Paid Sit in Beautiful Ashland, Oregon. Easy Dog, Sweet House, Walk to All

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.

I need a conscientious, dog lover to care for my sweet mellow Daisy. 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

Daisy gets two relatively short walks with me each day, and two meals. She is let into the backyard when I first get up, and I take her for her first walk sometime before 11 most days. She gets another walk between 7-10pm. That usually is fine with her. There are a few houseplants to water. NO gardening. Leave the house and car clean and tidy. No guests staying or parties.

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. The sitter has only the guest bedroom, as I need a place to store all my things, and there are not many closets.

One bathroom 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 6-8 blocks, including Lithia Park. These are not City type blocks, they're 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 can let you use my 2012 Honda CRV while you are here. I will be using an airport shuttle service to and from the airport myself.

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!

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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