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Dates
  • 7 Apr 2025* - 11 Apr 2025* (*Approx)
  • 4 nights
What we need
  • Dogs (1)
  • No
Sit Features
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • No
  • Outside only

We need a house sitter

Northern Territory - Darwin

Julia

Please note you will need a vehcile to get to Batchelor, but it is 2WD accessible.

Elevated home in Batchelor on the edge of Litchfield National Park (full of waterfalls to swim in and walk around). The home office has a lovely view, with birds often feeding in the trees that line the window. Fully air-conditioned. There are outdoor seating areas under the house, on the deck, or you can chill out in the hammock and spa. The house has large tropical gardens and gated driveway. There is one bedroom with the spare room set up as a gym. The neighbourhood is very quiet and safe with a friendly local vibe and markets once a month.

Theres a local shop a few minutes walk away. Lovely pub within walking distance that does great food and public outdoor swimming pool near by. The local butterfly farm also serves food and has animals for guests to interact with. The closest large supermarket is Coolalinga 40 mins away.

Free stay in return for walking and feeding my wolfhound Rusty. He is very very friendly. He doesn't need to be walked too far. Once a day is fine. He's getting his grey hairs and so has slowed down a bit, although he can get very excited when he first leaves the house and can pull on the lead a bit. There are lots if parklands and tracks you can walk through.

I have a large driveway that can fit a caravan. There will be fridge space and a draw in the freezer for you to use, but unfortunately no wardrobe space - but you can use the gym for extra storage. I do not share the house with house sitters so you would have to arrive on my departure day and leave on my return. If you are passing through the area ahead of your stay I can show you around. If not we can do it on the day.


No kids sorry.

House & Location
  • House
  • Wifi, Streaming services, Carport, Air conditioner, Heater, Street parking
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  • Country, Bush/Forest (Shopping, Nature, Quiet, Alternative)
  • Supermarket, Pubs/Bars, Parks, Live Music
Reviews (8)
This was a very easy and enjoyable housesit. Julia was very easy going and our communication at all times was clear and ongoing. Rusty, the wolfhound, is the most beautiful soul and so very easy to look after. He does love his walks! Julia’s home is fresh and offers everything for a comfortable stay. It is a ‘typical’ Territory house with stairs up to the living areas. Batchelor is a very small place but peaceful and, as ‘The Gateway to Litchfield National Park’ made it easy for me to return ... MORE
 
ROBYN (Aug 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Rusty was such a delight to look after. We took him for 45 to 60 minute walks each afternoon. The house was comfortable, clean and tidy. Julia made a special effort to make space in the house for our stuff. Great communication with Julia before and during the house sit. Nice touch with the towels and soap on the bed for us on arrival. Would love to look after Rusty again in the future. Thanks Carl & Colleen
 
CARL & COLLEEN (Oct 2024 - 1 week 6 nights)
We had a lovely stay here, having time with Rusty. What a beautiful dog, happy, calm, friendly and loves a walk. Julia was thorough in providing all detail of what we needed to know and be aware of. We were very comfortable in her home in Batchelor, which is a lovely very leafy town. Would be happy to go back and have time with Rusty again. Definitely recommend this sit. We had a great few days. Thanks Julia.
 
WENDY & JOHN (Aug 2024 - 2 nights)
Very easy and enjoyable housesit, everything was as described, communication with Julia was great. We enjoyed looking after Rusty. Great location so close to Litchfield National Park. We’d happily come back to look after Rusty again.
 
TARA AND TOM (Jul 2024 - 2 nights)
Great few days in Batchelor, very handy for Litchfield NP. Highlight was gentle giant Rusty, such a good natured wolfhound who really enjoyed his outings around the township. Thanks again Julia.
 
BILL & JULIE (Jul 2024 - 4 nights)
We ended up doing this house sit for 11 nights instead of the original 4 advertised. And we would have done it for another 11 if the opportunity was there! Adorable Rusty was definitely the highlight! What a beautiful boy. We miss him already. Julia was great with communication, and we had clear instructions on everything. The house was clean, comfortable and in a great location opposite a park, and very convenient for exploring Litchfield National Park. If you’re lucky enough to ... MORE
 
PENNY & RAY (Jun 2024 - 4 nights)
We had a wonderful sit in Bachelor NT looking after Rusty...!! The gentle giant so loveable and playful. Julia's home was perfect for us , Tidy relaxing and all the mod cons. Communication with Julia was easy she was down to earth. The location 1 hr to Darwin and Litchfield nation park, Walks, Waterfalls all on your door step. We would not only highly recommend Julia and Rusty we'd happily do it again ourselves. We left so relaxed and refreshed.... Loved it
 
KEITH & CHELSEA (Apr 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
We had a lovely 2 week house sit at Julia’s. Her home is very welcoming and comfortable and her beautiful dog was an absolute joy to care for. Julia provided us with a very clear information document and communication with her was easy, prompt and friendly. We would love to return if the opportunity ever presents and certainly recommend a house sit a Julia’s.
 
CATHI (Jul 2023 - 2 weeks 1 night)
 
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