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Period house in quiet Christchurch suburb. Lovely garden, 4 cats

Christchurch, New Zealand
  • 2dog
  • 4cat

Dates

Rie
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

5 - 6 Oct 25

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Introduction

I have a lovely house which was built in 1910, and I'm trying to restore it sympathetically. I enjoy the company of 4 cats, a little dog called Hobbit and a young puppy called Merry. My garden is beautiful and I try to keep the pants

Home & location

The house was built in 1910 and is renovated sympathetically. The garden is peaceful and ideal for relaxing. It is situated in a quiet suburb on the outskirts of Christchurch only 15 mins from the airport. The bus goes from just outside the

houseHousedisabledDisabled accesscountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Queen

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Worktop

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free on-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesCable / SatelliteDVD / Blu-ray player

Stereo

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free on-street parkingGardenPatioDedicated workspace (Worktop)

Responsibilities

Feed and play with the cats. They are fed wet food occasionally (every few days) and dry food every day in the evening. Hobbit and Merry (the dogs) get treats during the day. They like to play in the garden while watched. A short walk every

Meet the pets

  • Hobbit

    9 years

  • Merry

    under 1

  • Ring

    7 years

  • Precious

    7 years

  • Elf

    Russian Blue

    13 years

  • Lorien

    13 years

Sitter reviews (13)

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Jaret

We had a longer stay at Rie’s this time. We were welcomed immediately by the cleanliness of the house. The instructions about the pets were clear and we had

  • 2dog
  • 4cat
Stayed · 28 Mar - 02 Apr 2025
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Jaret

We had a very enjoyable stay at Ries house. Its a beautiful property. All the cats where adorable and independent. Hobbit and Merry where the highlight of

  • 2dog
  • 4cat
Stayed · 12 Mar - 13 Mar 2025
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Anne Marie

Our sir for Rie and her pets was practically perfect in every way. The house is a newly renovated, 100 year old cottage on a huge corner lot. It's well

  • 2dog
  • 4cat
Stayed · 17 Jan - 20 Feb 2025
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Linda

Rie and her fur babies were lovely. She has a beautiful old house with quaint wild English gardens, in a lovely quiet community. Make sure you visit the

  • 2dog
  • 4cat
Stayed · 13 Nov - 14 Nov 2024
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Kim

Rie is lovely and was very welcoming. Hobbit, Merry and the four kitties were a delight to look after and no problem at all. Merry was very excitable, but

  • 2dog
  • 4cat
Stayed · 06 Nov - 07 Nov 2024

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