House keeping, kitchen helper, gardening & receptionist .

Filipinas

5

My volunteering experience with Mun, the villa, and the whole team of staff and volunteers was exceptional. Despite it being the low season, I got to interact with lovely guests from diverse backgrounds. Mun always ensured all our needs were met, even surprising us with treats for our efforts. El, the villa's chef, prepares delicious family meals (she made delish Filipino Adobo!). I gained basic skills in service and housekeeping, amidst the breathtaking backdrops of fields and mountains. My entire stay truly felt like home away from home.

hace más de 1 año

España

5

The home is simply the best place to be in real contact with nature while you work in the beautiful island of Langkawi (easy and personally even enjoyable tasks, and the guests are always super talkative and friendly people). It's a very chill place surrounded by the home fields with an amazing small team that will make you feel part of the family (Mun and El are suuuuper kind, I'll miss them so much). You will fall in love with the place and the vibes; I did it the very first day and I'm still here!

hace más de 1 año

Brasil

5

The place is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. You can enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets from this hostel. Rooms range from simple to ellaborate. It's centrally located, making sightseeing and beach visits convenient. The upcoming pool adds to its appeal. Mr. Mun, the owner, is incredibly humble, kind, and generous, often treating volunteers to local delicacies. He values our work, shows genuine gratitude and cares for a comfortable stay. Mun encourages smart work and emphasizes the importance of breaks, making it a pleasant/balanced experience overall.

hace más de 1 año

Italia

5

WOW! It was my first experience as a volunteer and i wish is gonna be like this every time! Mun (the host) is one of the kindest and respectful person i've ever met. He's providing for everything, from food to motorbike to recommendations about special place around the island. His place is something special,you can see the love he put in it. He's a leader not a boss,i strongly recommend this place to everyone also as a guest, you're gonna be in the malaysian culture . P.S.: bonus point if you like cat there are few !!

hace más de 1 año

Munawar respondido

Thanks Filippo, you are amazing volunteer and friends, you welcome to come back next time when the pool will be ready, all the best and thank so much for coming and help me around and being flexible .

Brasil

5

I really don't understand the two last comments. I just finished my volunteer and it was absolutely wonderful. Mun is great, very welcome and made me feel so safe and comfortable. You really get to stay in a nature environment the tasks you need to do is really easy, Mun always try to be more than fair. You have a lot of free time I mean a lot, and he also have a scooter so you can borrow it and go around the island. Thank you Mun and hope a see you soon again

hace más de 1 año

Munawar respondido

Ola Fran, thanks so much for your kind review, and rating. Im glad that you have a positive stay volunteering at my place, as i mentioned , you still have long journey ahead if happened to come back to Malaysia or langkawi , you always welcome back to Kawah Padi Garden Villa Langkawi. (p/s: esp when my swim pool ready , i will lets you know ). Safe trip and take care fran....

Canadá

4

I had a really good experience at Kawa the home !Mun and Aafeeq were really welcoming. This is a really relaxed place, in the middle of the rice fields so if you want a chill environment this is it! The work hours are 100% respected and the schedule is very flexible. The only thing I would say is that I did not do the tasks I was supposed to. I did gardening (which was alright) but barely any bartending or barista duties.

hace 8 meses

Italia

2

My experience at the home was disappointing! The place is nice and the view all around is beautiful, but it's quite far from the city centre and Grab doesn't work well so be careful! Natalie is lovely, she helped me many times and always took care of me making sure I was eating enough! Mun, left after 4 days after my arrival and left me, Nat and another volunteer running the place alone, it wasn't hard because he tried to have just a few guests, but I think it's a weird thing to do! He had many strange behaviour, was always talking bad about the other volunteers at their back and he said

hace más de 1 año

Munawar respondido

Thank you for your kind review, i did my best to accomandate 4 of you at my best.at my place, as its mentioned before its a shared room 3-4 female volunteer , basic fan room with outside toilet. Maybe you forget before you accept to be a volunteer at my place. . if you looking for fancy , you should apply work in hotel.

