House sit FORREST

30-Jul-2025 – 13-Aug-2025

| 15 Days stay

Responsiveness

Our old cat Runty is 17 years young and still think she is a kitten.

Lamby is a spoilt Maltese Shitzou mix who loves to find somewhere warm to sleep.

Roger is a Cairn Terrier who loves to follow us around all day.

The Sheep and Alpacas are easy care but come running for treats.

Assignment Requirements

We are seeking a house sitter for our pets on a small rural block near the town of Forrest

We have some livestock, 10 sheep along with their 2 alpaca mates and 3 chooks. These are all easy care - basically watching them brose around the paddock.

Also we have 2 small spoilt dogs and a cat.

10 acres of paddock and bush to explore

Wi fi and Streaming services

Local areas very picturesque with attractions including general store, brewery, bushwalks, mountain biking, waterfalls and lakes.

30 mins to coast and great ocean road

Town of Colac is 20 mins away for groceries and services with Geelong being 1 hour away. Melbourne 2 hrs.

Pet Care

Dogs Cats Livestock Chickens

Property & Location

Position Closed

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About the Area

FORREST Barwon, Victoria

Suburb Insights

Forrest, nestled deep within the Otway Ranges, offers an unhurried rhythm, ideal for settling into house sitting and daily pet routines. Your days here unfold gently. Early mornings might see you strolling the quiet village streets with a dog, returning for coffee brewed in your temporary kitchen. This calm pace connects you with surroundings. Walking tracks spiderweb from the village edge, transforming old logging routes into serene paths through lush forest. These provide excellent opportunities for pet exercise, allowing dogs to sniff and explore the cool, damp air. A gentle amble towards the Lake Elizabeth track offers a different perspective; note pets are restricted from the national park’s platypus viewing area. After an outing, the village presents its low-key charms. The Forrest Brewing Company often welcomes pets in its outdoor spaces, a relaxed spot for local craft beer and hearty food. The General Store offers essentials, local artisan goods, and coffee – perfect for a mid-afternoon treat or collecting supplies for a home-cooked meal. Discovering the nuances of the area's produce forms a satisfying part of your stay. Living in Forrest means embracing gentle immersion. It’s about the quiet comfort of a temporary home, the steady rhythm of pet care, and appreciating the small, daily discoveries that connect you to this unique Victorian corner, where forest quiet is the prevailing sound.