Name: Home-sitting à Vélez de Benaudalla
Brand: nomador
SKU: nomador
Rating: 4,7 (12154 reviews)

Besoin et animaux

This is a place for lovers of animals and nature. We need a responsible person or couple who can take care of the many animals, plants and the living area. Because of this and the fact that the house is built on a slope, a good physical shape is needed.
In exchange, we offer the opportunity to live in the middle of nature, in a comfortable house with a swimming pool, with utility expenses covered & a car.
The house has 2 wings, one for the sitters, one for us and our occasional visitors.

THE ANIMALS
If you are not an animal lover, this place is not for you: 3 donkeys, a dog, 7 cats, chickens and pigeons live at the house. More animals may come as this is a place chosen and arranged for this purpose.
The resident animals and the house need human presence. Daily long absences (such as having an outside job) are not compatible with this place; remote work or retirement, yes!

THE PLANTS
Watering and general care needed, more in summer, far less in winter, details to be discussed.
THE GARDEN
The dripping system for the watering of the garden needs periodic turning on/of

THE HOUSE
The living area should be kept clean. …

This is a place for lovers of animals and nature. We need a responsible person or couple who can take care of the many animals, plants and the living area. Because of this and the fact that the house is built on a slope, a good physical shape is needed.
In exchange, we offer the opportunity to live in the middle of nature, in a comfortable house with a swimming pool, with utility expenses covered & a car.
The house has 2 wings, one for the sitters, one for us and our occasional visitors.

THE ANIMALS
If you are not an animal lover, this place is not for you: 3 donkeys, a dog, 7 cats, chickens and pigeons live at the house. More animals may come as this is a place chosen and arranged for this purpose.
The resident animals and the house need human presence. Daily long absences (such as having an outside job) are not compatible with this place; remote work or retirement, yes!

THE PLANTS
Watering and general care needed, more in summer, far less in winter, details to be discussed.
THE GARDEN
The dripping system for the watering of the garden needs periodic turning on/of

THE HOUSE
The living area should be kept clean. If anything malfunctions we should be notified to find a solution.
No parties are allowed, other than having a few people on the terrace.
If you have visitors staying overnight we should be notified.
If you need to be absent overnight we need to know in advance so we can arrange for someone to take care of the premises in your absence
No cryptocurrency mining allowed
Organic residues should be composted
The detergents should be biodegradable

THE SWIMMING POOL
The pool is heated between May and September. Some periodic maintenance is needed.

WHAT DO POTENTIAL HOUSE SITTERS NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING?
We care deeply about our animals and plants and are looking for someone who can help us stay close to them. You have to be an animal lover, we cannot stress that enough.

THE OTHER WING OF THE HOUSE:
Sometimes we occupy the other wing of the house (a few weeks at a time) and, rarely, friends of ours spend their vacation there (a week or two, or just one night). There is no requirement for the sitters to leave the premises, as their space is not needed, but one has to understand that, sometimes, they are not alone at the house. A reasonable sharing of the common premises (patio, swimming pool, kitchen and garden) is expected.

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Logement

Country house on the edge of the Velez de Benaudalla village in Spain, in the middle of a 5 ha field planted with olive & fruit trees. The center of the village is 25 min of walk from the house (or 5 min by car) The house is recently renovated and has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry washer, air conditioning and heated floors. You would be living surrounded by nature and loving animals. THIS HOUSE HAS TO WINGS: ONE FOR THE CARETAKERS, ONE FOR US The living area provided to the caretakers was recently renovated and consists of 2 bedrooms (one having windows on 2 sides, facing north and west, the other facing south and opening into a patio), one bathroom, living room and fully equipped kitchen. There is access to a swimming pool through a patio and terrace space at the front and one side of the house. There is a barbecue and a basic outdoor kitchen too. The floors are heated and there is air conditioning. The house has a different wing that is our living area (for when we are in Spain). In this area there is a large library with books in English, Spanish, French and Romanian from which one …

Country house on the edge of the Velez de Benaudalla village in Spain, in the middle of a 5 ha field planted with olive & fruit trees. The center of the village is 25 min of walk from the house (or 5 min by car)
The house is recently renovated and has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry washer, air conditioning and heated floors. You would be living surrounded by nature and loving animals.

THIS HOUSE HAS TO WINGS: ONE FOR THE CARETAKERS, ONE FOR US
The living area provided to the caretakers was recently renovated and consists of 2 bedrooms (one having windows on 2 sides, facing north and west, the other facing south and opening into a patio), one bathroom, living room and fully equipped kitchen. There is access to a swimming pool through a patio and terrace space at the front and one side of the house. There is a barbecue and a basic outdoor kitchen too. The floors are heated and there is air conditioning.
The house has a different wing that is our living area (for when we are in Spain). In this area there is a large library with books in English, Spanish, French and Romanian from which one can borrow books, but otherwise this wing of the house is closed to day-to-day use. Most of the time we are not there.

THE FOLLOWING BELONG TO COMMON AREA: ALL TERRACES, PATIO, POOL, KITCHEN, GARDEN.

THE OTHER WING OF THE HOUSE:
Sometimes we occupy the other wing of the house (a few weeks at a time) and, rarely, friends of ours spend their vacation there (a week or two, or just one night). There is no requirement for the sitters to leave the premises, as their space is not needed, but one has to understand that, sometimes, they are not alone at the house. A reasonable sharing of the common premises (patio, swimming pool, kitchen and garden) is expected.

