House sit FERNTREE GULLY

10-Oct-2026 – 13-Nov-2026

| 35 Days stay

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Assignment Requirements

We are looking for a reliable and caring couple to look after our home while we travel around Australia for approximately one month, from mid-October to mid-November.

Our home is located in a quiet and peaceful area of Ferntree Gully, Victoria, and we would love to find someone who will enjoy making it their home while we are away.

We have two lovely female greyhounds (3 & 13 yo) who may also need looking after. We are still deciding whether they will travel with us, so pet care may or may not be part of the arrangement. If they stay home, they would simply need their usual daily care, walks and companionship.

While we are away, we would appreciate some basic care of the property, including:

Mowing and looking after the front and back lawns

Keeping an eye on our numerous plants and giving them some TLC

Keep general home tidiness and basic housekeeping

If the greyhounds stay home, providing them with their usual care and companionship

We are looking for responsible, trustworthy and considerate people who will treat our home and pets as their own.

References from previous house sits would be highly desirable, particularly from homeowners who can vouch for your reliability and care.

If you think this might be a good fit, we would be very happy to hear from you and have a chat about the arrangements.

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About the Area

FERNTREE GULLY Melbourne, Victoria

Suburb Insights

Life in Ferntree Gully unfolds at a measured pace, deeply connected to the Dandenong Ranges foothills. Your daily rhythm here will likely involve the natural world, especially with a four-legged charge. Morning walks often lead to Ferntree Gully National Park, where various trails wind through tall eucalypts, offering fresh air for both you and the resident dog. The lower sections provide gentle loops, perfect for regular exercise without needing a major ascent. Listen for kookaburras and enjoy the shaded paths. For household errands, the small cluster of shops along Station Street provides basic amenities and a few spots for a coffee. You might find a quiet corner to read while supervising your furry friend from an outdoor table. On weekends, consider venturing further into the Ranges. A drive up to Olinda or Sassafras offers quaint artisan shops and garden nurseries, a pleasant afternoon excursion before heading back to prepare dinner. Lysterfield Lake Park, a short drive south, offers different terrain with excellent walking and cycling tracks around the reservoir, ideal for a longer outing. Evenings settle quietly in this leafy suburb. Returning to a comfortable home after a day of exploring or a local stroll feels rewarding. The Ferntree Gully train station offers a direct line into the city, should you desire a change of scenery, but most choose to embrace the peaceful, green surroundings. Caring for the home and pets here merges seamlessly with experiencing a genuine slice of outer eastern Melbourne life, far from the city's rush but close to nature's embrace.