Two Locations to Start into Coliving Life
Stepping into your first coliving space requires a bit of trust: you’re looking for a place where you can stay productive, feel entirely yourself, and connect with people naturally. But with so many options out there, how do you find a community that actually feels like home?
The key lies in host-led spaces that respect both your work calendar and your need for true connection. In this post, we’re pairing up, franz&mathilde in the Dolomites and Nine Coliving in Tenerife, to walk you through what makes a first-time coliving stay smooth, inspiring, and completely stress-free.
Starting with Coliving
Coliving isn’t just about working from a new location, it’s about sharing daily life, creating lasting memories, and finding new friends, sometimes even soulmates. Stepping into a new community requires a bit of courage and trust to open up, which isn’t always easy. But colivings run by personal, authentic hosts create a true home away from home, a space with a warm welcome where everyone is invited to join in, but no one is ever forced to. Striking that perfect balance between real human connection, productive focus, and genuine belonging can be rare. That’s why Nine Coliving and franz&mathilde Coliving are connecting to show you two welcoming spaces that offer the ideal start to your coliving journey.
Community That Happens Naturally
The best coliving connections happen organically over simple, everyday moments.
FRANZ&MATHILDE
Life at franz&mathilde revolves around the quiet magic of the South Tyrolean mountains. Days start with specialty coffee freshly brewed by Philipp and a wholesome vegan-vegetarian breakfast to fuel your morning. During work hours, the light-filled, fully equipped coworking space provides the ideal backdrop for deep, quiet productivity, with peaceful coffee breaks in the garden whenever you need to recharge.
Once laptops close, connection takes center stage. Head out together for local dinners to experience South Tyrol’s unique culinary mix from hearty mountain Knödel to classic Italian pasta and pizza. Back at the house, unwind with golden-hour Aperitivo nights on the terrace or relaxing yoga sessions overlooking the valley. Thanks to a small, intentional group size, you’ll never feel lost in a crowd. Whether sharing a family dinner or stargazing on the terrace, you’ll always find someone to share a genuine moment with.
NINE COLIVING
Every morning at Nine Coliving starts with a beautiful breakfast to not ony nurish the body but the soul too. Working inside this beautiful historic house is an inspiration in itself, with bright spaces, sweeping views of the town and ocean, dedicated phone booths for private calls, and flexible workspace setups to match your focus level. Throughout the week, community happens effortlessly: rooftop yoga overlooking Mount Teide and the Atlantic, shared lunches, skill-shares, and the popular Wednesday family dinners. After work, it’s all about island life, jump onto a spontaneous Slack plan for a sunset surf session, explore the lush Anaga mountains on the weekend, or share a Sunday BBQ on the terrace. Nothing here is forced and everyone is invited, creating a cozy, homey energy where solo travelers immediately feel welcomed into the family.
A Rhythm That Respects Your Work
One of the biggest fears for first-timers is that colivings will distract them from getting work done. In reality, it often does the exact opposite.
Being surrounded by people who are also balancing deadlines, client calls, and deep focus creates an infectious, supportive energy. During work hours, both of our spaces are quiet, focused, and respectful. You can jump into call booths or grab a quiet corner with high-speed Wi-Fi, knowing everyone around you is in the same groove. When work wraps up, the shift to downtime is seamless, because your crew for a sunset hike or an evening drink is already right there.
A great first coliving experience should connect you to the place you’re visiting, not keep you inside your bubble.
IN SOUTH TYROL
IN SOUTH TYROL
Staying at franz&mathilde puts you right in the heart of authentic alpine culture, next to the Dolomites. Here, life naturally slows down to match the rhythm of the mountains. You get to experience true alpine slow Living. Starting hikes right from our doorstep through quiet forests and sunny apple orchards, discovering local farmer’s markets, and enjoying the changing colors of the valley through the seasons. From private dinners at mountain huts and quiet hikes to scenic alpine lakes, to day trips exploring the charming towns of Merano and Bolzano, life at franz&mathilde Coliving lets you skip the usual tourist routine and immerse yourself fully in the authentic rhythm of South Tyrol.
IN TENERIFE
At Nine Coliving, you are embedded in La Orotava, a historic Canarian town overflowing with architectural charm and local culture, just far away enough from the generic tourist hubs, but with beaches and night life a short drive down the road. From cobblestone streets, vibrant local plazas, and authentic tapas bars where life moves at a relaxed island pace, to vibrand local fiestas. Beyond the town’s historic charm, the island’s raw nature is your playground. Morning surf sessions at nearby ocean breaks, weekend road trips through the lush laurel forests of Anaga, and golden hour hikes through the volcanic landscapes surrounding volcano el Teide are all part of the everyday routine. Whether you’re catching waves before your first call or sipping wine on a cobblestone plaza at dusk, Nine offers the ultimate balance of focus and island exploration.
Hosts Who Actually Care
Stepping into a new environment is always so much easier when there are friendly, familiar faces ready to welcome you. Both franz&mathilde and Nine Coliving are run directly by the owners who put their heart and soul into your experience, every single day.
Having dedicated founders and hosts present brings a deep level of stability, quality, and personal passion to the space. From crafting an atmosphere where quiet focus comes naturally to pointing you toward the best hidden spots in the area, you are supported every step of the way. For first-time colivers especially, this hands-on care creates an immediate sense of trust and warmth, turning the coliving space into an authentic and joyfull home away from home.
Your first coliving stay doesn’t need to be a wild leap of faith into the unknown. It can simply be a warm, inspiring shift in your daily routine.
Whether you want to start high up in the quiet peaks of the Dolomites at franz&mathilde or under the island sun at Nine Coliving, you’ll always find a welcoming kitchen table, a great cup of coffee, and a community waiting for you.
