Christmas and New Year in Norrtalje, Sweden, close to nature and Stockholm
Sweden, Norrtälje, Stockholms län
Pets
- Dog(s)
- Cat(s)
- Fish
Large garden for the dog to run, chill and quiet animals. Cats have their own door and are pretty autonomous. Tani requires daily medication. Fish tank is on a timer and auto-fed.
Dates
- 18 Dec 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 (2 sitters have applied for these dates)
About this assignment
We are looking for someone (or a couple) who loves animals and is experienced with cats and dogs and can stick to schedule as Tani is under medication. It's a brand new house, in a quiet neighborhood, so someone reliable, non- smoking and tidy is preferred.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Responsibilities would include:
- taking care of our dog Tani who is currently on long-term medication which needs to be given twice a day at specific time.
- 2 cats (Ginny and Otis). Ginny is our 5 month old kitten; she loves playing and cuddles - warning, very cheeky !
- water houseplants.
- keeping the house clean.
- fish are auto-fed and tank will not require special attention (just enjoy watching it :))
- snow removal to allow access to the parking and house in case of snow (it's great exercise in the morning !)
What are the good features of the property and location
- Newly built house with wooden floors and floor heating
- The house has one large bedroom with a king bed, as well as large living room, open kitchen and separate laundry room.
- Nice and cosy living room with fire place and wood available to burn
- Remote and close to the city at the same time.
- Good reliable internet connection (fiber)
- Connected to municipal water
- Close to nature and walks (forest in the backyard)
- Connected by bus to Norrtalje (15min away, main town with all shops, hospital, vet, ...) and Stockholm (1hr).
- Car available to drive (Volvo C30) with snow tires
- If the house sitter wants to explore for a week-end, we can arrange care for the cats with the neighbor for couple of days.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Our dog Tani must be given daily medication twice a day. She takes it with her food and need to be given consistently around 07:00-08:00 and 19:00-20:00 (every 12 hours).
It's a short assignment in winter, it can be chilly (-10C during the day) and daylight is short (6h of sun per day). There are buses to town, 4 to 6 times a day with good connection to Stockholm for a day trip. For groceries, we'll have our car available but please be aware that you may be driving on snow or ice. We trust that the sitters will care for our pets while we are away.
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
8 November 2026
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Testimonials
Julie and Etienne´s Loving Family
We have the opportunity to take care of Julie and Etienne´s kids: Tani, Hobbsy and Otis ( dog & 2 cats ). Taking care of them was incredible, they are really amazing animals, we miss them already a lot. We felt very comfortable organizing everything with both Juli and Etienne. They gave us perfect instructions of how to take care all of them and there beautiful house near the woods also. We have an Amazing month in Sweden, a beatiful country, beautiful people and near nature. We will love to return to take care of them, hope soon. Thanks for giving us the opportunity and trusting your kids with us. Hope to see them soon again. Diego & Adolfina Thanks for making the experience easy going. We loved
Diego, Argentina, December 2024
Unforgettable winter adventure in a quiet Swedish village
I had an absolutely incredible experience housesitting for Julie, Etienne, and their daughter Thea in a charming village in Sweden. Their home was warm, inviting, and fully equipped with everything I needed. It was nestled in a serene neighborhood right next to a small forest where I was taking their dog Tani for walks. I also had the pleasure of taking care of their two adorable cats, Hobbsy and Otis, as well as their fish. The surrounding area offered many opportunities for biking and hiking, including a long-distance trail that passed right through the village that I was able to hike with Tani. The town with a supermarket was just a short bike or bus ride away, and I even had the chance to explore Stockholm on day trips by bus. Julie and Etienne were unbelievably kind, helpful, and welcoming. They were always quick to respond to my messages and went above and beyond to help me resolve any issues or answer any questions I had. We’ve stayed in touch even after my housesit ended, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to spend 5 months in their beautiful home, experiencing the magic of a real winter with real snow. I would jump at the chance to come back and housesit for them again. Thank you, Julie, Etienne, and Thea, for being such amazing hosts! ????
Kasia, Iceland, September 2023