Gypsies on the Water - Living on a Boat

Melbourne, FL, US
  • 1dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Kathleen
Pet parent

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Introduction

We are a semi-retired couple and have dreamed of traveling often, but we don't want to leave our animals alone. We have a older dog and a mature cat. Having an animal-loving house sitter would be the perfect solution. An update.... we sold

Home & location

Welcome to La Gypsie.... our home on the water. As there is not a category for a boat, an 'apartment' is the closest description. After selling our 'dirt' home, we now live aboard a 48' Navigator Pilothouse Motor Yacht. It is quite spacious

apartmentApartmentbeachBeachNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

QueenDouble

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

Central

Bathroom

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Terrace

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming services

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)TerraceAir conditioningTV (Streaming services)Washer

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities would be to feed and water the animals and give them attention, love and time; Moose is fed twice a day and receives a cup (or so) of food. Since, Moose is getting older, we've been making his food, usually

Meet the pets

  • Moose

    Cocker Spaniel

    16 years

  • Little Ro

    Mix-Breed

    12 years

Sitter reviews (12)

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Rich

What an amazing experience, I've never lived on a yacht - now I can check that off my Yolo list!! Eric & Kathleen are such wonderful hosts and Moose and Ro

    Stayed · 12 Sep - 10 Oct 2023
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    Christina

    Sitting for Ro and Moose was a joy. Eric and Kathleen were gracious hosts. Communication before the sit and during was great. Expectations were clear. The

      Stayed · 27 Sep - 05 Oct 2022
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      Michael

      We had a wonderful time looking after Moose and Little Ro!!! Eric and Kathleen were very gracious and even fed us an excellent lunch when we arrived. Moose

        Stayed · 23 Jul - 28 Jul 2022
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        Woody

        Kathleen and Eric were incredibly welcoming and kind and the pets Ro and Moose were lovely as well. I am missing Moose especially right now. He was an

          Stayed · 21 May - 16 Jun 2022
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          Bonnie

          What a wonderful pet sit! Eric and Kathleen were warm and entertaining hosts and Moose and Lil Ro will still your hearts with their antics and couch cuddles

            Stayed · 21 Jan - 26 Jan 2022

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