Enjoy the best of New England! Cats and chickens on the Holyoke

South Amherst, MA, US
  • 3cat
  • poultry

Dates

Jan
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Introduction

My homestead includes two indoor cats along with 11 hens and one feral tabby outside surrounded by woods and garden. It is a very cosy house with a separate guest suite downstairs for you. I’m a retired professor so the house is filled with

Home & location

I’m in the SE corner of Amherst MA, up against the Holyoke mountains (hills, really). It is woodsy and quiet. The neighbors are the best anywhere I’ve ever lived. Amherst is a college town with great cultural and recreational opportunities

houseHousemountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed
Wifi (High-speed)

Responsibilities

I leave detailed instructions about pets and house care. The hens just need daily feeding and water replenishment. Eggs must be collected. In good weather the hens can free range for a little while before dark (they return to coop on their

Meet the pets

  • Eddie

    American Shorthair

    13 years

  • Milou

    American Shorthair

    13 years

  • Tuppence

    American Shorthair

    3 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (6)

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Joseph

Cosette and Zazou are angels with fur.

    Stayed · 02 Jan - 15 Jan 2024
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    Nicole

    I had a wonderful experience sitting for Jan and her beautiful cats. She was very organized about pet care and household instructions and was very kind and

      Stayed · 06 Jan - 15 Jan 2023
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      Jason

      We are so, so happy that we had the opportunity to sit for Jan! Other reviewers have accurately described the helpful instructions Jan leaves (detailed and

        Stayed · 13 Oct - 28 Oct 2022
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        Melissa

        We had a wonderful time pet sitting for Jan and her husband. Both cats were friendly. The house was very welcoming with a beautiful view. We met John

          Stayed · 04 Oct - 12 Oct 2022
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          Nancy

          In addition to the Welcome Guide, Jan provided a 5 page detailed set of instructions ahead of time. We arrived an hour and a half before she left so that

            Stayed · 21 Aug - 24 Aug 2022

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