Sunshine, blue skies and tranquility will be yours when you sit

Magdalena, NM, US
  • 1dog
  • 2horse

Dates

Ian and Margreet
Pet parent

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Introduction

We are Ian and Margreet Jenness, a retired couple who love to travel. We have three daughters who all live a long way away and relatives in Europe and New Zealand so we often travel for lengthy periods. Ian and I have two horses and a dog

Home & location

Our house is situated in rural New Mexico at 6500 feet elevation. We are surrounded by higher mountains where the hiking is great. We enjoy the peace and quiet of our area and love the climate. Even in winter most days will have sun even

houseHousemountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

QueenDoubleSingle

Clothes storage

Wardrobe

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDesk

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Fireplace

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Hot tub

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming services

Safety & Security

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingHot tubScenic viewsGarden

Responsibilities

Our two elderly horses, Mickey a 33 year old registered paint and Diamond a 28 year old Mustang Quarter horse, have the run of our 56 acres. They have a stall where they are fed with an attached tack room and hay storage. The get fed a

Meet the pets

  • Skippy

    Mix-Breed

    4 years

  • Diamond

    29 years

  • Micky

    American Paint Horse

    31 years

Sitter reviews (9)

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Oscar and Valeria

Our experience was wonderful at Mrs. Margreet and Mr. Ian's house. They are very kind and attentive people. They hosted us in such a way that we felt

    Stayed · 18 Nov - 30 Nov 2023
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    Dea

    It is very hard to describe what a wonderful time we had at Ian and Margreet’s home. First, Ian & Margreet were amazing hosts. They provided us clear

      Stayed · 20 Sep - 03 Nov 2021
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      Michelle

      We were so thrilled to be chosen by Margreet and Ian to housesit in the beautiful Magdalena mountains. They welcomed us with a cozy meal, a private apartment

        Stayed · 19 Dec 2019 - 05 Apr 2020
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        Cathie

        As always, we had such a relaxing time at Ian & Margreet’s - reading, napping, hiking...! The time flew by all too quickly, even with us arriving a day and

          Stayed · 21 Nov - 25 Nov 2018
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          Cathie

          Our 3rd time at Ian & Margreet’s serene ranchero. Quiet & comfortable, and the horses seem more buddy-buddy each time. Lovely star gazing, and this trip we

            Stayed · 14 Sep - 20 Sep 2018

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