We are looking for a caretaker for our home. The house sits about 700 ft elevation and has a beautiful ocean view from the property. You can even lay in bed and see the ocean. The closest beach, Playa Matapalo is a 10 minute drive to a mostly deserted beach as most tourists hit Manuel Antonio which is about 20 minutes to the north. We also have a small pool that you can cool off in during the day. Our property is about 5 acres, mostly jungle. There is a trail down to the stream/river that borders the property with a beautiful waterfall.
While the view is amazing and the weather warm and tropical, living in Costa Rica is not for the faint of heart. Our property is accessible by 4x4 only, though fortunately, only 4 minutes off the paved coastal highway. Living in Costa Rica means living with bugs, ants, bats, snakes and spiders. The house does not have air conditioning as all the doorways open to the veranda and with ceiling fans it helps to keep it comfortable - but you must like being warm!
We need someone who can wield a weed whacker fearlessly and keep the grassy area and along the driveway in check, as the rain forest likes to grow! The pool will also need to be kept clean and properly balanced with pool chemicals. Candidate will have to provide their own transportation as we do not have a vehicle at the property. Rentals do not come cheap here in Costa Rica as you are required to pay for the national insurance, and most places will not include that cost in their quote. Expect to pay around $1000/month for 4x4 rental.
If you feel up to the challenge, please feel free to submit your information. The start date is flexible within December.