I have had opportunities to watch houses and care for pets and have been fortunate to receive some kind words:
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Thank you for allowing me to submit a review of Jim Ranney’s housesitting gig.
Jim stayed at our home from August 29 to September 30th, 2016
Our home is located in Southern Baja California Mexico – on the Tropic of Cancer – on the Pacific Ocean in a small pueblo of Todos Santos. We have 2 energetic 1-year old Mexican Mutts (Brie and Butch).
Our home was constructed in 1935 and originally was the outdoor movie theater. We have since remodeled the home.
Review: Jim Ranney gets a 5 STAR ++++ Review!!
We met with Jim a few days prior so we could show him around our town and get him acquainted with where to buy food, go to yoga, walk the beaches, go surfing, running, hiking and meet our doggies, etc. etc.
During the “wet” season Southern Baja gets rain and wind and an occasional hurricane. To our dismay and surprise, we had a hurricane in the first week of Jim’s house/dog sitting position. Hurricane Newton paid us a visit with wind and rain. Thankfully it was only a Category 2!! Jim was prepared – he secured everything – the back patio, windows, doors, garden art, pillows, cushions etc. etc.
Of course, we were concerned but felt reassured by Jim that all would be well. After the hurricane, Jim contacted us to let us know that home and pooches were fine. AND he walked the dogs twice a day!!! They require a lot of exercise. Also Jim made a video of potential areas of concern where water entered the home. Not to mention Jim did a super job of getting the gardener, housekeeper to come in and set things right. Jim actually cleaned up for the gardener and housekeeper so their load would be less. Often times Jim sent us photos and emails relating stories of how the home was doing post-hurricane and let us know how Butch and Brie were doing. Brie to our amazement (we were told she was spayed) went into heat the last week of Jim’s stay! So on top of everything else he had to make sure Brie was safe from any and all male dogs.
Jim also had the use of our car. The car was clean and no damage!
Jim went above and beyond his call of duty. When we returned our home was spotless, gardens looking great, puppy dogs wagging their tails.
We cannot thank him enough for a job well done!!! I’m sure it was way more than what he ever bargained for. He’s a shining star in our book!!
Very responsible, conscientious, thoughtful and overall great guy!!!
Doug Colton & Lisa Welsch
Casa Cine Viejo – Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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AirBnB
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8189426
Jim was a fantastic guest…! He kept good communication with me and he was always friendly and polite. Thanks for staying in this apartment for this period of time Jim! =)
PS
I hope you learned a lot of Spanish during your stay! Muchas gracias por todo! Espero que hayas disfrutado de tu estancia. =)
Elizabeth Aceves
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico October 2017
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AirBnB
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7070741
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Jim has been one of my best guest. That’s not only because after 3 weeks he cleaned the apartment thoroughly and also took care of it as he was in his own home. Besides this, he is a really kind man. He is very interested about the languages and our basque culture which makes him have a very interesting conversations. I hope to see you again Jim, best wishes for you and your family and come back when you want to Basque Country! You`ll be always welcome! Gero arte eta besarkada bat!
Alazne
Bilbao, Spain November 2016