cottageHouse sitting job

Viewbank

VIC - Melbourne

Cavoodle & chickens, next to quiet parklands

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Dates & location

date_range 24 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 (3 nights)

location_on Viewbank - View map

my_location VIC - Melbourne - North East

Our home

We have a veggie garden and chickens. A beehive is 6m+ from the house in the front yard; no maintenance required but please do not apply if you are anaphylactic, in case.
There are 3 bedrooms but the guest room is also a study with a double(King) Ecosa sofa bed. Study has a standing desk, and a monitor for you to plug in a laptop. There is a spacious lounge with TV, with an electronic piano. And a modest kitchen with gas cooktop, ovens, airfryer, barista express. Laundry has a combo ... Read more
We have a veggie garden and chickens. A beehive is 6m+ from the house in the front yard; no maintenance required but please do not apply if you are anaphylactic, in case.
There are 3 bedrooms but the guest room is also a study with a double(King) Ecosa sofa bed. Study has a standing desk, and a monitor for you to plug in a laptop. There is a spacious lounge with TV, with an electronic piano. And a modest kitchen with gas cooktop, ovens, airfryer, barista express. Laundry has a combo washer-dryer but there are also lines to hang clothes outside if you prefer. BBQ & outdoor dining set.Shower & toilet ensuite to the guest bedroom.
Floor is carpet mostly and tiled in wet areas. No shoes in the house.

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favoriteWhat we love about our area

We live by expansive parklands for leisurely walks. There are often horses and kangaroos next door.
15 min drive to major shopping centres, 7 mins to supermarkets and trains. (Bus route also takes you to all aforementioned).

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Perfume-free home

accessibleHome accessibility

External stairs / steps, Land is sloped so there are steps at the front to get into the house, but the backyard is level with the back door. Garage is under the house and will be locked but there is 2 carspaces in the driveway.

landscapeLocale

Suburban, Bush/Forest, River/Lake

near_meNearby

Buses, Supermarket, Golf, Parks

Our pets

DogsDogs (1)
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese (6)
One cavoodle. Requires a daily walk otherwise low maintenance, likes to play fetch or curl up on the couch while watching TV. Shut in/sleeps in laundry overnight. Needs to be shut in the study when no one at home (used to office hours). Shy from other dogs.
The chickens are gentle/skittish. They benefit from free ranging after work and will go back to bed when dark. Sitter needs to ensure they are locked up properly as there are foxes. Need water and food topped up every 2nd day. No eggs at the moment but cute chicks to look at.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

Minimal - Garden might need a water once a week. (Irrigation timer)

About us

person Rachel

We are a banker and nurse, parents of primary aged kids, trying to be more self sufficient by starting a veggie garden, with chickens and bees. This is our family home so please treat with love.

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person_addGuests welcome:No

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:No

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