Island Retreat: Help at a Hidden Guesthouse with Sea Views

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Connect with nature: 12 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 12 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

15h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet 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.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

Stay at a hidden traditional Japanese house on a peaceful island! Help with room cleaning and gardening. Located on a hill, the house offers a beautiful sea view. Explore cycling routes, local restaurants, and a seaside outdoor bath. Shops are just a short walk away!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Italian
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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13 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

12 Get in touch with nature
12 Meeting international travelers
11 Immersing in the local culture
9 Meeting locals
3 Practicing English
3 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 3. Good health and well-being
7 11. Sustainable cities and communities
6 12. Responsible consumption and production

Francesca

Italy

Masashi is an awesome host, super kind, helpful and fun. He's such a caring person. This was my first volunteering experience and I couldn't be happier. The work is not heavy at all, and the place is beautiful and so peaceful. You get to meet lots of travelers from all over the country, and the vibe really feels like home

2 days ago

MASASHI replied

Thank you so much Francesca for your kind review! I’m really happy your first volunteering experience was here. It was a pleasure to host you. Let’s meet again in Italy next time!

Natalia

United Kingdom

This will be my 10th volunteering experience & I can honestly say it's been the most welcoming. Masashi is a wonderful host, friendly & accommodating with a nice vibe. It really was a pleasure to work a few hours a day at his place. Plenty of free time to explore. If I didn't have plans already I would have definitely stayed longer.

10 days ago

MASASHI replied

Thank you so much, Natalia! 🌸
It was a real pleasure to host you, and I’m happy you enjoyed your time here. You were a great help, and I truly appreciate your kindness and positive energy.
Next time, I’ll come to visit you! ✈️✨

Viviana

Germany

Miyaura Goten is home! The atmosphere is cool and the evenings can be spent in the kitchen together where the vibe is amazing and music is really relaxed. If you want your peace noone will disturb you,the island is felt like animal crossing! There's a Buddhist temple/ shrine down the hill where i went quite often. Lots of hidden beaches with no people.I wish I could've stayed longer there's a bunny island nearby full of rabbits.Life can be so easy and peaceful.I will come again! Thanks to Masashi I also learned some Japanese. Everyone is so helpful! Thank you! <3

13 days ago

MASASHI replied

Thank you so much Vivi! 🌸 We are really happy you felt at home here. Your positive energy and kindness made a big difference for us and our guests. We hope to see you again one day on Omishima — the island will be waiting for you! 🐇🌊✨

Sim

United Kingdom

I had such an amazing time at the guesthouse! Masashi is so kind and creates a really positive and welcoming environment. The tasks and shift hours were very clear and there is plenty of time to explore the area which is so beautiful!

17 days ago

MASASHI replied

Thank you so much Sim for your kind words! 🌸
It was a real pleasure to have you here, and your positive energy made the atmosphere even better. I’m happy you enjoyed both the work and the beautiful island. You’re always welcome back anytime!

Joana

Germany

Masashi is a truly warmhearted, open minded and fun person to be around! He cares for good energy, a positive mindset and collaborating together. He is a very generous man - cooked dinner for us together with his friends - invited us to onsen and let us use his bikes on a daily basis. 🥰🩷 I felt very welcomed at Masashis place and enjoyed my daily trips to the surrounding sightseeing spots very much. It was just the perfect timing and stay for me! The chores were easy and fun to do. Thank you Masashi for being who u are!!

18 days ago

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