Two Caretaking Positions!

Two Caretaker Positions

Months ago I wrote about needing a caretaker for my property. Greg from the Small House Society published my article on this and it was viewed over 97,000 times in one day. Needless to say, a lot of people contacted me. I really did not know how to get back to everyone in a timely manner. I might of even missed a few, but not intentionally.

I am starting fresh to look for someone or even a couple. It was an interesting experience. There were a lot of interested people, but when it was time for them to take action, it fell a part or on my part they sounded great, but did not have the skills or only part of the skills.

I also did not feel like inviting someone to be my caretaker if they saw this has a short term thing. I attracted a lot pf people who maybe wanted to be here a year, build their own tiny house and leave. I would make an exception for a great couple I met that would be pure joy to be around, but they are not really ready to come. In my heart, I do not want to keep starting over and find new people. There were also people that commented on my blog, but did not leave their contact information. Bummer, because they sounded great!

The Caretaker’s Cabin

I had a cabin built for my caretaker months ago, but it was recently sold to Dirk for The Lemon Cove Tiny Village in California. It was no problem because I would not need it until May.

Building A New Cottage For My Caretaker: Position One

I am building a new cottage for my caretaker. It is going to be 10.6 X 24. It is large enough for no more than 2 people. I do not feel it will work if you have children because there is no room. I love children, they just deserve their own space too.

The lofts are only for storage and not for sleeping and because I am a land owner with safety always on my mind, I cannot make an exception for anyone sleeping in the loft of my new cabin. It is called The Nostalgia Cottage. I am creating a cottage with warmth and am old world feel.

The Nostalgia Cottage Features

10.6 X 24
2 Storage Lofts
Cedar Siding
Pine Interior
50 Amp Electrical Panel
Lots of windows
Radiant floor heat
On Demand Propane Hot Water Heater
Small kitchen with rustic shelves and cabinets
Butcher block counter tops
Mason Jar Pantry
Closet
Built in 2 burner propane cook top
Small refrigerator
Stainless steel sink
Small bedroom that will fit a double bed
Bathroom with bathtub!
Air Head Compost Toilet
Brand New Stack-able Washer/ Propane Dryer
Sliding Barn Door For Bedroom And Bathroom
Solid Wood Door Painted Blue
Forged metal on door from Teton Iron
Corrugated Metal Roof with an aged metallic look called Vintage
Grey Trim
Laminate Flooring
AC

I have a huge shop very near where the cottage is going to be and it will have a large refrigerator and extra storage. The shop will also be available for my caretaker to use.

Location

I am in Marlin, Wa. It is in the middle of nowhere with a population of a very spread out 50. It is 2 hours from Spokane, 40 minutes from Moses Lake, 20 minutes from Odessa in a valley, surrounded by 1000’s acres of wheat fields. The most news worthy events have been crop circles that appeared in the wheat fields an hour from here in a sleepy town called Wilbur.

You can see stars at night instead of city lights, the air is clean and there is peace………….. I love to see the wild life as I am driving into to town. I see a sweet bald eagle couple, lots of sweet deer, the occasional coyote running across the road and for years, I would see an adorable little animal that would sun bath through a hole in the road. There are so many kinds of birds and blue herons that have the most beautiful wing span and I love the sound of owls and the sound of frogs from the creek in summer.

If the above does not thrill you, I might not have the right location for you. Nature is the main attraction. I have 2 acres in this sweet place on earth.

What I Am Looking For

I desire to find a person or a couple that are longing for home and want to put roots down and that would enjoy being in a mutually supportive environment. I am creating a small tiny house community called The Heart House Tiny Village.

My vision is a free flowing community where there are no forced gatherings , but with a natural coming together when we desire to, with great respect for cherished alone time and privacy. All homes will be required to be self sufficient with their own washer/dryer, kitchens and bathrooms. I have one tiny home that is a rental and it is rented, I have room for someone that has their own tiny home or RV for parking and then there will be the cottage for my caretakers.

Requirements And Skills For My Caretaker

At first. I was dreaming of only one person because the cabin was so small, but now I have a vision for a couple, because the cottage will have enough room for a couple. I met the perfect couple last weekend. I talked to them on the phone and after we hung up, they called me right back and said this may sound crazy, but can we come now! WOW! I loved that.

They drove more than 4 hours to meet me. I love people who open doors when it is standing in front of them and leap for new adventures. Their visit was a sweet gift and it really gave me the feeling of what I want here. In order for them to come and be my caretakers by May, so much would have to happen, moving, closing a business, etc…. etc…. So in my heart, I do not think they are my caretakers, but my land will always be open if they want to come here and hang out for a few years or a couple of decades. He was a master craftsman and she wanted to do a food forest, plus she sings and they were both so kind, I could go on and on about them………..

Requirements, Skills, Traits For My Caretaker Available May 1st , 2015

Drug free
No smoking ( sorry not even ouside)
Must LOVE dogs
Must be willing to use biodegradeable products
Compost human manure
No poison allowed on my land
No GMO seeds
If you raise animals on my property: They must be humanely treated
Clean background
Handy man skills
Gardening
Landscaping: weeding , mowing
Trouble shooting
Light electrical
Light Plumbing
Light building
People who love the earth, cherish water
Open communicators
References

Plus But Not Required

Masters craftsman desired/ but not required : Someone who would love to make custom doors and tiny house furniture
Aquaponics a plus, but not required
Lovers of Chocolate
Musicians

Barterting For 6 Months

I am offering the cottage for bartering from May 1st to Oct 31. The bartering will require 10 hours a week around your schedule, various duties as they come up. The other 6 months, I will require very reasonable rent. This is not a paid position. I would really love to find someone that would love to continue this bartering/ rent cycle for years. If you are a builder and you want to make furniture , it is not a paid position, it would be your own business, but I would be happy to feature you on my website.

Tiny House Parking : Position Two

If you have your own tiny home or RV, I have one parking space available and I would love to find someone that has skills in growing food and gardening. I would love to barter 6 months out of the year as well. You must have insurance, including liability on your home.

Must Love Dogs !!!!

I will allow non aggressive dogs case by case. I also want to attract others who really LOVE dogs and would be careful to close the gates after they drive up, be aware if they are out and treat them with the love and kindness they deserve.