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Dates
  • 22 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024
  • 5 nights
What we need
  • Dogs (1), Cats (1), Chickens/Ducks/Geese (6)
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We need a house sitter

North Coast - Mid North Coast

Janene

Close to beautiful beaches and Bellingen. Our four-acre property at Raleigh in Bellingen Shire is planted with rainforest and bird-attracting species and overlooks a billabong full of waterfowl and paddocks with grazing cows belonging to our neighbour. It's 12 minutes east of Bellingen, a quirky bohemian town known for its markets, music and arts festivals, less than 10 minutes drive from the beautiful beaches of Urunga and Mylestom and 20 minutes from the major centre of Coffs Harbour. The house is architect-designed with two ensuite bedrooms and sliding glass doors opening to a large deck facing the view to the north. It has reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans, rainwater tanks and Starlink broadband.
We have a mixed flock of freeranging poultry who are fed twice a day - three chickens, three Guinea fowl. Only the chickens are locked up at night. We also have one indoor cat, Leia, ragdoll, 8yrs, and a beaglier called Honey, 7yrs, who has a large fenced area attached to the house but spends most of her time with us inside.
Honey enjoys a daily walk of about 45 minutes and has an extendable leash that allows her to stop and sniff. She isn't allowed out any of our closed gates without a leash because (a) the poultry and (b) being half beagle, she will take off after a scent.
Leia is an indoor-only cat to protect wildlife and her fluffy white fur coat. She’s allowed out on the deck, except when it's raining because lorikeets come to sit on the railing to dry off.

House & Location
  • House
  • Wifi, Streaming services, Carport, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher
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  • Coastal, Country, Bush/Forest, River/Lake (Nature, Quiet, Alternative)
  • Trains/Trams, Supermarket, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Parks, Beach, Live Music, Fishing/Boating
Reviews (2)
Janene and Chris are lovely and made it easy to care for their house and animals. Honey is a very sweet, well behaved affectionate dog who absolutely loves her walks and lots of pats. Leia is a lovely cat and her affection grew as the weeks passed. The chickens, ducks and Guinea fowl are a delight and easy to care for. The house is inviting, comfortable and has beautiful views of their land. Very peaceful. Highly recommend.
 
KIM (Sep 2023 - 4 weeks)
Janene and Chris are peaceful souls and bring a reassuring calm and order to their communications and surroundings. The place is a quiet rural setting and their sweet dog Honey is most enthusiastic to accompany you on the many varied scenic walks the place has to offer! The feeling is of living on a small farm and the chickens, ducks and guinea fowl are a delight to care for! Pumpkin and Leia the beautiful house cats are happy to lounge away the hours with you. A perfect place to retreat!
 
VIOLET (Oct 2022 - 4 days)
Thanks Violet, hope you can come again sometime!
 
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