Mountain top log home

Hot Springs, SD, US
  • 3dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Russell
Pet parent

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Introduction

I am a recently retired pharmacist and my wife did the bookkeeping for our pharmacies. We love to travel and are hoping that house sitting will be a great way to do that. As you can see by our list of pets, when we travel we will also need

Home & location

Our home is about three miles outside of Hot Springs, South Dakota in the southern end of the Black Hills. We are about 1000 feet above Hot Springs on a mountain top with awesome views to the west and north. We are about a 45 minute drive

houseHousedisabledDisabled accessfamilyFamily friendlymountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

KingQueen

Clothes storage

Wardrobe

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

DeskWorktop

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

CentralFireplace

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Pool

Hot tub

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Balcony

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your car

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesDVD / Blu-ray player

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingPoolHot tubScenic views

Responsibilities

The dogs are outdoor dogs and don’t require a lot of care but love all the attention they can get. There are thousands of acres of public land right out our front door for hiking. The cat is a large Himalayan female. Loves a lap but takes

Meet the pets

  • Scout

    Golden Retriever

    10 years

  • Yukon

    Golden Retriever

    7 years

  • Chief

    Irish Setter

    under 1

  • Simba

    Himalayan

    14 years

Sitter reviews (12)

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Katrina

We loved our month in the cabin on the hills. The cat is the floofiest, friendly cat we’ve met. Russ and Bev were so welcoming to us all and we kept in

    Stayed · 14 Feb - 14 Mar 2024
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    Rebecca

    I cannot say enough good things about this sit. The doggoes are lively but obedient. Sweet Kota barks persistently to be let in and out, Yukon is a great

      Stayed · 01 Aug - 09 Aug 2023
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      Kimberly

      Bev and Russ were wonderful hosts. They welcomed us into their home and treated us like old friends. We had so much in common with them and have made great

        Stayed · 18 Jul - 26 Jul 2023
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        Lauren

        We had the most incredible time at Russ and Bev's home that their three well-behaved Golden Retrievers and the sweetest cat ever, Simba, shared with us!

          Stayed · 26 May - 11 Jun 2023
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          Judi

          Beautiful log home with well-behaved and lovable pets. Would definitely go back to enjoy the area.

            Stayed · 21 Oct - 31 Oct 2022

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