Cat sitter and plant waterer needed for eclectic home in Austin, Texas

House Sitter Needed for Username: LemonPie   

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Posted or Updated: Dec 7,2024   Reviews (1)   Applications: 5

Location
Franklin Park, Southeast Austin, Austin
Travis,Texas United States

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Availability
From: Dec 28,24  
To:      Jan 6,25
Days:  10, Short Term Approximate/Flexible

We're looking for a housesitter who can look after our cats and also water the gardens.  Our two cats, Yuca and Malloe, mostly take care of themselves, as they are inside/outside and have their own cat door.  Yuca was recently injured, though, and required surgery.  He will be newly healed up by the time of your house sit, but I don't yet know if he'll be going outside again by then.  Either way, we just need you to keep a friendly eye on him.  And of course give him and Malloe all the scritches and the smooches. 

We have several garden plots scattered around the front and back yards, and we might need some of them watered once, depending on the weather.  If a deep freeze is forecasted then you'd need to lay blankets and sheets over some of the beds.  We have lots of plants inside, but most are succulents so won't need watering.  There are about 8 other houseplants you'll need to water one time.

The dates listed are the time we will be gone and the longest you could stay.  Staying for less time is totally fine, we'd just like someone here for the majority.

Our home is a modest one story, three bedroom, with one bedroom devoted to my sewing work space, as I make my living as a seamstress.  The main bedroom has a queen bed and my daughter's bedroom has a twin bed.  We are very artsy and have an entire wall of craft supplies in the living room, along with lots of intriguing found natural artifacts displayed on shelves and dresser tops.  Our house is not luxury by any means, but it is clean and colorful and joyful and peaceful.

If you are looking to come to Austin then you already know about all the amazing stuff to do here.  Downtown is 6 miles away, a 15 minute drive, and Barton Springs is 8 miles away, a 20 minute drive.  The city bus direct to downtown picks up two blocks from our house. I've lived here in Austin for 23 years now, so I can give you all the insider tips and advice you'd like!  Thank you!  

House Sitter Feedback / endorsements (1)

“ Laura's house was very comfortable and the instructions were so complete. ”

Sit Dates Jun-19-23 - Jul-2-23 Sitter Here4you62, Member Since Sep-24-22

This was our first housesitting experience, and Laura made it easy to enjoy it! Her house was very comfortable, and she left detailed instructions that helped so much. The instructions covered everything from the washer/dryer to cat and garden care to food truck recommendations. She also made two short videos to show tree and garden care. It was nice to have specific information.

The watering was the biggest task of the house sitting, but the trees were only watered one day a week, so just once in our two week stay. We felt very much at home, and enjoyed having the cats to keep us company. 

We appreciated the trust she had in us, in allowing us to take care of her home, and treat it as our own. 

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