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Dates
  • 20 Aug 2025 - 18 Sep 2025
  • 4 weeks
What we need
  • Dogs (1)
  • Average
Sit Features
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We need a house sitter

Chicagoland - Cook - Chicago

Kristin

Hello! We live in beautiful Oak Park, IL with our 60 lb. rescue Goldendoodle, named Guinness. He is affectionate, playful, and smart. He is 4 years old. We love him dearly, but we also love to travel. And we can't always take him with.

We have a historic home in the Frank Lloyd Wright district. The map on here isn't quite accurate. We are located near Augusta and Kenilworth. We are within one mile to downtown Oak Park and the train to Chicago. You can also walk to restaurants, shops, and parks. You can easily get by without a car. If you do come with a car, we have space in our garage. We also have bicycles available.

You can be guaranteed a clean and tidy house. Our home is roughly 2,000 sq. ft. It has 3 bedrooms, an office, and 2 1/2 baths. The basement is fully finished with a bedroom, full bath, sitting area with tv, and office space. There is also a laundry room in the basement. It's the perfect arrangement for house sitters. You can enjoy our comfortable living space on the main level. Which has a family room with gas fireplace, living room, dining room, and a kitchen with all of the cooking essentials. The yard is fenced in for Guinness. So you can just let him out to go potty.

Dog Responsibilities: feed Guinness twice daily, check water bowl, and take him for daily walks. He also appreciates hugs, kisses, and belly rubs.

House/Yard Responsibilities: water a few indoor plants and outdoor garden. Mow yard weekly. Pick up waste in the yard after Guinness.

Kind regards,
Kristin & Tony

House & Location
  • House
  • Wifi, Streaming services, Garage, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Pets welcome
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  • City, Suburban (Shopping, Sport, Nature, Quiet, Family, Historical)
  • Trains/Trams, Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Art/Theatre, Live Music
Reviews (5)
First time in Oak Park and would gladly return to house sit Guinness. Kristin and her husband are such a great couple! Walking Guinness on his daily walk was great through the neighborhood. Houses are historic and parks are clean. Since this was so close to FLW district, I walked with Guinness through that area as well. Watering the plants was not a problem. Guinness is so well behaved and loves to cozy up to you near the fireplace. Everything about this sit was beautiful. I was ... MORE
 
SERENA (Jan 2023 - 2 weeks)
Unfortunately, this sit was cancelled last minute due to home owner illness. It was unexpected & they informed me as soon as they knew they would have to cancel.
 
CLAIRE & CHRISTOPHER (Aug 2024 - 3 nights - 1 of 3 endorsements from this sitter )
This was my second stay with Guinness, he's such a sweetheart. Kristin & Tony are very communicative & friendly. It's always a pleasure to walk their pup around the neighbourhood. Happy to return anytime.
 
CLAIRE & CHRISTOPHER (Jun 2024 - 3 weeks - 2 of 3 endorsements from this sitter )
Kristin & Tony made me feel very welcome in their beautiful home & I very much appreciated the TJ GC & fresh picked garden grown veggies. Their dog, Guinness, is a real love bug & a pleasure to care for. He was very good on the leash & it's a lovely neighbourhood to walk around. I would certainly be glad to return.
 
CLAIRE (Aug 2023 - 1 week 1 night - 3 of 3 endorsements from this sitter )
This sit was canceled after a the meet & greet due to family illness. All was very comfortable, tidy & clean. Well behaved dog with fenced yard. Hope we can meet again someday.
 
MAUREEN (Apr 2023 - 1 week)
 
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