Something different. I challenge anyone to name 20 more beautiful places on Earth than the Hana Maui, Hawaii USA area. I have five acres here. They are 4.5 miles from Hana town but off-power [propane and car battery used]. There are diverse extraordinary recreational opportunities minutes away. The land sits on the side of the mountains with the sights and sounds of the ocean ever present. There is one neighbor I am considering a longer-term "sitter". It would take too long to explain operations and necessities to a short-termer; besides, they would break something for sure. Speaking of breakage, an absolute requirement is a natural mechanical aptitude and common sense Most people would consider this as roughing it. The sitter would need to live in the small loft of a metal barn sleeping on a cot [I have lived there]. It is currently used to store tools and supplies. I have never bothered to build a house in the 23 years I've lived here. Nothing in the system works unless you make it work or keep it working - this makes it livable. Livability aside, the only need for a sitter is to keep the overwhelming growth under control when I'm not here. Control requires mowing, spraying herbicides [no more harmful than household products] and trimming - and all the equipment required to do that requires care and maintenance. An idea of part of the workload: in the winter, mowing every 10 days is possible; otherwise, every week. It takes 7-8 hours to mow and much of it is on slopes.
Characteristics of person for this position would be someone who would rather be outside than inside - being in a beautiful tropical "paradise" where everything grows like crazy is a bonus. After all, a properly designed tropical house [not that I have one] is one in which you might step inside, linger for a while, and go back out. This would also be someone who really enjoys camping and regrets having to go home. Someone who enjoys physical activity/work and derives satisfaction from results. Someone who can live without TV and a daily newspaper [radio prevails]; who has evolved to prefer beautiful peace and quietude as opposed to a razzle dazzle lifestyle. Someone who is comfortable with him/herself. And, as indicated above, one who is handy, who fixes their own stuff and thinks on their feet. This is not for dreamers, escapists or fantasizers Although it does not cost much to live on this property, financial stability would be necessary Anyone still with me? If so, please read this summary again.