Hi, I'm looking for a single or couple to pet sit/house sit my home in the mountains above Woodstock, NY. Sorry for short notice (and dates are a bit flexible specially at the ending date Business called without checking with me first!
There are 3 wonderful kitties who love to receive attention and affection. The eldest, Cady who is 15 y.o. is a semi special needs cat, one of her needs is being held a lot! Mostly blind and deaf but needs no meds.
The area is wonderful in all 4 seasons and there is much to do all year round. We are an hour or less away from many recreational areas as well as historical sites such as the FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt homes. Animal sanctuaries, walking, hiking and biking trails and "swimmin" holes. There is also live music and entertainment, movie theaters and many fine restaurants in Woodstock and the surrounding area. Other wonderful little towns around such as Rhinebeck, Rhinecliff, Rosendale, Hyde Park and Beacon provide many additional indoor/outdoor fun and educational opportunities. You won't run out of things to see and do if that's what you're wanting. Manhattan is about a 2 hours drive away and is accessible by bus from Woodstock or train from Rhinecliff.
On the other hand, if you prefer more of the homebody lifestyle this house sit includes a home! There is a winding mountain road up to the house and when you get there, the house is a steep gabled, 2 story contemporary on 7+ acres of beautiful forest, 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, kitchen, 2.5 marbled baths, and a large outdoor porch. There are also several exercise machines for those of you so inclined. If not, you can instead recline as I do. The view is spectacular and you see the village of Woodstock below, the beautiful Ashokan reservoir and the mountains beyond. There is WiFi/internet, a large screen television for watching DVD's, Roku, a Sony PlayStation 3 never used but if you can figure it out, please use it! There is no over air or cable television reception. Please have knowledge and experience with cats. Thank you, Irene
If you're interested and available please contact me for any additional information you'd like and include a phone number if you prefer for me to call.
Thank you, Irene