Work in Exchange for RV Lot Rental - Myakka City, FL

Posted: 11/2/2025

Bring your RV and work part time (15 hours per week) in exchange for rental of private, fenced RV lot with electric, internet, sewer, water in rural Myakka City, FL.  There is only one other RV lot which may be occupied on this ranch - which is some distance away from this lot - so it is very private and quiet so that you can have peace of mind to enjoy the rural life.  The location of the ranch is 30 minutes to all the shopping and facilities that Lakewood Ranch offers.  Laundry facilities available on site.

Responsibilities include care and maintenance of livestock (cows and chickens) and other miscellaneous farm maintenance activities including driving Kubota tractor for small ranch.  Perfect for those interested in a sustainable, quite private lifestyle away from the noise and distraction in the world.  Minimum 12 month commitment.  Must stay through summer months to care for the ranch while owner is away.

Must have direct relevant experience and a love for sustainable living.  This will be demonstrated by your proven track record in roles requiring daily work to be completed successfully and be self-starters, working independently, be problem-solvers and learners with a servant's heart termperment.  Prior recent experience in managing sustainable lifestyle situations and ranch care such as care of garden, and livestock which includes driving the tractor to perform farm-related tasks - are required.

15 hour total work week is as follows:  Working hours are Monday - Friday, fir example, 8-9:30am (2 peoplex1.5 hours a day each) and some weekends as needed.  Applicants need to have supplemental source of income such as social security, retirement, pension or other.  This is a work in exchange for rent and utilities situation - there is no cash salary paid.

Applicants who have jobs which would require leaving the property on a daily basis will not be considered.  For those individuals who work from home and require high speed internet, there is a separate high speed internet line at this RV lot for this use and is available for use for a monthly fee.

This opportunity is well suited for a married couple who want to stay active in retirement.  Maximum two people from the same family may occupy the lot. Note must be physically active and able to lift 50 pound bag of feed.

Indoor cat allowed.  No other pets may be considered as we have a large, friendly guard dog who roams freely on the property to perform their duty to protect the livestock.

Background check required.  Security deposit of $500 required.  Not suitable for children.

Desired experience:  individuals who have previously served in government service positions such as the military or law enforcement.