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Dates
  • 4 Nov 2024 - 8 Nov 2024
  • 4 nights
What we need
  • Cats (1), Fish (10+)
  • Minimal
Sit Features
  • No
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We need a house sitter

Northern - Cairns

Lee Ann

Looking for a single female to take care of my 5 year old kitty cat. Toofy is an indoor/outdoor cat. She is still quite playful and loves to chase flies and anything stringy all over the house. She is not too needy and generally keeps herself entertained, but does sometimes like to snuggle up in the bed or on the sofa (optional!). She needs feeding twice a day. and litter box care. Her temperament is pretty good although she does sometimes bite when overexcited, but has never pierced the skin. More like a love bite. If you want to do touristy things during the day, that is fine. She can keep herself entertained.

There is a tiny courtyard with plants that need watering in the evening and a tiny plot outside the front door that gets watered daily. Also, the courtyard has a small raised pond bowl with a few guppies that need a feed twice a day.

I have a 2 bedroom/2 story townhouse situated 1 block from the Cairns Esplanade. The spare bedroom is on the second floor. It is in a small complex of 10 with a small swimming pool that is hardly used, so you will probably have it to yourself. It is a very pleasant 1.5km or so walk/cycle into the center of town along the waterfront parks and tracks. Also just 2 blocks to the Tobruk public swimming pool complex and tennis center and about 20 minute walk to the botanical gardens/Tanks Art Centre, Bus stops one block away will get you into town or up to the northern beaches of Clifton Beach/Palm Cove. This is a strictly non-smoking (both inside and outside the complex) house sit. The pet sitter may not bring guests. I have the basic TV channels and unlimited wi-fi (very good connection and suitable for working from home). Note: if bringing your own vehicle, the garage is unavailable for parking. Parking is readily available on the street. Bicycles/scooter/motorcycle may be stored in the garage.

The guest bedroom is on the 2nd floor with an on-suite toilet/shower. It has a single bed that will fold out to a king size.

House & Location
  • Unit
  • Wifi, Pool, Air conditioner, Dishwasher, Street parking
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  • City (Shopping, Sport, Nature, Quiet)
  • Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Art/Theatre, Fishing/Boating
Reviews (16)
I looked after Toofy for close to 3 months and we have become the best of friends, I miss her already. Toofy is super happy and playful and has such a wonderful little personality. She does all of the cliché cat things, she's like out of a movie. I love her. Lee Ann is nice, very organised, and communicative. I love staying in her unit. It's clean, comfortable, in a little complex, and superb location near esplanade. Awesome sit. Thanks Lee Ann 🙏🏼🌻
 
IRIS (Jun 2024 - 3 months 1 week)
Lovely home and kitty cat located in sunny FNQ. I had an enjoyable time caring for Toofy, which was made incredibly easy by Lee Ann's detailed instructions and easy communication style. Thank you for entrusting me with the care of your home and pet.
 
SANDRA (Jun 2024 - 3 months 1 week)
Lee Ann was a great communicator throughout. Her home is clean, comfortable and in a great location. Quiet and friendly complex and we had the pool to ourselves! Toofy, the cat, warmed to us immediately and was super easy to care for. An easy and enjoyable house sit.
 
ALICE (Dec 2023 - 5 nights)
I had the BEST time looking after Lee Ann’s place and her super cool cat! I spent great 3 weeks with the sweetest fluff ball of a cat on earth. 3 weeks were too short time.. Toofy is such a good company and she's really easy. She does all cute cat things and none of the annoying ones. I really miss her already. And Lee Ann was the greatest host! Communicating with her was a piece of cake, she helps you with everything you need and gives you tips to move around. Her apartment is very cosy and in ... MORE
 
GEMA (Nov 2023 - 2 weeks 6 nights)
I sat for Lee Ann and Toofy for just a few nights and wish I had the opportunity to for longer! Lee Ann was so gracious and made sure to provide all the information that I'd need for a good pet sit. She even included some details about activities to do in town during your stay! I had such an easy time communicating and chatting with Lee Ann. And Toofy is such a treat! I absolutely loved the chance to get to know Toofy for a few days. She definitely made me smile! Her, the plants, and the fish, ... MORE
 
AEDAN (Sep 2023 - 3 nights)
Lee Ann was a super easy host to communicate with, and Toofy was an absolute delight to look after. We had heaps of fun playing with Toofy, and enjoying the local area. Thanks for an awesome house sitting experience!
 
