Housesitting and care for my pets in San Miguel del Monte, Argentina

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Im trying to understand better the meaning of life. Trought natural building, growing part of my food and exchaging experiences with travellers around the world. I feel that Im very Lucky because i have the possibility to live the way it makes me happy. I love what i do but sometimes there is too much New to do. Maybe my house is not luxury, but i Will try to make you feel at home. Im living with "simon" and "Luna" (dogs) also with "Preta" (cat). You can stay in a basic bedroom with a simple bed or you can camp in a tend or parking a motorhome if you feel better outside. I live in a calm neighborhood, nearby the national route number 3 and the "san Miguel del monte" lagoon is about 4km. We can learn together how to build with earth and how to grow our own vegetables. We can share good talk and good food. Smoking is allowed in the house.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Yoga / Wellness
    Hiking
    Beach
    Nature
    Cycling
    Outdoor activities
    Dancing
    Sustainability
    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Events & social
    Culture
    Self development
    Farming
    LGBTQ
    Blogging
    Performing arts
    Art & design
    Music
    Books
    Gardening
    Animals
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Plant care
    Drawing & painting
    Writing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I hope that we'll be able to exchange good chating, regional food, meeting New friends, experiences, art, music, laugth, peace and games.

  • Help

    Help

    I will be away from home from 11/2 to 18/3/25, during that period (1 week or more) I would be delighted to receive a person who is available to give daily love to the plants and animals. Calm people are allowed.

    Garden:
    Harvest, weed flowerbeds, fertilize and take care of pests/diseases that put the health of the crops at risk, I mainly use biopreparations or organic fertilizers. It would be a nice extra if you know how to prepare preserves or sweets ;) Watering: It is an essential task in summer! I particularly enjoy doing it quietly at dusk... I drink some mate, smoke a cigarette and look at the stars, while I give the plants a good amount of water.

    Animals:
    Simón (greyhound) is the oldest at home, anyone who knows the breed knows that they are good-natured, they like to sunbathe (against the vet's recommendations) and bark at dogs that pass by on the street. Luna was adopted when she was older, she would love to be an only child to have 100% of the attention, but she has already resigned herself and is perfectly adapted to the pack. I spend a lot of time with them, I consider them to be quite calm, they understand key words that can help in emergencies, they do not leave the perimeter of the property, and in general they are in good health. They require 1 or 2 rations of food per day and lots of back scratches :P
    Preta (cat) I must admit... she is the most pampered... she has free access to the house, although most of the day she is outside (more when there are people she does not know). If you are walking and she is nearby, pay attention to where you take the next step, she may tackle you, hahaha! She likes to be petted on the head (other areas, ummm... a lottery). She never hurts anyone, but a cat that feels threatened can use his agility, his claws and his teeth. As long as her food and water bowl is always clean and full (once a day) she can handle himself completely independently.

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    Estaré fuera de casa desde el 11/2 al 18/3/25, durante ese periodo (1 semana o mas) estaría encantada de recibir una persona que este disponible para brindarle amor diario a las plantas y a los animales . Calm people are allowed.

    Huerta:
    Cosechar, deshierbar canteros, abonar y cuidar de plagas/enfermedades que pongan en riesgo la salud de los cultivos, principalmente uso biopreparados o fertilizantes orgánicos. Seria un lindo extra si sabes preparar conservas o dulces ;) Regar: Es una tarea fundamental en verano! Particularmente disfruto mucho realizarla tranqui al atardecer...me cebo unos mates, fumo un puchito y miro las estrellas, mientras le brindo a las plantas una buena cantidad de agüita.

    Animales:
    Simón (galgo) es el mas antiguo en casa, quien conoce la raza sabe que son buenazos de alma, le gusta tomar sol (en contra de las recomendaciones del vete) y ladrarles a los perros que pasan por la calle. Luna fue adoptada de grande, le encantaría ser hija única para tener el 100% de la atención, pero ya se resigno y esta perfectamente adaptada a la manada. Comparto mucho tiempo con ellos, considero que son bastante tranquilos, entienden palabras clave que pueden ayudar en casos de emergencia, no salen del perímetro del terreno, y en general gozan de buena salud. Son requeridas 1 o 2 raciones de comida por día y muchas rascaditas de lomos :P
    Preta (gata) debo reconocerlo... es la mas mimada...tiene acceso libre a la casa, aunque la mayor parte del día anda afuera (mas cuando hay gente que desconoce) Si vas caminando y esta cerca, presta atención donde das el próximo paso, puede que te haga piquete, jajajaja! Le gustan los mimos en la cabeza (otras zonas, mmmm...una lotería) No lastimo nunca a nadie, pero un gato que se siente amenazado, puede hacer uso de su agilidad, sus garras y sus dientes. Mientras tenga su plato con agua y comida siempre limpios y llenos (1 vez por día) se maneja con total autonomía.





