Enjoy Big Island with us! Hawaiian experience!

Germany

5

I am so incredibly grateful for this experience! This was my first time with Worldpackers and I was super nervous before my arrival. I stayed for 6 weeks and after some time it truly felt like home! Ash and Jane, the Managers were literal angels and treated us so good!! The workload was easy and the property is soo beautiful. To anyone who's thinking about coming to Hawaii, don't hesitate to chose the lodge, you won't regret it + you are gonna meet THE most amazing people ever and make friends for life <3

24 days ago

United States

5

Staying at the lodge House was a wild ride. Tasks were easy and straightforward. Just be prepared to use harmful chemicals, (masks and gloves are available). Work is about 2 hours a day. Van is optional and used to get about anywhere on the island. It's prices are an expense and more affordable with 3 or 4 or others. Amazing fruit free from the trees around the property! So many cool things to do, absolutely bonkers sights everywhere. Even the car rides are beautiful. Mahalo to the team, especially Ash for all your kindness! Miss you kitties!!!

24 days ago

United States

5

This was such an amazing experience and I'm so grateful for my stay at the lodge house. The work was very straightforward and easy which left so much time to explore and see everything the big island has to offer. The hosts and managers were such nice people and very welcoming to everyone. I would absolutely recommend this work exchange to anyone. You get the chance to meet so many amazing people from all over who become like family!

about 1 month ago

United States

5

This was my first WorldPackers experience and I couldn't be more grateful for the time I got to spend at the lodge House! The work was super straightforward and fair and we were able to rent the van most days so exploring the island was super easy! I met so many amazing people and I already can't wait to come back! Also! The cats that hang around the property (bucket, cuddles, mama, kissy, and mango) were such a fun part of the time I spent here (If you guys are reading this I miss you!)

about 2 months ago

Netherlands

5

I would 100% recommend volunteering at the lodge. It was my first time volunteering, and I could not have asked for a better experience. Everyone made me feel so welcome and I immediately felt at home. The work was easy as well, and you get more then enough time off to explore the island. The best part of this experience for me has been to meet the most amazing people from around the world (mostly US) and becoming friends for life!

2 months ago

Canada

5

My stay at the lodge was truly a life changing experience. This was my first work exchange and I would highly recommend it for anyone new to Worldpackers. I would not have done my first trip to Hawaii any other way and feel that I got to experience authentic Hawaii to the fullest extent. The other volunteers contributed to the experience in the best way and I can say I've made some lifelong friends from around the world. You will undoubtedly feel safe and at home, (this was my first trip ever and I did not want to leave) and the managers will welcome you with open arms.

3 months ago

United States

5

I had the most amazing time and stay at the lodge. This was my first work exchange and it exceeded my expectations, I met the most amazing people who will be my best friends for life. Houston and Jane were so so helpful around the house and even gave us so many good recommendations & took us to the friday night market which was fun. The work was very easy leaving so much free time. I 100% recommend this beautiful place I felt so safe the whole time!!

3 months ago

United States

5

My stay at the guesthouse was one of the best experiences of my life! It was my first Worldpackers experience, and I couldn't have chosen a better place to start. The work is pretty light and very straightforward. Most days we would all finish working and be out the door by noon, allowing us to explore new parts of the island daily. The management is great. Jane, Houston, and Mat are all such cool, kind people. The location is good and the property is BEAUTIFUL. So many cool hangout spots. I am so grateful for my stay at the lodge I hiiighly recommend this place to everyone :)

3 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time staying at the guesthouse. Houston and the other volunteers made me feel so welcomed and comfortable right from the start! The work was fair, some days we had more and sometimes less, and we had time to explore the island. The 2 days off need to be requested in advance — if they aren't requested, you're expected to work everyday. Like I said though, the work isn't extremely demanding or time consuming, so I didn't need to request any full days off to explore. I went into this trip with no expectations and they were definitely exceeded!

4 months ago

Germany

5

I enjoyed my time at the lodge. I met so many amazing people along the way and I learned a lot about people and life. Houston and Matt were super friendly and took care of us, especially Houston. He always tried to make sure that we r all happy and comfortable. He always had ideas for places we could visit. If there was one thing I didn't like, it would probably be the washing machine. Bleach smell. Maybe I just don't know how to use it (lol) but my clothes just always smelled like dirty gym sock. However, the cute cats (bucket and cuddles especially ) and critter made up for it.

4 months ago

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