Name: House-sitting in Arden
Brand: nomador
SKU: nomador
Rating: 4,7 (12154 reviews)

Needs and animals

1 Dog | 2 Cats | 1 Farm animal

Bella is a Dogue de Bordeaux, a gentle loving girl, she runs free on the property. She needs to be fed and she loves to cuddle. At night she sleeps in the house. Gaston and Georges the cats are allowed outdoor at sunrise and usually kept inside at night, to keep them safe. The chickens and ducks are low maintenance, just letting them out in the morning and locking them in at sunset. They give fresh eggs everyday.

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Additional information about these dates

We have not taken our plane tickets yet.

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House

We live off grid in the Central Frontenac township, surrounded by lakes, trees, Canadian shield and wildlife. The house is a renovated log home, solar powered. We have chickens and ducks that give us fresh eggs every morning, they share the property with Gaston and Georges the cats and Bella the dog. This is truly a very special place. We have the best front porch, a great place to have coffee or a glass of wine during warm months. The house is also passive solar so during colder months you get plenty of sun to warm up in the living room nook with two giant windows with the best country view. Great walks and always something to look at outside. The kitchen is big with tools to make gourmet meals. Must be comfortable in a remote location, good at problem solving and handy person skills an asset. It is a very quiet life with nature and animals. Off Grid means that we generate our own electricity through the solar panels. It is important to keep an eye on the two lithium batteries that run our home. If the weather is grey for more than two days you will have to turn …

We live off grid in the Central Frontenac township, surrounded by lakes, trees, Canadian shield and wildlife. The house is a renovated log home, solar powered. We have chickens and ducks that give us fresh eggs every morning, they share the property with Gaston and Georges the cats and Bella the dog. This is truly a very special place.

We have the best front porch, a great place to have coffee or a glass of wine during warm months. The house is also passive solar so during colder months you get plenty of sun to warm up in the living room nook with two giant windows with the best country view. Great walks and always something to look at outside. The kitchen is big with tools to make gourmet meals.

Must be comfortable in a remote location, good at problem solving and handy person skills an asset.

It is a very quiet life with nature and animals. Off Grid means that we generate our own electricity through the solar panels. It is important to keep an eye on the two lithium batteries that run our home. If the weather is grey for more than two days you will have to turn the gas generator on to charge the batteries. Like everyone around here our water comes from a well.
During cold days warm yourself up by the wood stove.

You do need a car to get to the closest town, Arden is at 11 km away in one direction (library & post office) and Tamworth 14km away in the other direction with grocery, hardware store and cafés.

-----We could possibly leave you a car-----

I also have an art studio above the garage that you are welcome to use during your stay.

We moved to be as sustainable as much as possible and we are working towards a small carbon foot print.
In November the weather is very pleasant and enjoyable, in 5 year we have been here it only snow twice at the end of November. Experience the first frost and the entry into the winter season.

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House | isolated | Forest | Countryside

Comfort and Luxury

One floor
4 rooms including 1 bedrooms
Internet access
Washing machine
Freezer

Tourism and Leisure

We have a few national and provincial and federal Parks around, you are welcome to our yearly pass.

The Township of Central Frontenac is located at the southern tip of the Pre-Cambrian Shield and its geography reflects the transition from rich farmland to hard rock topography. The intersection of the two main highways in the region (Hwy 38 and Hwy 7) also serves as a trade or market transition zone for the area. At this point, the trading influence of Ottawa meets the trading range of the Golden Horseshoe as residents and visitors find a relaxing alternative to the 401. The major villages in Central Frontenac include Sharbot Lake, Parham, Arden, Tichborne, Godfrey, and Mountain Grove.

The municipality is rich in lakes and other water bodies. Its spread across 1025 square kilometres (395.75 square miles) of unspoiled granite terrain, its rolling hills, winding roads, rippling waters and rugged terrain characterize this rural area and foster a traditional Canadian environment and lifestyle.

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Location

Community opinion

DANY C.

Laroque-des-Albères, France - May 2024

Merci à Isabelle et Brent pour s'être occupé de notre ménagerie … 2 chiens et 3-4 chats, ce n'est pas une mince affaire. Les chiens les ont adoptés tout de suite. Nous avons passé deux soirées très agréables en leur compagnie. Nous avons retrouvé une maison en ordre et propre. Nous recommandons Isabelle et Brent en toute confiance.

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Ganaëlle G.

Liège, Belgium - September 2023

Ce fut un magnifique séjour dans la maison d'Isabelle et Brent! Luc le chien et Gaston le chat roux ont été d'incroyables compagnons, ainsi que toutes les petites poulettes et canards <3 La maison est paisible et magnifique et vivre entouré de tous ces animaux nous a rendus très très heureux! :) C'était également un plaisir de partager une journée avec Isabelle et Brent, on est ravis de les avoir rencontrés! A bientôt!

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Corinne J.

Limoux, France - January 2019

Un très bon contact dès le début et une belle rencontre, Isabelle et son compagnons ont gardé notre maison pendant un mois et le home-sitting s'est très bien passé, ils sont tout simplement formidables, et amoureux des félins : nos 4 chats (ainsi que les poules) ont été bien choyés ! un grand merci et à bientôt !

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