Allyson M.

This was our second sit for Allyson & Ted (and Oscar and Taiyo, of course!) in as many months. We've really enjoyed getting to know them, their neighbors and their neighborhood. They are also so sweet to have brought us bagels from Ess-a-Bagel, our favorite bagel store in NYC! :) We live in the same city as them, but it's always nice to explore one's own city because every neighborhood is a little bit different. This part of Austin is fantastic being so close to downtown and the immediate amenities like the park and lake area, food trucks, walking trails, etc. Allyson & Ted have a lovely two story home with everything you would need for an enjoyable stay -- great kitchen, TV/movie setup, wifi, etc. Oscar and Taiyo are the cutest little Havanese pups! They are a little older, so they are pretty mellow most of the day, preferring to be close to you and napping. They do get excited when you leave the house and return, but it's so fun to see their joy in welcoming you home. If you let them, they will sit in your lap or nuzzle up to you the whole day. They are super low maintenance -- feed and water them, walk them, let them sleep near you and pet them! We're thrilled to have sat for the family again, and hope to have an opportunity in the new year!

House and dog sitting for Allyson and Ted was our first "official" experience on Nomador, and we couldn't have been in better hands! They have a lovely home in central Austin, just far enough away form the hustle and bustle of downtown to be a family neighborhood -- complete with the kids playing in the yard and park, coffee shops, food trucks, movie theaters -- but close enough to the action to be able to enjoy great downtown restaurants, the lake, and tourist sites. And there great Havanese dogs, Oscar and Taiyo, were so easy to care for! They are such cute loving dogs, it was a pleasure to just hang out on the couch with them and watch movies. They also have a great House / Pet Sit Guide Book that has all of the information one would need to have a successful sit. In short, Allyson and Ted are great hosts and we were lucky to have them as our "coaches" as we begin our journey on Nomador!

Ted & Allyson were lovely hosts. They were quick to respond to any questions or comments we had. The home was comfortable and Oscar and Taiyo like lots of love and attention.

Allyson & Ted are amazing people and wonderful hosts. They truly welcomed me into their lovely home and helped me feel comfortable even as their travel plans unexpectedly changed and we all had to adapt to a new situation. Their home is beautiful and well kept, and their two pups are sweet and super chill - very easy to walk and care for. This was a great stay.