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Pura Vida! Welcome to San Pascual - our family is delighted to meet you! :)
LAST TWO WEEKS OF APRIL 2024
Last minute dog sitting needed for 2 dogs, no other tasks required - description below
OPEN AVAILABILITY - ALL DATES
We are looking for a massage therapist/bodywork specialist/chef/videographer/content editor to stay with us & relax on our beautiful property! No other tasks required except keeping your space clean - please send social media/portfolio if you would like to apply for this :)
OCTOBER 2024
We (Meli & Yura) are often away for work & looking for long-term care (1 month min.) for our beautiful log cabin & dogs (Bigotes & Sunny, both 15y/o).
Bigotes (medium blk/tan) is a farm dog & is very autonomous. He loves hikes & cuddles & can be left unattended without supervision.
Sunny (small ivory/brwn), is a city dog who came to the mountains to retire. He has special needs and requires 100% attention. Sunny is blind & cannot be left alone because he gets lost easily. He is super sweet & loves to cuddle/sleep all day long. Sunny loves to join all human adventures via backpack. <3
ACCOMMODATIONS:
•private bedroom w/ scenic view
•private bathroom
•full kitchen
•on-site laundry
•hot water
•WiFi (fiber optic)
•gated parking
•cleaning service every other week
ATTRACTIONS:
•organic farming
•national parks
•hot springs
•mountain views
•waterfalls
•farmers market (Thursdays/Fridays)
HOME-CARE:
•water/prune/harvest plants daily
•keep space tidy daily (sweeping, dishes, trash/compost)
•assistance with gardening/housework provided as needed (long-term stays only)
PET-CARE:
•feeding
•lots of cuddling
•going for long walks/hikes daily
•sending pictures/videos 3x/week
•keeping bowls & blankets clean
•bathing as needed
•maintenance for Sunny's special needs
NOTES:
•there may be guests with advance notice
•all communication made via WhatsApp
•must sleep at home every night
•trips away can be coordinated at least 2 weeks in advance (long-term stays only)
•Uber is accessible in town
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to know the local side of Costa Rica and immerse yourselves in the culture. We are right below the Juan Castro Blanco National Park and are surrounded by the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere. Waterfall 6km away. Hot Springs, volcanoes etc. Visit my uncle next door and his amazing farm to table restaurant or volunteer at their farm and make cheese or help with the vegetable garden! San Jose airport is 1 1/2 hrs away and La Fortuna/Arenal 40 minutes.
Help
We have 2 dogs that must be taken care of and given much love :)
Please only apply if:
- There are TWO people (age 25+) who are able to travel together.
- You both are able to give a commitment for a minimum of 1 month stay.
- You both carry Travel Insurance.
Spanish speaking is an asset when considering applications, but is not a requirement.
Due to a high number of applications, we may not be able to reply to each application individually, so please only apply if you have the relevant skills and experience that we require.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodations:
•private bedroom w/ scenic view
•private bathroom upon availability
•full kitchen
•on-site laundry
•hot water
•WiFi (fiber optic)
•gated parking
•cleaning service once/month
What else ...
We are located 1.5 hrs from the airport in San Jose and 40 minutes from Arenal Volcano. We also have a beautiful waterfall 6km from our property.
We have a fresh water spring and nice river about 5 minutes walking from home.
Downtown is a 30minute walk or 7 minute uber ride. You can find anything from McDonald’s to movie theaters to shopping centres and local markets.
The northern area is very diverse, you will be able to see the cloud forest in Platanar Volcano at Juan Castro Blanco National Park at only 5 kms away from our place, in San Vicente, a very nice small mountain village with very friendly people.
You can also enjoy Quesada downtown that is a busy, clean and nice city at only 2 miles away, there you can visit the farmer's market every Thursday afternoon, butcher shops, bakeries, the Central Market , Wal-Mart or other local supermarkets and the beautiful Church with the biggest Christ you have ever seen, do not forget to eat some local tacos at Viquez window on the south side of the Church across the street; there are also good hospital facilities and pharmacies in case you need them.
You can also go to nearby (10 Kms) thermal water spring for local's price ($10 for Hotel El Tucano from 5 PM to 10 PM or $20 for all day since 10 AM or Hotel Termales del Bosque for $12 since 10 AM to 10 PM), there is also a Zoo in La Marina very close to the springs.
Another beautiful place to visit is Bajos del Toro where you will find stunning waterfalls.
Then the jewel of the trip for tourists, La Fortuna at 46 Kms that is home of the famous Arenal Volcano with multiple adventure options for kids and adults (Zip lines, thermal water pools and hanging bridges, etc.), try luch at Rufino's Restaurant the best in town and visit the great waterfall at Río Fortuna, no need to take a tour, you get directly to the place and buy your entrance. If you like adventure you should not miss the white water rafting activities at Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí at 40Kms. There are other options further away (2 to 3 hours away) like El Venado Caves, Río Celeste or Laguna de Caño Negro within many more options or you can go to the beach in the Pacific to Playa Blanca or Jacó.
Feel free to visit our family farm to table Restaurant just across the street from our farm, it is open from Wednesday to Sunday for lunch, coffee and dinner, you can also coordinate a visit to the organic vegetable garden and the dairy and chesse factory.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads are welcome, we have fiber optic wifi that works very well. There is a big office space or you can select the place of your preference to enjoy the amazing views.
Can possibly accept pets
Exceptions can be made.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Our daily routine consisted mostly of looking after Bigotes and Sunny, and also some gardening tasks. Bigotes is very… read more
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Our daily routine consisted mostly of looking after Bigotes and Sunny, and also some gardening tasks. Bigotes is very… read more
The house is very large and cozy,… read more
Thanks!
Meli
The house is great with a lot to do.
We had to maintain this big house, within a month only 3 guests came as it was the rainy season.
The family farm is right next door and we went to help them in different areas (making cheese, gardening or helping in the cactus greenhouse).
All the locals and… read more
The work wasn’t very hard, mainly sweeping the whole house (which is pretty big) and looking after the dogs.… read more
Eugenio is such a nice, professional and understanding person with very good communication and we couldn't have asked for a better host.
We also really enjoyed helping out at Eugenio's… read more
We stayed 1 month in this huge house surrounded by beautiful nature, in total comfort. Dogs are the cutest in the universe, and we miss them a lot too!
You have to sleep every night at home (because you have to keep the dogs), as well as… read more
Eugenio was super kind and respectful from the very beginning till the end of our stay. He always was looking for ways to help us. He and his family make us feel welcomed, which we really appreciate!
In general, we took care of the house, the garden and the dogs our whole stay. We did some basics… read more
They are very clean and returned the house in perfect conditions, I couldn’t ask for more.
I would love to have them back some day!!!
We have spent 2,5 months at this gorgeus house during the pandemia. Eugenio, Laura and Meli are very kind and friendly, they are beautiful family with the great attitude. The place is quite, safe and surrounded by beautiful mountains. Right in front of the house there is a farm of… read more
Eugenio (Meli's father) is a beautiful person, always sharing and telling us stories about Costa Rica.
Bigotes and Nina are two amazing dogs, you will love them! And there's Paquita, the cat who's always looking for some hugs.
We had the chance to meet a big part of the family, they owned a restaurant, a lecheria and… read more
We fell directly… read more
All the best to you all.
Pura Vida
Thanks for… read more
He put forward some great ideas to us for the development of our space and was keen, enthusiastic and hardworking for his entire stay, as well as great company for us and our other volunteers. He worked well with our non-English speaking staff and enjoyed making continued effort to converse in… read more