Im not sure about gossiping but i its team meeting which i have to give feedback about each of you. the most funny part is i was there before i have to leave 4 of you before head to KL , and all was good .. And you forget to write , before i left all of you i upgrade each of you to a private aircon room all 4 of you which i have to close 2 room just to make all of you are happy and confortable . Free laundary, upgrade to private room (due to hot heat waze), less work because low seasson ( still i accept you and others .) and you disappointed .

I think that the price for me to accept you and unexperinces volunteer .
A person like you are killing others good host in this island .
All the best and safe trip

Canadá

3

Pros: - beautiful location - meet amazing locals and travellers - free breakfast - host takes you to eat for the first couple days - work is simple and easy. Just 3-5 hours a day Cons: - host gossips a lot about other volunteers and personal issues - the dorms are very hot, but maybe he will allow you to sleep in a room with AC if there is availability - remote location so it is hard to get grabs late at night

hace más de 1 año

Reino Unido

3

Overall my experience was ok, despite being unwell most of my time being there, Mun was very understanding and let me rest and recover! The working hours are very flexible and the work is very laid back. I didn't really get to be sociable with a lot of people since I was the only volunteer for most of my time there, be aware that there is no air conditioning in volunteer accommodation but host was thoughtful and offered a more comfortable stay whenever was available! I got a lot of free time that I could go and discover the beautiful island, overall Mun is a good/friendly host for guests!

hace más de 1 año

Munawar respondido

Hi Ivana, thats for your review. Wish you well on your next travel.
You have to get used with the hot and warm weather In Southeast Asia. Never underestimate the heat

Francia

3

The tasks were simple and I worked less than 5 h/day. Zul and Ena were the nicest but they won't be running the place anymore. I was a bit disappointed and shocked at the end of my stay, as another volunteer and I had to look after the guest house on our own because Mun had returned to KL. I wasn't really given any warning and I don't find that very respectful, given that we're only volunteers. Also weird and illegal things happened which forces us to leave earlier, Mun was aware of the situation and didn't warn us, which was dangerous for female foreigners. Message me for more

hace más de 1 año

Munawar respondido

Thanks Julia for your review / references.
well somehow i have to put a feedback related to you and your friends bente review/ references.

As i to defend of your statement. As you know the places was temporary run temporary by a caretaker whom name Zul and Ena, Yes i agreed their run well and good, and their doing a superb good job , but since August - December 2024 theres few situation happened and involved which i cannot disclose the matter here, So i have to reshuffle and terminate to unsure we are on right track and making profit. How im going to run a business if im on losing amount , and those people given their due date to leave the places, the only thing happened when i went back to Kuala Lumpur, Mr Zul and Ena left the places on last minute,

At the funny part i told you and another volunteer i will have someone to be arrive and monitor while i be away for just 4 days ( of course when im back to my place, all of you left the places un professionally).

About your accusation illegal activities, are you related to a private room whom have i have a guest whom receiving multiple guest ?
Do you ever run a homestay , guesthouse or hotel ?
Do you know we cannot assume any situation on their personal matter ?
As long theres no harm and dangerous which are related to Heavy Drugs, i cant simply kick out my guest base on assume she had someone coming and visit her.
And theres no complaint from others guest whom check in beside of her room .

so these is my explanation as neutral ground toward your review and references.

On top of it, as i want to lets others knew both of you and bente had a bad experiences with others host before you arrive at my place, and still i take decision to accept both of you at my places , which now i leave full of wonder what the real story happened while you volunteering before in Thailand ?

Anyhow, as A professional host, i wish you and her friends best of luck.
As far i knew both you did a good job, but somehow you both just caught
& involve with wrong understanding between me as owner with the previous caretaker ( person incharge) .

Since Jan/2024 , im fully inchage in Langkawi and having 3 female volunteer are doing well, and felt safe .

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