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Boutique resort in the Pacific Coast region of Costa Rica. We are a small luxury resort mostly catering to large groups such as weddings, divorce parties, family reunions, birthday parties. We have 3 salt-water pools and extensive gardens. There are dogs and street dogs, so if you are afraid of dogs, this will not work for you. We provide all-inclusive options for our guests and because we are boutique, we are able to craft special and unique experiences. We are a very private property with "speakeasy" vibes. An oasis hidden amongst the other businesses nearby. We are a 3-minute walk to the beach. Our goal is to continue to be very considerate of how we can make a luxury experience in Costa Rica when materials are limited. The owners are a designer and an engineer. We also have a spa so if you like you get your nails done, we have about 500 colors to pick from.
Opportunities: These opportunities are independent and not the same person to do each option. The availability of these is dependent on the season.
One month commitment. We can do longer stays depending on what you want to do.
- Social Media Managment: Help us build our brands. We have done many fantastic weddings and retreats. We simply haven't had time to promote in a way that will help us build our brands. We could do 2 people at the same time for this one as there are many brands.
- Childcare help: We have a 3.5 year-old girl that loves art, dance, music. She goes to school during the school year, but I still have a remote job and need help when she is out of school when I am on work calls.
- Hospitality help: Cleaning, kitchen prep.
The Team:
Tactical team is 5 full-time people and 3 part-time such as: Lead cleaner, Lead F&B, Lead Facilities, Spa, Guard. Associate Operations.
The family:
Mom, dad, kiddo, and grandma. Grandma does not live at the house. There are doggos as well: Falkor, Boots, Dante, and Jupiter. Jupiter is mostly at the resort. We sometimes bring Boots over to play with him and Cat. Dante belongs to another woman who had to leave the country, so we are taking care of him while she is away, he is an older dog. Falkor is a Cavalier and 12 years old. Cat just showed up one day and hasn't left. She fights raccoons but is generally sweet to humans. She is an outdoor cat and lives at the resort, at least we think she does.
There is a distributed team that is not local that assists with Intake and other services.
We can accept groups traveling together but not families with children.
We have space starting May 15.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will also learn how to make traditional dishes with some herbs and fruit from the property. You will learn about local fruits and vegetables. You will learn about the challenges and systems in Costa Rica. You will learn a small bit about construction in Costa Rica, not because you will do any construction yourself, but you will learn the intention behind the different design elements including the water systems and architecture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have a few different options for help: Social media management, childcare, hospitality, grounds keeping. We would prefer at least a month stay.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Japanese: Intermediate
Thai: Intermediate
Accommodation
Depending on your timing, you will be in one of the following:
Please note: we won't mix strangers in these rooms and you will either have it private to yourself or with your travel buddy.
Bunk house: ***Sleeps 2***
The photo with the staircase is of the "bunk house". It has 2 individual sized beds, table, mini fridge, hot water, and AC. It has 3 windows, but because of the angle you cannot see them in the photo. Private bathroom. The beds are in loft spaces above the main space, one to the right of the staircase and one to the left, with privacy curtains. Hotplate to cook your own meals.
Loft house: ***Sleeps up to 3***
(Think tiny house) The loft house has a matrimonial sized bed above in the loft. An individual sized bed in the lower space. It has a fridge, hot plate, private bathroom, AC, hot water.
Spare room: ***Sleeps up to 2***
We have a spare room at our house. It has a matrimonial bed, private bathroom, mini fridge, AC, hot water, hot plate, cooking utensils.
Included for all:
Breakfast is included. Water, soda water, coffee, tea, milk. Laundry use on-site available. Discount on spa services and excursions. Fantastic WIFI necessary for video calls.
What else ...
We are a 3-minute walk to the beach and right on the main strip with shops, restaurants, grocery. You can take the bus or take a taxi to Tamarindo for night life, which is about 30 minutes away. From the property, you can walk to 3 different nearby beaches, one rocky, one white sand, one normal. There are 5 beaches within a close distance. You can take sailing lessons at the shop nearby, rent a moto bike or bicycle. There are yoga and Pilates classes nearby and massages on the beach. The bus is the least expensive transport, we do have phone numbers for local taxis. There are some beautiful places in the jungle with hot springs etc that we recommend you go to for an overnight trip.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fantastic WIFI at both properties as I am a digital nomad. They have battery back-ups and both have 2 different service providers.
Can possibly accept pets
Only dogs- allergic to cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
