PLEASE NOTE: PET CARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SUBLET

I need to be out of the country for a month and am offering my home below market rate to someone who can also give my cat, Steve, some love!

The period is for a minimum of four weeks, but I'm definitely open to longer. The start/end date is currently flexible.

It's a low-maintenance situation, as Steve is an indoor-outdoor dude with his own cat door (no poo to scoop!). He just needs food once a day and a friendly human to hang with.

The rate covers everything including wifi, electric, central heating, and firewood; I'm really just looking to cover the house's running costs while I'm away.

You.

This setup would suit someone looking for a rural break with some mental (and actual) breathing space, without being completely isolated. Maybe you're also looking for a sabbatical, in which case: welcome!

My ideal person/people loves cats and plants, and will treat my home as if it is their own.

You are communicative, mature, clean and tidy.

The house.

My house is a 150-year old, three-bedroom cottage in the adorable small town of Andes, a picture-perfect Catskills hamlet.

I'm a writer so the spaces are set up with cosy reading and writing in mind. It is not child-safe so not an appropriate situation for kids.

Along with central heating, it has a new wood-burning stove in the living room. There's fast wifi, smart TV, dishwasher, clothes washer, etc. All the usual stuff.

The upstairs is a large open-plan studio space with a big desk, south-facing windows, and the main sleeping area. (Pics 4/5). This has a private balcony overlooking the back garden, and walk-in wardrobe. The main bathroom has both a shower and clawfoot tub (pictured).

Downstairs, there's the kitchen, a second bathroom / laundry, and two more bedrooms, one of which is currently set up for guests.

The town.

Andes is a small hamlet three hours from NYC, with plenty going on. The Trailways bus goes through town, but you'll need a car to get around otherwise.

Within walking distance of my house, there's a yoga studio, Hawk & Hive art gallery, Diamond Hollow books, Cafe Mutsi, the Andes Hotel tavern, Wayside Cider, and Clementine Vintage. We also have a goat farm where you can buy local produce and pet the friendly goats if that's your jam.

Close by are many other small towns with their own attractions, including Delhi, Bovina, Livingston Manor, Margaretville, Hamden, Franklin, Hobart and Stamford. (I'll provide an insider's guide to the area so you don't miss out!)

And of course, there are lots of stunning hikes, mountains, and lakes. If you snowboard/ski, Andes is 30 minutes from both Plattekill and Belleayre Mountain resorts.

If you're interested, let's chat! I'd like to do an initial video call and, if possible, meet ahead of time so we can both get a feel for what works.

About This Lister

I'm a writer and strategist, and moved up to the Catskills from New York five years ago. I've had some great experiences hosting people via the Listings Project, and would love to have someone kind and reliable to enjoy my place while I'm away.
I am the owner of the house.