Historic small town Victorian gem with loving pets and plenty of

Nichols, IA, US
  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • poultry

Dates

Paul and Stacey
Pet parent

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Introduction

Our kids are grown and my wife Stacey and I are empty nesters, but we are still busy with work and life. We love to travel when we can, but we also love our unique small town 125-year old Victorian home and taking care of it and all our

Home & location

Beautiful Victorian home built in 1895 in a quiet rural setting on edge of town. Spacious property inside and out with large porches with outdoor furniture, gliders and porch swing to relax on, firepit in yard and fire table on the back

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlycountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

KingQueenDouble

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Desk

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Balcony

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesCable / SatelliteDVD / Blu-ray player

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingGardenPatioBalcony

Responsibilities

Our dog and cats get fed twice daily at the same time. The cats have an automatic feeder that drops food into their bowls at approximately 6am and 5pm with a small snack at 10pm. Wrigley will need 2 cups of food in the morning whenever you

Meet the pets

  • Wrigley

    Labradoodle

    5 years

  • Erica "Rica"

    10 years

  • Kipperton "Kip"

    10 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (5)

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Gloria

We booked this housesit not too long before it had to begin. Paul was extremely accommodating, helpful, and clear with his communication and instructions. He

    Stayed · 06 Jun - 13 Jun 2023
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    Melissa

    Paul and Stacey were very welcoming. I arrived the evening before my sit and had dinner with them and they showed me around and introduced me to the

      Stayed · 25 Apr - 30 Apr 2023
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      Katie

      Oh my lawd! Housesitting for Paul and Stacy was a dream! Wriggly is the bestest doggo ever who slept with me every night and didn’t make a peep, we became

        Stayed · 18 Sep - 27 Sep 2022
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        Jenny

        Very much enjoyed this sit in an old Victorian home full of character and charm with well equipped kitchen and beautiful garden with mature trees for

          Stayed · 05 Jul - 13 Jul 2022
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          Barbara

          We had the best experience on this housesit.  Paul and Stacey are caring people and made us feel very welcome in their amazing home. Wrigley is a

            Stayed · 14 May - 21 May 2021

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