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Albuquerque

New Mexico - Central

Two adorable cats in single home overlooking Albuquerque, NM

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Dates & location

date_range 19 Feb 2027 - 14 Mar 2027 (3 weeks)

location_on Albuquerque - View map

my_location New Mexico - Central - Bernalillo

Our home

House sit while we are on vacation. Our home is in a gated 55+ community in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is located is in the western part of the city up against the Petroglyphs National Monument overlooking Albuquerque. The house is a stuccoed, one story Western-style home with an enclosed courtyard in the front and a screened in catio in the rear.

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Free House Sitter

favoriteWhat we love about our area

We live in a very friendly community located in NM's high desert city. Since we abut to the National Petroglyph Monument it's very easy to exit the community and hike the monument. Our community has an outdoor pool, pickleball and bocce courts., I-40 and I-25 are nearby allowing easy access to NM.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, Garage/Carport, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms

accessibleHome accessibility

Step in bath/shower

landscapeLocale

City, Suburban, River/Lake, Mountains

near_meNearby

Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Art/Theatre

Our pets

CatsCats (2)
We have two cats who love attention when they're not sleeping. Both are friendly though sometimes shy, and love to be petted and brushed. When the weather is warm enough we leave both the front door and the sliders to the catio open so they can go in and out as they desire.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

Minimal - There are several plants in the house to be watered twice a week. In the catio there are herbs to be watered as needed..

About us

person Larry

We are an older couple in our late 70's who love to travel. Cheryl is a retired librarian so we have a large collection of books. Larry is an avid hiker, golfer and duplicate bridge player.
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person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

directions_carOwn transport required:Yes

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:No

Reviews (5)

2 of 2 reviews from this sitter
It was a pleasure to cat and house sit for Larry and Cheryl. Their very comfortable house is located in a lovely gated community with a fantastic view of Albuquerque and the mountains. We enjoyed being able to use the fitness room and pool, and to walk the nearby trails in the national monument. Larry and Cheryl were great hosts and fed us dinner the day we arrived after giving us a tour and explaining what we would need to do while they were gone. They also left a helpful manual of info on the ... MoreIt was a pleasure to cat and house sit for Larry and Cheryl. Their very comfortable house is located in a lovely gated community with a fantastic view of Albuquerque and the mountains. We enjoyed being able to use the fitness room and pool, and to walk the nearby trails in the national monument. Larry and Cheryl were great hosts and fed us dinner the day we arrived after giving us a tour and explaining what we would need to do while they were gone. They also left a helpful manual of info on the house, cats and area. The cats, Dixie and Ruby, were very sweet and easy to care for, although Ruby was a bit shy for the first couple days. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily sit for them again if the opportunity presents.

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Larry & Cheryl were wonderful hosts to me. We shared dinner together the nights before they left, and Larry gave me a full rundown of what I needed to do, including a calendar for clarity and reference. Darlin' & Ruby are the best cats I have ever watched. Darlin' is beyond friendly, and while Ruby takes a few days to warm up to you, she eventually comes out to play and will politely tap you for your attention. The home was easy to maintain, and they were available for any questions or concerns ... MoreLarry & Cheryl were wonderful hosts to me. We shared dinner together the nights before they left, and Larry gave me a full rundown of what I needed to do, including a calendar for clarity and reference. Darlin' & Ruby are the best cats I have ever watched. Darlin' is beyond friendly, and while Ruby takes a few days to warm up to you, she eventually comes out to play and will politely tap you for your attention. The home was easy to maintain, and they were available for any questions or concerns I had. The community they are located in is also extremely safe & everyone is kind and helpful, even if you're just talking with the Amenity center staff. Whether you're just starting out or well-seasoned, this is a beautiful & enjoyable housesit worth taking on!

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1 of 2 reviews from this sitter
We've done several sits now for Larry and Cheryl and always enjoy our time at their beautiful house. Their sweet cat Ruby is easy to care for and although she sleeps most of the day she liked to hang out with us in the evening while we were watching TV. Larry and Cheryl left detailed instructions about the house and watering the plants, and always responded quickly when we had questions. We would be happy to sit for them again!
I couldn't have been happier with my time at Cheryl and Larry's place. They were very welcoming and took me to meet the neighbors before they left for out of town. Ruby was the sweetest cat. I seem to have broken her shyness. We became instant buddies. I enjoyed watching her bolt around the room when I would throw her toys. There was much to explore in the area including some interesting trails through the Petroglyph National Monument. I hope I have the opportunity to return one day. I've ... MoreI couldn't have been happier with my time at Cheryl and Larry's place. They were very welcoming and took me to meet the neighbors before they left for out of town. Ruby was the sweetest cat. I seem to have broken her shyness. We became instant buddies. I enjoyed watching her bolt around the room when I would throw her toys. There was much to explore in the area including some interesting trails through the Petroglyph National Monument. I hope I have the opportunity to return one day. I've always wanted to return to the Southwest. I wasn't disappointed.

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Larry and Cheryl were great! The instructions were in detail about what needed to be done regarding their sweet cats, Dixie and Ruby, and for the garden. They prepared a great meal for us the night before they left and introduced us to a neighbor in case we needed anything. Dixie and Ruby are the sweetest cats. They KNOW when it's time to eat, especially in the morning whether the alarm goes off or not. They love being brushed. You don't have to go get them, they come to you when they ... MoreLarry and Cheryl were great! The instructions were in detail about what needed to be done regarding their sweet cats, Dixie and Ruby, and for the garden. They prepared a great meal for us the night before they left and introduced us to a neighbor in case we needed anything. Dixie and Ruby are the sweetest cats. They KNOW when it's time to eat, especially in the morning whether the alarm goes off or not. They love being brushed. You don't have to go get them, they come to you when they see the brush! We appreciate Larry and Cheryl trusting us with their home and their sweet animals!

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