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October in the Okanagan! Wine tasting! Hiking! Biking! Climbing! All this and an eclectic house!
Canada, Penticton, British Columbia
Pets
- Chicken(s)
Our plants are our pets! Full grown banana plants, taros, orchids, callas and others! Some will need digging up, repotting and brought indoors.
Duration
- Period available: 2 weeks, 2 days
- Starts: 6 October 2024
- Ends: 22 October 2024
About this assignment
A couple only, we have had singles and have found a couple better at problem solving together, so applications from singles will not be accepted, Our home is not suitable for children or pets so applications from families or those with pets will not be accepted. We have found in the past that sitters in the 30-40 age group have enjoyed the house the most.
People who can appreciate foibles in a home, problem solve and are not expecting an average suburban home to put their feet up in!!! Being happy to live with a wood stove is important.The house may perhaps be a bit challenging, but well worth it!!
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What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
There are 3 chickens to look after which involves opening up in the morning and closing up at night, feed and water daily. Watering plants indoors and probably outdoors depending on the weather.
What are the good features of the property and location
Eclectic and interesting space with lots of windows and light.
We live on a rural property, but still close to town in a large, home on .5 acre. It is quite a sophisticated home, but definitely not average!
We mainly live with a wood stove for heat, although unlikely to be necessary in October. There is a gas furnace for back up and early mornings.
Wifi, TV, pool table, workshop.
Our local ski hill, Apex Mountain, is about 45 minutes away. .We are very close to the Trans Canada Trail, which takes you to hiking areas. There are bikes available for your use.
Time would be available in the daytime for all kinds of pursuits, or even paid work.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Precise dates have not been decided but second and third weeks of October are planned.
Sitters should plan to arrive at least a few days early as it is not a normal suburban house, and has a few quirks and foibles to find out about!
We would like an email telling us why our listing appeals to you, and why you would be the perfect sitter!
We will respond to all replies.
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
9 July 2024
About this home owner
MindMyHouse member since July 2024
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Testimonials
Beautiful house sit in Penticton
My husband and I housesat Jane and Matt’s property for six weeks. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the property, so much that we ended up renting out their studio and staying for an extra three months after the housesit had ended! The gardens and house is stunning, and very reflective of Jane and Matt’s personalities. There’s lots to do to keep you busy, but the tasks are enjoyable, and at the end of the day you have plenty of free time to explore the area, or just relax in the gardens like we did! We stayed in the fall, so the majority of our work focussed on taking care of the gardens and racking leaves. We also took care of their chickens, collected their mail, put their bins our and helped clean the holiday rental suites and manage guests that came to stay. Jane is an excellent communicator and was easy to contact while they were away. We arrived about a week before they departed so we could get familiar with the house. They both made us feel extremely welcome, so much that we were actually sad to see them leave on their holiday! We are so glad we got to housesit for Matt and Jane and wish we lived in Canada so we could do it every year!
Jasmine, 01 February, 2019