Cambridge

Name: Housesitting in Cambridge
Brand: nomador
SKU: nomador
Rating: 4,8 (4557 reviews)

Ontario, Canada

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Veröffentlicht am 08.01.2024

Bedürfnisse und Tiere

Tiere hüten | Poolpflege | 1 Hund | 1 Katze

We have a medium-sized puggle/bulldog mix (looks like a small boxer) and 1 tabby cat. Both are very affectionate and friendly. Feeding and caring for these animals is the main reason for this posting. The dog does not require walks as he is very good at being active himself when let out in our fenced backyard. The dog and cat are on daily medications. Both are very easy to administer. For the dog, it gets mixed in with wet food that he loves. For the cat, a very small amount of cream is applied to the inside of his ear. Besides that, just general upkeep of the house/property while you stay. In the summer months, the pool would require a little attention as well, but it is salt water and has a cleaning robot so it is relatively easy to maintain. The hot tub would also require minimal attention.

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Einzelheiten zu diesen Terminen

The dates given are our flight dates. Ideally, we would like sitters to arrive at least a day prior so we can show them around etc. If possible, we would like a single sitter for the whole time frame, however, given the length we will be away we may consider splitting into 2 sits.

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Haus

Historic house built by Jacob Hespeler himself. This house is well over 150 years old but has been fully updated while being careful not to remove its historic charm. The house is on a half-acre property full of trees and plants. In the large backyard there is a heated saltwater pool and a hot tub. We generally have the pool open in the Summer, and the hot tub in the Winter (however if desired, we can have the hot tub available for summer sits as well). There is also a large patio area right out the back door with a large BBQ, pellet smoker, and a sitting area. In the front of the house, there is a decent-sized porch with a screened-in sitting area.

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Haus | Dorf | Blick auf die Stadt

The house is outfitted with Google home in various rooms. It can be used to set the thermostat, turn on/off the lights, play music (via Spotify account), and control Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, or YouTube on the TVs. It's also useful for communicating between the floors of the house and just asking general questions. There is an Xbox one in the living room and other older consoles (wiiU, ps3, n64, etc.) in the upstairs TV room. The house is also outfitted with Nest smoke detectors. For extended stays, if mowing or snow removal is necessary, we have a lawn tractor that makes the job easy.

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Komfort und Luxus

Wohnfläche zwischen 150 und 500 m²
Garten mit einer Fläche von mehr als 1000 m²
3 Stockwerke
11 Zimmer, davon 3 Schlafzimmer
Terrasse
Parkplatz
Garten
Fernseher

Wohnfläche zwischen 150 und 500 m²
Garten mit einer Fläche von mehr als 1000 m²
3 Stockwerke
11 Zimmer, davon 3 Schlafzimmer
Terrasse
Parkplatz
Garten
Fernseher
Bibliothek
Klimaanlage
Küche
Pool
Sauna
Fernseher
Geschirrspülmaschine
Zugang zum Internet
Waschmaschine
Gefrierschrank
Privater Garten
Superette
Market
Supermarkt
Arzt in der Nähe
Apotheke
Krankenhaus
Tierarzt
In der Nähe einer Bushaltestelle

The house, being set back in a large property provides a good amount of privacy. Being able to sit in the front or backyard during the summer is great, especially with all the trees and plants. Cambridge is in a great location within 30 minutes of St. Jacobs, and 1-2 hours (depending on traffic) from Stratford, Niagara Falls, or Toronto. The house is about a 5-minute drive to the nearest Grocery store, and a 10-minute drive to Cambridge's main strip (Hespeler Road) where you can find all sorts of restaurants and stores as well as the Cambridge Mall.

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Tourismus und Freizeit

Museum
Theater
Oper

The closest tourist destination is St. Jacobs which is a beautiful little town just to walk through and explore the shops. It also hosts the famous St. Jacobs Market that is open year round on Thursdays and Saturdays. Toronto is within an hour on a good day, and it has many sights including the CN Tower, Toronto Zoo, and Ripley's Aquarium just to name a few. Stratford is also within an hour. Another nice town, and it hosts the Stratford Festival from April - October wich is an internationally renowned repertory theatre festival. Niagara Falls is about an hour and a half away with many things above and beyond the falls to do! Also Niagara on the Lake is in the same area which is well known for it's many wineries.

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Standort der Unterkunft

Bewertungen der Gemeinschaft

Dominique et Daniel

Pertuis, France - August 2024

We had a wonderful stay in Cambridge (Ontario) at the home of Pat and Krista and their daughter Grace while they were away. Their pets, Mwoi the dog and Mitchell the cat, needed a bit of care and had to take their medication from their food twice a day, but although they were old, they were in excellent shape and full of energy. We met the sweetest animals in the world! It was as if we'd always had them with us. Cambridge is well placed for day trips to Toronto, the lakes or Niagara Falls. The house is very comfortable, equipped with everything you need and has a large garden in a very quiet area. We were very often in contact with Pat and Krista who were travelling in Asia but who were very responsive on Whatsapp messaging. We really like this family, who were warm, spontaneous, generous, and attentive to our comfort and needs. We'll be back with pleasure!

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Lionel E.

Colomiers, France - August 2023

We had a delightful stay at Pat and Christa's home. The house is cosy and welcoming. We felt at home immediately. The house was neat and clean so we could get comfortable right away. Pat was of great help regardind facilities, Christa showed us around and explained everything, and Gracie was the sweetest host. Pat was available at all times and was able to answer our questions from abroad. They made it so convenient for us! The pets were adorable. Our kids loved cuddling and taking care of them. Mwoi, the dog, is very easy and playful, Mitchell and Trevor, the cats, are very endearing and LOVE to be cuddled ! Everything was so easy, and this stay will be memorable for the whole family. We enjoyed hiking around, discovering the cities, the beaches, the peculiar Canadian green spaces. We would highly recommend pet sitting at Pat and Christa 's home, an easy going and charming family. Hope to see each other in the future!

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Joelle S.

La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, France - August 2019

We had a great time with the 2 cats and the dog. Plenty of things to do and see in the area. The street, the house and the garden are very quiet and restful. Homeowner very comprehensive, cooperative and helpful. Not complicated. We highly recommend this homeowner.

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