Bringing home owners and house sitters together
Beautiful house on 20 acres
United States, Minnetrista, Minnesota
Pets
- Dog(s)
- Chicken(s)
2 dogs. 10 and 12 years old and 9 chickens
Dates
- 1 Jan 2026 to 17 Apr 2026 (Only 1 sitter has applied for these dates)
About this assignment
Looking for dog lovers (and chickens too). Non-smoking, like a neat and clean house. Willing to communicate (and send pics) regularly. Will treat our house and pets with care.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Care, feeding and exercise of 2 older dogs - a 10 year old German Shepherd and 12 year old German Wire Hair Pointer. Will need to administer eye medication. Also feed and water 9 chickens. Multiple plants to water.
What are the good features of the property and location
Quiet setting on 20 acres, but short drive to shopping and downtown. Great cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on property or on the nearby golf course. Less than 1/4 mile to state trail for biking and hiking. Snowplowing service provided. Garage stall available. Organic Eggs!
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
It will be winter in MN and will need their own vehicle - no access to public transportation. Owners will be easily reachable by text/phone, but out of country.
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
23 August 2025
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Testimonials
Missing those dogs!!
We loved so many aspects of this pet/house sit. First, Tipper & Zoey are wonderful and easy companions, and we thoroughly enjoyed their distinctive personalities. Tipper is mostly soulful and mellow and prefers staying very close. Occasionally, he’s comically stubborn (like when he doesn’t want to sleep in his designated area or get off the couch, which we only caught him doing once). Zoey runs on the anxious side and has lots of energy to burn off. Both dogs love affection, brushing, and chomping on bones. Their beautiful and spacious home is situated on 20 acres of natural beauty and proved to be quite peaceful during a long and snowy winter. Due to record-breaking snowfall, long walks on the property proved challenging. We were happy to discover that both dogs loved running around at a local dog park and never tired of walks back and forth on their long driveway. Communication with Eric & Deanne was seamless. They left us detailed home/pet information and quickly responded to any questions or concerns. While their property seemed remote, our commute to downtown Minneapolis was consistently 30 minutes or less.
DENISE, United States, 1 May 2023
A spacious sit with happy dogs and friendly chickens
I looked after Eric and Deanne's big house in Minnesota for three months, Jan-March 2021, and I can warmly recommend a sit for them. Both Eric and Deanne were kind, quickly responsive, flexible and accommodating throughout the time I was there, as well as generous with utilities and house supplies. I had fun with Tipper and Zoey and lots of walks in the snow, as well as a constant supply of great fresh eggs care of the six happy chickens on the block. The property is about 20 minutes out of downtown Minneapolis but has a nice rural feel. Ideal for someone who'd like some time to complete a writing or other longer project! Thanks for having me Eric and Deanne!
Ben, 15 April, 2021