Chesbro

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About the Community

What we do

We’re a warm, social household living in a beautiful, spacious home with a pool and theatre room. It’s just myself, my husband, and my father-in-law, and we’ve created a home that’s full of music, laughter, and a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere.

 

We’re looking for a kind, grounded single woman to join us in a unique living arrangement that feels more like chosen family than a typical roommate setup. We travel often for work, and with my father-in-law recently widowed, I’ve been managing the home largely on my own — which can be a lot alongside a full-time career and busy life.

 

What we’re hoping for is someone who naturally takes pride in their space, keeps things clean and tidy without being asked, and is happy to help out with day-to-day household tasks. We’re not rigid or routine-based — just looking for someone who shares a similar standard of cleanliness and who would treat the home with the same care they would their own. It’s really about having someone who fits in naturally and lightens the load a bit.

 

In exchange for free accommodation, we ask for a genuine contribution to keeping the home running smoothly and a bit of companionship and support around the house, particularly with my father-in-law. It’s not formal care — just a presence and a helping hand here and there.

 

We’re a loving, laid-back home with traditional values when it comes to caring for one another and the space we share. If you’re someone who’s clean, easygoing, and looking to be part of something warm and supportive, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Vision

We’re a friendly, family-oriented household living in a beautiful home with a pool and theatre room. It’s just myself, my husband, and my father-in-law. We’re looking for a kind, naturally clean single woman to join us in a relaxed, supportive living arrangement.

 

In exchange for free accommodation, we ask for help with housework and a bit of day-to-day support with my father-in-law. It’s a calm, music-filled home with a lot of love — ideal for someone who values connection, cleanliness, and shared care.

Our Mission

We’re a friendly, family-oriented household living in a beautiful home with a pool and theatre room. It’s just myself, my husband, and my father-in-law. We’re looking for a kind, naturally clean single woman to join us in a relaxed, supportive living arrangement.

 

In exchange for free accommodation, we ask for help with housework and a bit of day-to-day support with my father-in-law. It’s a calm, music-filled home with a lot of love — ideal for someone who values connection, cleanliness, and shared care.

  • 3 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
3

How to join

Arrange a meeting with myself and my husband.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Be kind and respectful.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
We do not charge rent in the traditional sense. Instead, we offer free accommodation in our home in exchange for regular help with housework and shared care for the elderly gentleman in the household.

 

This includes keeping the home clean and tidy, helping maintain shared spaces, and being present and supportive in daily home life. There are no formal financial expectations, but we do ask for a consistent, honest contribution in the form of time, energy, and shared responsibility.

 

Food and utilities can be discussed based on what feels fair for everyone, but we’re generous and flexible with the right person. This arrangement is built on mutual trust, communication, and a shared desire for a supportive, respectful home.

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Swimming pond or pool, Large Scale Kitchen, Gym or sports area, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately 1 meal per day

Substance use culture

  • Substance use is frequent and public in the community

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Suburban

Residential areas outside city centers but within metropolitan regions.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    .2 acres

Reviews

Location

  • Ontario, Canada

Chesbro

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12 months ago

Water Birch Co-op. Urban living in central Denver.

Large, lovely house built in 1900, two blocks from Cheeseman Park in downtown Denver.  5000 square feet. The house was a Buddhist Meditation Center for 20 years before we got it and has lovely, calm vibes. We currently have ten people and have room for one more. We are an intentional community sharing dinners, 3 living rooms, 2 new kitchens and a kitchenette, & 5 baths. Staple food (organic) is bought together. The group is self-regulating as a co-op; it decides together how the house runs. There are chores ;-) Average cost per room is about $1000 ranging from $650 to $1354. Currently available room is $875. We are just finishing renovation of three bedrooms on the third floor  they are $875 each and share our largest, newest bath (shower and separate claw foot tub) and a brand new kitchenette  they all have beautiful windows and lots of light. PLEASE CHECK OUT COMMUNITY LISTINGS FOR MORE INFO. Initial lease for 3-6 months while we and you decide if we are a good fit for each other.  Deposit in the amount of one months rent is required prior to move in.  We do background checks on all members. Utilities are currently $130 per person per month and are all-inclusive.  They will change if costs go up, that amount is insufficient to cover utilities, or more people mean the cost per person goes down.  WiFi is via mesh network from gig-speed fiberoptic service.  Heat is with radiators.  Cooling is evaporative.  We have a storage room in a nearby commercial facility.  And a new large workshop in the garage. Shared food is $125 per month per person; it is a pass-through cost divided evenly among residents; it does NOT include meat or alternative protein nor any alcohol.  We will not be surprised if that needs to go up some soon ($10 or 15). We have two dogs and three cats in the house  that seems like a sufficient quantity of furry friends for now. Our community intentions include: Communication with compassion. Shared space and life. Shared meals. Shared staple foods which are non-GMO and Organic. Group decision making. Safe, inclusive space: queer and trans friendly, anti-racist, non-violent, and feminist. The purchase of the house by the co-op in about five years. The expansion of the co-op, possibly to include other housing types (like separate apartments). Weekly meetings and house committees to manage our community. We are considering implementing Sociocracy as an organizing method. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 8:00am. We are looking for community members who: Want to live in a community not just have a place to sleep and eat. Want to live in a beautiful, clean, and organized house and are willing to help make and keep it that way. Residents should expect to spend 16 hours per month towards this goal. Are curious, compassionate, flexible, and open to living with others who will undoubtedly have different ideas about many things. Are interested in pioneering a new co-op. There will be work involved to get there. Are responsible and communicative. Embrace enthusiastically that living in community requires introspection and personal growth. Are not joining the community as a way of running away from something.

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