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Malanda, Queensland

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

Name:

Catherine

Nearest major city:

Cairns

Sitter required for:

9 Dec 2026 28 Dec 202619 days

Pet sitting required:

2 other animals (Hens, guinea pigs)

Sitter's pets welcome:

No

Reply rating:

5 out of 5

About this house sitting position in Malanda

Quiet location on the Johnstone river in Ngadjon Country. Lots of birds and other wildlife, much of which can be enjoyed from the big back verandah. Regowth and planted forest to wander through.
100-year old Queenslander home, freshly painted and clean. Rain and bore water.
20 minute walk to town. A flock of friendly free ranging chickens and two guinea pigs need daily attention, including feeding and shutting in at night to protect them from pythons, dingos and other chook eaters. Occasional handling will be necessary and you need to be able to get down on the ground to do the guinea pigs.
A small number of pot plants will need water a couple of times a week. If it's really dry (unlikely during the summer wet season), our house gardens and veggie patch will also need a hose.
The wet season in Malanda can be quite wet and muddy, but it's also wonderful for wildlife and swimming or relaxing.
A beautiful place to enjoy exploring the Atherton Tablelands region.

Amenities

Home has external security cameras

Internet
Wifi
Streaming Media
Heater
BBQ

Close to

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

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Reviews for Catherine (2 reviews)

5 stars stars
“Cath is one of the loveliest down-to-earth people around. Her house is the epitome of peace and serenity, and a nature lovers dream. Muffin the Guinea Pig is the sweetest and the hens are surprisingly well-behaved (Dragon is a really cool chook). I truly enjoyed my time there and it was beyond any expectations- an absolute dream. My only complaint is that the time went way too quick haha ”
Bradley - Tiyura2192 - 9 Jan 2025
5 stars stars
“Everything in Catherine's house made it feels like a home. Wonderful art work, some her own or her daughter Eulalia's, fantastic music and book collection, shady verandah backing onto rainforest, musical instruments, rain water on tap and little things that showed her caring nature. The animals were such good company and gave my time there real meaning. Everything was clearly written down about how things worked, what the animals needed and contact details for neighbours. We communicated when necessary, sometimes just to say how much we were enjoying our time. The area was very peaceful, with large blocks of land on a short street (no through traffic). The newly painted house was a picture as you drove in. The supermarket, cafe's, gift shops and service station were easy to walk to. I would thoroughly recommend housesitting at Catherine and Eulalia's home. ”
Michelle - Michelle - 24 Oct 2024

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