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We need someone who is happy to be living rurally to look after

Maraekakaho, New Zealand
  • 4dog
  • 4horse
  • fish
  • poultry

Dates

Viv
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

20 - 27 Aug 25

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Introduction

We live on a farm about 25 kms from Hastings. Our sit is quite busy. We have a Fox Terrier (Hinny) a German Pinscher (Rita) and a Whippet (Jean) which are house dogs and one farm dog (Tui). We also have a collection of poultry which are

Home & location

Our home is an old homestead, four bedrooms with two bedrooms available to choose from for sitters, one family bathroom. A dining room, sitting room and kitchen. Our home is a strictly 'no smoking' zone. We have a large garden with a

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

KingQueenSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Log burnerFireplace

Bathroom

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Pool

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Standard TV

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingPoolGardenPatio

Responsibilities

The dogs get up and are let out between 7 - 7.30am. Tui gets let off and we usually walk all the dogs together up through the paddock after we've had breakfast. The dogs can be left for about four hours through the day if you are wanting

Meet the pets

  • Rita

    German Pinscher

    7 years

  • Hinny

    Fox Terrier

    8 years

  • Tui

    11 years

  • Jean

    Whippet

    under 1

  • Nigel

    Welsh Pony

    11 years

  • Harvey

    16 years

  • Cricket

    Dartmoor Pony

    8 years

  • George

    Dartmoor Pony

    8 years

  • fish

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (8)

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Ruby

We felt very welcomed housesitting for Viv. Communication was great and she provided us with lots of information about the animals and care of the house. We

  • 4dog
  • 4horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 18 Oct - 07 Nov 2024
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Claire

We had a wonderful stay at Viv and Will’s homestead. The two house dogs, Hinny & Rita, we’re adorable and had quirky and fun personalities that made them

  • 4dog
  • 4horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 12 Apr - 30 Apr 2024
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Barbara

We enjoyed housesitting for Viv and Will. The farm dogs enjoyed our company. Rita and Hinny took to us no problem at all and were real creatures of habits

  • 4dog
  • 4horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 07 Nov - 15 Nov 2023
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Laura

Our time spent with Viv and Will was fabulous! We were made to feel very welcome. The old house had an interesting, charming character and we felt

  • 4dog
  • 4horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 06 Mar - 16 Mar 2020
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Fiona

We thoroughly enjoyed our busy time at Will and Viv's farm. We loved our early morning wake up call from Edmund the rooster and a second call from the ducks

  • 4dog
  • 4horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 10 Feb - 24 Feb 2018

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