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Fredericksburg

Virginia - Northern

Live-In Pet Sitting Opportunity — A Peaceful 10-Day Retreat

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Dates & location

date_range 2 Oct 2026* - 11 Oct 2026* (*Approx) (1 week 2 nights)

location_on Fredericksburg - View map

my_location Virginia - Northern - Stafford

Our home

A spacious, well maintained and fully equipped house with a raised ceiling.

A large rear deck, perfect for morning coffee among the trees.

A gazebo lounge, fire pit, and sauna for evening relaxation.

A swim spa in the front yard for unwinding after a day outdoors.

Starlink internet for reliable, fast connectivity.

Forest trails start right outside the door — no leashes needed, just daily nature walks with happy dogs.

sell Wanted
Free House Sitter

favoriteWhat we love about our area

An hour from DC to the north and Richmond to the south. The nearby quaint, touristy town of Fredericksburg is 25-30 min away with beaches on the Rappahanock and cozy restaurants, cafes, and antique shops.

A serene, wooded 3-acres fronting the river and surrounded by public woods.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, Pool, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms, Perfume-free home

accessibleHome accessibility

Step in bath/shower

landscapeLocale

Suburban, Country, Bush/Forest, River/Lake

near_meNearby

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

Our pets

DogsDogs (4)
BirdsBirds (1)
We have 3 cute terrier mixes and one pure breed golden retriever. They love all people and may bark at strangers but will only run up to ask for petting if given the chance.

Provide food, water, companionship, and affection to our pets.

Be present most of the day (remote workers welcome).

Take the dogs on two daily walks through the woods.

Care for our Scarlet Macaw with simple daily routines.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

No

About us

person John

We are an easy-going animal and nature loving couple. The woman is an IT expert from Bulgaria and the man is a corporate training manager and NLP coach from Montana. Happy to work with people!

Trust

account_circleMember since Apr 2024

Important info

We would like people to come a couple of days or at least one full day in advance so we can introduce them to the animals long enough for them to get more comfortable.

videocamSecurity/Pet Cameras:

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child_careFamilies welcome:Yes

person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

directions_carCar available:Yes

petsPets welcome:Maybe

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:Outside only


Review

We had the pleasure of pet-sitting for John and Janee, and their wonderful pets. It was evident that Janee and John take exceptional care of their pets who were clearly well - accustomed to a loving environment. We enjoyed taking them on walks and playing with them—they were bundles of energy and affection. Dolly, the macaw, was equally captivating. With vibrant plumage and a charming personality, she added an exotic touch to our pet-sitting duties. I was so honored to be befriended by Dolly. ... MoreWe had the pleasure of pet-sitting for John and Janee, and their wonderful pets. It was evident that Janee and John take exceptional care of their pets who were clearly well - accustomed to a loving environment. We enjoyed taking them on walks and playing with them—they were bundles of energy and affection. Dolly, the macaw, was equally captivating. With vibrant plumage and a charming personality, she added an exotic touch to our pet-sitting duties. I was so honored to be befriended by Dolly. It was a unique experience to interact with such a magnificent bird. Janee and John provided detailed instructions for the care of all their pets, making our job straightforward and stress-free. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with the pets, and we would happily pet-sit for Janee and John again.

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