Stay in the Beautiful Laurentians

About this assignment

I am looking for a person, a couple or a family, who are trustworthy, value good communication and tidiness, and who enjoy country living. If that is you, you will love it here!

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Required care is to keep the house clean, and attend to and communicate any issues that may arise.
As this sit will be in the winter, there is regular snow removal for the driveway and parking space by a company. The porch, the walkway, and a few other minor spots need to be cleared of snow by hand however.
In terms of pet care, if you are interested, you could take care of the chickens. Chicken care is not a prerequisite for you to come. If you do take care of the chickens, you would have fresh eggs daily to enjoy.
Care would include ensuring they have adequate water and feed, collecting and cleaning eggs daily, and possibly some mucking out of the chicken coop.
As noted above, the chicken care is not a requirement for your stay, but you would need to decide beforehand whether or not you would want to commit to it.

What are the good features of the property and location

The farm is nestled in the beautiful Ottawa Valley, right where the rich farmlands of the valley give way to the laurentian shield. The southern part of the farm is mostly pasture, with the northern part reaching into more rocky terrain that is typical for the laurentians. The land borders Long Lake with beautiful emerald water, that can be used for swimming etc. Gatineau park is just a few miles east, and Ottawa/Gatineau is approx. 80 km away... )(swimming is obviously not applicable to this particular stay - except, if you like to do (ice-) cold plunges :-D In this great region, there many opportunities to experience beautiful nature, and rich culture. Ranging from visiting waterfalls, hiking, canoeing, and rafting May to November, to snow shoeing, x-country skiing (downhill too) snowmobiling and skating in the winter, there are many ways to enjoy this unique part of Canada. If your thing is rather cultural, there are arts exhibitions, music shows (to watch and some to participate) all around to enjoy. Close by Shawville has everything you need, like restaurants, cafes, a Hospital, grocery & hardware stores, and Canada's capital Ottawa is only an hour away.

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

We should certainly have a chat via ZOOM etc. if you are interested in taking care of my home. Things to consider in your decision-making:
You will need car for transportation
Do you like living in the country?
Are you ready to commit to an extended stay?
Are you capable of shovelling snow (there is not too much to shovel - when we have a big dump, it takes me about ten minutes, and much less with smaller snow falls)
Would you be interested in looking after the chickens?

Can I bring my own pets?

Yes
Restrictions: Bringing your own pet may be possible, we would need to chat about that beforehand though.ke to bring your

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