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Explore the local way of life and help us create an eco-lodge in an amazing setting in Costa Rica

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  • Last activity: 16 May 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    The cottage and guest house Damien, Noa and I lived in CostaRica since 2010 we are kitesurfer, sailors, I work for a marine conservation NGO and we were running an eco-friendly guest house since 2013. Now we grew and we enjoy so much sharing our paradise that we decide to build our Ecolodge.

    Bonjour nous sommes Damien Noa et Mathilde (10-35-45) amoureux de la nature , kitesurfeurs, voileux, je travaille entre autres dans des organisations de protection de la faune marine, nous avons construits des petites maisons avec majoritairement du materiel recycle et je suis une grande amoureuse de plantes et jardin .

    Je recommande que vous alliez voir sur les réseaux les fotos de notre belle region et nos activités, c'est bien plus parlant qu' une description !
    @ Casa Mariquita gite et chambre d'hôte

    Damien, Noa and I lived in CostaRica since 2010 we are kitesurfer, sailors, I work for a marine conservation NGO and we were running an eco-friendly guest house since 2013. Now we grew and we enjoy so much sharing our paradize that we decide to build our Ecolodge.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are 300 meters from the beach, 500 meters from the village and the bus station
    surrounded by animals, the forest opposite, and the beach and the best snorkeling spot in the region, more than 27 species of rays, turtles, fish, dolphins observable from the cottage or the beach...

    It is also possible in your free time to participate in conservation activities (economic compensation requested by the association; however, staying at Casa Mariquita offers you discounts).

    *****

    Nous sommes a 300metres de la plage, 500 mètres du village et de la station de bus
    entoure d'animaux, la foret en face, et la plage et le meilleur spot de snorkeling de la region, plus de 27 espèces de raies , tortues , poissons, dauphins observables depuis le gite ou la plage ...

    Il est aussi possible sur vos temps libre de participer a des activités de conservation (contrepartie économique demandée par l'association néanmoins le fait de loger a Casa Mariquita vous offre des réductions ).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    My weeks are divided between maintaining the houses, receiving clients, organizing their travel, my activities at sea in the NGO I take care of, in the garden (from May to November) and the school of my son.
    It is strongly recommended that people be independent, agile with their hands and have a spirit of initiative.
    I don't need employees but someone with a sense of responsibility and the importance of a job well done, who sees this experience as sharing and mutual assistance where everyone works on their personal development.

    Sailing: among other activities I work on a monohull of 35 feet of 70' (painting, rigging, mechanics, maintenance...) it is impossible to find labor in the field so their skills will be VERY appreciated.

    *****

    Mes semaines se divisent entre l'entretient des maisons, la reception des clients, l' organisation de leur voyage, mes activités en mer dans l'ONG dont je m'occupe , au jardin (de mai a Novembre) et l'école de mon fils.
    Il est fortement recommande que les personne soit indépendantes, agile de leur mains et pourvus d'un esprit d'initiative.
    Je n'ai pas besoin de salariés mais de personne ayant le sens des responsabilités de de l'importance du travail bien fait, qui voit cette expérience comme un partage et une entraide mutuelle ou chacun travail son développement personnel.

    Voileux : entres autres activités je travaille sur un monocoque de 35pies des 70' (peinture, gréements, mécanique , entretient ... ) il est impossible de trouver de la main-d'oeuvre dans le domaine donc ses compétences seront TRES apprecies.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    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

    You are accommodated in houses/rooms/apartments intended for rental.
    this includes benefits like cuisine, order, cleanliness and comfort, sometimes even panoramic views.
    BUT this includes a higher than average respect (cleanliness, storage and care) because your accommodation will possibly be rented as soon as you leave!

    We do not provide meals or food however
    You have at your disposal a kitchen, fridge, utensils (quality! take care of them!).

    *****

    Vous êtes loges dans les maisons/chambres/ appartement destines a la location .
    ceci inclus des avantages comme la cuisine, l'ordre, la propreté et le confort , parfois meme la vue panoramique.
    MAIS cela inclus un respect plus haut que la moyenne (propreté rangement et soin) car votre logement sera loue possiblement des votre depart !

    Nous ne fournissons pas les repas ou la nourriture par contre
    Vous avez a disposition une cuisine , frigo , ustensiles (de qualité ! en prendre soin ! ) .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Between sea and forest outdoor activities are not lacking. Diving windsurfing kayaking kitesurfing, baby turtles hatching or watching monkeys and paroquets ... you will not be bored

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4 hours a day

Host ref number: 714513828747

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