We are looking for a housesitter for a "broken" period of 3-4 weeks in August 2016 (Aug 7-15 and again from August 20-30). We are located about 30 minutes south of Ottawa with easy access to the city from Hwy 416. We live in a very comfortable stone house overlooking the Rideau River. Water views from the house are spectacular and bird and wildlife sightings abound (including a pair of nesting ospreys at the bottom of the garden).
We have two cats who are both quite independent, but like human company. They require feeding twice a day and someone to open and close the garden door for them!
Local shopping is in Kemptville (5 minutes away) and the village of Merrickville, with its specialty shops and pubs, is a 15 minute drive west along the Rideau. The house has satellite television and high-speed internet access (wifi).
The area offers the advantages and charm of country living with the convenience of Canada's capital city nearby. Local recreational opportunities include biking, canoeing, fishing and hiking in the summer and curling, skating, ice-fishing and cross-country skiing in the winter.