Last-minute sitter wanted for 25 days in from mid July to the 10th of August for two cuddly cats, beautiful home with shady patio in Madrid city

About this assignment

Looking for someone to keep my cats company for a few days, ideally keep my plants alive and enjoy the stay at my house. Someone warm, who enjoys having a cat (or two) on their lap. Housesitters are welcome to use the house as if it were theirs, and consequently, I expect them to treat it as if it were their own.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Look after two cats and keep them company (make sure plenty of food and water is available, clean litter box, cuddle). Keep track of where they are (they are indoor/outdoor cats, since the patio is connected to the neighbours' patios, so they have access to plenty of outdoor space, so make sure that they don't spend more than a day away). Water the indoor and outdoor plants every 1-2 days. Clean after themselves and enjoy their time in Madrid.

What are the good features of the property and location

3 floor house in a picturesque neighborhood just south of the river. Ground floor: beautiful patio, home-office with loads of light, kitchen - dining room - living room, powder room, little workshop in the garden shed (with a printing press which you are free to use if you are artistically inclined or just curious), portable bbq if you fancy to throw a lunch/dinner get-together. First floor: main bedroom (double bed), with access to terrace, second bedroom (single bed), full bathroom, guest room in the attic (low ceiling and no air-con or fan, so just for occasional use). 40 min walk from the centre, well connected through public transport (metro and bus), near parks and river, supermarkets and stores for anything you might need. This type of house with several floors and outdoor space is extremely rare in Madrid and at close distance to the center.

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

Madrid is very hot in August. There's A/C in the living room and fans in the other rooms, the area is a fair bit fresher than the center since it's near the river and there's plenty of vegetation, there's plenty of shade in the patio and a garden hose that you can use to cool off, and you can get some nice breeze going with cross ventilation, but still, it can get stuffy on a summer night, so people who don't suffer heat well perhaps should abstain :)

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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