Hello. We live in Melbourne and we're desperately looking for a house sitter from 21st Dec 2016 to 7th Jan 2017 to look after our house, garden, cat and two greyhound dogs. We had a sitter organised, but unfortunattely they've had to cancel.
Our house is a recently renovated weatherboard cottage with timber floors, modern kitchen and bathrooms. Outside there is a covered deck and outdoor furniture with BBQ. The house is secured with an alarm and a very good neighbour who helps keep an eye on things if we're not at home.
The house is air conditioned (evaporative) and has ducted heating (not that you will need that over summer!).
We would want you to look after the house, keep it clean and tidy and look after our cat and two dogs as well as the garden. The garden will need watering, and if you are handy with a lawn mower, I’m sure my hubby would be very grateful if you gave the lawn a cut. We have a few vegies/herbs/strawberries growing in pots which you would be welcome to help yourself to. There is a big trampoline in the backyard and plenty of parking. Kids are welcome.
Our cat's name is Maggie and she is absolutely gorgeous - loves nothing more than a smooch and a warm body to curl up with.
Our two greyhounds are Lily and Tapper. FYI, greyhounds, while being big dogs, are pretty lazy and sleep a lot during the day. They’re very gentle and docile, and very affectionate. Our dogs are used to having two minute walks a day and just love being around their people.
Locally, there are shops (Woolworths/Safeway supermarket, Big W department store, plus lots of smaller shops), a local recreation centre with swimming pool, cinemas, restaurants, and a library all within walking distance. We are close to the train line, which is about a 20 minute ride into the city. There is also a bus into the city just around the corner, and a bus to a major nearby shopping centre across the street.
You must be a non-smoker, a dog lover, and a clean and tidy person, please, with no pets of your own.
If you would like to house sit for us please contact me.
Thanks
Cath