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Maison | Isolée | Proche de la mer | À la montagne | À la campagne

Confort du logement

Un étage
3 pièces dont 2 chambres
Accès Internet
Lave-linge

Tourisme et loisirs

This is a very quiet place, in the surroundings of Velez de Benaudalla, in the middle of a 5 ha orchard, with views to Sierra Nevada Mountains, 5 min drive to the village, 20 min drive to the sea and 40 min drive to Granada
Winters are mild (but windy at times), summers are hot and dry
The village is well located for day trips: Granada is at 40 min drive, Malaga at 1h30, Salobreña at about 25
The house is in a location that is quite isolated from the village, but at the same time has good access to it either on foot (25 minutes) or by car (5-10 minutes)

You can find a bit of information about the village here:
https://www.exclusivegranada.com/tourist-guide/costa-tropical/velez-benaudalla/
and here:
https://www.abc.es/viajar/andalucia/sevi-velez-benaudalla-secreto-mejor-guardado-corazon-granada-202206200106_noticia.html

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Avis de la communauté

andrew M.

Vancouver, Canada - Mai 2026

We had a wonderful six-month stay and truly loved every moment of this unique experience. The home is a beautiful, peaceful sanctuary—perfectly comfortable and equipped with everything needed to feel right at home. Caring for the diverse group of animals, including the donkeys, chickens, cats, and Danka the dog, was a complete joy and became a highlight of our daily routine. This is a dream sit for true animal lovers; we spent many happy hours bonding with the cats and taking Danka for beautiful walks through the surrounding hills. The owners are truly wonderful, and we are so grateful for the deep friendship we formed with them. They are clear communicators who appreciate seeing the joy their animals bring to sitters through photos and updates. The location offers the best of both worlds: total rural peace with a charming, lively village just a short walk away. We loved walking Danka and, occasionally even the donkeys, into town, visiting the local market, and enjoying the friendly community. Danka is welcome at many local restaurants! The organic garden and fruit trees provided a rewarding harvest, and we enjoyed the rhythmic nature of life on this working farm. We highly recommend this experience for anyone who enjoys being active in nature and providing attentive, heart-centered care to animals

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Ima

Merida, Mexico - Décembre 2025

I could not be happier about having stayed here. It has been a blessing, truly. My days have been full of peace and joy, looking at this mountains and spending time with these animals. It’s quite an opportunity to spend time with donkeys as well; I’ve learnt them to be therapeutic. Chickens and roosters are funny in their own way; their chirps and yoodles liven up the place. I would bet this is the prettiest house in the whole area. Far enough from town to feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, but a 20 min walk will bring you the market, shops and everything you need. Also, there’s a restaurant that happens to be where I’ve eaten best in all my Spain travels. Walking around in nature has also been such a treat, Danka the dog and a couple of the cats following along. It’s so beautiful around here! 360 around the house you can do great hikes. The house is gorgeous, not to mention cozy and comfortable. Olga and Adrián have done a fantastic job renovating the property, which I believe is more than 100 years old. And even though I’m traveling by myself, I felt super safe staying in the house. I am so happy to have had Adrián as my host, really. He always wanted to know how I was feeling, if I needed anything, and just taking great care of me. He’s very grateful for having people looking out for his loved ones. He has an absolute passion for cats and a big love for animals and nature in general. This also reflects in the house plants and the wide variety he has collected. Amazing, amazing times here.

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Lwanga A.

Tours, France - Octobre 2025

Nous avons séjourné 5 mois chez Olga et Adrian, dans une belle et spacieuse demeure andalouse dotée d'une magnifique terrasse fleurie donnant sur un paysage époustouflant. Durant cette période , nous avons évolué en compagnie d'une vaste et très sympathique tribu. La chienne Danka, véritable gardienne des lieux, est incroyablement douce, affectueuse et communicative. Les cinq chats ont tous une présence ainsi qu'une personnalité et ils sont tous très affectueux. Carlitos, le chat dominant, ne fait que de rares apparitions, mais il se laisse aisément caresser. Leonora est également très indépendante, mais plus timide. Evita, la cascadeuse de la troupe, est très agile et aussi discrète. Pierrot adore faire des siestes dans des coins vraiment insolites. Tara, la plus casanière et également la plus câline, nous suivait pratiquement partout. Les deux ânes, Ignacio, le mâle et Serafina, nouvellement arrivée, ont dû s'habituer l'un à l'autre ainsi qu'à leur nouvel environnement (d'abord un premier enclos, puis un second plus grand). Les deux ânes sont très attachants . Ils réclamaient notre présence. Outre affective, l’attention relative à leur confort nécessita un peu de travail : création d’une nouvelle arrivée d’eau pour le grand enclos, construction d’un abreuvoir et d’une mangeoire. Mise en œuvre d’un portail fonctionnel . Et Rangement de la paille et du foin lors des livraisons . Les tâches quotidiennes quant à elles consistaient à maintenir une eau propre et fraîche ,traversant de fortes vagues de chaleur . Acheminer le foin des hauteurs du terrain à l’enclos , et maintenir un espace sain en évacuant le régulièrement le crottin. Un shampoing ici et là faisait peau neuve et le plus grand bien sous un soleil de plomb. Le poulailler, composé de poules, de coqs et de pigeons était très animé. Il fallait veiller à nourrir tous ces petits êtres à plumes, à ramasser les œufs et à nettoyer régulièrement leur perchoir. Concernant l’entretien des plantations, il fallait veiller à ouvrir les vannes de l’irrigation du domaine une fois par semaine . Tous les deux jours, nous effectuions l'arrosage des plantes en pot et en terre manuellement. Deux vannes desservant une petite irrigation partielle complétait la tâche. Ce fut une très belle expérience de vie à la ferme avec des animaux généreux et attachants dansun cadre idyllique.

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