Christmas in Northern NM!

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Posted or Updated: Nov 22,2014   Applications: 1

Location
Ojo Sarco, Ojo Sarco
near Taos,New Mexico United States

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Availability
Dec 22,2014
For 9 days | Short Term

Hi! I'm looking for a house/pet sitter about 9 days, including Christmas. Starts Dec 22 to Dec 31, in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. We are 40 minutes south of Taos and about 1 hour north of Santa Fe. The area is beautiful, mountainous, peaceful, and rural. If you want mountain solitude this could be for you! My home is at 7000' elevation nestled among pinon and juniper trees with no visible neighbors. The house is on 6 acres. It's 3 miles up a dirt road, and 5 miles from the nearest small town, Dixon, where there is a great food co-op, a library, and a community center. From the house, you can hike back into the hills, along old abandoned fire roads or game trails, with stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo range. Being so rural, anyone contemplating house sitting should not need urban stimulation or activity on a daily basis. :) The main thing is feeding the animals. There are four dogs, 2 cats, and 2 horses. The dogs are very friendly and really easy - and the house has dog doors, so they go in and out as they please and don't require you to take them on walks - though they always appreciate going on hikes (no leashes needed) and getting some loving attention. For the cats, you just need to make sure they have food and water in their bowls, and clean out the litter box when needed. The horses are a bit more of a commitment - they need to be fed in morning and evening, on a pretty regular schedule. We can show you everything you need to know about it - it's really quite simple.

We have woodstove heat, so it would be best if you have some previous experience with wood stoves. Plenty of firewood will be provided. The house has no television reception, but there is a tv/dvd/vcr, and a bunch of movies (other movies are easily available at the local library 10 minutes away). And there is wireless internet at the house. The downstairs is very spacious, with kitchen/living room/laundry/bath; upstairs has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and the dog lounge. Having your own vehicle is NECESSARY - if the weather is good, 2wd is fine for the dirt road, but if it snows/rains and you want to get in or out, 4wd is important. Ideally, you'll have 4wd, but if not, we have an old truck you can use in the event that you need 4wd to get in and out. If you love animals, enjoy being out in the countryside, and are available to house sit while I'm gone, please contact me with any questions. Thank you!

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