    Ill be very glad if you have any notion building or doing basic maintenance of a house. Experience in farming and take care of domestical animals.

    I like music very much, so, ater work, if you bring an instrument i hope ill be able to hear you playing...or singing! I love to drink mate in my spare time, do you want to join me?

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The entire house will be available for the volunteer. It is simple, it has its quirks like all houses, but I consider it spacious, comfortable, bright and with nice spaces to enjoy inside or outside. At the moment there is no hot water (nor is it really needed) if necessary it can be heated on the stove (if the bottle runs out, which I will leave with enough charge for a conscious use during the month, the person who stays will have to call the supplier and replace it)

    The neighborhood is a very quiet residential one, we are approximately 4 km from the lagoon (main attraction of Monte) There is a bike that we have not used for a while but it is in good condition, available so that you can perhaps go for a ride around the lagoon (11 km diameter approximately)

    Three blocks away is Miguel and Maria's pantry, a mini mini market with homemade bakery and long opening hours.

    Family and friends live nearby who will be attentive to assist you in an emergency.

    We believe that the visit will ensure the proper use of the house and things :D (careful and present)

    breakfast and snack: a cup of coffee or tea or mate cooked or maté primed + a portion of bread or crackers + a cheese feta + a seasonal fruit. lunch or dinner (one included) main course according to the available ingredients, trying to carry out a varied diet, healthy and to everyone's taste + drink: water or juice + a portion of bread

    Thanks for reading! Any additional questions are welcome, hugs!

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    Estará prácticamente toda la casa disponible para el voluntarix. Es sencilla, tiene sus mañas como todas, pero la considero amplia, confortable, luminosa y con espacios bonitos para disfrutar adentro o afuera. En este momento no hay agua caliente (tampoco hace mucha falta) de ser necesario se puede calentar en las hornallas de la cocina (si se acaba la garrafa, que dejare con suficiente carga para un uso consciente durante el mes, la persona que se queda deberá llamar al proveedor y reponerla)

    El barrio es residencial muy tranquilo, estamos a 4 km aprox de la laguna (principal atracción de Monte) Hay una bici que no usamos hace tiempo pero esta en buenas condiciones, a disposición para que te animes quizás a dar una vuelta por la lagu (11 km diámetro aprox)

    A 3 cuadras esta la despensa de Miguel y María, un mini mini mercadito con panadería de elaboración propia y amplios horarios de atención.

    Muy cerca viven familia y amigxs que estarán atentos para asistirles ante una emergencia.

    Consideramos que la visita velara por el buen uso de la casa y las cosas :D (cuidadosos y presentes)

    Gracias por leer! Todas las consultas extras son bienvenidas, abrazon!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    San Miguel del monte is a small city near the capital federal (buenos aires, argentina) like 110 km away. You can travell by tren, bus, private mini van, etc. Monte has a lagoon (like 11 km diameter) maybe its not the Best, but you can fish there, practice a water sport like Kayak or kite surf (by the summer time) also have history, because it is one of the oldest towns of the province. You can do footing and meet good and quite people all around. At night you can also drink a very good beer (artesanal) and eat good and quite cheap food. If you want you can also share a practice of yoga with me at town. I prefered to do the activities at home during the morning and from Monday to friday. The rest of the Day, if you want to stay at home, i have a few books to share (in spanish) and some games like chess.

  • 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

    En casa tienen wi fi disponible todo el dia ;)

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Pueden estacionar en la calle sin problemas, es un barrio muy tranquilo, no corren riesgos. De ser necesario podría evaluarse la posibilidad de entrar el vehículo :)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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