Bonnie j.

Bonnie and Jim have a lovely home that they are very proud of. It's sits right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on a good piece of property that offers privacy and wildlife especially feather friends including bald eagles. The home is warm and cozy and they open it completely up to their sitters. The cats, Sally Ann and Finn are fun to get to know. Sally Ann starts out very shy for days, but when she does warm up to you, you fall in love with her and her independence. Finn is shy for only hours and then becomes your best friend. He was just six months as we sat for him and gave us lots of cuddles, love, laughter and it was great just watching him go from six months to the growing up stages six weeks later. The area, even in winter, was lovely to drive and see; we had great food in St. John's and loved cooking and baking "at home." We so hope that the next time Bonnie and Jim need sitters we are available, because even just the trip to and from Holyrood is breath-taking and exploring Newfoundland was the best. After 18 months on the road, we met some of the nicest people all over Newfoundland. Gracious and generous with time and help. Also, we felt very safe no matter where we traveled and we did from west to east and then back east to west.

Bonnie and Jim were warm and friendly hosts... Top notch in every respect. They made sure that our housesitting experience was as enjoyable as it could be. They introduced us to friends and community members, immediately making us feel right at home. Their home was comfortable and inviting and so indicative of their personalities and interests. And Sally Ann, the cat, quickly made us her own (as all cats do). All in all, the whole experience was wonderful. We would be very happy to housesit in Holyrood for Bonnie and Jim again.