The image depicts an orange cat with blue eyes nestled in a white, fluffy fabric, possibly a blanket or pillow, with its head peeking out from a hole in the center.
The image depicts three individuals posing on a large rock, set against a picturesque backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of a dog and cat sharing a sunlit room, with the dog resting on a bed and the cat sitting nearby, both basking in the warm light.
The image depicts a serene forest scene, featuring a man and woman standing on a dirt path, accompanied by a dog, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
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Housesitting of two sweet pets surrounded by nature in Colares, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We moved to a lovely small village on the coast in the Sintra hills in September. There is a bus that goes from Sintra to Cascais regularly, and we are surrounded by amazing hikes that Ziggy, our dog, loves.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Pets
    LGBTQ
    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Drawing & painting
    Animals
    Camping
    Mountain
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There is surfing at the beaches nearby, plenty of fabulous hikes :) The surrounding villages are filled with local restaurants/cafes. We have solid wifi in the house so working online is possible from home!

  • Help

    Help

    We're looking for someone to look after our sweet pets, home and plants when we're away. We have a ginger 10-year-old cat, called Horace, and a 4-year-old mixed rescue named Ziggy. They both came with us from Hong Kong and are fully embracing their lives in Portugal.

    Current dates are May 29th - June 2nd

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a little house in a sleepy village on the coast. While we're away, the whole place is yours!

  • 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?

    More than two

Host ref number: 514654121144

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The image depicts three individuals posing on a large rock, set against a picturesque backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of a dog and cat sharing a sunlit room, with the dog resting on a bed and the cat sitting nearby, both basking in the warm light.
The image depicts an orange cat with blue eyes nestled in a white, fluffy fabric, possibly a blanket or pillow, with its head peeking out from a hole in the center.
The image depicts a serene forest scene, featuring a man and woman standing on a dirt path, accompanied by a dog, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a man standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with a serene and natural setting featuring rocks, greenery, and a blue sky with clouds.

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