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Pinckney

Michigan - Southeast

Tranquil home with pool

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Dates & location

date_range 9 Jun 2025* - 27 Jun 2025* (*Approx) (2 weeks 4 nights)

location_on Pinckney - View map

my_location Michigan - Southeast - Livingston

Our home

We are in Pinkcney which is by Brighton, Howell, Dexter and Ann Arbor.

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You will have use of the master bedroom which has a attached bathroom. It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a finished walkout basement. We have gym equipment downstairs for your use that incled a treadmill, an exercise bike and more.

It has a great room setting on the main floor with french doors that lead to deck and pool. One of my favorite spots to eat and hang out is on our patio. But if you ... Read moreWe are in Pinkcney which is by Brighton, Howell, Dexter and Ann Arbor.

No Garden Care

You will have use of the master bedroom which has a attached bathroom. It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a finished walkout basement. We have gym equipment downstairs for your use that incled a treadmill, an exercise bike and more.

It has a great room setting on the main floor with french doors that lead to deck and pool. One of my favorite spots to eat and hang out is on our patio. But if you want to eat out, we have the Pinckney Diner, a Meditrainian and a Chinese restarant all less than a 5 min drive in downtown Pinckney next to the park. Plus many fastfood and pizza places to choose from.

We have a bike trail that runs for miles and an entrance just down the road from us. We also have bikes for your use. One is electric if you are like me with knee issues.

If you enjoy the beach Pinckney is home to a chain of lakes. We have a bach less than 10 min away on one of our lakes.

That's it enjoy your stay and our home!

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sell Wanted
Free House Sitter

favoriteWhat we love about our area

We have a great deal within 5 minutes from bike trails, to beaches. Everything you could possibly think of is within 20 minutes. If there is something you maybe interested in please ask.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, Garage/Carport, Pool, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Pets welcome, Smoke alarms

accessibleHome accessibility

Internal stairs, External stairs / steps, Step in bath/shower, Our home is not set up for wheelchair access. I would not recommend if you are in a wheelchair. I have manuvered just fine on crutches though. :)

landscapeLocale

Country, River/Lake

near_meNearby

Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Art/Theatre, Live Music, Fishing/Boating

Our pets

DogsDogs (2)
CatsCats (4)
We make it as easy as possible to care for our fur babies. Food and water should be kept filled so no time schedule. We have over an acre of land the dogs can run on. Just let out the back door when they ask. They are both housebroken and friendly who prefer to be whereever you are. We have a liter genie (like diaper genie) by kitty litter so makes it easy to clean. That is all, otherwise just enjoy your time on the deck by the pool or riding the bikes we have on the Lakeland trails. Someone comes to clean the pool as well as mows the yard on schedule so no worries for you.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

No

About us

person Darcy

Hello, Thank you for your interested in our home. I am a mother and a retired specail ed teacher with three daughters who love to travel when we can.
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account_circleMember since Mar 2009

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child_careFamilies welcome:Yes

person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

rv_hookupSpace for RV/Motorhome:Yes

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:No

Reviews (4)

Darcy was so easy to communicate with. Right from the start I felt as though she was my friend. This was a super easy and relaxing sit. Moxy and Dobie have a large beautiful backyard to run around and chase wildlife. I even saw two deer pass through the backyard one morning. The triplets (the cats) are curious and so loving but Lucky (the elder cat) was the frindliest. I felt welcomed and cuddled. I spend my days sitting pool side on the very comfy patio enjoying the picturesque setting. ... MoreDarcy was so easy to communicate with. Right from the start I felt as though she was my friend. This was a super easy and relaxing sit. Moxy and Dobie have a large beautiful backyard to run around and chase wildlife. I even saw two deer pass through the backyard one morning. The triplets (the cats) are curious and so loving but Lucky (the elder cat) was the frindliest. I felt welcomed and cuddled. I spend my days sitting pool side on the very comfy patio enjoying the picturesque setting. The neighbors are quiet and keep to themselves. I enjoyed this sit and I look forward to hanging with this crew again!! I highly recommend this sit and I already miss the fur crew. Rachel

