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House sit RAINBOW FLAT

04-Dec-2023 – 07-Jan-2024
35 Days stay
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Assignment Requirements

Our rural property is about three hours north of Sydney, and 20 minutes from the nearest grocery store. It is one hectare (3 acres) in size, at the end of a cul-de-sac, with an extensive garden. We would prefer a garden-lover housesitter, but apart from your watering plants or lawns during dry-spells, it is designed for low-maintenance.

Pets:

We require a pet and housesitter to care for our two Jack Russell dogs, 4 chooks and 2 parrots. Each needs feeding & water checked daily, and the dogs need to be walked, and protected from danger such as wandering or finding trouble with wildlife such as blue-tongue lizards, goannas, or worse. We have friendly neighbours, but the fences bordering the property do not keep wildlife out, or pets in.

Household & grounds maintenance:

The house is kept clean, and functions like any other. We have town water, and solar-power. There is air-conditioning and good facilities such as a dishwasher, washing-machine & dryer, outdoor bar-b-que, spa etc. An orchard & vegetable garden use tank water.

There is a swimming pool that needs to be monitored in case rain may cause it to overfill, in which case the pump may need to be briefly switched to empty it a little. Otherwise, the pool needs maintenance like any other, i.e. there is a robot vacuum that needs to be emptied of leaves, and two filter baskets that should be checked and emptied regularly; and occasionally it may need salt added. The lawns are done by a contractor each fortnight, but they require no input, the gardeners just come and go independently.

The tennis court will need the blower used once a week to keep it in working order.

We require prospective housesitters to provide security check information.

Pet Care

Dogs Chickens Birds

Property & Location

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About the Area

RAINBOW FLAT Mid-North Coast, New South Wales
Suburb Insights
Waking in Rainbow Flat usually means the sounds of the bush rather than traffic. Your daily rhythm will naturally align with the quiet hum of this rural setting. For morning pet walks, consider the immediate surrounds of the property. Many homes here feature spacious yards, offering ample room for a dog to stretch their legs without needing to venture far. If the local roads are quiet, a gentle stroll along residential lanes can be a peaceful start, observing the native birds and the calm pace. Exploration beyond the immediate property necessitates a car. You won't find a café strip within walking distance here, nor bustling markets to wander through on foot. Instead, the local daily rhythm invites short trips to nearby coastal spots like Crowdy Head or Harrington, where river or beach walks provide a change of scenery for both you and your furry companion. These excursions become a part of the day's routine, breaking up the peaceful solitude and offering new scents for pets, always checking specific pet access rules for beaches. Afternoons often settle into a contented calm. Pet care here involves a slower pace, aligning with the environment. Returning home, there’s time to simply be, to supervise the animals in their familiar surroundings, or to tend to the garden without urban distractions. Your role as a house sitter in Rainbow Flat leans into an unhurried, attentive presence, ensuring the household and its inhabitants thrive in their customary tranquility.