In January, 2026, we did our second house/pet-sit for Janet in SMA. Her sweet dog Dolly remembered us from 5 years ago! We had a delightful time in Janet’s home, meeting her friendly neighbors and exploring the Guadalupe neighborhood. We enjoyed the comfort of the 1-bedroom home that’s only about a 10-minute walk to El Jardín and La Parroquia. Another highlight was regular visits to Geek & Coffee near Fábrica La Aurora, just a short walk from the house, where Dolly could run free and play with her friend Bea and other dogs. Janet’s kitchen had all the utensils and cookware that we needed to prepare our own meals, but we also savored delicious food at many different restaurants in SMA. We walked all over the city, and also took advantage of inexpensive taxis, Übers and buses. Spending over 3 weeks in SMA gave us ample opportunity to get some excellent dental work done at a clinic that we knew from our stay in 2021. Janet is a marvelous host who made us feel welcome in her home by providing closet and shelf space for our things and showing us around before she left on her trip.

David & Susan Housesitter