Help me to take care of cats and plants in the Sicilian countryside, Italy (2024)

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I received Maya's help during December 2023: she helped both at home with all house keeping tasks, and outside with several other tasks. She carefully completed the cleaning of a small farm building in the property, and contributed a lot with her experience with dogs by looking after the last entry at my place, Kokoro, a medium size puppy who… read more

Francesca is a great host. We stayed at her place near Taormina for three weeks and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Her beautiful garden, filled with herbs, was a delight to explore. Moreover, spending time with her lovely cats made our stay even more memorable. It is a wonderfully peaceful spot, perfect for relaxation, and offers a magnificent… read more

Jana and Tomas stayed at the countryside house where I live for about two weeks. They did a lot for me, and I can't thank them enough. They have been very sweet, they arrived with many gifts for me, they both helped me a lot at home. Tomas helped me with my computer, and Jana cooked delicious food. During the time I was away they took great care… read more

Hanna stayed with her friend Hanna at my place for a few days. Hanna and her friend are very sweet, kind and generous. They also were very loving with the cats. Communication with Hanna was smooth and easy, they took good care of the house, and I enjoyed all the time we shared. Thank you Hanna and Hanna!

My friend and I are so pleased to meet Francesca in person, we had a pleasant time together.
We spent several days at her place looking after her sweet cats (potatos 😸) while she was in Palermo. The place is great and peaceful, we fully enjoyed nature around including a spectacular view at Etna.
Francesca is a nice, patient, and attentive person,… read more

Thanks to Francesca and her small house in the countryside I have spent very, very nice and interesting week with my youngest 2 years old kid. I fell in love with her home and I totally understand why she decided to live in the place remote from bustling cities. It is calm, inspiring place with fascinating views, her cats are sweet altough some of… read more

Katarina and Jakub stayed at my countryside house for a few days. They are very active and friendly, they took good care of the cats and the garden, built a shelve and completed other tasks I required. Also their kids are sweet and lovely. I definitely recommend Katarina and Jakub with their kids.
Thank you!

Eva was really a great help to me. Her presence is bright, warm and delicate. She took good care of my cats, I can say that she really cared for them. Thanks to her I was able to leave for a few days. We could share some time and talk about different things. She respected the place, keeping it clean and tidy.
Thank you, Eva!

I had a very nice stay! The house is located in the hills with an amazing view of the Etna. Taking care of the cats was easy since they are very sweet and were a great extra blanket at night ;-) I learned a lot of new plants while Francesca was showing me the beautiful garden. Although the rain came in and I didn't have a lot of work watering the… read more

Francesca is a very caring host, she prepared my arrival as well as possible, and welcomed me into her pretty house. I helped her as best I could in her pretty garden. The time spent with Francesca was very enriching, she is a dedicated, patient and very interesting person. Her cats are adorable and the environment is amazing.
Grazie mille… read more

I am very happy that Kasia came to help me with my cats and the garden. Thanks to her I could go out for a workshop in the week end. Kasia is a very sweet girl, easy going, reliable and trustworthy. We had beautiful conversations during the time e shared. She came with her small dog, and although I had many doubts because my cats are usually… read more

Since the moment we contacted Francesca to arrange our stay, she has been super nice and available.
When we arrived to her house we found out her amazing house with a stunning view of Etna volcano.
Her cats are funny, cute and very easy to look after.
But most of all Francesca is really amazing! She suggested places to visit, she cooked us… read more

Giulia and Andrea are a great couple, friendly, responsible and trustworthy. They behaved very kindly, and they are extremely organized and autonomous. I found everything clean and tidy, and they respected the place and cared very well for cats and garden.

Francesca is a special host and I definitively recommend her!
She's an honest, reliable, smart, creative woman that can teach you a lot about art, plants, living sustainably and much more.
We had the opportunity to spend a few days together and get to know each other while cooking, taking care of the plants or having deep, stimulating… read more

Valentina is a very kind, inspiring, sensitive and intelligent girl. She stayed at my countryside house, taking care of cats and plants, while I was out for a few days. We also had the opportunity to spend some time together and share life experiences and deep conversations. If you look for help from a responsible and trustworthy person, you can… read more

I stayed with a friend at Francesca's for cat-sitting while she is away for a retreat. We absolutely loved our stay there and the cats are so adorable with very unique personalities! Communication with Francesca was very smooth and she is a very very interesting and warm hearted person from our brief encounters. We would love to come back and… read more

Julia stayed with her friend Becca for about ten days in my house while I was at a retreat. Both girls are very sweet, trustworthy, reliable and responsible. They took very good care of the house, the plants and the cats. I constantly received pictures and updates about the situation at home, that was very thoughtful and kind. Highly recommended… read more

