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Dandenong Ranges, Victoria

ID: 4fou
Single-storey house in a country town

Name:

Lucy

Nearest major city:

Melbourne

Sitter required for:

1 Jul 2026 15 Jul 202614 days

Dates are flexible:

It could actually be any two week period between mid June and late July

Pet sitting required:

1 dog, 1 farm animal

Sitter's pets welcome:

No

Reply rating:

5 out of 5

About this house sitting position in Dandenong Ranges

My partner and I are looking for a lovely and experienced person/couple to look after our home, our Kelpie X Border Collie (Taika) and a lovely old chook (Dot), in Kallista in the Dandenong Ranges.

We need to travel for 2 weeks sometime between mid June June and late July - the dates are flexible.

Our block is a flat quarter acre, with lush gardens backing onto a huge Mountain Ash forest. We live only a short walk from a couple of cafes, a lovely general store (with much wine and cheese!), a wood fire pizza place, and a couple of other cute chops. There are dozens of walking tracks nearby, showcasing the amazing local temperate rainforests and wildlife.

Taika is a gentle and happy boy, who loves all living things. He has liver disease but it's completely under control - all he needs are a couple of pills each evening (we stuff them inside balls of cheese and he gulps them down with no hesitation), regular walks and lots of cuddles on the couch.

Dot is a 6 year old chook who's finished laying and is settling into her later years. She free-ranges in the garden during the day.

Our home is warm and cosy, filled with books, art and an ever growing record collection.

We'd love to find an experienced house sitter/house sitting couple to take care of our home and beloved pets - someone who will love the opportunity to live amongst the glorious nature of the Dandenongs!

Cheers, looking forward to hearing from you.
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Amenities

Home has external security cameras

Internet
Wifi
Streaming Media
Aircon
Heater
Dishwasher
Garage/Carport
Caravan space

Close to

Supermarket
Pubs/Bars
Restaurants/Cafes
Cinema/Theatre
Parks
Walking trails

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Reviews for Lucy (1 review)

5 stars stars
“Lucy and Ali are such lovely people, so warm and welcoming, and their home in the gorgeous village of Kallista is truly special. We loved everything about our stay, the forest, the birds, the many amazing cafes and restaurants, but mostly just enjoyed being in their home, relaxing in the garden with Taika the Kelpie cross and the two chickens, Dot and Selma. Taika has such a beautiful nature, he is affectionate and easy going, we absolutely loved his company, and watching Dot and Selma potter about in the garden was so relaxing (plus they will make you laugh!) We feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to enjoy a little of the magic Lucy and Ali have created, and cannot recommend this "hills house- sit" enough. ”
Angela - Dieter and Angela - 1 Jan 2024

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