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Description
Pretty small house in a tropical garden with a pool, five minutes walk from quiet and beautifull natural beaches.
10 minutes walk, by the beach, from the center of the village of San Juanillo.
San Juanillo in Guanacaste is a peacefull fishermen village situated on the Pacific Oean.
Natural, wild place with congos (monkeys), polecats, armadillos, iguanas, many birds, neighbour finca with cows and horses, and so and so are all around.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You may practice english, spanish and french in the house, spanish with the locals.
Aide
House sitting during 4 months or more.
Help needed is gardening , small general maintenance (basic knowlegde of plumbing and electricity).
The help is no more than 3 hours per day.
Couple welcomed , even retired couple.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Français: Courant
Hébergement
You will stay in a private garden.
Accomodation is in the house with 2 bedrooms (double bed), bathroom (with hot showers) and a huge kitchen with all cooking and dining ustensils. Shared laundry. Sheets and towels provided.
Swimming pool and big rancho close to the house.
Autres infos...
All around, pure and unspoilts beaches, awasome nature. A few nice restaurants in the village.
Ostional at 7 kms is world welknown for the turtles egg-layings.
Samara, Nosara to the south, Tamarindo to the north are touristic places for many activities, surfing, restaurants, dancing, ...
Transport by bus is available from San Jose to Santa Cruz.
You can come from San Jose or Liberia airports.
A bus line twice a day from Santa Cruz to Samara, going through San Juanillo and Nosara.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
N° de référence hôte : 862559544169
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26 mars 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas ) pour l'hôte
I spent a month in San Juanillo and had an incredible experience. Christine was very communitive and available, warm, friendly, and fun to spend time with. We did a lot of fun projects around the property. I also spent a lot of time there solo which was peaceful and very pleasant. The expectations were very clear and most of the time my… read more
25 mars 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas )
Thomas is an excellent person, very friendly, an animal lover, ... a gentleman.
He stayed 5 weeks, the house sitting was done with a strong feeling of responsability, he perfectly maintained the garden, the open spaces and the swimming pool.
Regarding construction, Thomas varnished doors and furniture, painted wrought iron windows as a… read more
He stayed 5 weeks, the house sitting was done with a strong feeling of responsability, he perfectly maintained the garden, the open spaces and the swimming pool.
Regarding construction, Thomas varnished doors and furniture, painted wrought iron windows as a… read more
(Excellent
)
18 févr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Holly & David)
Holly and David are now part of the wonderful friendships met through Workaway.
Both are responsible, mature, honest, interesting, intelligent, so kind and respectful.
Also open and curious of all cultures.
They have been in charge of the property during almost 3 months, they cared as if it was their own home. I am very grateful.
Thanks to Holly… read more
Both are responsible, mature, honest, interesting, intelligent, so kind and respectful.
Also open and curious of all cultures.
They have been in charge of the property during almost 3 months, they cared as if it was their own home. I am very grateful.
Thanks to Holly… read more
(Excellent
)
16 févr. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Holly & David) pour l'hôte
We had such a wonderful Workaway experience with Christine. She is so kind and has such a sweet soul. We fell in love with the property and San Juanillo. We spent time working in the garden and taking care of the common spaces. Nothing felt like "work". It was a true joy to spend time at the place. We are so thankful for Christine and her… read more
14 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Valentina & Rafael Alejandro ) pour l'hôte
Estuvimos un poco más de dos meses en la villa, debido a la situación actual por causa del Covid 19, el lugar está cerrado y en estos meses Christine no estaba viviendo ahí.
Primero que nada reconocer la oportunidad que nos dió la dueña, de quedarnos este tiempo siendo que en estos momentos los voluntariados escasean.
El lugar es muy hermoso… read more
Primero que nada reconocer la oportunidad que nos dió la dueña, de quedarnos este tiempo siendo que en estos momentos los voluntariados escasean.
El lugar es muy hermoso… read more
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26 mars 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas ) pour l'hôte
I spent a month in San Juanillo and had an incredible experience. Christine was very communitive and available, warm, friendly, and fun to spend time with. We did a lot of fun projects around the property. I also spent a lot of time there solo which was peaceful and very pleasant. The expectations were very clear and most of the time my… read more
25 mars 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas )
Thomas is an excellent person, very friendly, an animal lover, ... a gentleman.
He stayed 5 weeks, the house sitting was done with a strong feeling of responsability, he perfectly maintained the garden, the open spaces and the swimming pool.
Regarding construction, Thomas varnished doors and furniture, painted wrought iron windows as a… read more
He stayed 5 weeks, the house sitting was done with a strong feeling of responsability, he perfectly maintained the garden, the open spaces and the swimming pool.
