A very private secluded home close to Lake Michigan and care of our lovable cat
Introduction
Are you Interested in being a loving caretaker for our home and our loveable cat ? We feel this is a great opportunity for an individual or a couple who loves to live in nature in the woods, close to Lake Michigan and still be close to nice towns for the best of both worlds. We live on 10 acres of wooded property surrounded by more wooded property and walking distance to the beautiful beach’s of Lake Michigan in SW Michigan . It is beautiful during every season. We love to travel and just bought a new camper that we didn’t get enough time using this summer as it was purchased in late August. We would like to take it out west for a bit of sightseeing for a couple of months. we love to walk and hike. We have lots of trails around our house and near by for hiking and for cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. Our home is perfect for someone who loves privacy and peaceful living but still likes to be close to town for conveniences such as good restaurants or socializing. If this sounds like something you would like, we would love to hear from you.
Show more...Home & location
The house is situated on 10 acres of wooded property in a very natural setting We are surrounded by 1200 acres of beach front Lake Michigan property and a public beach is a short walk away. The beach has very few homes on it and there are beautiful dunes that are gorgeous. Our home is very secluded with no neighbors in sight. It is a 2 bedroom, 3 full bath home. The attached garage, which will allow for one vehicle to be parked in, has entry into the finished basement. The laundry is also downstairs. There are steps up to the upper level and steps up to the main floor from the outside as well. So it is not suitable for someone who cannot walk up stairs. , We have a great kitchen with a central granite Island. There are French doors onto the deck from the great room and master bedroom. The deck off the great room and the views are like sitting in a wildlife refuge like setting with all the birds, squirrels, wild turkeys and deer and that you can see at any time. Although you feel out in the middle of nowhere, the home sits between the city of Holland and Saugatuck, which both have good stores, restaurants and plenty of things to do. Both cities are resort destinations. There are many fine restaurants and great casual bars and grills and places for music and socializing. Our home does have a furnace, but we prefer to heat with wood in the wood stove . So someone who would be willing and enjoy heating the home with wood is what we would prefer. The furnace is fueled by propane which is rather expensive so the wood stove is our preference for heating. The lower level has the TV , comfy couches and a small office in it. That is where we have the wood stove also so it makes for a very cozy atmosphere. The upper level stays warm as the heat rises up the stairway
Show more...Responsibilities
Care of home house plants and our cat. T, our Cat is an Indoor Outdoor cat. She has an automatic feeder of kibble that just needs to be checked to make sure there is food and a water dish that needs to be filled. She gets a small amount of wet food in the morning that gets a small amount of powdered meds mixed in. Very easy. She has a litter pan that needs to be scooped every day or two. The wooded grounds are pretty natural so no care needed. We have the driveway plowed and entry into the house can be through the garage so no shoveling of snow unless you want the front steps shoveled. We have house plants that we ask you care for by just watering once a week . Collecting mail and putting it in a location we will show you. Being in contact with us periodically via phone text or social media is something we would like . And of course keeping the house clean. enjoying the peaceful setting is what we hope you enjoy as well.
Show more...Meet the pets

T
17 years
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Rose and Dave are phenomenal. They were generous and warm from meeting them before my stay to the very end of the stay. They informed me about how to use their wood burning stove which was so lovely to use throughout February and March. They showed me a couple hikes I could go on by the house throughout my stay. They even packed up some of the meals they had made for their trip and left it with me, so I had food to eat for the first week I was there. T, their cat, is such a sweetheart. She’s so friendly, always looking for a good pet. She’ll come and cuddle with you at night and then gently paw your face in the morning haha. Their home is warm and inviting. Lots of beautiful house plants. The house is in a nice wooded setting, close to the beach. You’ll see lots of different birds at the feeders, squirrels on the squirrel spinner and deer and turkeys in the yard. I’m so happy to have connected with Rose and Dave. They are very open people who take in all that life has to offer. I would definitely sit for them again and I’m grateful to have gained two new friends through this experience.
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So sorry for the delayed review! I just wanted to say Rosemary and her husband were great hosts and they have a beautiful home out in the woods with lots of privacy. T is an awesome cat, easy to care for, and you get a front row seat to beautiful hummingbirds, deer and other forest creatures. It’s close to town and lots of great sites and of course, close to water. We loved every minute and would sit again any time!
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