Francesca was a very kind host and also a good boss. I stayed in Taormina for one month with her and I was very proud to accomplish a lot during that time. She was always telling me to take a break and drink some coffee or tea. Not to work too hard. She really cares about people and wants them to be happy I think. During my stay there I received… read more

I've been hosting Workaway travelers for more than five years now, and I can say that Max truly deserves an honorable mention. He was able to help and support with several and various tasks, from sanding and painting to fixing a number of different house equipments, always with excellent results. He is greatly responsible and reliable: I was out… read more

If Olga applies to help you, make sure keep a spot for her. Olga is a beautiful soul, very sweet, friendly, generous and always willing to help. Besides being clean and tidy, she is also very well organized, proactive and autonomous, something that I especially appreciated, because I am not on the place 24/7, and I could count on her. She did an… read more

Hosting Maria turned out to be a great experience. She could stay only one week, but she willingly helped with different tasks. I appreciated a lot her help, and her gentle ways. If Maria applies to your project or business, make sure you get her!
Thank you, Maria :-)
Francesca

If you look for a helper who can truly add a great value and contribution to your work, choose Zulema without any hesitation. She is a girl who dedicates herself wholeheartedly to any task given, and completes perfectly her tasks with a lot of care and attention for details. A big plus is her gentle and light approach to the daily routine,… read more

If you are lucky enough to receive a request from Valeriy, please, make sure you don't loose this opportunity! Valeriy helped me for more than one month, and I can truly say from my heart that he is a precious soul, available, reliable, kind, and smart working. He worked very carefully on a lot of painting projects and other maintenance works,… read more

I spent at Francesca's place more than a month and I can surely say that you won't find better host&place in Sicily. Taormina is the loveliest place I've ever been to and Francesca's house is located right in the centre of the town, equipped with a wonderful terrace , it provides a stunning view to Old town and Etna. Francesca is a very polite,… read more

I started this workaway experience in November for four weeks and I’m very glad I spent this time working for Francesca.
The most important and striking thing is Francesca as a person herself. She is totally open minded and so caring. I enjoyed a lot of talks with her, also about serious and personal things. Furthermore, she is a great Cook! ( I… read more

Ariane is a very precious girl: she has proved to be very sensitive, kind hearted, and truly available. She accomplished all the tasks I gave her, always committing to delivery the best result. She helped me with many different tasks: she has been especially helpful with all the painting works, and took good very care of my two cats, that she… read more

Thank you Francesca for hosting me in the wonderful Taormina, i will never forgot sicily, i highly recommended this host to everyone! Ciao a prextissimo! Big hug to you, be happy!

Luciana is a very honest, disciplined, valuable, and committed helper. I can definitely say that any host who chooses her would be satisfied with Luciana's contribution.
Thank you, Luciana!

I hosted Anderson for a couple of weeks in my rental apartments in Taormina. During his stay he was dealing with very different tasks, and I appreciated his great help in maintenance, cleaning, and especially in painting works. I admired his thorough precision and good care for the details, as well as his attention in leaving everything very clean… read more

I stayed in Francesca's B&B for about 2 weeks. She is friendly and a really good person. She gave me a lot of tips of what to do In Taormina and the cities nearby. The work was mostly cleaning the apartments, some painting and fixing small issues. I really enjoyed the place, the city and the experience! I recommend to all!!

Kerstin helped me at my apartments accomplishing different tasks. I appreciated really much her help because she was very careful about what she was doing and also she took the right time to do the things I requested. Besides her valuable help in the routine tasks such as tidying and cleaning, I also appreciated other very important qualities of… read more

My stay in Francescas place has been fantastic. My work was mainly cleaning and caring for the terrace (which is absolutely beautiful!). Francesca was always available, when I had questions or didn't find something. We connected really well and were talking quite a lot, when we met. I highly recommend this place to all workawayers! Absolutely… read more

Kathy was a very valuable and precious helper, and also a very enjoyable, fun and friendly company. She was able to accomplish all the tasks I gave her, and she was always available any time I needed her help. Besides the work we did together, and the work she did by herself, we also had a great time together talking about many different topics. I… read more

This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better host and location. Taormina is a beautiful place with really nice people, I highly recommend a visit.
The work in the apartments included cleaning, preparing them for guests, laundry and some general maintenance. I was always given clear instructions and enough time and… read more

In numbering the countless ways in which Selim helped me, I realize how easy it is to start the list…....but since I would probably never end, I’ll make an effort to keep it really essential and short :-)
Selim stayed and helped me in managing my tourist apartments rental for a couple of months in spring. During that part of the year there are… read more

