A woman with long gray hair and a nose piercing is wearing a black tank top. She is outdoors, close to a house, looking relaxed and content.
A person wearing a helmet is abseiling down a rocky cliff beside the ocean, gripping a rope above deep blue water with waves crashing nearby.
A two-story gray house with a backyard deck, blue umbrellas, garden flowers, and a dog sitting on the green lawn in the foreground. Peaceful setting.
A black cat with green eyes sits on a colorful patterned rug in a cozy living room with wooden floors, green chair, and decorative furnishings visible.
A brown dog with big, soulful eyes rests its head on a cozy, cream-colored blanket. The background shows a warm, inviting living room setting.
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House and pet-sitting in a beautiful home in New Jersey, USA

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    My name is Jess and I’m an empty nester mom who works from home, teaches yoga for fun and who’s very active, especially with outdoor activities. My home is a charming historic farmhouse but with all the modern features you could want. We are one hour from NYC and one hour from Philadelphia and 45 minutes from the beach. There’s also cool areas close by like Princeton and New Hope PA. We have 4 acres of land in the foothills of the Sourland mountains with hiking just outside our back door. There’s also rivers for kayaking. My dog Michael and his brother cat Dash are super lovable boys that need someone home with them overnight. I like to go away and need someone reliable and kind, who loves animals to come stay with us and enjoy what our home, family and location have to offer.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Culture
    Charity work
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Performing arts
    Music
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There’s a local community college close by that offers a lot of cultural activities. NYC is a train ride away and historic Philly is an hour drive.

  • Help

    Help

    Mainly house sitting, pet sitting and watering the garden.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a guest room with a private staircase to the main floor.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our home is very welcoming and we are lgbtqia friendly. We appreciate no drug use and being respectful of each other. You must clean up after yourself as we maintain a clean and healthy home.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Michael

    Michael

    Goofy, silly boy who loves affection and cookies.

Host ref number: 353862925395

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A person wearing a helmet is abseiling down a rocky cliff beside the ocean, gripping a rope above deep blue water with waves crashing nearby.
A two-story gray house with a backyard deck, blue umbrellas, garden flowers, and a dog sitting on the green lawn in the foreground. Peaceful setting.
A black cat with green eyes sits on a colorful patterned rug in a cozy living room with wooden floors, green chair, and decorative furnishings visible.
A brown dog with big, soulful eyes rests its head on a cozy, cream-colored blanket. The background shows a warm, inviting living room setting.
A woman with long gray hair and a nose piercing is wearing a black tank top. She is outdoors, close to a house, looking relaxed and content.

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