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Nature Lover's Retreat

Columbia City, IN, US
  • 1dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Kim
Pet parent
Currently no sitter needed

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Introduction

Hi and welcome to the lake! My husband and I are retired art and video professionals. We live on a beautiful hill next to a quiet no-ski lake just north of Columbia City, Indiana. We have an 11 year old rescued standard poodle who camps

Home & location

We live on a small fishing lake outside Columbia City and are located 25 miles from the heart of Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana. There you'll find great breweries, restaurants, concert venues, home town baseball team, local

houseHousebeachBeachcountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

QueenSingle

Clothes storage

Wardrobe

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

DeskWorktop

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

CentralFireplace

Bathroom

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Hot tub

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Balcony

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesCable / SatelliteDVD / Blu-ray playerStandard TV

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingHot tubScenic viewsGarden

Responsibilities

Merlin (we've come to call him Merle) is an indoor outdoor cat. We want him in every night, due to local coyotes and he has been good about it. He eats about 1 - 1 1/2 cups of food a day and I feed and water him in his "room" as well as in

Meet the pets

  • Juno

    11 years

  • Merlin (we sometimes call him Merle ;-)

    2 years

Sitter reviews (4)

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Maureen

This wit was a great experience. Kim's communication was excellent and everything was as expected or better! Merle and Juno are really sweet and chill. They

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 03 Jun - 06 Jun 2025
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Dana

This was a fabulous sit from start to finish! Kim and Tom were such a pleasure to know, meeting ahead of time to welcome us to their gorgeous and tranquil

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 06 May - 08 May 2025
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Carol

This was a great sit from start to finish! Kim and Tom have a lovely house in a beautiful corner of Indiana. It is cozy, clean, and very comfortable, with

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 29 Apr - 01 May 2025
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Carrie

Tom & Kim are a delight and it was a joy to keep an eye on their house and pets while they were away. They have a lovely home in a beautiful rural area

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 16 Apr - 18 Apr 2025

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