Look after our home while getting to know the local community in Las Peñitas, Nicaragua

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  Description

  We are Ruben and Laura, a Chilean-German couple who came across Las Peñitas while traveling through Nicaragua and ended up staying much longer than planned. We loved the village right away. It's a small, relaxed place with a beautiful beach, great surfing, and not too much going on. At some point we decided we wanted to have our own little place here.
  
  Our house is just a one-minute walk from the beach. We have a garden, a swimming pool, and plenty of space to hang out and relax. Since we don't live in Nicaragua all year round, we're sometimes looking for people who would like to stay at our place and take care of it while we're away.
  
  Couples are very welcome!
  
  There isn't any major work to do. We mainly need someone to keep an eye on the house, water the plants, look after the garden, and take care of a few small things.
  
  The house isn't completely finished yet. Some things, like mirrors and a few other details, are still missing. But it's already a comfortable place to live, with a really nice, fully equipped kitchen and everything you need for everyday life.
  We've put a lot of time, work, and money into this place, so we really want people to treat the house, furniture, and equipment with care.
  
  Apart from that, there's plenty of time to enjoy Las Peñitas. You can go surfing, spend time at the beach, relax by the pool, or play pickleball at the local club. There are also a few nice little bars where you can have a drink, meet locals, and get to know people from the village.
  
  We're looking for reliable, independent people who are happy to take care of our home while we're not there.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Las Peñitas is a small beach village on Nicaragua's Pacific coast. It's a relaxed place, with a beautiful beach, good surfing, friendly people, and a nice mix of locals and travelers.
  
  There's quite a bit to do if you enjoy being outdoors:
  
  - Surfing: Great waves, different surf spots, and a few local surf schools.
  - Pickleball: There's a local pickleball club where you can play and meet people.
  - Nature: The nearby Juan Venado Nature Reserve is worth visiting. You can go kayaking through the mangroves, see wildlife, or just enjoy the sunsets at the beach.
  - Food & drinks: There are a few nice restaurants, cafés, and beach bars where you can meet locals, surfers, and other travelers.
  - León: The colonial city of León is close by and great for a day trip, with markets, restaurants, art, and plenty to explore.
  
  We're an international couple who love traveling, nature, outdoor sports, and meeting people. If we're around, we're always happy to spend time together, share stories, or show you some of our favorite places.
  
  But since we'll probably be away during your stay, you'll mostly get to know Nicaragua on your own. It's a good opportunity to practice your Spanish and get to know the local community.
  
  One thing to keep in mind: Las Peñitas is a small village, not a busy tourist town. There's a nice community, but you have to make a bit of an effort to meet people and find things to do. If you just stay at the house waiting for something to happen, you might feel a little isolated.
  
  If you enjoy a slower pace of life, spending time outdoors, meeting people, and having some quiet time to yourself, you'll probably really like it here.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We're mainly looking for responsible and trustworthy people, ideally couples, who would like to look after our home while we're away.
  
  Expected working hours: 0.5–3 hours per day, 7 days a week.
  
  There are a few small things that need to be done every day, mainly watering the plants and keeping the pool clean. These usually don't take long. We have an automatic watering system, so watering mostly means turning on the water and checking from time to time that everything is working properly.
  
  Other tasks are flexible and don't need to be done every day. You can decide when to do them, whether you prefer to get everything done in one day or spread it out over several days. So while we do need a little help every day, most days won't involve much help.
  
  The main tasks are:
  
  - Keeping the house clean and tidy.
  - Watering the plants and doing some light gardening.
  - Keeping the pool clean and checking the water.
  - Making sure everything around the property is working properly.
  - Letting us know if something needs attention.
  - Sending us some photos of the house, garden, or what's happening in Las Peñitas from time to time. We always love getting updates!
  
  There's always something else that could be done around the house, like giving some wooden furniture another coat of paint. But these things are completely optional, only if you feel like it.
  
  We're not expecting any major tasks. The most important thing for us is simply having someone living in the house, keeping an eye on things, and treating it with care.
  
  Since we won't be around, it's important that you're independent and comfortable taking responsibility. And of course, that we can easily stay in touch if needed.
  
  Apart from the daily tasks, you'll have plenty of free time to go surfing, enjoy the beach, explore the area, or just relax by the pool.
  
  We think it's a pretty nice place to spend a few weeks or even longer!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate
  French: 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.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a fully furnished house in Las Peñitas, just a one-minute walk from the beach.
  
  You'll have your own bedroom with air conditioning and can use the kitchen, bathroom, terrace, garden, and swimming pool.
  
  The kitchen is fully equipped, so you can prepare your own meals. Food is not included.
  
  There's air conditioning in the bedroom, which is really nice for sleeping at night. We just ask you to use it responsibly and turn it off when you don't need it.
  
  Internet is not included at the moment. If you need it, you'll have to cover the monthly costs yourself. This might change soon, so just ask us before your stay.
  
  The house has everything you need for everyday life, although a few finishing touches are still missing.
  
  In return for looking after our place, you'll have plenty of free time to enjoy the beach, go surfing, explore Las Peñitas, or just hang out by the pool.
  
  We'd love to have people staying here who are independent, reliable, and take good care of our home.

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  What else ...

  Our house is still a bit of a work in progress. The house and pool are ready to use, but we're still working on parts of the garden and a few things around the property. Little by little, we're getting there!
  
  There are also a few things about life in Nicaragua that might take some getting used to. For example, some neighbours burn their rubbish, and recycling or proper waste separation isn't really available here. We just want to be upfront about that.
  
  If you have any ideas or skills you'd like to share, we'd be happy about that too! Maybe you enjoy gardening, photography, or helping us take some nice pictures and create content for a possible future Bnb listing. But that's completely up to you. None of these extra projects are expected.
  
  We love Nicaragua, even if not everything works perfectly here. We're hoping to find people who can appreciate the place for what it is and are happy to adapt to a few things along the way.

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  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

  We have fast and reliable internet at the house, so working remotely is no problem. Just keep in mind that **internet is not included and needs to be paid for separately on a monthly basis**. It's usually pretty quiet here, so it's a nice place to work. The tasks around the house are flexible and can easily fit around your working hours.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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