Guest House Carvalhal Benfeito, Portugal

5.0
(53 reviews)53

General maintenance during guest season 20min. from beach/surf

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature
45 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
33 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

From July to september, the preference is couples! Tasks: Cleaning the swimmingpool, cleaning communal spaces, like terraces and garden furniture, irrigation of the plants (semi automatic), cleaning/tidying the toys room, cleaning/tidying the reception area/ honesty bar/ coffee corner, changing towels when guests want fresh ones. You will stay in a Glamping Tent for 2p, with kitchen, shower, toilet right next to it.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Fluent Dutch
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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53 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 45 Get in touch with nature
  • 33 Immersing in the local culture
  • 26 Meeting locals
  • 20 Practicing English
  • 17 Developing environmental awareness
  • 16 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 11 15. Life on land
  • 7 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 6 3. Good health and well-being
Nouscha

Netherlands

5

We had an amazing experience here! The hosts are incredibly welcoming and treat volunteers just like their own guests, making you feel at home from day one.

The facilities for volunteers are excellent, with a luxurious tent, your own kitchen and private bathroom. If available, there is even the possibility of staying in one of the guest accommodations, which is a wonderful extra.

about 1 month ago

Maria

United States

5

La the guest house is a great place to relax and get in touch with nature in the Portuguese countryside! Michele and Thomas work really hard to maintain the stunning enviroment of the retreat. The stay was so cozy and comfortable and a tasty lunch was made for us after work and it was so nice to have a car during our stay. Michele and Thomas are incredibly considerate and giving people :)

about 2 months ago

Lani

Australia

5

I had a lovely time at the guest house! Michelle is an amazing host and was always happy to answer our questions! Everything was really comfortable, and it really was the perfect place to come and just relax. The accommodation was great, we had sports equipment to use, a pool, and even a car! The area is also beautiful, Caldas is a really cute town, and there are so many other cool towns close by to explore! The work is really great too, you'll mostly work with Thomas, who is fun and chatty! He will cook the most amazing meals for lunch also, so grateful for the hospitality! Thankyou guys!

about 2 months ago

Otylia

Poland

5

My first volunteer adventure didnt disapoint!! The hosts are amazing- Michelle is lovely and pizza nights with her and the kids are very enjoyable❤️ Thomas is a very smart person with a lot of life experience- it's really good to talk to him and he also cooks good😋 the region is very beautiful and full of locals- the only place you will meet tourists is nazare and lisbona.

3 months ago

Yuna

South Korea

5

I had a peaceful and memorable stay at the guest house. The work was light and flexible, mainly helping with cleaning, laundry, watering plants, and other small tasks. I appreciated having plenty of free time and access to a car to explore nearby places. Michelle was warm and supportive, especially after I injured my ankle, and I'm very grateful for her help. The accommodation is in a tent, so travelers should be comfortable with simple, nature-based living. Overall, it was a unique experience in the Portuguese countryside.

3 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by Michelle

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate
This host usually answers to 80% of the messages
Response Time
This host usually writes back in 6 days
1 published videos
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