Bringing home owners and house sitters together
Peaceful, Snowy winter in Salmon Arm, BC with 1 elderly, loving cat
Canada, Blind Bay, British Columbia
Pets
- Cat(s)
1 elderly female cat, born in 2007
Duration
- Period available: 4 weeks, 1 day
- Starts: 1 February 2024
- Ends: 1 March 2024
About this assignment
Someone or a couple who will respect our home and care for it as if it was their own. They will give loving attention to our elderly female cat, CC.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Daily care of our cat. Shovel driveway in winter, water garden in summer. Mow lawn in front yard only. Collect mail.
What are the good features of the property and location
Located in the northern tip of the Okanagan Valley, Salmon Arm has several vineyards and beaches nearby. We live on 1/2 acre right in town, with a view of Shuswap Lake, voted BC's #1 boating lake. We have a private outdoor hot tub and newly renovated guest bathroom downstairs. Guest bedrooms are downstairs. Close to biking and hiking trails, 3 minutes drive to downtown, close to a world class cross- country ski area. Several wineries in close proximity , and many more in the famous Okanagan wine country. Beach nearby, in summer. Famous Roots and Blues music festival in August. Garden and fruit trees in season. Beautiful small downtown core with lots of interesting shops and restaurants.
In the winter, we have a mild to moderate climate and close access to several world-class ski hills, as well as a world -class cross country ski area. We do receive a fair bit of snow in the northern tip of the Okanagan valley, but a short drive away is Kelowna or Kamloops where they rarely have snow.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
We hope this house will be attractive and fun to stay in, and we are hoping we won't have to pay for house sitting services, as it might feel like a holiday for those who want to be here. There is one flight of stairs to consider to get to bedrooms from main floor, and easy access to the main floor from outside. Maximum 2 guests/sitters.
Last updated:
3 March 2023
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Testimonials
A beautiful time in the Okanagan Valley
I had the pleasure of watching Jackie and Rod's cats, Steve and CC this past month and thoroughly enjoyed my time. The cats are so sweet and full of personality and their home was lovely. A perfect place to enjoy all that the Okanagan has to offer or hunker down and enjoy quiet time with Steve and CC. Jackie and Rod are very welcoming and their communication is excellent.
Bethany, 27 February, 2020
Above All Expectations!
Jackie and Rod, thank you for the glowing recommend! The feeling was obviously mutual as I was so very comfortable in your lovely home, accompanied by your amazing kitties. It was so reassuring to be invited the day before you left, to receive such thorough written and verbal instructions, with the added bonuses of a tour of Salmon Arm and dinner provided. Please do call on me again & I shall surely come if I am available. With gratitude, K
Kay, 03 January, 2020
Home Sit Salmon Arm BC 20190828
Aloha Sitters, Do not miss this home sit! . Jackie & Rod are great owners. Excellent communication, detailed instructions, wealth of local information. . Quite neighborhood and great neighbors. Home very clean and organized, with great views. Both flower and vegetable gardens were beautiful & plentiful. We ate vine ripe organic tomatoes and fresh greens every day during our whole sit. . Cats, CiCi and Steve.... Easy Keepers!! Both had that easy laid back, aloof feline attitude..... That is until feeding time, when both begged for food by rubbing around your ankles. . Salmon Arm BC is one reason BC stands for Beautiful Canada!!! There are excellent outdoor mountain/forest/lake activities . . Hope Jackie & Rod will let us sit for them next year.
Patrick, United States, 12 September, 2019
Awesome cat sit
We were happy to pet sit sweet CC and Steve, brother and sister cats, July/19 in Salmon Arm, BC. Jackie and Rod were exceptional hosts. We loved their beautiful home and property especially enjoyed the BBQ, deck and sunny kitchen. The yard has abundance of flower gardens and pretty sitting areas to relax. CC as Steve were very loving and accepted us as temporary caretakers quickly. The instructions given were very precise and helpful. Salmon Arm is a terrific place to stay that is central to an abundance of water activities, culture and farmers markets. We found this assignment very easy with no suprises or concerns at all. Highly recommend this family to anyone and hope to be back. We are missing our new friends already.
Kim, Canada, 28 July, 2019
Unforgettable experience
After recently moving to Canada from Russia, my husband and I were welcomed with an opportunity to housesit for Jackie and Rod. We were to take care of 2 sweet cats (a brother and sister named Steve and CC) and to look after the house for 4 weeks. It was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Jackie and Rod gave us fabulous welcoming, which was an incredibly pleasant surprise. They drove us around the town, highlighted the main places to see, took us to a café, and treated us to an extremely tasty dinner! Their house is very, very comfortable with plenty of modern amenities, including a hot tub. The high-speed Wi-Fi was reliable, which allowed me to comfortably work online. We enjoyed the house’s gorgeous view of the lake and mountains so much that we rarely had a desire to go out. Jackie and Rod are friendly and fascinating people; the conversation flowed naturally at dinner the first night. Their hospitality continued even after their departure, providing us with regular support and advice including detailed information of the activities and sights both in Salmon Arm and the surrounding areas. They also helped us to make friends, so that we didn’t feel lonely. Rod and Jackie are generous, friendly, open and very, very supportive. For us, it turned out to be one of our best holidays ever.
Anna, 24 February, 2019