Travelling to Sicily by bike was quite a challenge, but when I arrived in the beautiful Taormina, I was welcomed by the wonderful Francesca. She helped me with my bike and bags and I easily settled into the Sicilian lifestyle. Work was well paced and always changing. I enjoyed the new challenges and variety of tasks. Francesca introduced me to… read more

My experience with Naomi has been really positive. She is a cheerful girl who has been incredibly helpful, reliable and efficient in all the tasks I gave her. She is highly motivated and willing to learn very quickly all the jobs that need to be done. Besides this, Naomi is a very nice and friendly person you will enjoy spending time with:… read more

Francesca is a gentle, calming soul who is both practical and bohemian in her outlook towards life. I had a wonderful stay for 3 weeks and had some hands-on experience on running her rental apartments, together with the chatty Pina (the cleaning lady) and accommodating for her guests in Taormina. The roof terrace will make you smile everyday, and… read more

Kinga’s review
I hosted Kinga for ine and a half week in Taormina, I met hera t her arrival, and we spent a couple of hours together, because I had to leave to visit my family in Northern Italy. She has been receptive and very careful in learning the tasks I needed her to do. After my departure we kept in contact and I gave her instructions using… read more

I have spent one and half a week in Francesca's B&B at the end of December. Francesca provided me quicly opportunity for being a volunter when I contacted her and let her knew that I am really in need. I am very thankful for this Francesca. Although I could only met her for a very short time - as she was leaving for Christmas vacation couple… read more

Sanna stayed one month in my apartment rental in Taormina, and she helped with many and different tasks. She has a good experience and practice in hosting travelers, and is really receptive, she understands very quickly what needs to be done, and she is truly willing to help and also to learn and share about culture and local life style. I enjoyed… read more

I stayed one month in Taormina during November-Dicember. For me the place was perfect. I had a big apartment of my own and the work wasn't hard and it was not too much. I just cleaned the few apartments when there were check-out and met the clients when they arrived or after in agreed time. Most of the information were given in Whatsup and… read more

Nikita is a very kind and reliable girl. A very nice person to spend time with and a good worker, helpful and willing to do different kinds of jobs. If you choose her as your helper, you can be sure she will do her best. I recommend her to all hosts!

I stayed with Francesca in Taormina for a little more than 2 weeks and it was great. It is rare to come across people as sweet and welcoming as Fransesca. Also Taormina is a lovely little town and i strongly recommend visiting for a few days or weeks.

Sven really is a very helpful and willing guy. Since the first day he acclimated very well to the new place and he proved to be really efficient in all the tasks I gave him. He is also a very friendly and interesting person, and spending time with him is a nice experience.
Grazie ancora, Sven, per tutto il tuo aiuto!

It was my first experience as a workawayer. In the four weeks I stayed in Taormina, I had a wonderful time! Francesca is a very nice person and also the city has much stuff to do. I would recommend it for everyone.
Grazie Francesca per questo temp eccezionale!

I have been really lucky to have Paula as a helper. She was very kind with all the guests in the structure, she took great care of the apartments, and she was very helpful in all the different tasks she performed. A very nice and reliable girl.
Grazie, Paula!

It was my first time as a workawayer, and it couldn't have been better!
Taormina is such a beautiful place and the people there are so nice.
The work in the apartments is pretty easy, it includes doing laundry, occasionally cleaning an apartment and just general maintenance, as well as talking to the guests, which is the most enjoyable part of… read more

Giancarlo was a valuable helper, he was always available to do many different kinds of work, and a very trustworthy person. He is also a nice person to spend time with, easy-going and fun. I recommend him to all the hosts.
Grazie, Giancarlo!

it was my third experience as workawayer,I spent great time there and more than just being a workawayer, I could start a grand relationship with people around there.
Francesca was friendly, generous, full of knowledge and tips of places to visit and see.
the place was beautifull, the accommodation was near the apartments,the room had a… read more

Rosalyn was very helpful and available to do many different kinds of work. Also a nice person to chat with, and a reliable helper. I recommend her!

I stayed here for five weeks and enjoyed every minute. Francesca was a great host, friendly, generous, full of knowledge and tips of places to visit and see. The work was mostly painting, tidying the apartments ready for guests and some general maintenance. I was always given clear instructions and then allowed to work. The accommodation was in… read more

Thiago has been a great helper. He is an easy-going guy, kind and always available to do many different kinds of tasks, but above all a smiling person with whom chatting and working has been very pleasant. I recommend him!

It was my first experience as workawayer and I recommend for all who appreciate art working guided for a good person. I spent great time there and more than just being a workawayer, I could start a grand relationship with people around there, specially Francesca, who, besides she is a lovely and marvellous person, knows how to deal in her business… read more