Stay in a big comfy flat and do some cat sitting in Berlin, Germany

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  Description

  We are looking for an English-speaking person (or couple) to stay for about 2 weeks (14 April-1 May) , at our place in exchange for cat sitting and giving the apartment a good cleaning at the end of your stay. My husband and I will be here until the morning of the 15th to give you keys and make sure you have everything you need. We will return on the morning of the 1st.
  
  We won't be able to provide food for you. But there is a nice big grocery store (Rewe) right next door, and you'll have full access to the kitchen. Of course, there are plenty of places that deliver, and tons of restaurants to explore. .
  
  We are at Roederplatz in Lichtenberg, with 5 different tram lines running in front of the building, 4 stops to the Ringbahn, and the trendy areas of Friedrichshain and Prenzlauerberg are also just a few stops away. We live in the 10th floor (with an elevator, of course). The flat is about 90 qm, 4 rooms (3 bedrooms). There are two rooms for you to use. The first is the “guest room” which is about 11 qm with a fold-out sofa that is 140 cm, but more comfortably sleeps one person, and a table/desk and chair. The second room is about 16 qm with a bed that is 160cm.
  
  If you want to stay longer than the days listed, that’s possible, but then you’d only be able to stay in one of the rooms. Of course, there’s wifi, and 2 adorable cats. You will have your own keys to come and go as you please. If you are a smoker, we ask that you smoke on the balcony, and not in any other rooms.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Pets

  

  Movies & TV

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Events & social

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Performing arts

  

  Animals
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You are free to explore Berlin and have a safe, comfortable home base. Our flat is at Roederplatz, directly in front of 5 different tram lines. It's a short ride to the "ring bahn" (the subway that goes in a ring around Berlin. It's also 4 or 5 tram stops to trendy areas in Friedrichshain and Prenzlauerberg

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  Help

  THE CATS:
  
  The black cat is Crowley and the grey cat is Aziraphale (named after some favorite book characters)
  
  • Windows: please only open windows that have cat nets in them!
  
  • Feeding: The cat food can be found in the cabinet in the kitchen, closest to the balcony door. Each morning, please open one full-sized can of cat food and split it between two plates. For the evening, two packets (in the plastic pouches), one on each plate, OR dry food (about 200 grams)
  
  • Kitty Litter: There are 3 litter boxes in the flat. The kitty litter can be found in the blue cabinet that also holds the dishes in the bottom left. The small plastic bags for disposal are in the last drawer in the kitchen. Each day, scoop out the excrement and put it in the bag. This can be thrown in the “general trash.” The kitty litter should be about 3 centimeters deep. If it gets too shallow, please refill it.
  
  • Water: Change their water at least every second day, and wash the water dish.
  
  • Playing: Please play with the cats at least twice a day, preferably more. Aziraphale LOVES to play! Crowley is more calm, but he might join in sometimes. Sometimes they’ll only play for a few minutes, but this interaction is important for them.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  German: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Our place is 90 square meters (968 sq ft). The flat is on the 10th floor with elevator and can be reached in a wheelchair. You'll have access to our whole apartment: kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms and a split bathroom with bathtub and shower. We have a small balcony off the kitchen. There is a large supermarket right next door. You will be providing your own food. We have a cleaner who comes every 2 weeks. He has his own keys, and we'll certainly let you know when he is expected. We have made some "do not disturb" signs in case you are working or sleeping in one of the rooms when he comes to clean.
  
  Amenities include:
  
  Cleaning products
  Cooking basics
  Dishes and silverware
  Hair dryer
  Washer
  Wifi
  Bathtub
  Bidet
  Hot water
  Bed linens
  Drying rack for clothing
  Extra pillows and blankets
  Board games
  Ceiling fans in some rooms
  Portable fan
  Smoke alarms
  Baking sheet
  Coffee
  Coffee maker (French press)
  Dishwasher
  Freezer
  Hot water kettle
  Microwave
  Oven
  Refrigerator
  Stove
  Toaster
  Wine glasses
  Patio or balcony
  Elevator
  Free street parking
  Air conditioning (one portable air conditioner that is set up to be used in the living room and one bedroom)

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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

  We have a good wi-fi connection, and a comfortable space to work in the living room. There are also spaces you can work from in 2 of the bedrooms.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Entropy

  

  Chaos (4 years)

  A gray tabby, he loves to play and sometimes knock things off tables. He's a sweet, slightly chonky ball of randomness

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