Shoreline Farm Studio House

About this assignment

We are a Sub-Urban USDA recognized nonprofit Green Therapy Retreat & Education Center 4 Trauma Recovery Through Farming. We have 2 doggies and 25 Chickies, 15 Ducks, 15 Quail, 4 Bunnies and a Koi pond. Feeding, watering, cleaning after them and loving the animals is the biggest task. Doggies eat twice a day morning and evening; everyone else eats once daily except in the winter water needs changing twice a day with occasional snacks.

The doggies have a doggie door and can access it 24/7 to use the restroom when needed which allows you to explore our neighborhood with greater freedom. Luna is 8 years old she is the white dog and is shy but playful.

Drako is 6 years old and feisty until he warms up to you and loves to cuddle.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

We have a few plants that need watering a couple of times per week.

We need someone who is reliable, responsible, clean, quiet, respectful and who LOVES animals who would enjoy staying at our home to care and love on them.

While keeping the spaces, coops and house clean, organize, neat and odor free as we will leave it prior to departure.

Attending to animals daily is a must and Eggs must be collected daily.

The house humidifier must be check daily and emptied as needed, personal trash and dogs pee pee pad’s must be discarded outdoors daily, and mail pick up as well.

On the last day before departure I ask that all bed linens, blankets and towels be removed and put in wash machine; house be the exact same way it was found.

All food removed from premises, trash out, dishes done.

And, special care with our plumbing and when using our toilet as we used a toilet pump that flushes upwards.

There may be some yard/gardening tasks assigned weather permitting with your stay but nothing heavy in the winter months.

Once animals are taken care of you are free to enjoy the house, farm and area as you desire.

If you like to work on projects we may be able to assign some farm related ones during your stay.

I look forward to meeting you and to our time together!

Have a blessed day!

What are the good features of the property and location

We are a few steps from the town private beach which is beautiful to walk at this time of year. We also have bicycle dedicated paths in town if you wanted to bring a bike.

The space in the house you will stay in is cozy, clean, is fully furnished and has everything you need in the kitchen to cook your meals.

The multi-purpose room has a couch and dining space in addition to a full bedroom.

Our space is fully furnished with everything you will need from fans for hot days, space heaters for chilly days, kitchen for meals and an outdoor hammock for sleeping outdoors off grid if desired.

All you need is to pack a bag of clothes, special items needed, toiletries and food.

Please note: My ceilings are 7ft high throughout the space except for one long horizontal line where the heating duct and vent runs making the ceiling height under the vent 6ft high (something to consider if you are over 6ft tall when walking under the heating duct).

We provide free organic greens and farm eggs during your stay (summer only).

We provide one beach towel (summers only), bring your own sun screen for the summer and other desirable clothes as appropriate to our four beautiful New England seasons.

There are beautiful, serene and peaceful walking trails, shopping plaza and restaurants within walking distance.

You will have access to Wi-Fi, and amazon fire stick for endless movies, parking is available onsite, we have accessible public transportation just steps from the house, a local library with lots of books.

We have a fenced in property with camera surveillance 24/7 indoors and outdoors even though we live in a pretty safe neighborhood we are committed to keeping an eye on the farm, house and animals.

There are multiple car share services like Uber and Lyft. A car would be beneficial for longer trips of over a week to travel to places outside of the area if you don’t like public transit.

You may enjoy Yale University, Foxwoods Casino, Mohegan Sun Casino, Mystic Aquarium, Fenway Park, Boston, Yankees Stadium, Newport and Cape Cod to name a few of New England’s attractions.

We have various places of worship within walking distance.

Great place to work remotely.

To learn more about the farm - https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2023/11/10/trauma-healing-garden

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

1. There is no AC just fans because the space is always airy and comfortable.

2. No one is allowed in home except the "sitter" at all times. NO VISITORS!

3. There is NO smoking or recreational drugs allowed.

4. We have cameras on the "common open spaces" inside the home and outside in the farm recording 24/7 this is how we monitor our home and doggies when we are away.

Guest will have full privacy in their bedroom and bathroom at all times.

5. Bathroom and plumbing care is necessary as to not flush items that will cause damage.

6. Must be able to leave the entire house and premises as CLEAN as you found it, no exceptions.

7. Must check in with me daily while I am gone and send pics of animals when possible.

8. Must agree and sign the Mind my house sitter agreement required prior to starting the house sitting.

9. Must arrive a half day to one day before starting for a run down and demonstration of shores to be completed.

10. Must be willing to be loved on by the animals.

Thank you in advance for considering our home and for helping us.

Have an amazing and blessed day!

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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