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15 Apr 2025
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Hello! I moved to San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica in 2015. I remodeled a typical Tico house, and had a lovely cabina built on my property.
I have two Golden Retrievers, and a cat that may need to be cared for in my absence on occasion, and also help with walking the dogs.
My property is approximstely half an acre bordering riverfront, with many trees and shrubs to be pruned and fertilized, flower beds to maintain, and grass to cut typically with a weedwacker and machete.
My request would be for this person to help 3-4 hours daily, for free room and board in my lovely, fully equipped cabina, overlooking the river.
I also look for this person to maintain their living space, and be quiet and considerate. Non-smoker.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Books
Astronomy
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My home is located in a predominantly Tico neighborhood. My neighbors are lovely, friendly people! This is not a touristy area...although, there are a number of Expats who live in San Isidro. Here, you are surrounded by nature, and within an hour of the closest beach, Dominical. There are beautiful places to hike, amazing waterfalls, exotic birds and animals,...I live at nearly 3000 ft. elevation in the mountains, just 10 minutes drive from the center of town, where the air is cooler and fresh! There is a local bus that regularly services Quebradas (my barrio), all day long. So, there is no need for a car!
For the real adventurer there is the highest mountain in CR, Mt. Chirripo, to hike at over 12,000 ft.!
Help
I have many projects that I cannot accomplish on my own, and am looking for a property/animal caretaker, and all-around handyperson. I have landscaping projects and other maintenance to be done.
Possible construction, plumbing, yard and garden maintenance, painting, concrete, animal care, car maintenance. The ability to speak Spanish would be helpful, but not necessarily required.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
My cabina, is fully equipped with a full sized refrigerator, electric hot plate, toaster oven, coffee maker, etc. The spacious loft provides the sleeping quarters, with a comfortable full sized bed. The bathroom is modern and tiled, with an on-demand hot water shower. There is a small living room area, in addition to the outdoor deck space, which provides a 180 degree view of the Quebradas River, mountains and trees.
What else ...
There are many things to enjoy and do in San Isidro and nearby areas! For the outdoor enthusiast there's hiking, bird watching, beaches to explore...the town provides shopping, restaurants, a huge farmers Market, medical needs....
My need is for someone very adaptable, open-minded, nature and animal lover, kind, friendly and considerate of others. Non-smoker please!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Bella
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I had many projects to be completed, and Bruce completed every one! He was eager to get started each morning, and was always pleasant and positive. Bruce is an all around nice guy, and I enjoyed his company, as well as appreciated all he did in and around my place.
I welcome Bruce… read more
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I had many projects to be completed, and Bruce completed every one! He was eager to get started each morning, and was always pleasant and positive. Bruce is an all around nice guy, and I enjoyed his company, as well as appreciated all he did in and around my place.
I welcome Bruce… read more
