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Spectacular Italian countryside with loveable Labrador mix

Calvi dell'Umbria, Italy
  • 1dog

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James
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Introduction

We're James and Jeannie - two Canadians who have been working and living in Italy for more than two decades. James was a long-time communications chief with the United Nations and Jeannie is a writer and author. We live in a converted

Home & location

The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen with a sitting room and woodstove, a dining room and second sitting room on the second level with a fireplace. While it might sound quite large, it is actually modest in size at about

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Queen

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Dedicated workspace

Desk

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralFireplace

Bathroom

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesStandard TV

Safety & Security

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

Lilla had a stoke in April 2024 and while she seems to have fully recovered, she does not have the same energy she once did and may be less able to cope with hot weather. As a consequence, she’s fine to go on short walks but it’s best to

Meet the pets

  • Lilla

    Mix-Breed

    15 years

Sitter reviews (3)

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Sarah

Absolutely loved this sit for Lila in Calvi. Jeannie and James had excellent communication from the very beginning, and because the sit was being handed off

  • 1dog
Stayed · 08 Mar - 17 Mar 2025
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Gabriele

It was a wonderful winter in Calvi! Lila is such a lovely dog ​​and the communication between us was excellent from the start. Little by little she was more

  • 1dog
Stayed · 16 Dec 2024 - 24 Feb 2025
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Bethany

House sits do not get better than this one. 
 Starting with the hosts - James and Jeannie were fantastic communicators from the very beginning, explaining

  • 1dog
Stayed · 15 Jun - 16 Sep 2024

Location map

  1. Italy
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  3. Umbria
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  5. Calvi dell'Umbria