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Bentleigh

VIC - Melbourne

One cuddly Tibetan Spaniel X in Bentleigh

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Dates & location

date_range 4 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 (1 week 6 nights)

location_on Bentleigh - View map

my_location VIC - Melbourne - South East

Our home

We are going away and unfortunately can’t take our fur boy with us. We will be away from Sunday 4 October around 9am until Sunday 18 October around noon.

Your stay:
🏡 Modern, comfortable unit in Bentleigh with a backyard
🛏️ Queen bedroom & private bathroom
🍳 Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area
☕️ coffee machine!

We’re looking for:
✔️ Quiet, responsible sitter(s) – not a party household
✔️ non-smokers
✔️ Dog lovers who will treat him like family
✔️ Someone who will ... Read moreWe are going away and unfortunately can’t take our fur boy with us. We will be away from Sunday 4 October around 9am until Sunday 18 October around noon.

Your stay:
🏡 Modern, comfortable unit in Bentleigh with a backyard
🛏️ Queen bedroom & private bathroom
🍳 Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area
☕️ coffee machine!

We’re looking for:
✔️ Quiet, responsible sitter(s) – not a party household
✔️ non-smokers
✔️ Dog lovers who will treat him like family
✔️ Someone who will respect and care for our home
✔️ Home regularly, ideally work from home

If this sounds like the perfect mini-staycation for you, please get in touch and tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with dogs.

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favoriteWhat we love about our area

Location perks:
☕ 5 min walk to parks, coffee shops & grocery store
🚉 5 min walk to Patterson Station (30 min train to Flinders St)
🍽️ 15 min walk to cosmopolitan Centre Road’s restaurants, cafes & shops
🏖️ 5 min drive to beautiful Brighton Beach

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cabinHouse type:Unit

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, Garage/Carport, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Street parking

accessibleHome accessibility

External stairs / steps

landscapeLocale

City, Suburban, Coastal

near_meNearby

Trains/Trams, Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach

Our pets

DogsDogs (1)
Our boy is affectionate, loves company, and enjoys walks, park visits, beach trips, tagging along for coffee runs and sleeping on the bed. He does experience separation anxiety, so we’re seeking someone who works from home or is home most of the day to keep him happy and relaxed. He will also need to be let outside to the backyard for toilet breaks as he’s an inside dog. He doesn’t need any medication.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

No

About us

person Natasha

Family of 4 including our fur boy. House proud and love where we live. Easy going, and love the occasional update and photos of our boy while we are away, Frequent users of Aussie Housesitters.

Trust

account_circleMember since Apr 2019

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person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:Outside only

Reviews (8)

As soon as I met these three I knew right away it was going to be a pleasurable sit. Communications was free and easy which made the sit really pleasurable, and by providing me with a doc listing all the ins and outs I was able to ensure Baxter was comfortable and routine adhered to. The apartment is in a wonderful location close to everything, transport, shops bars and so on and there’s also a car park making things easy as well. Baxter is an absolute delight, he puts a smile on your face ... MoreAs soon as I met these three I knew right away it was going to be a pleasurable sit. Communications was free and easy which made the sit really pleasurable, and by providing me with a doc listing all the ins and outs I was able to ensure Baxter was comfortable and routine adhered to. The apartment is in a wonderful location close to everything, transport, shops bars and so on and there’s also a car park making things easy as well. Baxter is an absolute delight, he puts a smile on your face whenever you enter the door with his excitement (in a great way) and loves his cuddles, to which I was more than happy to give. I couldn’t recommend this stay highly enough. From start to finish it was easy and the family, fantastic. Thanks again

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What can we say? Natasha, Ken, Kaia, and little Baxter were just all so lovely. Baxter is like the perfect dog - such a sweet soul, and very easy to look after. He is very clean, enjoys walks, and mainly wants to be by your side participating in life! The house is beautiful, extremely comfortable, and home to a very generous and welcoming family. Would certainly housesit again if the stars align!
Baxter is an adorable and well-behaved little pooch who loves human company and going for walks. At home, he was always close by but never in the way. Outside, he obeyed commands and didn't pull on the lead so our walks to the park were stress-free. Natasha is very organised and her house was impeccably clean on arrival. We met up in advance and stayed in regular contact throughout so everything went smoothly. Highly recommended.
Alex and I felt super at ease and comfortable in Tash and Ken’s home. Tash set up the spare bedroom with wardrobe space so it was great to feel settled and so welcomed. Alex and I enjoyed cooking in their kitchen, with the island bench being our after work debrief. Baxter was an incredible dog to look after, great to go on walks with, cuddles on the couch, company at bedtime and the excitable greeting every time we walked through the door. Super easy going communication with Tash prior and ... MoreAlex and I felt super at ease and comfortable in Tash and Ken’s home. Tash set up the spare bedroom with wardrobe space so it was great to feel settled and so welcomed. Alex and I enjoyed cooking in their kitchen, with the island bench being our after work debrief. Baxter was an incredible dog to look after, great to go on walks with, cuddles on the couch, company at bedtime and the excitable greeting every time we walked through the door. Super easy going communication with Tash prior and throughout the housesit. Looking forward to looking after Baxter again.

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We don’t even know where to begin—if we could give Baxter 10 stars, we would! He is the sweetest little pup, and you'll be heartbroken when it's time to leave. Every morning started with his wagging tail and smile, giving love and kisses. Baxter would gently lift his paws for his harness, making it impossible not to fall in love. After walks, he'd head straight to the bathroom, ready for his paws to be cleaned. We took him to the beach daily, where he loved running free and even dipped his paws ... MoreWe don’t even know where to begin—if we could give Baxter 10 stars, we would! He is the sweetest little pup, and you'll be heartbroken when it's time to leave. Every morning started with his wagging tail and smile, giving love and kisses. Baxter would gently lift his paws for his harness, making it impossible not to fall in love. After walks, he'd head straight to the bathroom, ready for his paws to be cleaned. We took him to the beach daily, where he loved running free and even dipped his paws in the bay. Tash and Ken’s home is beautiful and cozy in a prime St. Kilda location. We already miss Baxter and thank Tash, Ken, and Kaia for their trust!

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Great house sit, lovely apartment and Baxter was so easy to take care of and very easy to take out for walks!
We had such a great time dog sitting Baxter, he is such a sweet cuddly boy who loves his walks. Natasha was amazing at communicating, any questions we had she was always super quick to come back to us. We would be delighted to dog sit for Baxter again!
Great time with Baxter! Natasha and her husband are very nice people. The communication worked out flawless and they told and showed us everything we needed to know. Baxter is a well-behaved, heartwarming dog who is always happy to cuddle and ready to go for a walk. The apartment is really nice and perfectly located, St. Kilda is great for spending your holidays! We'd happily dog-sitt for Natasha again!
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