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Escape for Two Weeks to Warm, Beautiful Costa Rica

Tronadora, Costa Rica
  • 2dog
  • poultry

Dates

Mary
Pet parent
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Introduction

We are a retired couple from Massachusetts, USA who spend our winters at our home in Costa Rica. We are seeking a responsible couple/individual to care for our two small dogs and a few chickens while we travel to Ecuador.

Home & location

Our 2 BR, 1 bath house sits atop a private knoll overlooking the village of Tronadora and Lake Arenal. It is a seven minute walk to the local general store, restaurants, hardware store, bakery, meat market and bus stops. Local buses go to

houseHousemountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

QueenDoubleSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

DeskWorktop

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Bathroom

Shower

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Patio

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming services

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsPatioDedicated workspace (Desk)

Responsibilities

Both dogs are healthy easy keepers. Feed twice a day. They can stay outdoors most of the day - we have a large 3/4 acre yard. They will hang around the house but are always delighted to go for walks with their people. Liza is more

Meet the pets

  • Liza

    Poodle

    5 years

  • Shorty

    7 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (6)

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Mary

This was a peaceful, easy sit. Mary and John welcomed us with dinner and tons of information about the area before they left. Communication was great. Liza

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 13 Feb - 28 Feb 2025
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Jillian

I miss Mary, John, and little Iza already! I stayed in their home for three months while they were in Costa Rica. They are experts at accommodating a long

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 09 Jan - 10 Apr 2023
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Mark

We loved getting to know our hosts-Mary and Jon. They were gracious and welcoming while sharing a meal and lovely conversation. Mary was able to clearly

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 16 Jun - 19 Jun 2022
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Kelly

Had a great time in East Falmouth with Pinta. The Cape has a lot of nice places to visit and Pinta is a great dog, no problems at all. Would highly

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 08 Jan - 08 Apr 2022
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Jillienne

Housesitting for Mary and Jon was a great experience, and I absolutely adored Pinta! She is an older dog but incredibly sweet and loves to go for walks

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 20 Jul - 30 Jul 2021

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