Country home on 2 acres, surrounded by nature; minutes to shops

Chemainus, BC, Canada
  • 1dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Julie
Pet parent

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Introduction

We are looking for trustworthy, experienced, kind people to care for our dog, Fern (born 2021) and our cat, Gertie (born 2016), when we go on vacation. A friend suggested we look into TrustedHousesitters....so here we are! In addition to

Home & location

Our home is located on 2 acres down a quiet country road, but within 20 minutes of the city of Duncan, British Columbia, where you'll find restaurants, shops, grocery stores, a hospital and all the usual "city comforts". We have a small

houseHousemountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

King

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDeskWorktop

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

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Terrace

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 / SatelliteStandard TV

Stereo

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

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

Responsibilities

Gertie is an indoor only cat. She eats wet and dry food and is fed 2 times per day. Fern eats twice per day - kibble fed in a slow feeder. She happily sleeps in her crate, in the bedroom at night. Fern typically gets 2+ hours of off leash

Meet the pets

  • Fern

    American Pit Bull Terrier

    3 years

  • Gertie

    Mix-Breed

    7 years

Sitter reviews (6)

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Elizabeth

Julie and Colin were the perfect hosts. Communication pre-sit was fantastic and instructions for our stay were super clear. Colin kindly picked us up from

    Stayed · 11 Nov - 25 Nov 2023
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    Janine

    Julie and Colin were wonderful hosts. They have a beautiful home in the quiet countryside remarkably close to all amenities as well as beaches and hikes

      Stayed · 27 Jul - 31 Jul 2023
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      Mathieu

      Julie and Colin's place is stunning! We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the birds at their feeders and snuggling with Fern who was an absolute treat

        Stayed · 05 Jun - 08 Jun 2023
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        Jennie

        Julie & Colin are wonderful hosts, so welcoming and you'll feel right at home at their gorgeous(!) property. We were left a hamper of treats and had a lovely

          Stayed · 05 Apr - 09 Apr 2023
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          Andrea

          Great stay :) Julie was super easy to communicate with, the animals were all lovely characters and the area is beautiful. Would recommend!

            Stayed · 06 Nov - 20 Nov 2022

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