Texas Hill Country home between San Antonio and Austin

New Braunfels, TX, US
  • 1dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Ian and Karen
Pet parent

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Introduction

My husband and I are retired from the hospitality business. Now that we have the time, we love to travel and therefore joined Trusted Housesitters in the hopes of finding like-minded people to care for our beloved pets and home, as well as

Home & location

We live in a lovely gated community on almost 2 acres in the country. Our house has three bedrooms, four baths, and a large upstairs bonus room/area. In the back, we have a large deck with comfy seating areas with bbq. It's beautiful to

houseHousedisabledDisabled accesscityCitycountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Queen

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDesk

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

CentralFireplace

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your car

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesCable / SatelliteDVD / Blu-ray player

Stereo

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Burglar alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingGardenPatioSitters can use your car

Responsibilities

Our main concerns are our pets: Tess is low maintenance: food twice a day, make sure she has water, let her in and out as needed. She stays in at night. Her litter box needs to be cleaned every day. Lexi is very easy going and quite

Meet the pets

  • Lexi

    Mix-Breed

    3 years

  • Tess

    Rescue Cat

    18 years

Sitter reviews (21)

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MaryBeth

Karen and Ian are exceptional hosts, displaying unparalleled hospitality towards their guests. As seasoned house sitters, they possess a better understanding

    Stayed · 31 Jan - 20 Feb 2024
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    Rachel

    We had a great time house sitting for Karen and Ian once again, caring for their adorable pets, Lexi and Tess. Their home is incredibly comfortable, equipped

      Stayed · 20 Nov - 01 Dec 2023
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      Nava

      Karen and Ian were absolutely wonderful hosts. They made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We had a very peaceful time in their big and spacious

        Stayed · 03 Oct - 16 Oct 2023
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        Rachel

        Our sit at Ian and Karen’s house was a great experience. They invited us up the evening before, to give us the lay of the land, and we were treated to a

          Stayed · 16 Jun - 03 Jul 2023
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          Amanda

          We absolutely loved sitting for Ian, Karen, Tess, and Lexi again! We have sat for them several times now, and they have become such wonderful friends, we

            Stayed · 13 Apr - 04 May 2023

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