ROCHELLE (Sep 2023 - 3 nights)
I had the privilege of looking after Toofy for Lee Ann while she was away for a week, Toofy is a sweet little cat who is very friendly and mischievous! The house was clean and tidy when I arrived, and my room was lovely and comfortable. Lee Ann and I stayed in touch while she was away, any help or questions I had were answered fairly promptly , despite her being in a remote area of Australia. If I was ever back in Australia and in Cairns, I would love to come and look after Toofy again. ... MORE
 
AYLA (Jul 2023 - 1 week 1 night)
Lee-Ann’s house is perfectly situated about 5min drive from the city and 5min walk from the beach side. Her house was very low maintenance and the plants were easy to take care of. Toofy is a funny little character. She loved playtime, was very independent and honestly a breeze to take care of. Thank you Lee-Ann we loved our stay!
 
BRENDA AND STAN (May 2023 - 1 week 4 days)
It was a pleasure to house and cat sit for Lee Ann for 7 nights. Her townhouse is bright, comfortable, close to Cairns centre and within a few minutes walk to The Esplanade. Toofy is easy to care for and quite sociable. I can highly recommend Lee Ann to any future house sitters or other home owners looking for a reliable sitter (as she also an experienced sitter as well as host).
 
FIONA (Feb 2023 - 7 days)
Great spot to enjoy Cairns. The Unit and Pool are lovely. Walking distance to the Esplanade. We enjoyed Toofy's antics. Thank you Lee-Ann for the time at your lovely part of the world.
 
SAM (Oct 2021 - 10 days)
Lee's house was so wonderful! Beautifully quiet and serene. And in a good, central location. Lee is amazing with all communication and very welcoming. I'd consider her a friend now x
 
GRACE (Jul 2021 - 4 days)
I really enjoyed my week staying at Lee Ann's home and minding her sweet little kitty Toofy. It was the second time I've stayed there and love the location within easy walking distance of the Esplanade and a short drive or bike ride to town. The home is super clean and comfortable and Toofy is beautiful. I will gladly stay again.
 
SHARON (May 2021 - 6 days - 1 of 2 endorsements from this sitter )
I had a wonderful week with the sweetest kitty, Toofy. She is incredibly soft and gorgeous and very entertaining - a real little character. I had a hard time saying goodbye to her when it came time to leave. Lee Ann is a great host. She communicates well and leaves clear instructions. The house was perfectly clean when I arrived and the furniture was super comfortable. The location is great, very close to town. It was lovely and quiet. I loved this house sit. Thanks for having me, Lee Ann.
 
SHARON (Jan 2021 - 5 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this sitter )
We looked after "Toofy" the black cat for Lee Ann when she had surgery. We had kept in contact with her until her op date was confirmed then went to meet her. The house ended up to be a 2b/r unit where the bedrooms and bathroom was located upstairs. We were given specific instructions how to care for the plants, watering the small garden etc, and Toofy's feeding regime. I think he was still a kitten age as he liked to play and could be a bit TOO playful at times often scratching a bit too ... MORE
 
FRAN (Jul 2020 - 1 week 2 days)
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Lee Ann's home with her gorgeous little kitty cat Toofy. Lee Ann gave me clear instructions and left a lovely tidy space for me to move into and look after her beautiful cat Toofy. Toofy was playful but also loved her time in the courtyard sunning herself or chasing random bugs and flies inside or out! She was very entertaining! Toofy is still young so occasionally long sleeves are required :) She was great company and easy to look after. Lee Ann's home is in a ... MORE
 
KATIE (Sep 2019 - 1 week)
Lee Ann is great to communicate with (via message, and in person). I felt really welcome in her home, and she left clear notes for me about pet and plant care. Toofy, the cat, is good fun, having a kitten's curiosity about all the goings on of the household, while also responding well to human company. The courtyard at the rear of the townhouse is a peaceful place to sit - I realised, once I looked up, that there are three full-height palm trees growing in the courtyard, adding to the tropical ... MORE
 
CATHY (Aug 2019 - 1 week 1 day)
 
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