Casa Manke

In return for your valuable contributions, I offer a comfortable stay in the house, private room complete with all the necessary amenities (toilet, shower, hot water, internet, place to work, terrace with barbecue, there is also a swimming pool). We have huge rooftop where you are welcome to do yoga, meditation, read a book or just enjoy the views on the islands and ocean. The capital, Las Palmas can be reached by bus within 10 minutes, bus stop is 10-15 minutes walk from the house. The closest beach and natural swimming pools are approx 30 minutes walk or 5 minutes by car.

I'm Erwin, a chief/dancer/ice-cream-maker/music and art enthusiast from Brussels. Recently, in May 2023, I purchased a delightful 100-year-old Canarian farmhouse in a little village in Gran Canaria far away from the tourists in order to look after my mother Josiane during her senior years. Over the years I've had lived and shared houses with people from all over the world that I've very much appreciated. We're friendly people and enjoy meeting new people, exchanging culture, sharing good food... Of course you will also have your own space. Building on this, I am now seeking like-minded individuals to join me on this journey of cultural exchange, good food, and meaningful connections. Of course, I understand and respect the importance of personal space, so you will have your own private room as well. Ideally, I'm looking for a couple. If you can speak French, Flemish, or English, it would be a perfect fit. The house is in good condition and already very cozy. However, I have some plans to enhance it further and prepare it for future rental purposes.

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Reseñas

5.0
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Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

5.0

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Reino Unido

5

Me personally, I had a beautiful time here. A lot of self growth, and was able to bring my skills to help contribute to a positive project. There were many laughs and beautiful days here! I walked almost everyday after the volunteering hours, and enjoyed the property so much!

hace 18 días

Argentina

4

Our time with Erwin and his mother Josiane was unique. They welcomed us warmly and made us feel at home. The work was relaxed and varied, always light and enjoyable. Erwin cooked delicious dinners in the evenings and kindly took us on beautiful walks during our free days, while Josiane added her gentle presence to the house. For us this experience was a journey of self-growth, acceptance, understanding, and giving help without expecting much in return. It may not suit everyone, especially if seeking a more structured setup. We leave with love, gratitude, and wonderful memories in our hearts.

hace 1 mes

Polonia

5

Casa Manke will stay in my heart for a long time!
Wonderful house with a garden and a view of the ocean. A host with whom I had a lot in common. And the team! It was really hard for me to believe how lucky I was to come across such a place and such people during my 1st solo trip.
The work was sometimes hard, but that's what I came here for! I did a lot of things for the first time in my life, for which I sincerely thank you! Ervin always made sure that everybody is okay with the tasks. If you value privacy, you like to learn new things, you love food and wonderful views is a place for you!

hace 5 meses

Bélgica

5

I had an unforgettable stay at Casa Manke! Erwin and Josiane made me feel at home from the second I arrived. Communication went fluently since we share the same mother tongue, Dutch, however they're also fairly fluent in English (and perfect in French). They took me with them to explore the island, which was great! They really treated me like family! Make sure to be flexible, since tasks can vary from day to day, which is also nice so you have a lot of variation! And don't be scared of some insects. We almost always cooked and ate delicious food together! I really recommend this position! 😃

hace 9 meses

Italia

5

Our stay at Erwin and Josieannes home was a very ideal first Worldpackers experience. The basics described on the website were all there: the accomodation was comfortable, the workload was feasible and you never had to go to bed hungry. Furthermore, Erwin loves to cook and learn new recipes as well so that was a huge plus. The workload was not monotonous for us and truly interesting and Erwin always organized it in accordance with the volunteers and in regards to the hours on the website. It's good to be flexible bc working plans for the day can change depending on weather, staffing etc.:)

hace 10 meses


Erwin respondido

It was an amazing experience having Sofia and Lukas over here! work communication on a high level :). Thanks to them we advanced very well with constructing works and I am very grateful for what they did!!! I definitely recommend them and they will always be welcome in our finca!


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