Help a Family with a Garden, Kids, and Dogs in Seattle, Washington

Seattle is a wonderful city to use a base for exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest! We live in the University district in Seattle. Our house is within walking distance of parks, grocery stores, and public transportation like the buses and the light rail.

We are always looking for helping hands to help us with the dogs, the kids, the house, the yard, the summertime garden, and the busy life that comes with this stage of life. We are a family of two adults and three children. We also have two dogs, a beagle/ cattle dog age 3, and a border collie, age 2. Our amazing Gracie dog left us in July 2024 at almost age 17. We like to travel during the kids' school breaks. I need solid help between the following dates (so no arriving or departing between the following dates): Dec 6-8 Dec 13-15 Dec 20-Jan 4 The Dec 20-Jan 4 dates are the top priority at this point, but it would be ideal to find someone to cover all of these dates (so a ~1 mo stay from early Dec to early January). We host throughout the year. There are always plenty of things to do around here. It’s nice to have another person around (in & out of the house) to keep our dogs company. We don't typically accept travelers for stays that are less than two weeks. It takes time and effort to get a guest familiar with the house and routines. We can host up to two travelers at a time. Please let me know if you are ok with sharing space with another traveler or if you prefer the room to yourself. I don’t ask women to share space with men and or men to share space with women. Our Place: Our family has a 1200 sq ft house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Please keep in mind that our house is small by American standards. The third bedroom is our guest room with queen sized pull out bed and shared bathroom. The bed converts to a sofa when we don't have guests, but the bed has an actual mattress + a memory foam top (no bar across your back). It feels like a real bed. When we host two travelers, we have a second twin sized bed that we set up in the room. The bedroom has a TV for Netflix. We have security cameras that record and send alerts to our phones when the dogs are barking and when people come and go. We usually ignore these alerts. We use the cameras primarily to check on the dogs while we are out. Our beagle can become upset when she is alone, so it's nice to be able to check on her when we aren't home and to know when the dogs are getting restless or need to go out. The cameras are in common areas in plain view. Food: We are happy to share our staple food items with you, i.e. milk, cereal, eggs, things we have in the pantry and refrigerator. You are welcome to eat what we eat. We are not a family that sits down and eats dinner together on a nightly basis. Thus, you should expect to buy some of your own food to your preferences and eat some of our food. Our family’s schedule: We are a family with young kids. The kids are up early every day. Although you are welcome to sleep in, you might find doing so challenging past 7AM if you are sensitive to noise. We supply ear plugs and a white noise machine for your comfort. You are welcome to come and go and keep the hours that you wish, but please understand that if you are regularly coming home in the late evening or past midnight and, then, trying to sleep in, you may be more comfortable with another host. It’s absolutely fine every once in a while, but if going out late every night is your preference, we are not the best host for you. Getting Around Seattle: - Our neighborhood is very walkable! There are grocery stores, parks, and shops all within walking distance of our house. - We have bikes, bike locks, and bike helmets in the garage that we are happy to share. Just ask & we’ll get you set up! - It’s easy to use public transportation from our house. The nearest stop is only a few hundred feet away from our front door. -Getting from the airport (SEA) to our house is easy via one train + one bus. The Light Rail (train) runs regularly from the airport to the Stadium stop, which the stop closest to our house. From there, our house is only a short bus ride away. Next Steps: -If you are interested in staying with us, please share a bit more about yourself, why you want to stay with us, what you hope to do here in Seattle, and what dates you are looking to stay with us. -Please let me know when you have a moment to talk on the phone or video chat in the upcoming days. I have WhatsApp, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Apple Messages, and Skype. -If all seems to be a fit after messaging and video chatting with each other, we will extend an invitation for you to stay with us. -Please keep in mind that I generally work on Work and Travel accommodations on Mondays, including replying to messages and scheduling video chats. It may take me a few days to respond.


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Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

5.0

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Argentina

5

I had an amazing time! The city is beautiful, the hosts are fantastic, and the dogs are lovely. I didn't have a single bad moment, and I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone.

hace 1 mes


Cheryl respondido

Thank you. Please keep in touch & definitely let us know if and when you return to Seattle!

Estados Unidos

5

My trip to Seattle has been by far one of my absolute favorites! Cheryl and her family were so welcoming and thoughtful. During their time away from home, they always maintained contact with me and checked in to see how I was doing. It felt so easy to just become a part of their lives and I instantly felt at home. I absolutely adored their two dogs, Mabel and Mars. They were the best company during my two weeks and I miss them sorely. Their kids were also a delight to talk too and get to know! I would strongly recommend this experience for anyone!

hace 2 meses


Cheryl respondido

Thank you Jordyn. Please keep in touch. :)

Alemania

5

This was my first experience with Worldpackers & it was perfect. Cheryl, Chris & the kids are so welcoming & made sure I always felt comfortable in my stay. I absolutely fell in love with the dogs & their personalities. The tasks are very easy & don’t take up much time, I had plenty of free time. Cheryl always made sure I could explore everything I wanted to & helped me when I had questions with anything. I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get to know a wonderful family & take care of their lovely dogs. Thank you so much Cheryl & Chris, I would love to come back one day!

hace 7 meses


Cheryl respondido

Thank you Sophie. We miss you! Please keep in touch. :)

Alemania

5

I had a great stay in Seattle with Cheryl, Chris, their lovely kids and especially dogs!They always made sure you felt comfortable and really did everything to explain to you their day to day life and what your tasks are etc. Even if I didn’t understand something right away they were very patient and understanding, and really made sure I got everything! Dont feel scared to ask! I got to meet new people such as their lovely dogwalker J, who always listened and talked to me about everything! Be prepared to fall in love with their dogs and their very individual characters as you get to know them

hace 1 año


Cheryl respondido

Thank you so much Malu! Please keep in touch! <3 No worries about needing to be flexible. That comes with the territory of hosting travelers. :)

Reino Unido

5

Thank you Cheryl for being such a lovely host! Cheryl always made sure I was comfortable in my stay (with food, bedding, tasks etc) i loved getting to know Cheryl and her family- especially the dogs! the tasks are made very clear and are not difficult once you get the hang of things, and there is plenty of free time for you to explore Seattle. I had a lovely time 🫶🏼

hace 1 año


Cheryl respondido

Thank you, Rosie! The pleasure was all ours. :) Good luck with your future plans and travels. <3


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