We live in a tranquil little town named Ballenita. We will be out of town from June 21 through October 25 and need a dependable and trusted couple to look after our home. Our cat will be going to a new home with my mom ;-) so the main resposibility is to keep the home occupied and clean. We're selling the house so there may be the occasional visitor (we hope) but we will advise you in advance. No one will be allowed to view the property without a trusted agent. Enjoy the beach, watch the sunset and sit by the bonfire at night!
This is a housesit in exchange for accommodation only, not for pay. non smoking environment
We live on a 1/2 acre lot facing the ocean. We refer to our bamboo guest house as the "Bird House" because all day you can hear birds chirping outside of it. This self contained house has a shower with hot water, kitchenette, toilet, Queen size bed and dining area. It will not have A/C since the ocean provides a great breeze and the windows have screens. The walls have been plastered in order to keep out insects. If you are nervous of heights, very tall or have issues with stairs, this may not be a good place for you.
At low tide you can walk from our house for hours collecting shells and exploring tide pools. In Salinas, a 20 minute drive south, you'll find several good restaurants and local shops. There is an inexpensive bus system with buses frequently passing ($0.20) and an abundance of taxis (about $ The closest town for shopping, fresh produce and fish is La Libertad, 5 minutes away. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the coast of Ecuador and watch for whales.
*It is my understanding that you will need to take a COVID test within 7 days before entering Ecuador. If you test negative, you will only have a 7 day at home quarantine when you arrive here.