Enjoy fall and the holidays in the wine country of Walla Walla - southeastern Washington (State) in U.S. Housesitter(s) needed to care for our dog, walk and feed him twice a day and keep our home secure, maintained and tidy. Time periods are: September 5 - October 5, October 22 - November 22 and December 18 - January 16, 2019. Return dates are currently flexible a day or two. If interested, please indicate time period(s).
Genji must be kept on a leash when being walked and shouldn't be left alone in the house for more than 4-5 hours. He stays in his crate at night but otherwise has the run of the main floor and big backyard. You can travel with him in the car for day trips and walks along the river walkway or stick close to the many routes around the neighborhood. A car is provided but not required.
Home well located in historical neighborhood and award winning downtown shopping, eateries and wine tasting bars. Whitman College campus (musical events and lectures),YMCA, public library, neighborhood grocery and parks are a few blocks away. Scenic day trips possible to museums, resturants, galleries and pioneer homes of Dayton, Joseph and Pendleton. Fun and affordable skiing area at Bluewood - an hour away. We can pick up/deliver house sitter(s) to either Pasco or Walla Walla airports/bus or train stations.
House is comfortable with basement bedroom and bathroom space reserved for pet sitters.Wifi, Netflix and landline provided. No yard work this time of year. Sit suitable for a couple or single. Pre-approved guests o.k. ( i.e. arrrangements made ahead of time). We would expect the sitter(s) to arrive day before we leave as our guest. You may plan to leave later on return date or stay over if more convenient.
We have been using housesiters for several years now with very good results. Please do not hesitate to express interest if you have before but for some reason it didn't work out. We have had to select among many fine applicants and hope to hear from you again.