My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our housesit for Jon and Stacy and caring for Harkin and Obi was an absolute joy. Jon and Stacy gave us the opportunity to stay in their beautiful casita on the property prior to the beginning of the sit and were very welcoming and helpful. This allowed us to learn Harkin and Obi’s routines and get to know them which can reduce possible anxiety. A helpful welcome guide was provided beforehand along with other detailed instructions. Jon and Stacy’s home is gorgeous, built using unique craftsmanship including many recycled materials within the stonework. Stacy has done a wonderful job decorating as well. There is a terrace on the top level we could use anytime with magnificent views of the city and comfortable furniture. The cleaning lady and the gardener are very friendly and the entire property is immaculate. The plants and flowers in the garden add to the beauty of the setting. The casita where we stayed was extremely comfortable and felt like “home” to us. There is a lot of natural light in the main living space and we regulated the temperature with the mini-split to take the chill off in the mornings. The kitchen has everything you need to cook including an Instant Pot, air fryer, and espresso machine…luxuries you don’t find everywhere in Mexico. An extra plus is the water is triple filtered so you can drink right out of the tap! When we asked Stacy or Jon if we could borrow something, they were happy to bring it over. They were very responsive to our questions before and during the sit and we appreciated the consistent communication.

Harkin and Obi are the best dogs we’ve had the pleasure to care for out of the 20+ sits we have completed. They are the best of friends and play well together, yet are so very different in personality. Harkin LOVES to play ball and has such a sweet temperament. He is a little more subdued than his brother and enjoys quiet time, slipping off to rest beside the chair. Obi is all about love and affection and is a bit of a clutz. We had so many laughs watching his antics, especially when he jumped in the air and twirled around trying to catch the ball. Both dogs stole our hearts within hours and we loved that they came through the doggy door to visit before mom and dad left for their trip. Harkin and Obi are not allowed on the furniture in the casita and do not eat table food and they are very obedient about these rules. They are well-behaved and trained dogs and go right in their crate when it’s time for bed or before we left the house. Harkin is afraid of loud noises such as fireworks or storms and Obi is so sweet to comfort him and stay by his side. They make it feel like you aren’t even doing a sit because they’re so much fun!

We have already completed a couple of sits for Jon and Stacy and have another one scheduled. They provided several recommendations in the area including restaurants and doctors. When we traveled between sits, they allowed us to leave some things at their house. If we needed anything, Jon and Stacy were happy to help. Their hospitality is unmatched as is the accomodation in their casita. Harkin and Obi have our hearts and we miss them already. We feel blessed to have the opportunity to know all four of them!