cottageHouse sitting job

Tampa

Florida - Central West

Thanksgiving week

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Dates & location

date_range 20 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 (1 week 1 night)

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my_location Florida - Central West - Hillsborough

Our home

About the Apartment

My apartment is a cozy one-bedroom/studio located in the heart of downtown Tampa on Harbour Island—a quiet, safe neighborhood that's perfect for walking.

🚫 Gluten-Free Home
One important request: please do not bring any foods containing gluten into the apartment. I have celiac disease, and even using the microwave, air fryer, oven, or kitchen utensils with gluten-containing foods can cause cross-contamination.

Please feel free to use anything else in the kitchen, ... Read more
About the Apartment

My apartment is a cozy one-bedroom/studio located in the heart of downtown Tampa on Harbour Island—a quiet, safe neighborhood that's perfect for walking.

🚫 Gluten-Free Home
One important request: please do not bring any foods containing gluten into the apartment. I have celiac disease, and even using the microwave, air fryer, oven, or kitchen utensils with gluten-containing foods can cause cross-contamination.

Please feel free to use anything else in the kitchen, including spices, oils, and other basic cooking ingredients.

Cleaning supplies are located under the kitchen sink if you need them during your stay.

📍 Location
The apartment is within walking distance of:
- Publix
- CVS Pharmacy
- Plenty of restaurants and coffee shops
- Sparkman Wharf (about an 8-minute walk)
- Bayshore Boulevard (about a 10-minute walk)
- Tampa Riverwalk (about a 15-minute walk)

It's one of my favorite areas in Tampa because it's peaceful while still being close to everything.

🚲 Getting Around
You're welcome to use my electric bike during your stay! Just remember to charge it after use. It's a great way to explore Harbour Island, downtown, the Riverwalk, and Bayshore Boulevard.

🚗 Parking
My apartment complex does not offer visitor parking. However, there are several paid parking options throughout Harbour Island. I recommend parking your car once and using the electric bike or walking to explore the area—it's much more convenient.

There's also a convenience store right next to the building and several waterfront restaurants on Harbour Island.

🏡 Community Amenities

You'll also have access to all of the apartment community's amenities during your stay, including:

- Heated swimming pool
- Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Outdoor grilling area
- Movie theater
- Fitness center (gym)
- Pool table and other games
- Complimentary coffee and tea in the common area

Please feel free to enjoy any of these amenities during your stay!

I hope you have a wonderful time here. My home is my little piece of heaven, and I'm happy to share it with someone who will enjoy it as much as I do. 😊

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sell Wanted
Free House Sitter

favoriteWhat we love about our area

15 min to TPA Airport. Walk to Publix, restaurants, cafés, bars, parks, Riverwalk, Bayshore & Sparkman Wharf. Downtown, theatres & live music nearby. On-site gym, pool & jacuzzi. Beaches, golf & shopping 10–45 min by car.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, Pool, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms, Street parking, Chemical-free home, Perfume-free home

landscapeLocale

City, Coastal, River/Lake

near_meNearby

Airport, Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Art/Theatre, Live Music, Fishing/Boating

Our pets

CatsCats (1)
Hi! 😊 Thank you so much for taking care of my very sweet Ragdoll, Maui!

Here are a few things to know about him:

🍽️ Feeding
- Maui eats canned food 3–4 times a day.
- He typically eats 2 to 2½ cans per day, divided into smaller meals.
- He doesn't drink water on his own, so please mix 2–3 tablespoons of filtered water into each meal.

🧹 Litter Box
- His litter box only needs to be scooped once every two days.

🐱 Personality
- He's incredibly gentle and has never bitten anyone. He’s also good with dogs and is very curious about them. If you have a friendly dog, we can try and see if they will get along.
- He's a little shy when meeting new people, but once he warms up, he'll usually come sleep on the bed with you at night (or sometime during the night).
- He's not much of a lap cat, and not a fan of being held, but will let you hold him and wiggle out your arms once he’s had enough and absolutely loves chin and belly scratches and will flop on the floor to let you know he wants attention.

🔘 Communication & Play
- Maui has been button-trained and will often use his buttons to let you know when he wants to play. He's definitely more attention-motivated than food-motivated. 😂
- He loves playing, and I'll leave plenty of electronic toys for him.
- He's also leash-trained, but I don't expect you to take him on walks. If you have a few minutes to play with him in the hallway using his wool ball, I'd really appreciate it. My studio is a bit too small for him to get all his zoomies out! He also enjoys cat TV on YouTube and animal shows on Netflix.

🪥 Teeth Brushing
- I brush his teeth almost every day. He's surprisingly cooperative—he'll sit still and won't bite or fight you.

🐾 Play Style
- The only time he'll use his mouth is during play. He may gently grab your arm and do a few bunny kicks, but he's very gentle and has never hurt anyone.

Thank you again for taking care of my little buddy! He's a very easy cat to care for, and once he gets comfortable with you, he's the sweetest companion.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

No

About us

person Aline

I work hard, travel often and somehow always end up planning an itinerary longer than I can accomplish. Lover of the outdoors, slow mornings and finding hidden gems wherever I go.

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Important info

🚫 Gluten-Free Home
Please do not bring any foods containing gluten into the apartment. I have celiac disease, and even using the microwave, air fryer, oven, or kitchen utensils with gluten-containing foods can cause cross-contamination. No scented candles or outside cleaning products are allowed.

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smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:No

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