quiet Colonial farmhouse and yoga studio convenient to NYC rail
Introduction
Professional couple with 2 dogs and a cat; we love animals and travel so we decided to sign up for both sitter and house sit. Our home was built in 1800 and the barn has a sitting area with a large yoga/karate studio upstairs. Most of our dates are +/- a day and our Subaru is often available for use. If coming by NYC Metro, we can often pick you up at the station, please inquire.
Show more...Home & location
We live in a newly-renovated 1800 Colonial farmhouse with barn that we turned into an office and yoga studio. The home is 3 BR/3Ba with 1.15 acre fenced-in yard on a quiet street. Our town has only 3 stoplights so it's pretty sleepy but we're only 15 min from the NYC Metro North and Danbury is 10 min away so lots of great restaurants. CT's largest lake and park are 5 min away. NYC is a an hour drive. Our Subaru is sometimes available for use and we might be able to pick you up at the train station nearby, please ask. All beds are queens, all fireplaces work (4), the backyard has a screened porch, a deck, two fenced yards, fire-pit, fruit trees, berry garden, vegetable and cut-flower gardens so you can enjoy a fresh salad in season.
Show more...Responsibilities
Feed the crew twice a day, walk the dogs once a day, play with them in the yard and don't mind if they all curl up next to you on the couch at night. Pick up poop in the inner yard and clean litter box once a day. We have a small vegetable and cut-flower garden that might need very very limited watering if it's a dry spell (and feel free to cut some fresh flowers for your stay). During winter, we have someone come plow our driveway and shovel our walkways but you may need to do light shoveling of the walkways. Pick up mail from the mailbox across the street if staying more than two days.
Show more...Meet the pets
Bailey
8 years
Holly
7 years
Casper
6 years
Sitter Reviews (7)
Homeowner Reviews (1)
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This sit was a wonderful experience. Casper, Holly and Bailey were delightful companions and so well behaved, we enjoyed taking care of them so much. Luke and Jim’s home is beautiful and very comfortable place to spend time. On top of which both of them being so welcoming and hospitable. I wouldn’t think a second about returning to sit.
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This is a wonderful experience. It was so delightful to companion and play with Holly, Bailey, and Casper. They are sweet and loving, and so easy to care for. I am so thankful and look forward to another opportunity to sit for James and Luke, they are generously hospitable and easy to communicate with.
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I had an amazing time at Jim and Luke’s! They’re so kind and accommodating and are amazing hosts, always available to answer any questions. Bailey, Holly, and Casper are just the best. Holly is a bashful and cuddly little girl—Bailey is a little more outgoing and is also a sweetheart! Casper likes his quiet time but always showed up in the evening to hang out with the crew and would sometimes sit with me during the day while I worked. I had an amazing stay and would absolutely come back, thank you Jim and Luke!
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Bailey and Holly are sweet and very mellow. Loved spending time with them in the backyard and taking them on walks. Casper spent time with us every day on the beautiful screened in porch overlooking the backyard. I can’t say enough nice things about Jim and Luke. They thought of everything to make our stay perfect. I felt like it was staying in the nicest B&B. And their house has been restored beautifully and is so homey and comfortable.
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What a comfortable and perfect stay we had in this lovely home with Casper, Bailey and Holly. Luke and James are warm and communicative and keep a clean, organized home with well thought-out details and every need provided for. Luke gave thorough written household info, discussed the sit by phone in advance, met with me briefly upon my arrival, and unobtrusively touched base throughout to make sure we were comfortable..they even provided waters by the bed and guest toiletries, it felt like a cushy retreat stay than a sit! They've really created a beautuful home and garden you'd want to spend time in and have raised pets you'd want to spend time with. The pups are adorable, loving and obedient..they like to be with you but are also happy in their own company. The cat is chill and content, he likes being picked up and even welcomed Bailey's hello kisses. The rooms and beds are super comfy and the kitchen is well equipped with everything a cook needs (fresh garden veggies too :) The location is perfect..quiet yet not far from plenty of restaurants, shopping, etc..and just a short train ride to NYC (the dogs were fine being left for a spell so we could go in for dinner and a show). I'm grateful that James and Luke shared their lovely home with my family and wish our stay was longer - it was by far the best sitting experience I've had!
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James
Melissa provided excellent care for our two dogs and cat. She has a very sweet presence around animals and is very knowledgeable about their behavior. She kept in good contact with us throughout her stay and sent us cute pics of them that made us smile. She left the house spotless upon her departure, which was much-appreciated. We would definitely have her house/petsit again!
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James
