Experience Beautiful Southern Vermont

About this assignment

We're looking for someone reliable and communicative, who likes cats and wants to give ours some attention while we are away. We would appreciate occasional updates during the stay!

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Feeding our cat, Bucket
Giving Bucket attention when he feels like it
Scooping the litter box every three days
Bringing in mail
Shoveling snow on the walkways
Maybe watering indoor plants once during the stay

What are the good features of the property and location

Our home is an 1800s Victorian located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, literally steps away from tons of restaurants, shops, art galleries, museums, and hiking! Enjoy views of Mount Wantastiquet and walk to lots of hiking trails from our home; if you have a car you can access many more in the area.

Vermont is magical in the summertime. Go blueberry or strawberry picking, take a dip in a swimming hole, have a picnic, visit a local farm, try a maple creemee, go for a hike or kayak in the retreat meadows. Brattleboro has one of the best farmer's markets in the state every summer Saturday.

There's a lot to offer in winter too! We have a local t-bar ski hill with $5 lift passes, and we're 35-60 minutes from several ski resorts (Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley, and several in MA as well). Catch a show at the Latchis theater, visit the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, and do some shopping in our vibrant downtown. Check out the Brattleboro Outing Club for cross-country skiing, or strap on some snow shoes and go for a hike. We have an ice skating rink, ice fishing on the meadows, and the winter farmers market - while not quite as magical as the outdoor market - is lovely too.

Our home is old and historic, comfortable and charming! We have high-speed wifi, a fully-equipped kitchen, and (in warm months) a cozy sunroom with amazing views of the mountain and town.

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

Accommodations include an attached apartment that we use for hosting visiting family and friends. It has a full living area, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom with king-size bed. We typically have sitters sleep in the apartment but spend most of their time in the main house to ensure Bucket is getting attention. :)

Accessibility - You have to climb a few stairs to enter our house, and the bedroom in the guest apartment is at the top of a flight of stairs. It's best to have a car for exploring, but even without one you can still get here and there is a ton within walking distance! There is an Amtrak station (on the Vermonter line) an 8 minute walk away. Unfortunately Uber/Lyft are not really present in town.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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