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House Sitting in mersey-lyell

House sitting and pet care in Mersey-Lyell, Tasmania—whether you are in the city centre, inner suburbs, or the wider area.

Lifestyle Guide

Mersey-Lyell living means embracing a different rhythm, one where the morning light filters through ancient trees and the crisp air carries the scent of damp earth or eucalypt. Your furry companion will appreciate this unhurried start. A morning stroll might take you along the Mersey River banks, where platypus sightings are a quiet reward, or down a less-travelled country lane, the dog’s nose busy with new smells only they can discern. Returning to the comfort of your temporary home, the quiet allows for a relaxed breakfast, perhaps with fresh sourdough from a nearby Latrobe bakery or berries from a roadside stall. Afternoons here invite a gentle pace. Exploring a bush trail accessible from the property offers a change of scenery for you and your charge, or simply enjoying the garden with your temporary family napping nearby becomes the day’s highlight. The area’s small townships encourage local exploration, perhaps a quiet browse through Sheffield’s murals or a coffee overlooking the river in Deloraine, always keeping your pet's routine in mind. Evenings settle in with the sounds of distant birds, a quiet hum replacing the day’s gentle activity. This is a place for calm evenings, perhaps by a wood heater, with your canine companion curled contentedly at your feet. Living in Mersey-Lyell involves connecting with nature and local life on a more personal scale. The daily walk is as much for your peaceful contemplation as it is for the dog’s exercise, integrating seamlessly into a mindful, temporary stewardship of both the home and its beloved resident.

Open Assignments

2 Open Now

irishtown, Tasmania

41 Day Stay Starts 20 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Priority is pet care : 2 dogs, 7 cats, 13 chickens, fish. 2 bd rm Cottage on 1.5acres, Irishtown - NW Tasmania.

wilmot, Tasmania

0 Day Stay Starts
Responsiveness

My home is a typical old country cottage with a Rayburn stove to heat the water and cook on and a fire place for warmth. You must replace the wood you burn. I have a wonderful garden, including veggies to look after and use, with chickens and 4 sheep who like to say hello. I live near Cradle Mountain National Park, a lake, 2 rivers and plenty to do in the small town. Bowling, tennis and canoeing.

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

upper natone, Tasmania

110 Day Stay Listed 01 Nov 2026

There are no pets to look after but it is a country house on small acreage that will require (possibly frequent) mowing using a ride on mower. There is a small vegetable garden and some flower beds to look after and water and weed. Being a country place it may require some pest control (mice traps in the garage and shed area) from time to time and cleaning of spider webs etc. We require the place to be kept clean and as it is a new build that should not be difficult. The primary reason w...

smithton , Tasmania

80 Day Stay Listed 12 July 2026

I need an animal loving sitter to care for my cats, chickens, and birds. Feed and water morning and night Lovely warm stone cottage, private garden great wifi... Netflix etc. Close to fishing, beaches, Smithton Tasmania Private garden setting, cat door for indoor/outdoor cats -perfect for working person or retired couple

devonport, Tasmania

7 Day Stay Listed 16 June 2026

House sitter required for a week with the bonus of caring for five very beloved pets. Two toy cavoodles and three cats live in the home and will need some love and attention during the stay. The dogs will need to be walked daily, which they love to do as they are such people pups, just about everybody wants to pat them along the way. All are very easy and friendly animals, and all get along with one another. The house is located roughly a two minute drive from the CBD. The house has been comp...

ambleside, Tasmania

5 Day Stay Listed 26 May 2026

To care for an elderly dog. Feeding and cuddles. Comfortable home , views of Mersey River. Our old girl has had a rough few months losing her mate of 10 years recently. We have to be away for around 5 days so please if can assist, it would be greatly appreciated

ambleside, Tasmania

5 Day Stay Listed 26 May 2026

To care for an elderly dog. Feeding and cuddles. Comfortable home , views of Mersey River. Our old girl has had a rough few months losing her mate of 10 years recently. We have to be away for around 5 days so please if can assist, it would be greatly appreciated

devonport , Tasmania

12 Day Stay Listed 20 July 2026

We have a lovely cottage built in 1910 located in Devonport Tasmania. The house is a short walk from the cbd and maybe 10 minutes walk, or 3 minutes drive, from 2 supermarkets. Minimum gardening required- watering only. There are 4 cats, an elderly dog, and 5 chooks requiring care and feeding while we are away. There is a light and airy bedroom available for you

sulphur creek , Tasmania

38 Day Stay Listed 22 Apr 2026

To stay and look after my cherished fur babies w hile I go to nsw to care for my father

irishtown, Tasmania

41 Day Stay Listed 20 Sept 2026

Priority is pet care : 2 dogs, 7 cats, 13 chickens, fish. 2 bd rm Cottage on 1.5acres, Irishtown - NW Tasmania.

strahan , Tasmania

37 Day Stay Listed 11 Sept 2026

Dog, cats and chickens to care for, including walking dog

devonport , Tasmania

31 Day Stay Listed 27 May 2026

House sitting and looking after Wally - very happy and healthy 6 year old spoodle.

south burnie, Tasmania

11 Day Stay Listed 26 Dec 2025

To sit a small well trained cavoodle

queenstown , Tasmania

183 Day Stay Listed 01 May 2026

House care. 3 chickens.

Local insight

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Avg stay (days)
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Last 12 months
Last 12 months for Mersey-Lyell: confirmed house sits in this region and typical stay length.

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