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Petcare and relaxation at a beautiful cabin with volcanic view in Quesada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    hi! i am meli a costa rican music producer and the guardian of this beautiful land.

    Come chill at home and take care of 2 cute dogs and a kitty cat.

    looking for help April 5th onwards minimum stay 2 weeks (ideally longer)

    REQUIREMENTS:
    •age 28+
    •must carry travel insurance

    Bigotes is 16 years old he's the black one with white hairs. & Vigo is 3 yrs old (the grey one) They are autonomous farm dogs. They love playtime & treats & cuddles & can be left unattended. They're super loving. Vigo is reactive to people walking by the fence and other dogs so any help with training would be appreciated!

    Chibi is the sweetest, most playful little 2 year old kitten who is definitely the queen of the house. She requires lots of playtime to distract her from all the beautiful birds on the property :)

    ACCOMMODATIONS:
    •private bedroom
    •shared bathroom
    •kitchen
    •laundry/dryer
    •lounge/workspace with scenic volcanic view, pool table, bar, & WiFi (fiber optic)
    •hot water
    •gated parking & fenced property

    NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
    •organic farming
    •national parks
    •hot springs
    •mountain views
    •waterfalls
    •farmers market (thursdays)

    NOTES:
    •must sleep at home every night (unless otherwise notified)
    •food not included
    •Uber is accessible in town

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Farming
    Events & social
    Photography
    Music
    Art & design
    Yoga / Wellness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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 1.5 hrs away and La Fortuna/Arenal 40 minutes.

  • Help

    Help

    Please ONLY apply if:
    - You really love dogs and have experience taking care of them :)

    Due to a high number of applications, we are not able to reply to every single one. Please only apply if you have the relevant skills and experience that we require.

    HOME-CARE:
    •maintain garden (water/prune/harvest plants) - for long-term stays
    •keep space tidy (sweeping, dishes, trash/compost)

    PET-CARE:
    •feeding
    •lots of cuddling & playtime
    •keeping bowls clean
    •communicating & sending pictures/videos

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    i wanna practice my german :)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    •private bedroom
    •shared bathroom
    •kitchen
    •lounge/workspace with, pool table, bar, & WiFi (fiber optic)
    •laundry/dryer
    •hot water
    •gated parking

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    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. 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) Hotel Termales del Bosque for $12. 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Chibi (1 year)

    Sunny (16 years)

    Profile photo of Vigo

    Vigo (2 years)

    Profile photo of Bigotes

    Bigotes (14 years)

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