We live within walking distance to downtown, the Zoo and the Saddledome in a single detached house. We have a cat and a goldfish and a front walk that may need shoveling. We are away from Dec 2 to the end of the month. If you are only available for a shorter stay due the x-mas season that is fine, and we also have a guest bedroom if you need a place to stay into the early part of January. Let me know if this interests you.