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Cappelhurst - Five Acres in Horse and Bourbon Country

Simpsonville, KY, US
  • 2dog
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm

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Jerry
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Introduction

Come spend some time in horse country near Louisville! We (Jean and Jerry) live on five acres with three alpacas, some chickens, fish, and two Great Pyrenees. This crew needs daily feeding and care, and so when we both travel, we need

Home & location

Cappelhurst is five acres 30 minutes from Louisville, KY, near Simpsonville - the "Saddlebred Capitol of the World." We are also located about 30 - 50 minutes from more than a dozen distilleries, breweries and wineries. Mammoth Cave and Red

houseHousedisabledDisabled accessfamilyFamily friendlycityCitycountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed
Wifi (High-speed)

Responsibilities

The creatures that would be in your care include: 1. Emma and Zander, Great Pyrenees: They come and go in the yard and house as they please. The yard is fenced, so they do not need walked. Feed 2x/day. 2. Three Alpacas: Feed once daily

Meet the pets

  • Emma

    Great Pyrenees

    13 years

  • Zander

    Great Pyrenees

    8 years

  • fish

  • poultry

  • farm animal

Sitter reviews (25)

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Rebecca

Emma, Zander, the fishes, chickens & 3 alpacas are so relaxing & fun to be with therefore the housesitting was smooth & easy. Jerry was clear on showing

  • 2dog
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 08 May - 12 May 2025
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Lynn

This was my first experience with Great Pyrenees and llamas. These dogs are gentle giants and sweet companions. The llamas are peaceful and self-possessed. I

  • 2dog
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2024
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Sheri

This was a perfect sit, with two very sweet dogs, 3 cute alpacas, a fish pond, and a coop full of chickens, which meant fresh eggs on a daily basis. Before

  • 2dog
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 24 Nov - 01 Dec 2024
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andrew

WOW! What a sit. Jerry and Jean were very communicative. We had a video call well before the sit to make sure the sit was good for all parties. we exchanged

  • 2dog
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 17 Nov - 24 Nov 2024
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Andrea

I had such a wonderful stay at Jean and Jerry's home. It is really beautiful and the deck with the two ponds was fantastic. I enjoyed sitting out there (in

  • 2dog
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 03 Oct - 06 Oct 2024

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