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Dates
  • 17 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025
  • 4 nights
What we need
  • Dogs (1)
  • Minimal
Sit Features
  • Yes
  • No
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We need a house sitter

South Coast - Wollongong & Illawarra

Wendy

This time we only need a house sitter for 4 nights and 4 1/2 days! We are looking for a dog lover who would be willing to take our much loved, active 6 yo kelpie on 2 brisk 45 minute walks each day (morning and afternoon) and hopefully spend a little time playing with him as well. If you don't think you could walk Banjo twice each day then this house sit probably won't suit you. He is a well behaved, sensitive soul with plenty of energy. He walks well on the lead and sleeps inside the house (downstairs) at night. We live in a modern 4 BR home (3 bedrooms with DBs are available for use) with 2 living/lounge areas, 2 toilets and a large bathroom. We are about a 10 minute drive from beautiful Illawarra beaches and have a bus stop 150m metres away that goes to Wollongong CBD and to our local pools. Our house is also within walking distance of a lovely escarpment. We have reliable WiFi, Netflix on 2 large smart TVs, air con and modern cooking appliances. We are only a 2 minute drive from well known Balgownie Village ( 10 minute walk). The Village has a pub, chemist, deli, cafes, bakery, post office and restaurants. Our dog Banjo would love company during the day for short periods, so this house sit would suit someone who possibly works from home and is looking for a change of scene for a few days OR an active retired couple/grey nomads who are 'in between' longer home sits! We have plenty of road space in front of our home to park a caravan and tennis courts across the road. If you think that this might suit your travel needs, then we would love to hear from you. Kind regards, John, Wendy and Banjo the rescue Kelpie!

House & Location
  • House
  • Wifi, Streaming services, Garage, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms, Street parking
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  • Suburban, Coastal (Shopping, Sport, Nature, Quiet, Family, Historical)
  • Trains/Trams, Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Live Music, Fishing/Boating
Reviews (4)
Loved this sit. John and Wendy had clear, concise instructions for Banjo and the house, everything was so well laid out. Lovely and comfortable house, Banjo was such an easy to get on with and loving dog. Banjo and I really enjoyed the lovely walks around the area and especially on the beach, which is also only a few minutes away in the car. Hope to get back there :)
 
KEVIN (Aug 2023 - 4 weeks)
We can't thank Kevin enough for coming to our rescue on our recent house sit! Kevin has been a treasure!! Our dog was happy and healthy on our return and Kevin sent us lots of reassuring pictures and videos while we were away. Kevin is a terrific communicator and a passionate dog lover. ... MORE
We absolutely loved this house sit. Wendy and John were so welcoming and made us feel so at home. Their home and gardens were lovely and very easy to look after. Banjo was the icing on the cake, he is a truely awesome amazing dog. We feel in love with him and he was very easy to care for. He was an absolute delight to take anywhere,whether it was his morning walks around the neighborhood or afternoon rides in our ute to parks or beaches. Banjo and John had left sive folder on the care of Banjo, ... MORE
 
WENDY (Feb 2024 - 1 week)
Wendy was lovely and we had great communication. The house was very comfortable and we were encouraged to feel at home. Banjo was such a great dog with such a beautiful temperament. We really enjoyed our stay and would love the opportunity to look after Banjo and house sit again.
 
JENNIFER (Nov 2022 - 1 week)
Wendy and John are an exceptional couple, both thoughtful and kind, and invested in the training and health of their beloved Kelpie, Banjo. We felt very welcome, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in their comfortable home. Each day was an adventure, discovering the nearby walking trails on our daily walks with Banjo. He knew where to lead us. This intelligent, playful and good-natured dog was a joy to care for throughout our stay. We feel very fortunate to have met Wendy and John, and ... MORE
 
SUE (Jun 2021 - 2 weeks 6 days)
 
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