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Look after a semi-self sufficient tiny home and kitchen garden in Coja, Portugal

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We have a well-equipped, semi-self-sufficient place with beautiful views and an organic veggie and fruit garden. The house is located on the outskirts of one of the most beautiful and metropolitan villages in the area with just 15 minutes walk to the town square.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Technology
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Plant care
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Living semi-self-sufficient lifestyle in a partially off-grid home. Learn about solar panels, solar system, irrigation, compost toilet and organic gardening.

  • Help

    Help

    We need a housesitter or a couple that is happy to look after our garden and harvest/eat the organic produce whilst we are away. Our dog will be with us, so there are no pet care duties. You can bring your own pets no problem.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be sleeping in the main house in the main bedroom as we are looking for house-sitters during the time away. The first night you may be sleeping in the guest house / leisure cabin during the hand-over / or if you happen to arrive a few days early.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Although local public transport exists, it's not very frequent. We recommend to have your own car / or moped.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have fiber-optic fast internet.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    If you have a up to mid-sized camper van you can park on the land, for bigger motor homes there is free parking near by.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    If you bring your dog, please make sure all poops are removed before our return :-) Not sure if I even need to mention that.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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