We live 4 miles south of Sunriver resort in central Oregon on 15 acres. It is on a migration route for deer and elk -there is a lot of peace and wildlife with dark skies at night for star gazing. The guest bedroom is on the main floor with a view to the woods. February is the best month to ski Mt. Bachelor and is 22 miles from us. We have a "bed and refrigerator" so whoever volunteers to house sit would also be paid for the time it takes to prepare the Studio for the next guest. The refrigerator is stocked for the renter's first breakfast so no cooking is involved. We have a Schnauzer and one cat who acts like a dog. Very easy care. The eight hens provide eggs for the guests and are also very easy.