Tropical retreat on the sunshine coast with 2 ridiculous and

Powell River, BC, Canada
  • 2cat

Dates

Ali
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Introduction

We are a quiet middle-aged couple who like to go on the occasional road trip, as well as fly out east to visit our families. Ali is a graphic designer (works from home), and Paul is an avalanche forecaster. The animals are very used to

Home & location

Our home has an ocean view, a lovely palm tree, and it's minutes from the sea walk. It has two large decks: one off of the kitchen, and another attached to the office (with a herb garden for your use). The backyard is spacious, and

houseHousebeachBeachmountainMountainsAccessible 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

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Balcony

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

Stereo

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

Keep the cats happy, the house standing, and hopefully, the house plants alive. The kitties are fairly low maintenance, however our older cat (Futa) is 18, and needs lots of love, and feeding several times a day/evening. She gets a

Meet the pets

  • Futa

    American Shorthair

    19 years

  • Gus

    American Shorthair

    13 years

Sitter reviews (5)

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Jo Anne

Thank you, Ali and Paul, for choosing me! You provided very detailed and thorough instructions, which helped make this one of my favourite housesits. Your

    Stayed · 10 Nov - 14 Dec 2023
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    Lea

    We had such a great time at Alison's and Paul's house in Powell River! We really enjoyed the time with their cats Futa and Gus and loved the long walks in

      Stayed · 06 Jul - 13 Jul 2022
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      Cindy

      Futa and Gus were a treat to look after. Futa is a true lover and snuggler and Gus, while he likes some affection from new people, is more independent

        Stayed · 20 Aug - 27 Aug 2020
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        Geoff

        I had a really enjoyable house sit for Alison and Paul in Hope. They were accommodating and made me feel very welcome. Their guide was very thorough. Izzy

          Stayed · 22 Aug - 03 Sep 2019
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          Bobbi

          I enjoyed my time with Alison’s sweet pets. Izzy is a great hiking companion. Alison left clear instructions and was available by phone if needed. The

            Stayed · 11 Jul - 15 Jul 2019

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