My husband and I live in a renovated two bedroom house in Maryville, Newcastle with our two dogs Ruby and Duke. We live 5km from Newcastle beach (a 30min run at my pace), up the street from a park, and not far from Cosmopolitan Beaumont Street and Hamilton train station. We are seeking a house sitter to stay in our home from Dec 24-Jan 2 ideally, but would welcome variations inside these dates. Duke is a 2.5 year old german shepherd and is very excited for the first 5-10 mins of any walk so does require a firm hand. RUby is a darling 11 year staffy you will fall in love with. We just want someone or a couple to come and enjoy our home and look after ruby and Duke with a walk each day. We can point you to good touristy things to do, or could just recommend a lazy two weeks at the beach over this period. SOund good? please contact me asap.