FULLTIME TEMPORARY POSITION
We are seeking a house-sitter for our c. 1863 3BR 2Bath village house in the Western Catskills and pet-sitter for our 9yo cat Frankie from December 17, 2025 - January 9, 2026. The job entails commitment to house-sitting, which, to us, means not traveling to NYC regularly. House-sitting also entails watering a few potted plants, light yard maintenance (shoveling paths clear of snow, and shoveling village sidewalk when necessary), and receiving mail.
Our very cuddly 9yo indoor/outdoor male cat (who is in excellent health) is named Frankie. Pet-sitting entails maintaining his litter box, feeding him every evening (we have an auto feeder for morning feeds), letting him out of and into the house, and giving him plenty of affection!
OUR HOUSE
We have recently renovated our c. 1863 home on a riverside road in the Village of Delhi. Our housesitter will have full access to all amenities except for our personal studio rooms. Downstairs kitchen features an electric stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, full fridge/freezer, air fryer, Vitamix, stand mixer, plenty of coffee-making tools, cookware, baking tools. Adjacent to the kitchen is a newly renovated laundry room with high efficiency washer/dryer and laundry-folding counter. The upstairs kitchenette features a mini fridge with freezer, two-burner stove top with vent, and a farmhouse sink. Other features of the house include: wood floors and cozy rugs throughout, a sun-drenched dining room where two walls of windows present a beautiful forest view, inviting wood stove, living room with sectional and smart TV, grill and outdoor dining area, and stone fire pit up the hill in the back yard. See photos for reference, but please excuse some of the children's furniture. We have a 4yo and an 18mo - obtrusive items will be moved out of the way!
ACCESSIBILITY
Three steps up from the street to the sidewalk, and steps up to the house's front entrance. Grassy hill up to the back entrance. Two stairwells inside to the 2nd floor, where bedrooms are located. Downstairs bathroom fully renovated with walk in shower. Upstairs bathroom has stand alone cast iron tub/shower. I would not describe our house as wheelchair accessible.
ABOUT DELHI
Delhi, "Gem of the Catskills," is the county seat of Delaware County and boasts conveniences like a supermarket, DMV, gym, and weekly farmer's market that is the largest in the county. Our house is a 5 minute walk to Main Street, where there is a lovely bookstore, cafe, contemporary art gallery and community space with incredible programming, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, a health foods store, and a gorgeous art supply store that hosts workshops and classes. There are second hand + vintage shops and estate sales to explore. The nearby villages also have many lovely attractions to offer. Highest quality food can be purchased directly from local farmers.
We have tended to go with candidates who have their own vehicle already with them at the time of response to this ad. The Village is very walkable from our home, but the supermarket is a bit far on foot with groceries especially in inclement weather.
BENEFITS
FREE STAY
FREE heat, electricity, hot water, WiFi, ESPN
FREE firewood
MUSTS
Must love cats and have experience taking care of cats. Our cat is VERY cuddly and vocal.
Must provide a reference personal or professional.
Must have your own vehicle.
Couples are welcome but we cannot accommodate housesitters' children at this time. The ideal candidate(s) will value cleanliness, regularly maintaining a living space, and possess excellent communication skills regarding any issues whatsoever. This would be a good fit for someone who works remotely, digital media artist, or writer.
My husband and I are artists. My husband works as a tutor. I do registrar work and archives consulting. We are originally from Louisiana, and we spent 10 years in NYC before moving full time to the Catskills in 2021. We'll be traveling to Louisiana this winter with our two children.