Beautiful mountainside home overlooking the Saronic Gulf in Peloponnese, Greece

About this assignment

Steve is from the US, Despina from Australia. We are both retired and we moved to Greece at the end of 2023. Our newly renovated 3 bedroom villa with swimming pool overlooks the Saronic Gulf and distant mountains of Corinth and the City of Athens. The property is in a rural seaside location called Amoni. There are 3 nearby beaches within a few minutes walk. Athens is about 1.5 hours away.

We share our home with 2 Chihuahuas that we've had from before we moved here, and a Greek Shepard that we adopted here he was a puppy. There are 2 outdoor enclosures for feral cats, chickens, a rabbit and guinea pigs, as well as small basins with turtles and a goldfish. All the animals aside from the dogs remain outdoors and require very little care.

If you are interested in a sit but the dates aren't quite right for you, we may be able to make adjustments for your schedule. Please let us know in your initial message.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Our Greek Shepard requires 1-2 daily walks depending on how hot it is, and his energy level. The two smaller dogs don't typically need walks just access to the patio a few times per day.

Feed the fish and the turtles, and make sure the chicken coop, rabbit and guinea pig cages are stocked with food and the auto-fill water bowls have water. The pool is almost fully automated, and may need to be skimmed and run the robot vacuum run once per week as well as take a look at the filter and the pH system. We will show you all of this it's quite easy.

There are some patio plants that may need watering a few times per week, the rest of the property is on an automatic irrigation system.

What are the good features of the property and location

Our property is in a rural, seaside location that tends to be rather quiet except during touristy season where the nearby AirBnbs tend to fill with tourists who enjoy exploring the 3 nearby beaches, 2 within easy walking distance. Nearby towns include Corinth and Nafpleon (the original Greece Capital) and many scenic areas including archaeological ruins and other interesting places to explore.

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

We prefer house sitters who have a few references/reviews, and who are willing to do a video chat to discuss the details. We're looking for clean, caring responsible individuals who enjoy caring for animals. We're ok with couples or even families. Our car is available for your use if you're adequately licensed.

Can I bring my own pets?

Yes
Restrictions: Our dogs are friendly and even get along with cats! As long as yours are the same, no problem.

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