Villarrica volcano above the morning fog, seen from the land

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Five hectares of meadow and untouched native rainforest facing Villarrica volcano across the Trancura valley, 15 km from Pucón, Chile.

The land – Quilaco

A 5-hectare lot in the foothills of the Araucanía. 3.5 hectares of it are bosque nativo: real, untouched temperate rainforest with coigües, notros and ferns.

From the house you look straight at the volcano, and on clear nights you can sometimes see it glow. Everything runs off-grid: water from a spring and from collected rain, and a solar system that keeps the lights on for about four days without sun.

  • 5 haTotal land
  • 3.5 haUntouched native forest
  • 15 kmTo Pucón
  • Spring & rainWater supply
  • SolarAbout 4 days of autonomy
  • Wood stovesHeating

All photos of the land

The cabin among flowering notro trees Villarrica behind autumn trees The garden with its stone pond Notro tree in red bloom The main house A bandurria (black-faced ibis) on a branch The meadow below the mountains Copihue, Chile's national flower Horses grazing, the volcano behind The houses under snow The Milky Way over the volcano Villarrica glowing at night

From the air

House-sitting

When I travel, I look for people to live here and look after the place: in the guest house, the cabin, or with their own motorhome in the meadow.

It suits people from Europe who want to experience southern Chile from the inside: quiet, nature, a wood stove in winter, and a bit of practical work. I speak German, English and Spanish.

What you'd take care of

  • Feed and look after the animals
  • Keep the houses clean and heated
  • Supervise a helper who comes occasionally
  • Small repairs, changing gas bottles

A car is not included, so you'll need your own transport or a rental. Dates and conditions we agree directly. If this sounds like you, write to me.

Auf Deutsch

Ich suche ab und zu zuverlässige Haushüter, gerne aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum, die während meiner Reisen hier wohnen und sich um Tiere, Haus und Garten kümmern. Schreiben Sie mir gerne auf Deutsch.

Where you stay

Two houses for guests, both with their own kitchen and bathroom, and a few pitches for motorhomes. Ideal for sharing: a house-sitter in one house, travellers in the other and in the meadow.

Guest house

L-shaped wooden house with living room, bedrooms and wood stove.

The guest house from the yard Living room Kitchen Bedroom with a view Bookshelves and stove Bedroom Bathroom

Cabin

Small cabin among the notro trees, with its own 12 V solar system.

The cabin Kitchen Double bed and bunk Dining corner Bathroom

Camper pitch

I've travelled Chile and Argentina by camper for many years and met many great people on the road. That's why I offer a few pitches on the land to fellow overlanders and cyclists, with a fantastic view over the Trancura valley to Villarrica volcano.

  • Free pitch in the meadow, very quiet and safe
  • Spring water
  • Fire pit, grill and table; no other infrastructure
  • Private land with forest and meadow, no mosquitoes

In return: evenings at the fire with other travellers, keeping the place clean, and by arrangement looking after the land and feeding the animals. You'll also find the place on iOverlander.

Camper in the meadow, Villarrica behind Overlanders in the meadow Camp in the meadow Two campers at the forest edge A big expedition truck under the araucarias Unimog in the meadow

Where I live

Pucón and Villarrica sit on Lake Villarrica in the Araucanía, between the Pacific coast and the Andes, in the heartland of the Mapuche. Summer brings the crowds to the beaches; spring and autumn are quieter and better for hiking.

Close by: climbing Villarrica volcano, the forests and lagoons of Huerquehue National Park, the El Cañi reserve, many hot springs, and Lanín volcano just across the border in Argentina.

The map shows the area. For the exact way to the land, ask me.

Pucón with the volcano behind Lake Villarrica Huerquehue National Park Pucón and La Poza from above Lanín volcano and araucarias Trancura river

More

Photo albums

The land, the region, and travels from the southern volcanoes to the Carretera Austral.

Projects

My 4×4 camper, the off-grid solar system and other things I build.

Write to me

Questions about house-sitting, the land or how to find it. Your message reaches me directly; I usually answer within a few days. English, Deutsch or Español.