Couple enjoying sunset at the beach during Chesbro community event.

Chesbro

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Home-sharing
  • Suburban

Founding year

  • 2025

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 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.

  • Purpose
  • Home-sharing
  • Community type
  • Coliving
  • Activities
  • Property management

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2025
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2025
  • Started living together
  • 3 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
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.

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

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

Conflict resolution approach

none

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: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
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

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced

Dietary restriction

  • People can cook and eat what they want in their own residence

Community activities and engagement

  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association

Substance use culture

  • Substance use is frequent and public in the community
  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

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.

Community type

  • Coliving

    Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
    kitchens, dining, and social areas.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • Over 66%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Land area size
    .2 acres

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Location

  • Ontario, Canada

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6 years ago

Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves Books for Sale

Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, Charles Durrett and Kathryn McCamant introduce Cohousing with stories and pictures of both Danish and American communities. Beautiful photographs and line drawings illustrate the warmly written account of how these communities came to be. Specific information on legal and financial aspects of working with developers, group process, and design issues make this book informative as well as inspiring. This is the book which brought Cohousing to North America. This book is the much prized second edition which has become a rarer and somewhat of a collectors item. Its community case studies were not included in the more recent publication. It preceded Creating Cohousing which is widely available. I acquired 25 cases from a local distributor who closed down. If you would like three or more copies for yourself, to share with your friends or to market your group, please let me know. I would love for them to be made useful and find great homes. Books are paperback (hard copy was not an option at the time from the publisher) all brand new, in Oakland (CA) so could be picked in Oakland or mailed to you. I would very much like to recuperate what I paid which is $10 per book. So, If you would like three or more shipped, I will add the postage, packing and handling fees. I have sold several cases (18 books per case) for $150 per case ($8 per book). I have a little wiggle room on the pricing. Please let me know if you are interested. Use the Send Message button on this page.
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