House Sitter Guide

Shoes off at the door please Quiet hours after 10pm No smoking inside or on the balcony Please take out trash before checkout Extra towels in the hallway closet

Dishwasher: pods under the sink, run on "Normal" Oven: electric, preheat takes ~10 min Nespresso machine: pods in the drawer left of the sink

Central AC/heat controlled by Nest thermostat in the hallway Ceiling fan in bedroom: wall switch by the door

Wednesday mornings — bins are in the alley behind the building

In-unit washer/dryer in the closet by the bathroom Detergent provided on the shelf Please clean lint trap after each dryer load

Saffron Kitchen — incredible biryani, 3 blocks south The Lemon Tree Cafe — best breakfast spot, 5 min walk Hilltop Shawarma — open late, great wraps

H-E-B Grocery — 0.5 miles east on Congress Ave Corner Market — 2 blocks north, good for quick items

CVS Pharmacy — 4 blocks south on Congress Ave, open until 10pm

Very walkable area with lots of restaurants and shops Town Lake trail is a 10 min walk — great for morning walks Street parking is free on weekends, metered on weekdays

Maximum 6 guests No pets allowed Beach gear in the shed — please rinse sand off before coming inside Outdoor shower on the back porch for rinsing off

Gas grill on the back porch — propane tank is connected, just turn and ignite Blender in the kitchen for smoothies Ice maker: press and hold the button for 3 seconds

Window AC units in each bedroom — use the remotes on the nightstands Ceiling fans in every room Dehumidifier in the closet if it gets humid

Thursday — roll bins to the curb by 7am. Bear-proof lids must stay latched.

Washer/dryer in the utility room off the kitchen Beach towels are separate from bath towels — check the labels

Coastal Catch — fresh seafood, 5 min drive The Sunrise Diner — amazing pancakes, open 6am Mediterranean Breeze — great hummus and grills, walkable

Publix — 2 miles north on Ocean Blvd Farmers market Saturday mornings at the pier

Walgreens — 1 mile south on Kings Highway

Beach access path is at the end of the driveway Public beach parking fills up by 10am in summer Bike rentals available at the shop on Main St

Bella is an indoor-only cat — please keep doors and windows closed She likes to hide in the laundry room Her litter box is in the downstairs bathroom — scoop daily Feed Bella at 7am and 6pm (food is in the pantry)

Dishwasher runs every other day Oven works fine, just ignore the weird clicking sound when preheating

Thermostat is on the main floor hallway — 70°F during the day, 65°F at night Basement can get cold — there is a space heater down there

Monday mornings — black bin is trash, blue is recycling

Washer/dryer in the basement Bella likes to sleep on warm laundry — move her gently

Falafal King — 3 blocks east, excellent wraps Rosemary Cafe — great salads and sandwiches, walkable Golden Spoon — family restaurant, 5 min drive

King Soopers — 1 mile west on Colfax Ave

Walgreens at the corner of Elm and Broadway

Quiet residential neighborhood Park at the end of the block is nice for walks Mail comes around 2pm — just bring it inside

Rent includes all utilities Building gym is on floor 2 — use your key fob Package room is in the lobby — code 4521 Quiet hours 10pm-7am (building policy) No drilling or nailing into walls

Dishwasher: run it regularly to avoid odors Oven is gas — light clicks then ignites Water filter on the kitchen faucet — replace every 3 months (spare in the cabinet)

Central HVAC controlled by the thermostat near the entrance Building switches from heat to AC in April

Trash chute on each floor, end of the hallway Recycling room is in the basement — take the service elevator

In-unit washer/dryer Dryer vent needs cleaning every 2 months (brush is on top of the dryer)

Zaatar Express — best falafel downtown, 2 blocks south Noodle House — great ramen and dumplings The Green Bowl — healthy salads and grain bowls

Trader Joe's — 4 blocks north on State St Whole Foods — 6 blocks west

Walgreens on the ground floor of the building next door

Very walkable — Walk Score 95 L train station is 1 block away (Red Line) Riverwalk is great for morning runs (3 blocks east)

We are away from November through March Please check on the house weekly Keep heat at minimum 55°F to prevent pipe freezing Bring in any packages from the porch

Refrigerator is mostly empty — we leave it running Do NOT use the oven — gas is turned to pilot only Sump pump in basement should run automatically during snowmelt

Furnace thermostat: keep at 55°F minimum If it drops below -10°F outside, bump it to 60°F Check that all faucets drip slightly during extreme cold snaps

No regular garbage during winter — just check that bins are secured

Washer water supply is turned off for winter Do not run the washing machine until we return and turn it back on

Not applicable — house is unoccupied. Nearest coffee shop is The Grind, 1 mile south.

