Ashland Oregon for the Theater/Shakespeare Festival June?

About this assignment

My trip will be from May 29th, returning June 28th. I need a sitter, or couple to arrive a day early and stay until the 29th, as I get in very late on the 28th, and trips get delayed so much these days. It may be possible that I have another sitter who could come for the first 2 weeks, should you want to come, but only for the last weeks.

I need a conscientious, dog lover to care for my sweet mellow Daisy. I prefer someone who'll be home quite a bit, with normal coming and going. There's a big back yard, and on lovely days I open the door so Daisy can come and go while I go play Pickleball. I like a sitter with maturity, good practical sense, and experience with dogs is a must. Someone who keeps a clean home and body. No smoking of any kind, no vaping indoors, no drugs.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

2 daily dog walks of 30 minutes or more, loving attention, fresh food and water daily. I have a few house plants, but the landlords take care of the garden with automatic watering, and an occasional mowing of the grass.
I'd like someone who will care about Daisy, give her a little love. She is super sweet and mellow, and quiet. She is getting her Summer hair cut before the trip.

My little house is about 1000 sq ft. I would make sure it's clean for the sitter(s) and would want it to be as clean for my return. This is a rented house, and my landlords May want to have a communication with you so that they feel their property is safe in your hands, so good references would be helpful.

When you are leaving the house, always make sure Daisy has had a chance to do her business before you leave. Always do the same before you go to bed, and first thing in the morning as well. We have a back yard which is good enough for the first potty of the morning. she is never left outside alone more than 5-10 minutes, but I do open the door as described above. She's a house dog.

Sitters should take good care of the house, furnishings, potted plants, etc.

What are the good features of the property and location

Ashland Oregon is a beautiful little town in southern Oregon, with a university, a wonderful Shakespeare Festival, music, restaurants, and a gorgeous park running through town (Lithia Park), with trails, pickleball courts, wild life, and majestic trees. In 2025 the Shakespeare Festival begins in May and ends October 26th. There is an International Airport a 22 minute drive away in Medford, Or.

The house has 2 small bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. One has a shower and one has a claw foot tub and no shower. There is a fenced back yard with a picnic table and a glorious huge walnut tree. You can walk to almost everything in Ashland from the house, which is located in the old town center in the neighborhood called the railroad district.

You can walk to all the theaters, symphony, library, university, and the whole town center with all the lovely shops, coffee houses, Food Coop. Most everything is within 6 blocks, including Lithia Park. These are not City type blocks, much shorter.

If flying, I can pick you up if you arrive before dark, and I can take you back to the airport during daylight hours also. I don't feel comfortable driving at night anymore. If you have a good driving record and auto insurance, I may well let you use my 2012 Honda CRV while you are here. I will be using an airport shuttle service to and from the airport.

The house has lots of natural light, is well insulated, and has a great central heater/air conditioner. The gas range is brand new, there's a microwave oven and a dishwasher and a laundry room with washer and dryer.
The Internet is terrific, and has never given me a moment of trouble.

Daisy is not allowed on the furniture and has a deluxe bed of her own in the living room. If a bedroom door is left open while people are out, however...she gets on the bed!
The sitter (s) will have use of the guest bedroom with a queen bed. If possible, I'd like to keep my room for all my personal stuff and extra things that I don't have closet space for. You would have a nice chest of drawers and a closet in your room.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

When walking with Daisy, look around for deer and walk away from them. She will pretend not to see them, and does not want to chase, but the deer can be a bit aggressive towards dogs!

It may be possible that I have another sitter who could come for the first 2 weeks, should you want to come, but only for the last weeks.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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