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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
29 Jul 2026
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Min stay requested: 1 week or less
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Description
As tourism is eagerly being pushed onto the Guanacaste and the rainforest regions, specially since opening Liberia's international airport, San Jose's reputation has suspiciously gotten worse. Yet, data shows that at least 95k documented United Statians reside permanently in San Jose, plus thousands of others that spend seasons here as untaxed digital nomads.
As for myself, after 10+ years of slow travelling abroad, I have chosen San Jose downtown as my beloved home. Here is where I feel safe as a trans person, as a woman, as a white-presenting person, with a very liberal and queer political agenda.
I think of San Jose as a (very) little hidden gem that the locals are gatekeeping from the overbearing gentrification the rest of the country is suffering from. Think about San Jose as a mini Portland, OR: Surrounded by lush nature but overshadowed by its "cooler" higher money$maker neighbors.
So, if you're down to a genuine, local experience, I'll be so, so very happy to host you!
Bienvenides amigues viajer@s 💚 -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Animal Care
Help around the house
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
LGBTQ
Fashion or beauty
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Performing arts
Languages
Hitchhiking
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Blogging
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My apartment is a window to the life of a true local, queer millennial josefine - I'd be happy to connect you with events for the community.
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Help
What type of work I need help with?
Option A - If I am travelling, then house/pet sitting. I have two small-breed pups I call my children.
Option B - If I am home, and depending on the skills you'd like to offer, it's usually a mix of cultural exchange, some tidying up/cleaning, or some indoor gardening. Whatever you can offer to do well and ✨unsupervised.✨
What I DO NOT need:
- "Pet sitting" were my dogs are ignored.
- More house work for me when hosting you.
- Supervising or guiding you through a task.
[ Important: ]
- I do not host people outside the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
- I do not host "overnighters" . I expect you to be able to do some work on the same day you plan to stay.
- I do not provide house keys/free entry. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Je suis en train d'apprendre francais parce que je partirai en vacances a Quebec cette hiver ✨ -
Accommodation
I live east of downtown San Jose.
This is a very safe and lively side of town day and night.
~The apartment:
I live in a duplex. (please research what that means before and be sure you're comfortable with this) .
~The guest sleeping area:
A twin-size bed in the living room area.
~Bathroom:
Hot shower, yes (Seems like the question everyone asks 😅). -
What else ...
~ At a walking distance you have:
• Downtown San Jose (Mercado, Museums, Artisans market, landmarks, hostels, etc)
• Barrio Amón and Barrio Aranjuez for the vintage vibes
• Barrio Escalante for trendy shops and the best world gastronomy ✨
• Barrio La California "La Cali" for the most authentic nightlife (ps: salsa is not thing here!)
• and all connector buses to nearby cities, suburbs, and provinces! -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Mini schnauzer and a yorkie
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Espero verte pronto ven a visitarme a … read more
I am specially grateful that my grumpy old dog was so comfortable around Manuella. I most definitely do … read more
She also has a very friendly personality, and was respectful with the house rules and space. I would recommend her to anyone!
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Espero verte pronto ven a visitarme a … read more
I am specially grateful that my grumpy old dog was so comfortable around Manuella. I most definitely do … read more
She also has a very friendly personality, and was respectful with the house rules and space. I would recommend her to anyone!