Target is 2 miles south on Hennepin Ave if you need anything

CVS at the intersection of Cedar and 5th — 1.5 miles

Snow removal: Tony's Plowing handles the driveway (automatic, paid for the season) If snow piles up on the roof, call Tony at 555-777-8888 Mail is forwarded — ignore anything in the mailbox

Life jackets are required on the dock and boat No glass near the water Bring all trash inside — bears are active in summer Fire pit: use only when wind is calm, fully extinguish before bed

Propane grill on the deck — tank valve is on the left side Wood-burning stove: firewood is stacked on the side of the house Water heater takes 20 min to warm up

No central AC — open windows for cross breeze Wood stove heats the main floor Electric heaters in each bedroom closet

No curbside pickup — take trash to the transfer station on Route 28 (open Sat/Sun 8am-4pm)

Washer/dryer in the mudroom Hang towels on the clothesline outside — they dry fast in summer

The Boathouse Grill — lakeside dining, 10 min drive Mountain Deli — great sandwiches for picnics Star Bistro — family restaurant, 15 min drive

Safeway — 8 miles south on Route 28 General store in town has basics (2 miles)

Rite Aid in town — 2 miles south

Kayaks and paddleboard are in the shed — paddles hanging on the wall Dock is shared with the neighbors — be courteous Best swimming spot is off the dock or the sandy area to the left Hiking trails start at the end of the road

Close all gates behind you — keeps animals out of the garden Mudroom is for boots and outdoor gear Well water — it is safe to drink but tastes different from city water Septic system: no wipes, no grease down the drain

Wood-burning stove in the kitchen — kindling is in the basket, logs on the porch Propane range: turn and push to ignite Chest freezer in the mudroom has extra food — feel free to use it

Radiator heat controlled by the boiler thermostat in the basement Upstairs bedrooms: electric blankets in each closet No AC — windows and fans work well

No curbside pickup — take trash to the dump on Saturdays Compost goes in the bin behind the garden shed

Washer/dryer in the mudroom Clothesline in the backyard if you prefer air drying

The Country Table — farm-to-table, 10 min drive Road 7 Diner — classic breakfast spot Olive Branch — Mediterranean food, 15 min drive

Miller's Farm Stand — 2 miles down the road, seasonal produce Giant Food — 8 miles in town

CVS in town — 8 miles east on Route 30

Garden needs watering in summer — hose is connected, water in the morning Egg-laying hens in the coop — collect eggs daily if you like Deer visit the yard at dusk — they are harmless Nearest gas station is 5 miles east

Building requires quiet hours 10pm-8am No grilling on the balcony (building rule) Pool hours: 6am-10pm, towels are not provided Parking spot #147 in garage level P2

Induction cooktop — only works with magnetic pots (all the pots in the kitchen work) Dishwasher: tablets under the sink Espresso machine on the counter — instructions taped to the side

Central AC/heat — thermostat on the living room wall Balcony gets hot afternoon sun — close the blinds to keep it cool

Trash chute at the end of the hallway (any day) Recycling room on P1 level of the garage

In-unit washer/dryer in the hall closet Detergent pods provided in the cabinet above

Harbor Fish Market — fresh catch, 2 blocks south The Kebab Corner — great shawarma, ground floor of the next building Sunrise Smoothies — healthy bowls and juices, 3 min walk

Ralph's — 4 blocks north Little Italy farmers market on Saturdays

CVS in the building across the street

Walk to the Gaslamp Quarter in 10 min Harbor cruise boats depart from the pier (2 blocks) Scooter rentals everywhere — use the Lime or Bird app Gym on floor 3: treadmills, weights, and a yoga room