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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Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Poland

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!

4 months ago

Belgium

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! 😃

7 months ago

Italy

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.:)

9 months ago


Erwin replied

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!

Italy

5

Our stay was a very ideal first Worldpackers experience. The basics described on the website were all there: a comfortable accomodation, feasible workload 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 work was not monotonous for us and Erwin always organized it in accordance with the volunteers and in regards to the hours. Flexibility is sometimes needed depending on staffing, weather and the clients.Erwin, thanks for your kindness and the new experience you helped us to create!

9 months ago


Erwin replied

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!

Germany

5

I had a great time at Casa Manke. The work was good, Erwin lets you choose tasks and you can always do different ones. He showed us many places around the island. Also, his mother and him are very kind people. Our room was clean and comfortable and the food situation was nicely handled. Julian and I also got to know great volunteers, especially Nele, which I am really thankful for and it made the stay even more fun. I am glad I made this experience and seeing how much the place developed during the time we were here makes me happy.

10 months ago


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Contact with nature

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