In recent years, co-living spaces have become increasingly popular among digital nomads, remote workers, and wanderer families. These spaces offer a unique blend of community, convenience, and comfort that traditional living arrangements often lack. At iSlow we are aware of this and that is why we have created a home designed so that returning residents choose iSlow every time they decide to come back to Costa da Morte. To make them feel at home in this corner of the world.
And life is being very grateful to us: many of our residents actually choose to return. But why do they keep coming back? In this post we will tell you everything that makes our dear colivers decide to come back to iSlow, including their own testimonials.
Key Reasons for Recurring Co-living Experiences
Community and Networking
Sense of Community
Returning residents often mention the strong sense of community at iSlow. This feeling is explained by the number of community activities and shared spaces, which foster deep connections in a supportive and friendly environment.
Inés Silva, our co-founder, recalls a thought from the moment iSlow opened its doors: “I remember, when we opened iSlow someone said, “your business will be successful when you get people coming back’. And I said to myself, ‘that would be great but, why would a digital nomad repeat here or anywhere? The world is so big, so many places to see…’ How wrong I was”.
Networking Opportunities
Co-living spaces like iSlow attract professionals from different fields, providing an evolving and transformative network of contacts. Returning residents value the opportunity to continue building these connections, which often lead to collaborations and business contacts. And not only that, but they also help build lasting friendships on a personal level.
In the words of Julio Rodríguez, our co-founder: “Success does not only mean reaching financial goals, but also your emotional goals. We promote a lifestyle that allows us to connect not just on a personal level but also professionally with an international community”.
Supported Community Events
iSlow’s schedule of events, with professional workshops, cultural nights, and other social gatherings; ensures there’s always something new to experience. These events foster personal and professional development, making returning residents appreciate the ongoing opportunities to grow and connect.
Facilities and Services
Work-Friendly Environment
High-speed internet, ergonomic workspaces, and quiet areas for focus make iSlow ideal for remote work. Returning colivers know they can rely on an infrastructure designed to maintain their productivity without interruptions.
Amenities
Access to high-quality facilities, such as a communal kitchen, lounges, and outdoor areas, significantly enhances the living experience for those who decide to return to the coliving. Returning residents can enjoy the comfort and convenience of our facilities, knowing that most of their needs will be met.
Cleaning Services
Regular cleaning of the facilities allows colivers to focus on their work and leisure activities instead of household chores. A clean and tidy space contributes to a stress-free living environment.
Flexibility and Convenience
Flexible Booking Arrangements
Coliving spaces like iSlow typically offer short, medium, or long-term stays that cater to the nomadic lifestyle. Here, colivers who decide to return benefit from the ability to adapt the duration of their stay with us according to their own plans.
Expense Management
Prices at iSlow are transparent and all-inclusive. They cover rent, utilities, internet, and access to amenities. This simplicity is highly appealing to returning colivers, as they prefer to avoid the hassle of managing multiple bills, worrying about last-minute changes, and sharing costs according to unclear clauses in other accommodations.
Prime Location: Costa da Morte
Situated in an amazing rural Galician location: A Costa da Morte. Our coliving provides easy access to all services while being located in a place with breathtaking landscapes. Nature, sea, forest… Our colivers value these features and enjoy the surroundings of Laxe, in Costa da Morte, which offers both inspiration and leisure activities in nature.
Personal Growth and Well-Being
Work-Life Balance
iSlow promotes a balanced lifestyle with structured workspaces and plenty of leisure activities. Returning residents value the holistic approach to life, which supports both their professional ambitions and personal well-being.
Cultural Experiences
Living with people from diverse backgrounds enriches the cultural experience. Colivers highly value being in contact with and learning from different cultures, traditions, and perspectives, which enhances their personal growth.
Healthy Lifestyle
Access to wellness activities like yoga and to local food options supports a healthy lifestyle. iSlowers benefit from these sources of well-being, helping them maintain a pleasant and motivating routine.
Consistency and Reliability
Consistent Experience
Familiarity with a coliving and its environment avoids the stress of having to move and adapt to different places. Returning colivers know what to expect, making the transition to our home smooth and easy.
Trust and Security
Colivings like iSlow have built a reputation as safe spaces, offering protection and reliability. Returning colivers trust that their living conditions will be well-maintained and secure, providing peace of mind.
Quality Assurance
High standards in our services guarantee a satisfactory experience. Returning residents appreciate the consistent quality, knowing they can rely on the services provided.
Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiring Atmosphere
Being surrounded by motivated and creative people helps create a highly inspiring environment. Our colivers draw energy and ideas from the community, helping them stay motivated and focused on their life goals.
Supportive Environment
The supportive nature of the community helps iSlowers tackle professional and personal challenges. This encouragement and collaboration with peers are crucial to their overall success.
Travel and Adventures
Ease of Travel
iSlow’s proximity to the main tourist hubs in the area makes it easy for colivers to discover new places. Our home is an hour’s drive from Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña airports. Thus, those who return to our home appreciate this convenience, allowing them to travel and return to a familiar and very comfortable base.
Adventure Opportunities
Organised group trips and adventures in the surroundings add excitement to the stay at iSlow. These exciting activities are also vital for the colivers to bond with each other and to explore new corners of our geography.
Personal Connections
Building Friendships
Coliving spaces like iSlow offer a great opportunity to forge deep and lasting friendships. Colivers who return appreciate these relationships and the chance to reconnect with friends they’ve already made in a familiar setting.
Returning Friends
The possibility of reuniting with these friends and other familiar faces increases the appeal of returning to iSlow. This familiarity creates a welcoming atmosphere, making the coliving space feel like a second home.
All these reasons highlight why digital nomads, remote workers, and wandering families choose to return to iSlow, our coliving, emphasizing the value of community, the quality of our services, flexibility, and personal growth.
Testimonials from Returning Residents: Why They Choose iSlow
I am a surfer and digital nomad who has been traveling up and down the European coast for many years now, but Galicia is one of the places that keeps calling me back the most. Only last year I discovered the region A Costa da Morte thanks to the beautiful Coliving iSlow, which I am lucky enough to call my home now. I came here initially because of the surf but it is the nature, the people, the traditions, the food and the humble life that I value the most. Especially during the busy summer months it is a great place for me to find a balance between work, surfing and life in general”.
"I love the idea and the atmosphere at iSlow. The community and being with people from around the world is amazing. I have very fond memories here".
"We are happy to be back in this amazing place we call home and with the family we choose. We plan to come back every summer so Jonas can grow in this friendly atmosphere and make new Galician friends".
Conclusion
The reasons why returning residents choose iSlow are many: from the strong sense of community, comfort, natural surroundings, and good atmosphere; to the focus on personal growth and well-being. These factors create an environment that supports both professional and personal success, making iSlow a beloved home for digital nomads and remote workers.
Start Your Journey with iSlow
If you would like to experience what Oscar, Bjarne or Hanna have experienced, iSlow awaits you. If you’re looking for a coliving space that combines community, comfort, and personal growth, we will be delighted to welcome you with open arms.
Join the iSlower community and discover why so many returning residents choose iSlow. And if you want to know everything you can do throughout the year in Costa da Morte, we leave you with this article to get to know our home better.
