Alicia64 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Hi Everyone, This would be a gorgeous experience for a couple, but bringing one child is fine! I'll try to keep this succinct: I'm a member on TrustedHousesitters.com. (I babysit a pet for free in, say, Paris, and the owners get free pet sitting while they travel.) A homeowner -- with a pearl-colored standard poodle and a sweet calico cat -- approached me this morning saying that they're traveling very last minute and would I be interested in visiting Asheville, NC and staying with their babies the week of Oct. 24 to Oct. 31? The home itself -- I can see from pictures on the site -- is beautiful with a totally modern kitchen with granite counters. The couple's profile says, "Our home is beautiful, peaceful, and spacious with three bedrooms and two baths upstairs, plus a finished downstairs guest room/den/full bathroom. We're on a tree-filled acre with a stream running at the bottom of the property. The neighborhood is quiet, lush, and safe. The queen guest room and bath are downstairs, with sliders to a deck, and upstairs are two offices plus an enclosed Moroccan porch. The kitchen is high-end with an induction stove and lots of amenities." I've done one pet sit for a family in Richmond, VA -- so that my boys could visit their friends. And what an amazing experience I had. You have to really enjoy/love/cherish animals. WE didn't have to pay a dime in hotel costs and I saved a fortune preparing food in their kitchen. I took care of the homeowner's two dogs, two cats and a turtle for a week while they visited family out of state. It's totally free and a win/win for both parties. Normally you would become a member of TrustedHousesitters.com, but since this is so last-minute, contact me and I'll set you up with the homeowner (who will send you information about them and photos). My email: Sunni@Calweb.com She's requesting that if you're bringing a child, that you only bring one because the calico is skittish. I hope this sounds fun to someone! Alley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 That sounds amazing! Wish I could do it. Asheville is so gorgeous. My husband and I went there years ago for an anniversary weekend. Now I'm going to look at TrustedHousesitters.com! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 We're having guests on 10/31 otherwise I'd be soooo interested. I desperately need a break and that sounds perfect. What a cool idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Iamonlyone: I really recommend TrustedHousesitters.com, they a great co. and have been around since 2009, I think. happi Duck: I know! Just like you we have too much going on next week. I'd love to do it. They call Asheville, "the Paris of the South." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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