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Dates
  • 14 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024
  • 2 weeks
What we need
  • Dogs (3), Horses (3)
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Sit Features
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We need a house sitter

North Coast - Northern Rivers

ruth

I am looking for an experienced and reliable animal-friendly female(s) single/couple or an elderly couple who has their own vehicle, for 14 days it is an easy job to do. The sitter can live in the renovated house for this sit, with a comfortable guest room available. It is feeding 3 friendly personal gelded paddock horses and three family-desexed dogs (which come and go in the house ) The Sitter can use the pool and the back-covered veranda to relax and enjoy the open spectacular views. Undercover parking is available for vehicles. We supply wi-fi. and mobile access. Regular Buses run close by. Time required to sit up to 14 days, however it would be beneficial if the sitter arrived a day earlier and could stay one night longer making it 16 days in total. October is the perfect time to view the area and see the sights. The property is 2 km from the small unique township of Nimbin - 18km to Mount Warning .30 km from Lismore and 55km from Ballina. It would suit someone looking for a tranquil environment. The task is house-sitting and feeding dogs and our horses. Hay is supplied to throw over the fence, once a day. Horse's water will need topping up once by turning on a tap, The Sitter should keep us up to date about our animals. The 3 family dogs were fed twice a day. All are much loved. The land where the horses graze is 9 acres fully fenced and locked, The dogs run free and are kept in a fully 100% dog-proof fence around the large house yard, The yard gate must be kept closed making sure the dogs are kept inside the yard. Horse and dog feed will be provided. No gardening work is needed. The house should be kept reasonably clean. It is quiet with a great view of the mountain and distant hills. Approx 1 hr 10 minutes to the Gold Coast, so it is an ideal stopover for the 2.3 weeks of your travels. Phone conversations before arrival are essential. References are required. NOTE no extra visitors are allowed at ALL. Some slight changes to the sitting dates may be possible ie to poor weather, NB- Police checks are required as well The house does not flood. Our names are Mark aged 66 and Ruth aged 66.

House & Location
  • Farm House
  • Internet, Wifi, Carport, Pool
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  • Country (Shopping, Sport, Nature, Quiet, Historical)
  • Trains/Trams, Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Art/Theatre, Live Music, Fishing/Boating
Reviews (4)
A most enjoyable house sit made so by the hospitable, generous & appreciative owners & the lovable & much loved dogs. Everything was easy to manage; the horses, the dogs , the house. Ruth & Mark explained all that was needed, left notes & were in regular communication. It was a pleasure to house sit for people who love & respect all their animals.
 
LINDA (Mar 2024 - 2 weeks 2 nights)
We had a lovely time house sitting Mark and Ruths house. Bubba is the most adorable lovable dog , so happy and eager to please and Boycie is a beautiful, timid, shy and nervous boy, he eventually came around with a lot of love and patience. Both dogs were amazingly well behaved and got on great with our little dog. Jacki, Star and Dezzi are gorgeous and stunning horse's, very chilled and laid back who enjoyed their meals and carrots. We enjoyed the privacy, pool and tranquillity of Ruth and ... MORE
 
LAURA (Oct 2023 - 3 weeks)
Mark & Ruth and their menagerie were an absolute pleasure to sit for! Their leafy, peaceful home is the perfect space to relax in and all the animals were no trouble at all. They communicated well and trusted me with their home and fur babies, giving easy-to-understand instructions. Honestly, Ruth felt a bit like the mother I always wished I had and Mark went above and beyond the call of duty getting my car out of a tight spot! I am extremely grateful to know them and will happily return if ... MORE
 
TABITHA (Oct 2022 - 2 weeks 4 days)
Mark and Ruth were gracious hosts sharing a meal and drink when we arrived after a long drive. The dogs, horses, lizard and wild birds were easy care and no trouble. There was plenty of opportunity for sight seeing-Nimbin Villiage, Lillian Rock and Nimbin Rock just some of the entertaining/picturesque places nearby. We really enjoyed staying at Mark and Ruth's property Victor and Meriam
 
VICTOR (Jan 2019 - 3 weeks)
 
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