Regarding construction, Thomas varnished doors and furniture, painted wrought iron windows as a… read more
(Excellent)
18 févr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Holly & David)
Holly and David are now part of the wonderful friendships met through Workaway.
Both are responsible, mature, honest, interesting, intelligent, so kind and respectful.
Also open and curious of all cultures.
They have been in charge of the property during almost 3 months, they cared as if it was their own home. I am very grateful.
Thanks to Holly… read more
Both are responsible, mature, honest, interesting, intelligent, so kind and respectful.
Also open and curious of all cultures.
They have been in charge of the property during almost 3 months, they cared as if it was their own home. I am very grateful.
Thanks to Holly… read more
(Excellent)
16 févr. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Holly & David) pour l'hôte
We had such a wonderful Workaway experience with Christine. She is so kind and has such a sweet soul. We fell in love with the property and San Juanillo. We spent time working in the garden and taking care of the common spaces. Nothing felt like "work". It was a true joy to spend time at the place. We are so thankful for Christine and her… read more
14 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Valentina & Rafael Alejandro ) pour l'hôte
Estuvimos un poco más de dos meses en la villa, debido a la situación actual por causa del Covid 19, el lugar está cerrado y en estos meses Christine no estaba viviendo ahí.
Primero que nada reconocer la oportunidad que nos dió la dueña, de quedarnos este tiempo siendo que en estos momentos los voluntariados escasean.
El lugar es muy hermoso… read more
Primero que nada reconocer la oportunidad que nos dió la dueña, de quedarnos este tiempo siendo que en estos momentos los voluntariados escasean.
El lugar es muy hermoso… read more
6 mars 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nancy & Benoit)
Nancy and Ben came as Workawayers and left as friends.
Apart being so nice and good people, generous, peaceable, benevolent and wise,
regarding the tasks, both are very responsable and serious. Everyday, ready to help wonderfully. I had fabulous help for the garden and the swimming pool mainly but also for computer and photos.
Animals lovers,… read more
Apart being so nice and good people, generous, peaceable, benevolent and wise,
regarding the tasks, both are very responsable and serious. Everyday, ready to help wonderfully. I had fabulous help for the garden and the swimming pool mainly but also for computer and photos.
Animals lovers,… read more
(Excellent)
13 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jake & Rita)
What to say about Rita and Jack ?
Nice and gentle, always willing to help, positive energy, benevolent and sympathethic.
Plenty of skills, high expertise, efficacy, energy, accuracy, perfection.
I would have preferred to be more available but any moment we spent together were enjoyable.
Rita and Jack, I wish you many wonderfull travelling… read more
Nice and gentle, always willing to help, positive energy, benevolent and sympathethic.
Plenty of skills, high expertise, efficacy, energy, accuracy, perfection.
I would have preferred to be more available but any moment we spent together were enjoyable.
Rita and Jack, I wish you many wonderfull travelling… read more
(Excellent)
9 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Jake & Rita) pour l'hôte
Our stay at Christine's place was wonderfull, and can not thank her enough for the opportunity and her generosity. The 4 weeks we where there went by so quickly with a good variety of tasks which we enjoyed. Accomadations where excellent. We much appreciate the time she spent with us and being well organised.
4 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Tiffany & Sofia) pour l'hôte
We missed Christine, the animals and the beautiful property as soon as we left. We spent three wonderful weeks in San Juanillo!
The work was fun and diverse, we had a lot of different gardening projects, which was also a great way to enjoy the sunshine and observe countless birds, bugs and iguanas! We re-potted plants, weeded around the property,… read more
The work was fun and diverse, we had a lot of different gardening projects, which was also a great way to enjoy the sunshine and observe countless birds, bugs and iguanas! We re-potted plants, weeded around the property,… read more
14 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tiffany & Sofia)
Tiffany and Sofia just left after 3 weeks and they could have stayed 3 months, 6 months, ... I would have been very pleased. Any host would be happy and lucky to welcome them.
I highly recommand them, one's can truly rely on them.
Sofia and Tiffany are intelligent, serious, well-behaved; they have beautufil personalities, always in a good mood,… read more
I highly recommand them, one's can truly rely on them.
Sofia and Tiffany are intelligent, serious, well-behaved; they have beautufil personalities, always in a good mood,… read more
(Excellent)
25 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Stacy & Andrew) pour l'hôte
We are so happy to have found Christine, Sancho, La Negrita and her beautiful Costa Rican paradise!! This tropical oasis offered the tranquility, quietness and natural beauty we were looking for.
