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We (Meli & Yura) are looking for a loving couple to care of our beautiful log cabin & 4 animals (December 19-28).
Bigotes - 13y & Vigo - 1y (both medium grey) are autonomous farm dogs. They love hikes & cuddles & can be left unattended.
Sunny - 16y (small ivory/brwn) is a city dog who came to the mountains to retire. He is blind & requires 100% supervision. Sunny is super sweet & loves to sleep all day long. When he gets anxious, he just needs lots of cuddles & attention :) He loves to join all human adventures via backpack.
Chibi is the sweetest, most playful little 7 month old kitten. She loves her brothers & she is definitely the queen of the house.
HOME-CARE: (only for long term stays)
•maintain garden (water/prune/harvest plants)
•keep space tidy (sweeping, dishes, trash/compost)
PET-CARE:
•feeding
•lots of cuddling
•going for walks daily
•keeping bowls, blankets, & litter clean
•communicating & sending pictures/videos
REQUIREMENTS:
•age 28+ only
•must love nature & animals
•must have travel insurance
•must have prior experience in any of the following
ACCOMMODATIONS:
•bedroom
•bathroom
•kitchen
•laundry/dryer
•lounge/workspace with scenic volcanic view, pool table, bar, & WiFi (fiber optic)
•hot water
•gated parking
ATTRACTIONS:
•organic farming
•national parks
•hot springs
•mountain views
•waterfalls
•farmers market
NOTES:
•must sleep at home every night
•food not included
•Uber is accessible in townArten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
KunstprojekteHilfe bei ÖkoprojektenGartenarbeitenHeimwerker- und BauarbeitenBetreuung von TierenMithilfe auf einem BauernhofZubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die FamilieHausarbeitenHandwerkliche ArbeitenHouse sittingKultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
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. Waterfall 6km away. Hot Springs, volcanoes etc. Visit my uncle next door and his amazing farm-to-table restaurant or volunteer at his farm and milk cow or make cheese! San Jose airport is 1 1/2 hrs away and La Fortuna/Arenal 40 minutes.
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Please only apply if:
- There are TWO people (age 28+) who are able to travel together.
- You both carry travel insurance.
- You both are able to give a commitment for a minimum of 2 week stay.
Due to a high number of applications, we are not be able to reply to every single one. Please only apply if you have the relevant skills and experience that we require.Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: FließendUnterkunft
•bedroom
•bathroom
•kitchen
•lounge/workspace with scenic volcanic view, pool table, bar, & WiFi (fiber optic)
•laundry/dryer
•hot water
•gated parkingWas noch ...
We are located 1.5 hrs from the airport in San Jose and 40 minutes from Arenal Volcano. There is a beautiful waterfall 6km from our property & a fresh water spring and river about 5 minutes walking from home. Downtown is about a 30 minute walk or 7 minute Uber ride. You can find anything from restaurants to movie theaters to shopping centers 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 only 5 kms away in San Vicente, a very nice small mountain village with very friendly people. You can also enjoy Quesada downtown which is only 2 miles away, where you can visit the farmer's market every Thursdays/Fridays, butcher shops, bakeries, Central Market , Wal-Mart, or other local supermarkets. 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. There is a thermal water spring nearby (10 Kms) - $10 for Hotel El Tucano from 5 PM to 10 PM / $20 for all day or Hotel Termales del Bosque for $12. 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, open from Wednesday to Sunday for lunch & dinner. You can also coordinate a visit to the organic vegetable garden and the dairy and cheese factory.
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Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Digital nomads are welcome, we have fiber optic wifi that works very well in our shared lounge/workspace. There is a big office space or you can select the place of your preference to enjoy the amazing views.
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MAX 3 hrs/day
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It was a pleasure to take care of your beautiful home and your cuddly old puppies, Bigotes will remain in our hearts.
We are sorry to have spent little time with you on your return and not be able to do a little more for you but you have great and beautiful… read more
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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It was a pleasure to take care of your beautiful home and your cuddly old puppies, Bigotes will remain in our hearts.
We are sorry to have spent little time with you on your return and not be able to do a little more for you but you have great and beautiful… read more
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