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High Country Station/Farm life with plenty of dogs and stunning

Fairlie, New Zealand
  • 7dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm

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Sarah
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Introduction

Hi. We are a high country farming family in the Mackenzie District. We love our farm animals and have a few pets too. Well you dont marry a farmer not to have pets! :) We own 4000 acres high country sheep and beef station and are pretty

Home & location

High Country station. 644 metres above see level at the house rising to 1200m at the back. Stunning mountain view of Mt Cook. End of a no exit road. No street lights! 4 bedroom 2 storey house recently renovated. Large gardens.

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlymountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

KingQueenSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Dedicated workspace

Office

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Log burnerFireplace

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesStandard TV

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

Daily jobs: Feeding dogs and taking them for a walk twice a day. Running working dogs along the farm lanes. Feeding cats. Feeding, walking and snuggles at tea time before you put them to bed. Day time is yours while the animals cruise in

Meet the pets

  • Molly

    6 years

  • Ben

    Golden Retriever

    5 years

  • Illustration of a smiling dog

    Kelly

    7 years

  • Patrick

    7 years

  • Sandy

    Golden Retriever

    3 years

  • Sally

    3 years

  • Copper

    1 year

  • Splodge

    Mix-Breed

    6 years

  • Felix

    Mix-Breed

    1 year

  • fish

  • poultry

  • farm animal

Sitter reviews (6)

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Leonie

We had a great time with the animals. Because we lived with Sarah and her family for a day, we were able to follow the daily routine. Sarah and her family

  • 7dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 06 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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Ricardo

Our stay at Sarah's home was truly unforgettable, far exceeding any expectations we could have had. From the very first moment we arrived, Sarah and her

  • 7dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 23 Oct - 29 Oct 2024
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Valeria

We had a great time! We spent one afternoon and one whole day with Sarah, Duncan and the kids before they left for their holiday so we had plenty of time to

  • 7dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 09 Apr - 23 Apr 2024
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Sofia

Expectations more than exceeded, in all aspects. The family, the house, the pets! You couldn’t ask for more. Everyone nice, attentive and sweet. I really

  • 7dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 13 Jan - 21 Jan 2024
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Bri

Felt like home. Lovely hosts and pets!

  • 7dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 01 Jul - 08 Jul 2023

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