The gardens and property were lush, vibrant and full of life. We enjoyed every day we got to spend here!
The volunteering was mostly gardening and we… read more
The gardens and property were lush, vibrant and full of life. We enjoyed every day we got to spend here!
The volunteering was mostly gardening and we… read more
13 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stacy & Andrew)
I warmly recommend this lovely couple, nature lovers, animal lovers, ecological spirit, high level sportman and sportwoman.
Stacy and Drew are very kind, intelligent, respectful and courageous.
Both always very sensitive to the well-being of each one.
A wonderful team : Effective and accurate in everything they do. Both always are so friendly… read more
Stacy and Drew are very kind, intelligent, respectful and courageous.
Both always very sensitive to the well-being of each one.
A wonderful team : Effective and accurate in everything they do. Both always are so friendly… read more
(Excellent)
3 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Stefano & Alice) pour l'hôte
Our stay at Christine's place was a wonderful experience. We stayed in a big pretty apartment, and Christine gave us all we needed to feel comfortable. The guest house is surrounded by the jungle, and there is a beautiful swimming pool from where you can see a lot of monkeys on the trees all around. Once there we forgot the stress of living in a… read more
18 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stefano & Alice)
Alice and Stefano are among the best to welcome. They both are very friendly, cultured and intelligent, educated, respectful and helpful.
Stefano has admirable skills for cooking.
They both are pets lovers and so, softly comunicated with them.
Hard and good workers they helped gardening and gave an excellent contribution to the fence.
We fully… read more
Stefano has admirable skills for cooking.
They both are pets lovers and so, softly comunicated with them.
Hard and good workers they helped gardening and gave an excellent contribution to the fence.
We fully… read more
(Excellent)
29 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Hayseed) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 weeks with Christine at her jungle retreat near San Juanillo. It was a wonderful experience. The guesthouse is top notch, everything you need to be comfortable along with a swimming pool. The beach is about a 5 minute walk and the village is about a 10 minute walk. The village of San Juanillo has one of the prettiest beaches in the… read more
11 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hayseed)
Chris is a very courteous and kind person always willing to help, always in a good mood.
Good and hard worker, he helped in gardening and building. He varnishes furniture with a perfect professional touch.
Chris has a real high talent for cooking : during 3 weeks, we enjoyed excellent meals brightened by very interesting conversations.
Thank you… read more
Good and hard worker, he helped in gardening and building. He varnishes furniture with a perfect professional touch.
Chris has a real high talent for cooking : during 3 weeks, we enjoyed excellent meals brightened by very interesting conversations.
Thank you… read more
(Excellent)
30 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniel & Marie-Josée)
Si Workaway est un moyen de rencontrer des personnes formidables et de créer de nouvelles amitiés, Marie et Daniel en sont la preuve.
Toujours avec bonne humeur et gentillesse, Marie et Daniel ont énormément aidé aux travaux de jardinage et de maintenance sans jamais manquer de prendre des initiatives bienvenues.
Ils ont également pris soin des… read more
Toujours avec bonne humeur et gentillesse, Marie et Daniel ont énormément aidé aux travaux de jardinage et de maintenance sans jamais manquer de prendre des initiatives bienvenues.
Ils ont également pris soin des… read more
(Excellent)
30 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel & Marie-Josée) pour l'hôte
Notre séjour chez Christine fut extraordinaire, ça a passé trop rapidement (27 février au 28 mars). Notre hôtesse a tout fait pour rendre notre séjour le plus comfortable possible, elle nous a offert l'intimité d'un logis ou nous avions tout le nécessaire pour préparer nos propre repas et a l'occasion des repas communs ou nous avons eu de belles… read more
8 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Sylvain & Marie) pour l'hôte
Our stay by Christine was wonderful! The place is amazing. The house is very nice and also lost in the jungle. We felt comfortable. We were living in a big studio and nothing was missing in it. The job was really interesting and various: building, gardening, dog sitting...
We had our independence but we had also had nice conversations with the… read more
We had our independence but we had also had nice conversations with the… read more
6 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sylvain & Marie)
Mary and Sylvain are very kind, honest and respectful.
They stayed 5 weeks being good and hard workers.
They both helped a lot cleaning and planting in the garden, they made some reparing with concrete and they gently took care of the mascots.
Always ready and asking to help more. A little help with computer has also been very useful.
It has been… read more
They stayed 5 weeks being good and hard workers.
They both helped a lot cleaning and planting in the garden, they made some reparing with concrete and they gently took care of the mascots.
Always ready and asking to help more. A little help with computer has also been very useful.
It has been… read more
(Excellent)
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