Housesitter in Connecticut Countryside - Great Hiking Nearby!
Introduction
Hi there! We are a young professional couple who own a nice house in a beautiful, rural area of northwest Connecticut, and need someone to occasionally stay here when we travel. All you have to do is feed & let our dog outside. It's a peaceful home and our dogs are very mellow and well behaved. If you like the outdoors there are tons of outdoor attractions nearby: beautiful hiking trails year-round, lakes to swim during the summer, cross-country skiing in the winter, and it's a 1.5 hr train ride from New York City. Look forward to hearing from you!
Show more...Home & location
We have a four bedroom 1500 sq. ft. house that sits on ten acres in the countryside. We have beautiful gardens and you can go for hikes in the woods behind our house (or lots of nature preserves/hiking areas around where we live). Our house is simple and clean, with fun technology our guests can enjoy - we have a large screen TV with Netflix/Amazon prime, super fast WIFI, a home theatre (10' projection screen) in the living room, etc. We have Playstation 4 and ipad available for you to use. You will have a private guestroom and will have your own bathroom ready for you when you arrive.
Show more...Responsibilities
We have one very friendly, super easy to care for dog (feed them once a day, let them outside and you're good!). Other than that, there is nothing else to do but enjoy our peaceful home. If you can water the plants once a week that would be nice:)
Show more...Meet the pets
Willie
8 years
Sitter Reviews (36)
Homeowner Reviews (1)
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We had such a lovely week staying with Willie in Roxbury. Communication with Greg and Leah was great. Greg was kind enough to give us a FaceTime walk-through of their home a week before the sit. Willie is such a sweet boy who enjoys chilling in the yard, napping or playing gentle tug-of-war with all his many toys. The home is comfortable and cozy with a beautiful outdoor space. It was snowing quite a bit during our stay so it was especially magical. It’s in a superb location if you like nature - close to many preserves and hikes. Willie and our pup enjoyed them when they accompanied us. It was overall a wonderful experience with the most laid-back pup. We highly recommend this sit and would not hesitate to return!
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We loved getting to hang out with Switch and Willie! Both great doggos and a easy, straight forward sit!
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After nearly two dozen sits, this is by far my favorite ever—that includes some spectacular places in Colorado and New Mexico. First, Greg is the ideal host (I’m sure Leah is too, but we didn’t interact this time). His communication was clear, concise, and friendly. He made me feel very welcome, gave perfect instructions, and struck an ideal balance between interacting appropriately and not being overbearing. I can’t say enough good things about his approach to TH. Greg and Leah’s house is awesome. They have all the essentials you need, and plenty of fun extras, for short- and long-term stays. I worked, cooked and relaxed very comfortably and peacefully for eight days. Having a large and quiet yard was a nice bonus. The Roxbury region is so amazing to explore— delicious and unique restaurants, fascinating history and communities, and incredible hiking for all ability levels. And the convenience to the entire region is ideal. Last but certainly not least, Switch and Willy are so cool. We became great buddies during my week there. Both are sweet, caring, and low-maintenance dogs who let you work and sleep, but also love to play when you’re ready. I highly recommend this sit. Thank you, Greg and Leah, for a great week.
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A very easy week with Willie and Twitch who were perfect gentlemen!
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Leah
Michelle & Jerry were excellent house guests who are much welcome to return any day in the future. Very responsive, reliable and trustworthy. My dogs (and fish) seemed extremely happy with their companionship during the stay.
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