Historic 1920’s House near Belmont w/ Pool, Private Guesthouse & Two Sweet Pups
Introduction
My wife Holly and I have three kids, the youngest of whom is still in the "nest" with us. We occasionally all travel together, leaving our house and two small dogs - Ruby (a Cava-Poo) and Poppy (a *Mini* Bernie-Doodle) - unattended. We hate kenneling and prefer having someone stay at the house with them instead. We’ve had great experiences with sitters.
Show more...Home & location
We live in a renovated 1928 foursquare between Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, a short walk from Hillsboro Village restaurants and shops. Both Bongo Java and Fido coffee shops are a few blocks away, and a bus pick-up point is just one block from our front door. The main house has an open floor plan with a well-equipped kitchen, a piano, and a large screened porch. The pool house behind it has a loft bedroom up (with washer and dryer) and a full bath/shower down, with a den/tv area and half-kitchen that opens onto the pool and patio areas. You'll sleep in the pool/guest house and use the kitchen in the main house for more involved meal prep. The dogs sleep together in a crate in the living room of the main house. The pool is yours to enjoy, and you're welcome to use our Big Green Egg to grill out. All-natural (a must for the Egg) charcoal and lighter blocks are in the garage. There is a Sonos system with outdoor speakers you're welcome to tap into as well. Nearby, Hillsboro Village has numerous shops and eateries as well as the historic Belcourt Theatre, which shows a mix of indie and mainstream films. Midtown and downtown Nashville are a quick drive or Lyft/Uber away. We're in one of the most walkable parts of town, so enjoy!
Show more...Responsibilities
You'll feed the dogs twice a day (first thing in the morning and 4-5 p.m.), take them on a daily walk around the block, pull the mail in every afternoon, and generally keep an eye on things.
Show more...Meet the pets
Ruby
8 years
Poppy
4 years
Sitter Reviews (17)
Homeowner Reviews (3)
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Ruby and Poppy are fun, though can be barky at times. The pool house I stayed in is really beautiful. The house is very close to Vanderbilt campus. Clint and Holly are chill!
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Once in a while, you feel like you were the luckiest person ever! Such was the case when we met Clint and Holly. They set the bar pretty high! Even before meeting them in person, their response, communication and guidelines were impressive which really gave us peace of mind accepting the house sit. Their hospitality and genuine concern made it easy to feel welcomed, at ease with the responsibilities and have a clear understanding of what was expected. Now let’s talk about Poppy and Ruby. How delightful those two! They are very loving and want to be with you. They definitely are “people dogs” as they say. Taking care of them was easy and rewarding as they stayed close to us all the time. So so sweet! Clint and Holly go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. The home itself is beautiful and very comfy. If you have an opportunity to house sit for them, go for it!
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Clint was very responsive when need, and went above and beyond to make my stay a great one.
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Amazing sit. Beautiful house and the neighborhood is great for walking the dogs. Ruby and Poppy have my heart. Such loving and precious pets. It was a joy sitting for them!
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You will love every minute of this sit! Holly and Clint are super communicative and Ruby will want to sit on your lap if she’s presented with an opportunity.
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Clint
Nancy and Matt were absolutely fantastic. After a quick walk-through when they arrived, we left them the keys for *an entire week* and didn't hear a peep - they simply took care of our two pups, watched over the house, and explored the neighborhood and city like pros. And they went the extra mile - taking Ruby and Poppy on lots of walks and doggie excursions, to the point where I'm not sure the dogs were all that happy to see us come back. :) Put simply, I can't endorse Nancy and Matt enough!
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Clint
Joanne was a pleasure. She took excellent care of our pups and left our house cleaner than we left it! We would welcome a future sit any time.
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Clint
Roneshia did a fantastic job watching over our two dogs and house for more than a week (!) She was self-sufficient from the word Go, communicated like a pro, became besties with our pups within minutes of arriving, and left the house cleaner than it was when she got there. We would welcome her back any time!
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