About this house sitting position in Altona
Two floors of quality Australian brick, forming a cozy space only a short walk from the beach. The bee-and-bird-attracting native garden requires very little maintenance––a spray of the hose on a hot day to keep things chugging along.
We have a dedicated office set up with many books you are welcome to read. You will also have access to PS5, Nintendo Switch, Gamecube, plenty of games, Dvd/blu-ray/4k player and a 4K TV. There is also a TV in the bedroom upstairs. We will have multiple streaming services available for your use.
Altona, "an Australian dream" (ABC News), boasts a newly-built pier, plenty of parkland, birdwatching, retail, grocery, and, famously, kilometers of beachfront. Nearby quality cafés and local bars fuel the summer energy.
A 30 minute drive or an easy 12-minute walk to the train station to get into the city of Melbourne. Nearby suburbs Williamstown, Yarraville, and Spotswood have a variety of restaurants, bookstores, a beautiful 1920s cinema, record stores, and weekend markets.
Who you'll be pet-sitting: a conversational, hypoallergenic 9-year-old Balinese cat, who solicits cuddles and sleeps a full nine hours in bed and under the covers. She is a strictly indoor-only cat and no other pets can visit during your stay. Seeking a sitter experienced with cats to keep Billie company while we make the pilgrimage back home to the U.S. for Christmas (a total of five-and-a-half weeks). Read more...
Amenities
Internet
Wifi
Streaming Media
Aircon
Heater
BBQ
Garage/Carport
Close to
Public transport
Supermarket
Restaurants/Cafes
Parks
Walking trails
Beach
Fishing
Boating