Greetings -
We are looking for a short term house-sitter for our two week absence while we travel this Christmas break. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to visit family in the area, but wants their own space.
We live on 0.6 acres in rural NW Portland and have a clean, comfortable family home. For this period, we would need help with pets and the minimal garden. We have one small dog and 3 chickens. If you are interested in this house-sit, you will likely need a car. We are about 5 flat-ish miles from the nearest bus stop. If you are burly and bike/bus savvy, you can deal. You could bike 5 miles to Scappoose and take their bus in, or bike 5 miles to Sauvie Island and take Trimet in.
The Portland area is gorgeous, and this house-sit would be great for folks who want to do a lot of day trips. We are 15 minutes frm St. John's or 25 minutes from downtown. Our dog is good for 8 hours alone, or is a good companion for day trips if you go to places that tolerate fat little pugs. We have had several successful house-sits through this site - looking forward to hearing from you.