Bringing home owners and house sitters together
Nice home and animals in the middle of the Peruvian Amazon jungle
Peru, La Banda de Shilcayo District, Tarapoto, San Martin
Pets
- Dog(s)
- Cat(s)
- Chicken(s)
- Bird(s)
They are all kind of independents but always need food and love twice a day :)
Dates
- 15 Dec 2024 to 28 Jan 2025 (3 sitters have applied for these dates)
About this assignment
Hi House sitter,
We will be out of our magical land for 1 month and are looking for nice people to take care and discover our cottage in the middle of the Amazon jungle in a 6,5ha land with river, fruit trees and primary forest.
We also need people with a good feeling with animals as we will leave our 4 dogs, 2 cats and 17 hens (between other wild animals)
Our place is ideal to relax and connect with nature (surrounded by a magnificient fauna y flora).
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
We have 4 mixbreed dogs, and 2 mixbreed cats (1sleeps inside and 1 outside) who need to be feeden in the morning and in the night.
Also you will have to open the hen's house every morning, give them food and clean their space, take off the eggs (and eat them :)) and close the hen's house at night.
We would also be really gratefull if you could water the plants every 2days and keep an eye on land, garden, and the fruit trees, enjoying the fruits if there are :)
Then it's about keeping the house and the Maloka clean and free of bugs invasion (everything goes so fast in the jungle).
And most of all, enjoying the energy of the space and spreeding good vibes all around.
What are the good features of the property and location
We are building a project of ecoretreat so you could enjoy the Maloka for your meditation of yoga session, our working zone, fire zone, external kitchen, greenhouse and luxurious land :)
The house is located in a small town where you can find 2 grocery stores with basic Food. Also there are 4 restaurants and 3 bakeries.
To reach the house from the town you need to walk 15min in a natural path and cross a river by walk. But then you are in a magical and wild space.
You can find mototaxis or vans in the town that will drive you in the big city of Tarapoto in 1h (35km). Then you will find everything you can need (doctor, dentist, hospital, farmacies, supermarkets, cultural centers, handcraft markets, specific stores, fruits and vegetables markets, airport...)
You can also reach Yurimaguas, a city in the lowland forest, located 90km from the town, in van.
If you stay in the house and in the land you could enjoy the sounds of the birds and frogs, the tranquility of the river and the wildness of the jungle forest.
The land is in the middle of the protected area called "Cordillera escalera" with more than 5 natural waterfalls and natural thermal bath, between Tarapoto and our town (2waterfalls are in the town, accessible by walk)
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
You need to be an animal lover as we treat our cats, dogs and hens as part of the family.
You also need to be a nature lover and be able to take care of the land with love and respect.
Also we ask you to keep the house clean as well as you can, as it's so fast here to share the house with insects and animals (you are in the middle of the jungle :)
The house is a no smoker house so we will ask you to smoke outside.
We also ask you to respect the peace of the place.
Ideally we would like to spend before we go, 1 week together with the house keepers to explain everything about the daily routine with the animals, and garden. Show the neighborhood, and also explain the particularity of the house.
And spend good time together to know to learn eachothers :)
Mabe and Aurelie will come back at the end of your stay around the 28 of january.
Last thing, this is the wet season now in the jungle so the days can be really rainy and the river high but its a perfect time for observation and meditation. And the amazon is so green at this time!
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
25 November 2024
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Testimonials
Paradise on Earth
Since the day I arrived, I frankly couldn't believe I was in the Amazon crossing the river to get home. :) The house is surrounded by the river, but in a hill don't worry, and mounts covered of jungle. You will be like dreaming every day, as I was, amazed by the views. Alexa and Wale welcomed me and made company for almost a week. Aurélie and Mabe arrived the previous day of my departure. All 4 are great: very kind, friendly, patient and calm...as good Peruvians, even though Aurélie wasn't born in the country. They were in contact for anything I needed. Animals are very easy to treat and care. Oso and Durga are the best companions one can imagine. They even go with you to clean the corral. Arya and Mily are beautiful too. They let you cuddle them since the very first day and like to be outside, even though Arya sleeps inside. Hens and roosters are good companions too. They will surround you if you spend time in the garden. Animals are very grateful. :) Ah, don't be afraid of dangerous animals because Durga and Oso take care of you. I didn't see anything, just a small lizard and 2 very tiny snakes, like long worms. Last but not least...it is easy to get to Tarapoto. It is one hour, but you can take a lift on the 'tolva' (behind part) of a pick up car by 5 soles (4 soles = 1€). It is very common. It is one of the best experiences I have had in my life. On the route you can enjoy all the Cordillera Escalera with its spectacular landscapes. For shopping you have a small shop in San Jose, sometimes they have some fruit at El Gato. Otherwise, Tarapoto is full of markets. I recommend you to walk from Plaza de Armas to Mercado 2, from there walk 2 streets down to Tahuantinsuyo. There are people selling food all along the street to Mercado El Huequito. To go and come back from Tarapoto take the tolva to óvalo (roundabout) El Periodista. From there another 5-7 soles to Plaza de Armas in a mototaxi. I am vegan and there are restaurants with vegan options in Tarapoto. I went twice to Mantra, but there is another vegetarian down the street. Check www.happycow.com . The area is very safe, but don't be overconfident, always be attentive but calm. Anything can happen anywhere. I don't want to forget Alex, the builder. He was a really nice companion during my stay. Neighbours are amazing too! Please, try to go to the cascades when it is not raining. There are many around the house and are unbelievable! I just had time to go to 2 of them because of work and rain. I went in the rainy season, the full month of January. Please, go and enjoy the Peruvian Paradise and nice people! You don't have an idea what you are missing. :)
Alvaro, Spain, 24 Apr 2024
Wonderful, wonderful adventure in a peaceful setting
Mabe and Aurelie are the most wonderful owners, organised, practical, kind, warm hearted and very supportive during the whole sitting. We spent three months in this very wild and remote setting, nestled next to the jungle, swimming in the river and taking care of their lovely animals. As well as Aurelie and Mabe being on hand to answer questions and helping with anything that arises, they have a full time worker on the land and the neighbours are wonderful. This is a very special place with very special people who are very much a part of our extended family now! We will be back!
Vanya, United Kingdom, 24 Feb 2023