Baltimore

I have two sister cats who are about 3 years old and full of spunk. They are very social and very different. One is a buff tabby named Lila who is cuddly in her own time but loves to be petted, except for her tummy. Emma is a multi colored calico who is the cuddle bug of the two and will roll over right in your arms to get her belly rubbed. Lila likes to fetch and will bring little play mice for you to throw. Emma just wants you to know when she has a mouse and get the praise and pets. They are healthy and very active. My main expectation with them is that they get lots of attention and love. They will horn in on any couch time you take.

Of course, there is the litter box to be looked after. I scoop it daily and have a receptacle (the Litter Genie) next to the box that keeps the smell in and needs to be emptied once a week. I also change the litter and clean out the box 1 time a week. They are very tolerant of the box being scooped less often, but I notice sometimes they leave little gifts right outside the box when I haven't been diligent about scooping.

They eat twice a day and have treats a time or two per day, NO people food, OK, maybe a little cooked chicken or turkey on occasion...we're not monsters, after all;-). Mostly, love them.

While they know which surfaces they are allowed on, I still use a light touch with the squirt bottle if they are doing something they are not supposed to. Of course, there is LOTS of evidence that they break the rules all the time when I leave the room. So no food left unattended on the counter or tables so you don't end up with food on the floor or tummy troubles that need to be cleaned up later, yuck.

The cats stay strictly indoors. I'll trim their claws before I leave, so you shouldn't have to worry about that.

There are a few house plants that need watering and we will leave detailed instructions about those. Should not take more than 5-10 minutes once a week. The garbage has to be put out once a week and the recycling every other week. Both are in bins in the garage.

If we take our car on vacation you're welcome to use the garage, though there is not space for a large SUV or truck. Though parking can be challenging, you can always park in our driveway.

These dates are firm, but I could negotiate around the edges and find alternative coverage if needed. Ideally, you would arrive the day prior so we can get acquainted. May is a fantastic time to visit Baltimore.

I hope you will make my home yours during the time you stay here. Try looking at the pics full page as they are less stretched or scrunched.

I live in a larger corner row house in the Canton neighborhood. It's a great block with friendly neighbors who look out for one another. There is a large urban park across the street with sledding hills in the winter and ball fields, weekly concerts and many festivals during the summer. Also, a great place to take a long walk any season. The house is 3 stories with all the latest amenities, including a new kitchen that is fully stocked for any cooking adventures you may want to head down. The master bed and bath suite is available as well as another full bedroom/bath in the basement. I prefer only to have the designated house sitter(s) who have been checked out by this site stay in the house.

A key asset of the location is that it is highly WALKABLE:
- 10 minute walk to the waterfront, and "promenade" bike and walking path that stretches for mile along the harbor
- 10 minute walk to O'Donell Square...a hopping younger crowd on the weekends and many restaurants to dine in or order out from.
- 10 minute walk to Safeway (groceries).
- 15-20 minute walk to Fells Point, another great weekend party area with several restaurants and boutiques, all open throughout the week.
- 20-30 minute walk to Harbor East with a Whole Foods, higher end shopping and restaurants and a great movie theatre!
There are many, and I mean many, pubs and restaurants within a couple blocks and a bus route to downtown Baltimore on the corner.

65" TV with all the streaming channels, etc. A two person jacuzzi tub in the master bath. A roof deck that over looks the city and the park. A gym in the basement with a bench, a couple barbells and several plates, a full set of dumbbells, Peloton bike, treadmill, TV with access to all the Peloton programs as well as Netflix. A Sonos sound system throughout the house. A new kitchen with granite countertops, a large island with a sink facing the windows and two stools for informal eating. It has nearly every gadget you could need and we encourage you to explore it and use it if you are so inclined.

As I said earlier you will be within walking distance of anything you need, day to day. There are multiple grocery stores within an easy drive, shopping malls and box stores just outside the city, and lots of strip mall shopping with some chain stores and restaurants as well as locally owned pubs and wonderful restaurants.

Not much maintenance to do besides tidying up before our house cleaners come in, which is every other Monday. You have a full size washer and dryer with clothes hampers to separate your clothing.

Baltimore is a great city. It was not a destination city for my late partner and me, but we heard about it from friends and came here in the boat we were living on. We spent a few months here on the water and decided to put down roots about 8 years ago. The bad stuff you hear about Baltimore are all things that you hear about any large city. There is crime and you need to be aware of your surroundings and need to be diligent about locking the doors. I have lived in several cities across the country and I feel perfectly safe walking and being out at night. It offers many of the same perks most cities do, especially in this area. Art galleries, a great performance and art space a few blocks away, the Aquarium in the inner harbor, museums, a wonderful promenade that winds it's way from the inner harbor all the way to the Korean War Memorial Park and it can be accessed just at the end of our street.

I would love to answer any questions you have, so please contact me and thank you for checking out our ad!

Where to begin...how about here...
https://baltimore.org/what-to-do/museums-attractions/

Patterson Park, across the street, has wonderful walking paths, beautiful trees and gardens, a big lily pond and many sports fields. Creative Alliance, a quirky, amazing performance space and gallery with 2-3 inexpensive music/film/spoken word performances and classes per week is just half a mile down the block.
I love the National Aquarium, the Visionary Art Museum, Charleston Restaurant for special occasion dinners, Marta or Sally O's for very casual but amazing food, Power Plant Live! has many entertainment venues, bars, and restaurants. And so much more.

And, Baltimore is a great city. It was not a destination city for us, but we heard about it from some friends and came here in a boat we were living on.

We spent a few months here on the water and decided to put down roots about 8 years ago. The bad stuff you hear about Baltimore are all things that you hear about any large city. There is crime and you need to be aware of your surroundings and need to be diligent about locking the doors. However, I have lived in several cities across the country and have felt safer here than in some of the others. Plus, this one offers many of the same perks most cities do, especially in this area. Art galleries, a great performance and art space a few blocks away, the Aquarium in the inner harbor, museums, a wonderful promenade that winds it's way from the inner harbor all the way to the Korean War Memorial Park and it can be accessed just at the end of our street.