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France
J'ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à explorer les alentours des lodges. la maison d'hôtes est un endroit où règne la nature. Cette fin d'été auprès de Vincent et Claire a été très positive. Je me suis sentie à l'aise et intégrée. J'ai pu utiliser des bus, dont des gratuits proposés par la ville. Mais je recommanderais quand meme d'avoir un permis de voiture pour faciliter les déplacements. Le travail sur place etait tel qu'il est mentionné, quand aux horaires ont ne peut que mieux les respecter. J'ai même pu finir en avance. Merci pour tout !
il y a 3 jours
France
Nous avons investi beaucoup d'énergie durant ce volontariat, avec une charge de travail importante : gestion de deux lodges certains jours, heures supplémentaires pour terminer les tâches demandées, chambre laissée propre à notre départ. Nous sommes allés au bout de notre engagement. Malgré cela, une première fois nos difficultés n'ont pas été prises au sérieux, puis une seconde fois on nous a répondu ne pas avoir "le temps ni l'énergie" d'en reparler. Le bilan final ne retient que les points négatifs. Nous recommandons de clarifier les attentes et le suivi dès le départ.
il y a 20 jours
Thank you for your review, Naoual. I can't say I'm surprised — it reflects the dynamic we experienced throughout your stay. I communicated, listened, and provided detailed feedback, yet clearly without success. I would have loved to address each point here, but the character limit — and frankly, past experience — suggests it wouldn't change much. I hope your next experience brings more satisfaction. Wishing you well.
France
Le cadre est très agréable et le début du séjour était positif. Cependant, nous avons rencontré plusieurs problèmes : peu d'espace pour les helpers, peu de contact avec les Japonais, une répartition des tâches parfois inégale et le sentiment d'être plus surveillés que les autres. La communication avec les managers a surtout été difficile vers la fin : après avoir signalé un problème, notre message a été supprimé puis, en expliquant la situation directement, on nous a répondu « je n'ai ni le temps ni l'énergie ». Le planning a aussi changé au dernier moment. Nous avons notamment dû nettoyer et
il y a 25 jours
Thank you for your review, Romain. I won't be able to address every point here. You quoting my message without any context and following explanations reflects quite well your behavior during your stay. Despite showing a will to listen, this was never followed by a will to understand, correct and improve which is a real shame. You lived alongside Japanese guests and international staff and did not showed much interest in reaching out to them unfortunately... Wishing you all the best anyway.
France
Vincent et Claire étaient des managers très accueillants et disponibles, avec de bonnes recommandations pour profiter des alentours. Nous avons toutefois ressenti une mauvaise répartition des tâches et une pression importante, notamment durant leur absence. Les propriétaires étaient également peu présents. La chambre était équipée de canapés transformés en lits, malheureusement très inconfortables, ce qui rendait le repos difficile. Malgré cela, le cadre était agréable, avec de belles randonnées et de jolis onsens pour se détendre.
il y a environ 1 mois
I feel the review could (should?) have been even more severe and harsh seeing what they experienced here. As Adrien said, we (managers) were away for 2 weeks and they did not get the proper support they should have received. We underestimated the pressure that it would put on there shoulders and we apologize for that misjudgment. We will definitely act differently to avoid all the issues they faced if we need to be away for a while another time.
Pays-Bas
My experiences were wonderful. Initially, it took some getting used to given my age and adaptability, but thanks to the patience of Vincent and Claire, as well as the Worldpackers who had already been working there longer, it was actually quite easy. The tasks were fairly easy and simple. They also didn't take long. In addition, it was nice to work together with other people.What surprised me is that we could use the amazing kitchen, that there was an ice machine, and that a car was available which we could use to do groceries or visit the local onsen....but no free drinks or events.
il y a 24 jours
Irlande
Claire and Vincent were amazing hosts! They made sure everyone was comfortable and they were always willing to help. Working hours were clear and always respected too. I'd definitely recommend this experience :))
il y a 2 mois
États-Unis
Vicent and Claire were great hosts. They were very accommodating and tried their best to make sure our stay was good. The volunteer tasks were straightforward. It was mainly cooking, housekeeping and cleaning during our stay. The area itself is surrounded by nature which we often went on a walk. Overall, highly recommend!
il y a 2 mois
États-Unis
I had an amazing experience at the guest house! Vincent and Claire are wonderful hosts, and the lodge is very peaceful in the summer. Hours were always respected, and plenty of opportunity was provided to get groceries. I really enjoyed meeting the other volunteers. Don't expect a ton of activity outside of volunteer hours in the summer, but enjoy the hiking and peaceful countryside!
il y a 3 mois
Uruguay
I stayed at the lodge during the low season, which is quieter compared to winter. I had my own little room in the attic, which allowed me to have my own space and relax when I wanted some alone time. The hosts made me feel at home from the very first day. Claire took me to the doctor and the pharmacy several times when I needed it, and she was always attentive and available. I'm very grateful for both. Since the area is a bit isolated, I would recommend coming with an international driving license so you can rent a car, and explore the beautiful surroundings.
il y a 3 mois
États-Unis
Claire and Vincent were amazing hosts. They'd help us during our shifts, organize outings/game nights, drove us places & always willing to help! While here, I learned quite a lot of Japanese, and was able to try to make many different types of Japanese food :) During my free days, I also got to visit towns/cities like Niseko, Kutchan, Otaru, and Sapporo. I'd suggest getting your international license because they have an extra car, but I also found the bus totally fine :)
il y a 4 mois
