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I'm Chris, British, early 40s, sharing my Puerto Aventuras home with Sable, my young Doberman. Up to 15 hours a week: home cooking, time with Sable and a little phone content, with Spanish practice a welcome bonus. Private en-suite room, pool and Wi-Fi; self-catering. Two days off. Potential community English teaching and turtle volunteering to discuss, subject to availability. One traveller; 30-day minimum.
15 heures d'aide par semaine
Aide en cuisine: Aider à préparer, finaliser et servir les repas.
Soins aux animaux: Aider à surveiller et prendre soin des animaux.
2 jours de congé par semaine
Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.
Réductions sur les Boissons: Obtenez des réductions sur les boissons de notre bar.
Obtenez des boissons gratuites.: À votre santé ! Profitez de boissons gratuites et savoureuses.
Vélos à votre disposition: Vous pouvez utiliser nos vélos quand vous le souhaitez.
Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.
Cours de langue: Suivez des cours de langue gratuits chez nous.
Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.
Accès Internet Rapide: Internet haut débit pour travailler à distance
Courant Anglais
Plus de 18 ans
Accueille uniquement les volontaires solo (n'accepte pas les couples ou partenaires)
Assurance voyage
Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa
I'm Chris, British, from London, early 40s, ex-Army and a semi-retired diplomat, now running a couple of small ventures from home in Puerto Aventuras, about 25 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. It's me and Sable, my young Doberman, in a house with a private pool. I'm looking for someone capable, easy-going and happy to share a bit of everyday life, with plenty of time to enjoy the Caribbean coast.
I'm chilled and easy to live with. Some nights I'm up for a few drinks or a night out; some nights I want to sit by the pool and switch off. If you can roll with both, we'll get on fine. Joining in is always your choice.
You'll have your own large private bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plus use of the pool, terrace, kitchen and living areas. Fast Wi-Fi, air-con and a quiet spot to work in your own time. The only thing I get a bit territorial about is the PlayStation when I'm mid-game. I'm in my 40s. I'm not proud of it.
Accommodation is free. You normally buy and prepare your own food; I cover ingredients for meals you prepare for me. There is no hosting fee. We'll agree pick-up arrangements and use of the bikes before you arrive but they are actually golf carts rather than bikes lol.
Puerto Aventuras is a gated community built around a marina, with beaches, shops, bars and restaurants nearby. Akumal, the cenotes, Tulum and Playa del Carmen are within reach for days out.
I'd enjoy learning about your country, food and interests. I can offer English conversation, British humour, stories from my Army and diplomatic days, and experience to share if you're building something of your own. My Spanish is basic: if you speak it fluently and fancy helping me improve, even better. Sable will probably adopt you within a day.
Up to 15 hours a week, usually spread over five days, with two full days off. It's a mix of kitchen, phone, dog and conversation. We'll agree the tasks and times before you arrive, based on your skills and interests. You don't need to tick every box.
Cooking - proper home cooking: a cottage pie, a decent curry, a roast now and then. I'm a poor cook, so help with dinner and showing me a few dishes would be welcome. We'll agree how often within the weekly hours; I'll cover ingredients for meals you make for me and help with preparation or clearing up.
Sable - a walk, some play or a short training session, and the odd feed when I'm tied up. I'll introduce you and explain her routine.
Content - if you enjoy it, a couple of short posts or reels for my personal socials: the house, the dog and the beach. Show me something you've made.
Spanish - fluent speakers who'd enjoy giving me informal lessons or conversation practice are very welcome. We can include this in the agreed hours.
A little shared tidying or an occasional shopping/delivery errand may be useful. I already have a gardener and a maintenance man; gardening, and property maintenance are not part of this exchange.
Potential extras to discuss: voluntary English conversation or classes for local children/community members, or turtle-conservation volunteering with a local organisation. These depend on a suitable organiser, availability and any requirements; no placement is arranged or guaranteed. Activities with children would be through an appropriate supervised programme. If we agree an activity as part of your exchange, it replaces other tasks within the 15 hours. Otherwise it's an optional free-time activity, with any costs discussed beforehand.
Time off is yours, and there's no expectation of being on call.
Max two adult travellers at a time. Minimum stay two weeks, ideally longer if we get on. We'll have a video call before confirming, discuss the full arrangement and look at your profile and any feedback. Good spoken English is important; fluent Spanish is a welcome bonus, not a requirement.
Sable is a large, energetic dog, so you need to be comfortable around her. She's friendly, a bit nervous of loud noises and protective of the people living in the house, you included ;)
Please be considerate with noise and shared spaces, and clean up after yourself. Smoking outside only. Discuss extra visitors or parties with me first. Parties are often welcomed lol.
You'll need your own travel and medical insurance and the correct travel documents. Your normal food shopping, personal spending and outings are your responsibility. Ingredients for meals you prepare for me are on me; any shared meals and pick-up arrangements will be agreed in advance.
Tell me a little about yourself, your dates and the parts of the exchange you'd enjoy. If cooking is your thing, name a few dishes you'd happily make. If you're good with a phone camera, send an example. No need for a polished sales pitch.
