded by their forest on top of the hill. I enjoyed the views, the peace and nature (lots of birds :) that it brought me. I worked with John on the little house he's refitting, lots of dust "), but nice projects to work on. He taught me how to use some tools, he was really patient and super nice. We also did some gardening, that was some physical work I must say but fun ") and a lot of lawn mowing and spraying. I also did gardening stuff with Laura such as replanting green onions, weeding flower beds, ... and some house work cleaning windows. I went to the Orewa beach nearly everday, to the reserves in the city, Laura took me to an other beach a bit further and showed me the way to a really cool nature reserve where I went on my day off. John suggested me some cool walks too :) They are nice people, they care for their volunteers, they will tell you surprising stories between two strikes of hammer or from across the garden ") I definitely recommend staying with them :))