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House sit Eltham

26-Dec-2024 – 11-Jan-2025
17 Days stay
Responsiveness

Assignment Requirements

URGENTLY REQUIRED DUE TO ASSIGNED SITTER CANCELLING

TO LOOK AFTER OUR HOUSE, HANGING BASKETS AND A VARIETY OF ANIMALS.

7 CHOOKS, 1 LONG NECK TURTLE, 3 FISH, 2 GREEN TREE FROGS and 1 TOY POODLE.

In detail:

This is a beautiful, large home in the leafy suburb of Eltham! It's got the atmosphere of a writer's retreat or a yoga retreat in the hills!

You can enjoy the large garden, deck area, dvds and large-screen tvs, plus all the kitchen gadgets, treadmill (indoor) and gorgeous neighbourhood walks, plus plenty of parking space onsite.

The sit includes looking after the previous pets mentioned (including a very cute and cuddly puppy, 8 months old!) plus easy-to-care-for green tree frogs (who live in a cute frog-tank/garden, plus one adorable, VERY easy-care turtle (also in his own cute, plant-filled tank!) and the chooks (live in their own adorable chicken coop and are also VERY low maintenance.)

It might sound like quite a menagerie, but you will find the day-to-day tasks very simple and easy-going. (Only the lovely puppy and cute chickens require daily food; every other menagerie-member is fed every 2nd-day, making this house-sitting gig a dream!)

We are going on a short respite holiday and are looking for the right person for this amazing opportunity to spend 2 weeks in stunning Eltham, surrounded by gorgeous lorikeets, kookaburras, gum trees and rose gardens!

We're looking forward to hearing from a responsible person / reliable couple to take care of our space.

(Sorry - no parties!)

So, we anticipate your reply if this sounds like the getaway for you (which is only actually about 25km or 40 min drive from the CBD of Melbourne,) close to the train, supermarket, buses and everything you need plus lots of LOVELY parks and restaurants!)

Best wishes and see you soon!

Pet Care

Dogs Reptiles Fish Chickens

Property & Location

Public Transport Supermarket Restaurants

Position Location

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About the Area

Eltham Melbourne, Victoria
Suburb Insights
Your Eltham mornings will unfold with a gentle rhythm, often prompted by your furry companions. A sunrise walk along the Diamond Creek Trail offers not just exercise for a dog, but also a chance to observe kookaburras and listen to the bush come alive. The well-maintained paths provide a safe route, weaving past gum trees, ideal for a peaceful start to the day. Afterwards, a quiet moment with a book and coffee sourced from a local spot on Main Road sets a calm tone before attending to other pet needs. Midday in Eltham encourages a relaxed pace. While pets nap, you might gather supplies from Eltham Village, perhaps picking up fresh produce if the farmers market is on. The train station offers a convenient link if you need to venture further, though the immediate area provides ample for daily living. Familiarity with the home's layout and the pets' schedule becomes second nature quickly here, allowing for easy transitions between their needs and your own quiet moments. As afternoon fades, another walk might lead to Alistair Knox Park, a different vista for canine companions to explore new scents. Evenings settle into a comfortable domestic routine, preparing meals in the kitchen and enjoying the quiet of an Eltham home. This part of the Nillumbik Shire provides a backdrop of natural sounds and open space, fostering a sense of tranquil stewardship for both the residence and its animal residents. It’s a deliberate, unhurried pace.