Berry Springs, Northern Territory

ID: 4ocv

Single-storey house in a country town

Name:	Silvia
Nearest major city:	Darwin
Sitter required for:	21 Oct 2026 31 Jan 2027102 days
Dates are flexible:	I'm looking for a long term pet sitter
Pet sitting required:	4 dogs, 6 farm animals, 4 other animals (parrots)
Sitter's pets welcome:	No
Reply rating:	5 out of 5

About this house sitting position in Berry Springs

🐾 Pet & House Sitter Needed – Berry Springs, NT
I’m looking for a reliable and caring house sitter for approximately 2 months to stay at my home in beautiful Berry Springs and care for my animals while I’m away.
🌴 ABOUT THE HOME
My home is situated on peaceful tropical acreage, approximately 40 minutes south of Darwin, with plenty of outdoor space and a large swimming pool.
🐾 THE ANIMALS
You would be caring for:
🦜 2 indoor parrots & 2 outdoor parrots
🐶 4 very friendly and cuddly Maltese Shih Tzus, including puppies
🐕 1 Maremma, who needs a little time to get to know and trust a new person
There may also be:
🫏 3 miniature donkeys
🐐 3 miniature goats
Their care is quite simple — mainly checking their hay, feeding and making sure they have fresh water.
I’m looking for someone who genuinely loves animals and is happy to be around the home most of the time, as they are used to having regular company.
If you work or have other commitments, please let me know your usual hours so we can see whether the arrangement would suit the animals.
🏡 YOUR ACCOMMODATION
You will have:
• Your own private room
• Your own bathroom while I’m away
• Shared living area with my 2 indoor parrots
• Full access to the large swimming pool
• Peaceful tropical surroundings to enjoy during your stay
📍 LOCATION – BERRY SPRINGS
Berry Springs is approximately 40 minutes from Darwin Airport.
🛒 IGA, pharmacy, tavern and local services – around 15 minutes' walk
🌿 Berry Springs Nature Park – also within walking distance, with beautiful spring-fed swimming areas, shady picnic spots, walking tracks and local wildlife
🐕 ARRIVING BEFORE THE HOUSE SIT
If possible, I would prefer the sitter to arrive a little before I leave. This gives you time to learn the animals’ routines and allows the Maremma to get to know you and feel comfortable with you before I go.
📋 REFERENCES REQUIRED
When contacting me, please tell me a little about:
• Yourself
• Your previous house/pet-sitting or animal experience
• Where you are currently located
• How much time you would normally expect to be at home each day. Read more...