Antibes relaxed home 3 min walk to train station, relaxed pets
Introduction
We are a british family living in Antibes running a property management business from our home. We have one relaxed dog and 1 cat. We like to have the house occupied while we are away and the pets cared for in their own home. There may be occassions when we are away when a plumber, cleaner or handyman may need to collect or drop off keys from the house, all with prior arrangements.
Show more...Home & location
Our house is super convenient for everything. We are 3 minutes walk from Antibes train station and also the airport bus drops off 3 minutes walk away. It is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Old Antibes and the sea. Nice airport is 30 minutes drive away, but we usually use the bus or train to get there as it is so convenient. We have a guest room with a double bed. There is a possibility of a second twin bedroom. The bedroom has reversible air-conditioning if needed. We have a low maintenance garden which is secure for the pets (the cat jumps over the walls!). We have good wifi and also english TV channels. Our house is definitely a relaxed family home and not a showy villa (currently our kitchen is missing several cupoard doors and a couple of drawer handles!). Our house is close to a butchers and a boulangerie and opposite the frozen food store 'Picard' which is makes cooking tasty meals very easy.
Show more...Responsibilities
We like to have our house 'lived-in' while we are away for security and to take care of the pets. We have low maintenance dogs, although Gem (less than 1 year old) is still in puppy mode occasionally, they will spend most of the day on the sofa. They will love you forever if you take them for a stroll into town each day, but if you want to go out for the day with out them they will also be quite happy to sleep the day away. We have two cats, Pud and Dee. Pud reigns over the house and occupants, and he likes to be with people. Dee is an independant lady and is more likely to be out and about most of the time, although will come and demand affection from time to time. There is also another tabby cat which comes for food from time to time (she sticks her head through the cat flap which is half way up the stairs when she wants food), she is Pud's girlfriend and they can often be seen side by side of an evening out in the garden. The dogs chase this Tabby cat away if they see her. The dogs and cats don't have set feeding times, they will tell us if their bowls are empty and they are peckish. In addition to the pet care, we hold keys for lots of properties which we manage, so there is always a chance that while we are away something could happen in one of these properties which would mean we would need to arrange for a plumber or similar to come and collect a set of keys.
Show more...Meet the pets

Gem
7 years

Dee
18 years
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What a wonderful meeting with Jo and her little family. I arrived before the pet sitting to visit Antibes by foot, especially during the holiday season. What a beautiful city near to the sea!!! Communication with Jo was fluid and easy. She gave me clear instructions for my stay in their home. I immediately felt at home when I arrived. It's very friendly and it was a pleasure to meet them. What can I say about Gem and Dee! Two adorable animals!!! Dee is a real queen! I knew every time she wanted her food. She is independent by nature and very fond of cuddles when she asks for them. I've made friends with Gem, who is also very easy to get along with. Every time I took the leash out for a walk, she showed her joy! It was a great time for me and I'd love to go back! See you soon Jo!
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying in Antibes - I have to say we have had a really good run to date with house-sits and this was no exception. Highly recommend a SIT with these lovely 'personable' people, who go out of their way to make sure we were safe and comfortable! Thank you Jo, Mark and Albert . See you soon for that cuppa? sarah et claude x
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I really loved staying in Jo and Mark's home with the adorable Gem and Dee. Jo and Mark are such generous and authentic people, with a true wish of making their guests feel at ease and at home in their house. Gem is such a sweet girl, very intuitive, gentle and cuddly. We went for both long and shorter walks, and she was happy with everything. But also to just relax at home. And I discovered she loves to sunbathe. Who doesn't in December/January! Dee is a funny cat. She speaks and let you know exactly what she wants, and uses here own cat door day and night. She also likes to sneak up close or be in the lap for a proper cuddle. I was working online during my stay, and the internet was really good and stable. Antibes is a wonderful place. The area where the house is, is quiet, but still located very close to everything - the sea, the old town, stores, restaurants, and the train station. I am grateful for everything, and hope to see you again. /Liselotte
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