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We had the pleasure of pet-sitting in Darcy's place. Their beautiful walk-out ranch on a peaceful, acre lot surrounded by pine trees provided a very comfortable and relaxing setting during our stay from March 22nd - March 31st. Caring for Dobie and Moxie was an absolute joy and simply involved letting them out through the doors into the yard a few times per day. In addition to the dogs, they have a family of cats that made the experience even more fun. Duffy was always sitting on my lap while ... MoreWe had the pleasure of pet-sitting in Darcy's place. Their beautiful walk-out ranch on a peaceful, acre lot surrounded by pine trees provided a very comfortable and relaxing setting during our stay from March 22nd - March 31st. Caring for Dobie and Moxie was an absolute joy and simply involved letting them out through the doors into the yard a few times per day. In addition to the dogs, they have a family of cats that made the experience even more fun. Duffy was always sitting on my lap while I (Olga) was working. The homeowners made pet care extremely simple by providing plenty of food and water bowls that just needed topping up regularly. Overall, it was a fantastic pet-sitting experience in a wonderful home ideally set up for animal care. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!

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This was my first house sitting job, and I appreciated Darcy's trust in choosing me. We never met in person, but she was so responsive and communicative I felt like I knew her by the end of my stay, and could see her family's love for each all around me. It's entertaining to watch Dobie, an overgrown puppy, interact with Lucky, an affectionate but independent cat. The gerbils and hamster are very low maintenance pets. The quiet area is good for working from home. I'd recommend this stay ... MoreThis was my first house sitting job, and I appreciated Darcy's trust in choosing me. We never met in person, but she was so responsive and communicative I felt like I knew her by the end of my stay, and could see her family's love for each all around me. It's entertaining to watch Dobie, an overgrown puppy, interact with Lucky, an affectionate but independent cat. The gerbils and hamster are very low maintenance pets. The quiet area is good for working from home. I'd recommend this stay for people who enjoy outdoor recreation like biking, horses, and lake activities, and those who prefer a rural or country setting. Although it's surprisingly close to Ann Arbor, it feels far from city traffic.

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We definitely recommend house sitting for Darcy and her sweet pets! Darcy has a loving, caring, adventurous spirit and she loves to travel and experience all the beauty and wonder of this world! She is a strong woman, physically, emotionally and mentally, and has three beautiful daughters who are following in her footsteps! Because they travel fairly often she has had a number of house/pet sitters and we were fortunate to be two of them! We enjoyed getting to know and love on all their ... MoreWe definitely recommend house sitting for Darcy and her sweet pets! Darcy has a loving, caring, adventurous spirit and she loves to travel and experience all the beauty and wonder of this world! She is a strong woman, physically, emotionally and mentally, and has three beautiful daughters who are following in her footsteps! Because they travel fairly often she has had a number of house/pet sitters and we were fortunate to be two of them! We enjoyed getting to know and love on all their pets, including Bella, their Maltipoo who tends to sleep a lot, but has her moments of hopping up and down and barking excitedly wanting outside. She's quite entertaining! Cookie, their little Morkie is so Adorable, and full of energy! She is a teeny tiny power dog who is "In Charge"! She LOVES to have her belly rubbed and be by you! And Lucky, their cat, who chose to be outside most of the time, but often hung out on the back deck to savor being petted. We were fortunate to sit during the summer months, so not only did we enjoy the comforts of their large home but also their back deck and pool! So nice! Darcy's kitchen offers you excellent pans, utensils and appliances, so if you enjoy cooking, you should be very pleased! There are many near-by towns with lots to offer for an enjoyable day out, yet the one we ventured to most was the closest one, Hell. Going there was a unique and fun experience; especially their friendly post office! Go figure! Thank you Darcy for trusting your home and sweet pets with us. We truly enjoyed ourselves!

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