Plant Lover needed to house-sit our home in Costa Tropical, Andalucia

* A person who genuinely loves plants, is attentive, has good experience and/or knowledge, enjoys caring for them and is happy to commit to average 2 hours per day on this; * Someone who is EU resident or has a Spanish visa (the sit is over 90 days), is clean, reliable, honest and self-sufficient * Shows respect for our home, neighbours and quiet locality * A reasonable standard of English to understand and follow written guidance, and for regular video catch-ups * provide good care and basic routine maintenance of the property to ensure it remains in its current state * provide care to plants (many tropical), pot plants and indoor orchids including: water/food, protection/staking/remedy weather damage, weeding/ tidying etc * maintain regular communications with us as owners, liaise as issues arise (if necessary dealing responsibly with emergencies and/or involving insurers) * ensure safety and security of the property * Costa Tropical enjoys warm, sunny Mediterranean winters * Our house has spectacular views of the sea, Almuñécar town, green fruit-filled valleys and the mountains protecting this special microclimate; we enjoy fabulous sunsets * Sitter(s) have large double room (suitable for a couple) with private terrace plus bathroom on floor below; full access to well-equipped kitchen, living spaces, stable WiFi and TV * We are close to the hilltop, enjoying a peaceful location yet the town's facilities are a few minutes away and the nearest beach is only 10-mins walk downhill * pleasant authentic Spanish town, good personal security; old town has 3000 years of history; ex-pat community composed from many different nationaities * residency restrictions (the Sit is nearly 4 months) * own motorised transport is highly recommended due to the steep hill, alternatively taxis or online supermarket orders to deliver shopping * we require a contribution for utilities (a share of actual sum billed monthly) plus a 200Eur deposit on arrival in case of damage or cleanling needed at checkout, otherwise fully refundable * No pets permitted * Stays elsewhere limited by ongoing need for plant care No, sorry.

* provide good care and basic routine maintenance of the property to ensure it remains in its current state * provide care to plants (many tropical), pot plants and indoor orchids including: water/food, protection/staking/remedy weather damage, weeding/ tidying etc * maintain regular communications with us as owners, liaise as issues arise (if necessary dealing responsibly with emergencies and/or involving insurers) * ensure safety and security of the property * Costa Tropical enjoys warm, sunny Mediterranean winters * Our house has spectacular views of the sea, Almuñécar town, green fruit-filled valleys and the mountains protecting this special microclimate; we enjoy fabulous sunsets * Sitter(s) have large double room (suitable for a couple) with private terrace plus bathroom on floor below; full access to well-equipped kitchen, living spaces, stable WiFi and TV * We are close to the hilltop, enjoying a peaceful location yet the town's facilities are a few minutes away and the nearest beach is only 10-mins walk downhill * pleasant authentic Spanish town, good personal security; old town has 3000 years of history; ex-pat community composed from many different nationaities * residency restrictions (the Sit is nearly 4 months) * own motorised transport is highly recommended due to the steep hill, alternatively taxis or online supermarket orders to deliver shopping * we require a contribution for utilities (a share of actual sum billed monthly) plus a 200Eur deposit on arrival in case of damage or cleanling needed at checkout, otherwise fully refundable * No pets permitted * Stays elsewhere limited by ongoing need for plant care No, sorry.