About this house sitting position in Eltham
Beautiful rural environment 21 km from the Melbourne CBD
It is my policy to meet my house sitters before we agree to the house sit. This ensures that you have met my dogs and seen the house and environment and that we comfortable with each other and there are no surprises.
If you are not able to meet before the house sit commences, please don’t apply.
My home is like living in the country, within sight of the city. Fresh air, birds and wildlife. Peace and serenity, but only 6 minutes to Eltham by car.
The Yarra River can be heard nearby. You can explore the State Park which adjoins our property or walk or cycle nearby.
If you like organic vegetables, help yourself. There may be some organic fruit as well.
And in hot weather, (or if you are a member of the icebergs club), you can have a swim in the pool if you like.
I have Border Collie dogs and they love a bit of TLC, but are very low maintenance. Food, walks, play and a smooch is all they need. They are like kids – love to be involved with you.
There are a few plants that are not yet on the automatic irrigation system and so they need watering as well.
Apart from that, it is a perfect place if you like nature, serenity, walks and a rural environment.
There are a few essentials:
You MUST be a non-smoker
You MUST love dogs.
You MUST have a car.
You MUST be fit and able to walk on uneven ground. We have gravel walking tracks and driveways and they are not a perfect walking surface. They are not difficult, but if you are not used to walking in the bush, This may not be the house-sit for you.
I will also request a favour of you – that you drive my car back home when I go to the airport and come to the airport again when I return. Both travel times are outside peak hour during the day.
I will provide you with detailed written information about the requirements and the dogs and will ask you to sign a simple agreement relating to the house-sit.
It is a suggestion from the web site and in essence, is simply says that there is no “Employer/Employee” relationship and that you will be a volunteer.
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