Petsitting in our cute cottage in gorgeous Slocan Valley in BC, Canada

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  Description

  We have a sweet cottage available in exchange for pet/plant sitting coming up, a perfect writer's retreat opportunity in the mountains of British Columbia.
  
  Would you be interested in staying in our cozy cottage for a month+, with just a couple chores (~45 min daily) as an exchange?
  
  Where: Slocan Valley, BC
  
  Opportunity: perfect place to write a book, retreat, wander the beautiful land which has river access, enjoy views and quiet, lots of privacy, lie on the ground and do nothing…
  
  Exchange: feed our two horses twice a day (take 10 min. each time), and keep our two friendly dogs company (all they need is food/water, the occasional cuddle, and will accompany you on walks), water deck flowers every 3rd day, and houseplants 1-2x the entire stay.
  
  So, it’s the perfect scenario to have lots of time to yourself while having to go outside and move once in a while 😊
  
  Please be in touch if this speaks to you, and/or pass it on to a good friend!
  
  With gratitude
  Miriam & family

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Gardening

  

  Writing

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Fitness

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Dancing
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The cottage is on a gorgeous land with trails and river access, splendid views and lots of peace and quiet. It is in a rural valley, with a bike trail running through it. Lots of places to hike, swim, explore nature. 45-minute drive from one of the cutest towns in BC (Nelson), artsy, cafes, farmers markets etc. 10 km either direction from villages with small grocery stores.

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  Help

  Feed our two horses twice a day (take 10 min. each time of throwing hay over the fence), and keep our two very friendly dogs company (all they need is food/water, the occasional cuddle, and will accompany you on walks), water deck flowers every 3rd day.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Cozy clean furnished cottage with queen sized bed, fully equipped kitchen, shower, internet. Responsible for your own food. Covered parking space for car.
  
  See photo album:

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  What else ...

  We are looking for reliable, responsible, friendly pet-sitters who are good communicators and self-propelled. Perfect for someone looking for a retreat setting, to soak in nature and enjoys being with dogs and horses.
  
  Cottage is shoe free, as well as non-smoking of any kind.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Ideal for an individual or a couple

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  Space for parking camper vans

  No hookups, just lots of land :) But with access to cottage which has shower, kitchen, etc.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Zoe & Gracie

  Two mares in their later mid-to late twenties. One a firecracker, the other a lover of food :) Both awesome to be around.

  

  Canyon

  

  Cashew

  Golden collie mix. Friendliest dog ever.

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