Beautiful home/B&B in St.Lucia / Caribbean

About this assignment

I am looking for mature and responsible people, preferably a couple between 50 and 70 years old,- maybe retired, able to speak English, well travelled and fit enough to maintain my big house, which I also use as a guesthouse. An asset would be if they are familiar with life in the tropics with weather conditions like storms and hurricanes.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

The responsibility they would have is to maintain their own living space in a proper and clean manner. They would have to feed my dog Bobby (twice a day), which lives in the house with me. My housekeeper Noelita will be coming from time to time and she knows everything about my house in case of a problem. Also, we have a large garden which needs to be watered at least once a day, which they would have to do.

What are the good features of the property and location

I am German and live on the island of St.Lucia since 47 years. My property is located in a beautiful quiet area, somewhat isolated, but not too far away from the little town of Vieux-Fort with supermarkets, drugstores and restaurants etc. My neighbors are mostly expats who have holiday homes here. We are in a community of about 12 houses. We have a fantastic view over the Caribbean sea and a beautiful garden with the most gorgeous flowers and plants. It's very serene and our guests appreciate the tranquility and harmony this area provides. My pet is wonderful and easy to handle. Also, we have good wifi and internet service.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

I will provide free accommodation (including utilities) for them, but they have to buy their own groceries, meals etc. They have to be aware, that we are situated a bit away from town on a hill and there is no bus service to the house. The walk downhill is just 15 minutes, but uphill is about 40 minutes and when it is hot, it can be a bit tideous. It would be perfect if they could rent a vehicle if needed. But also there are buses to other locations, attractions and beautiful sites on the island down the road in town.
My property is now 35 years old and needs maintenance from time to time. An asset would be if they would be a bit handy. It's nothing major, just the regular maintenance. Also in a hurricane season they have to be prepared to take care of leaks and maybe mop and remove debris in the garden.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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