Seoul

I have a 4-year-old tuxedo cat named Kongi, and a 3-year-old maltese dog named Cookie.

I'd like a pet sitter who gives the pets food and fresh water every day, plus a brief 10-minute walk for the dog twice a day (morning and night). Cookie is really gentle, loving and quiet. Meanwhile, Kongi might be shy the first few days, but he will soon get over that and show his love. He's good at keeping himself busy -- he mostly spends his time lounging around the house.

Kongi gets really upset if his litter box is not clean and will sometimes urinate on the floor if the litter box is not scooped every single day.

There are no plants to water in the house. The pets do not need to receive any special medication, though it would be nice if you wipe the dog's face every few days (he gets tears of joy).

Hi -- my name is Kelly, and I am a Korean-American journalist who has been living in South Korea for about six years.

Welcome to my spacious, 720-square-foot apartment in downtown Seoul. Just steps away from a main road of famous pubs, rooftop bars and restaurants, this apartment is the perfect location for anyone who wants a quiet sleep but also likes to be close to good dining and night life. The apartment is facing the old U.S. military base, which is now empty and a sanctuary of trees and birds. Once upon a time, my mother used to work there, so I feel like living here is a return to my roots, in some ways.

For those that enjoy a hike, it is within walking distance of Namsan tower (Nam Mountain), the iconic landmark of Seoul where one can get views of the entire city.

My home consists of a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, one bathroom (with a bath tub), an office and a bedroom. The bed you would be sleeping in is a traditional Korean floor bed, but with a modern, westernized thickness (so no hurting backs here!). I also have a balcony that overlooks the trees of the military base with two chairs and a glass table for having breakfast or morning coffee with a view.

My apartment is located about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport from Incheon International Airport (~40 minute taxi), 8 minutes from Namsan Tower, 25 minutes from Gangnam, 30 minutes from Hongdae and 10 minutes from Hannam-dong. These are popular neighborhoods with much to see; my neighborhood itself is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in South Korea, and it draws people from all over the country and the world.

*** There is no COVID PCR testing requirement to enter or exit South Korea as of October 2022.

We welcome you to our television, equipped with Netflix and PS4 games. We also have a speaker system that connects to bluetooth like Spotify — feel free to play music. I collect antique toys, the oldest being from year 1870, and like to think of my dining room as a little museum.

Toaster, stove (2 burners), kitchen sink, pourover and french press coffee.
Television with Netflix and video games — no cable. High-speed wifi.
Closet, full-size queen Korean floor bed. Sofa, coffee table, dining table. Bathroom with shower and bath tub. Balcony with table and chairs overlooking trees and mountains in the distance.

The subway station is an 8-min walk from my house. There are several bus stations that are within a 3-minute walk from my house.

*** As of October 2022, PCR tests or COVID tests are not required to enter or exit South Korea.

My apartment is in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is very central to all the tourist spots in the city, and has easy access (a 3-8 minute walk) to several bus stations and Noksapyeong Station (the subway).

For those who appreciate nature, Namsan Park and Namsan mountain are a 10-minute walk away for hiking and city views. For those who want the city life, I live just a 3-minute walk from a main street famous for its bars and restaurants (Haebongchon), as well as Sinheung Market (famous for bars, shopping, food) and Itaewon (the international neighborhood of Seoul).

I live next to a 90-year-old woman who sells traditional Korean pottery from the Yeoju region, so you can also support the arts and get amazing souvenirs while here.

By public transportation, you can reach the following popular neighborhoods very quickly:
... Itaewon (10 minutes by foot)
... Hongdae (25-30 minutes by transit)
... Hannam-dong (20 minutes by foot, 8 minutes by transit)
... Hapjeong (18 minutes by transit)
... Gangnam (25 minutes by transit)
... Han River (40 minutes by walking, 15 minutes by transit)
... Euljiro (15 minutes by transit)
... Gwanghwamun (15 minutes by transit)
... Incheon International Airport (1 hr 10 minutes by transit, ~40 minutes by taxi)

When I am on vacation, I always am available on Whatsapp and I do speak Korean. Do not hesitate to reach out to me. I also provide all visitors a booklet with information on the best areas and restaurants.