House sit Robe

03-Jul-2025 – 21-Jul-2025

| 19 Days stay

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Assignment Requirements

We live in a small, comfortable home with an open living/dining/kitchen area that looks out onto a river and lake. Our house is 2 minutes walk from Long Beach and a 20-minute cliff walk, or a bit less along the road, into Robe itself. We have solar panels and a water tank as our attempt at being environmentally conscious. A free-standing wood fire and reverse-cycle keep the whole house warm and cosy during the colder months. We have a smart TV with Netflix and there’s a fair range of free-to-air stations available. The music system is good, the kitchen well equipped and there’s Wi-Fi throughout the house. Outside there's a covered patio area and a small back lawn and garden. The whole of this area has a 'zapper' fence around it which keeps our cats in and other cats out. There are no houses opposite or directly behind and only one neighbour along the side (and she's seldom there). The lake opposite the house attracts all types of water birds. If you're lucky, you'll see pelicans soaring in, and other bird life is on view all the time.

When we are away we need housesitters who will take good care of our cats by feeding them twice a day, giving them cuddles and keeping an eye on their wellbeing. We also need the pot plants, hanging baskets and garden to be watered as needed.

Robe is an historic town with lovely old buildings and fantastic beaches suitable for walking as well as a rugged coast line. The town is very well catered for in terms of restaurants and boutique shops (and one very well sourced supermarket) and it even has its own small, 2 screen cinema. Though there is no public transport or taxi, everything is within walking distance ... if you enjoy walking. The permanent population is about 1500 though that does swell to 10,000+ during summer!

As far as the wider area is concerned, there're beaches everywhere and lots of pine forests, Limestone Coast boutique wineries are only a 15 minute drive away and the Coonawarra is an easy day trip. Other day trips could take you to the southern parts of the Coorong, Mt Gambier, historic Beachport, or Bool Lagoon. Our nearest large town is Mount Gambier which is an hour and a half away and driving to Adelaide takes about 3 and a half hours.

We expect our house sitter(s) to be non-smokers and animal lovers. Our cats require feeding twice a day, and cuddles as per requested although they will take some time to ‘relate’ to you. Our garden is very small but may require some watering, especially the hanging baskets and indoor plants. The lawns are mowed by our ‘handy person’.

Pet Care

Cats

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About the Area

Robe South East, South Australia

Suburb Insights

Robe embraces you with a gentle rhythm, a calm coastal village far from hurried city life. Morning routines often begin with a stroll along Victoria Street for coffee, where you’ll start to recognise faces before heading towards Long Beach. This stretch of sand offers an ideal expanse for long, unfettered dog walks, allowing your temporary companions to burn energy while you absorb the salty air and quiet beauty of the coastline. The town’s character unfolds further along the coastal path, winding past rocky coves and the historic jetty. You’ll quickly find a comforting pattern, knowing where to pick up fresh bread from the local bakery or chat with storekeepers who recall familiar faces and their furry friends. These interactions, often sparked by a wagging tail or a shared moment overlooking the bay, build a quiet sense of belonging within this close-knit community. Settling into a Robe home means adopting an unhurried existence. Evenings invite sunset walks around Lake Butler, reflecting the day's calm. Caring for a home and its pets here feels less like a task and more like embracing a pace where every daily ritual, from morning feedings to a final stroll, connects you deeply to the town’s welcoming spirit.