We are looking for a fee free arrangement. We want a non smoking active couple who will be able to take Rusty our standard poodle on long walks in the open space next to our gated, fenced five acres. He will require daily brushing. You will need to pay special attention to his ear because hair on them becomes matted easily. The cat is an indoor cat that requires cleaning litter box twice a day. Access to our house is by way of a gravel road that at this time of year could be muddy or snowy. We can have a snow storm by the end of November and if lucky ski resorts at Lake Tahoe open by Thanksgiving. We are about 45 to 60 min. away from world class ski resorts.(Heavenly, Kirkwood etc) It's about 45 min to Reno, 15 min to Carson City the capital and home of the V+T railroad museum. 50 min to historic Virginia City. We are 3 miles from big box stores, Trader Joe's, and Costco. The house was built in 1979 but has updated kitchen and bathrooms. We are on a well with septic system. It is a well maintained home, and very tidy. Would assume house sitter would maintain home as they found it. Would like sitter to own or have owned their own home and be knowledgeable concerning the upkeep a home requires. We will be pleased to send pictures of interior on request. We have a Verizon jetpack (like wifi)but you would need to have your own laptop / IPad. We have Dish with HBO and Showtime. We would need to meet you and orient you to the house prior to our departure. Thank you for looking at our add and hope to hear from you.