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Dates
  • 5 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2024
  • 4 nights
What we need
  • Dogs (1), Chickens/Ducks/Geese (8), Farm Animals (10+)
  • Minimal
Sit Features
  • Yes
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We need a house sitter

Auckland - Rodney

Jemima

Hi - house sitter needed for warm, cosy straw bale eco home, a lovely dog, 15-ish sheep (depends on lambs) and 8 chickens.

Our lifestyle block is in the middle of Matakana wine country.

The only requirements are plant watering, light dog walking and feeding and general oversight of the chickens and sheep (sometimes lambs)

The dog is a castrated male black lab - an enthusiastic people lover! The chickens and sheep take care of themselves just need to be checked on daily,

Not suitable for children I'm afraid.

We provide a comprehensive briefing document with everything you need!

House & Location
  • Farm House
  • Wifi, Dishwasher
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  • Coastal, Country (Nature, Quiet, Family)
  • Supermarket, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Fishing/Boating
Reviews (15)
It was our first house and petsitting on a farm and we loved it. Mac is an adorable youngish Labrador who loves to stay near people. The farm and the house are peaceful. We had an excellent long weekend at Jemima's house. Thanks for the opportunity. :)
 
MELINDA & DANIEL (Mar 2024 - 3 nights)
We loved staying at Jemima’s. The location was amazing and very private. Her dog Mac was an absolute dream and was very well behaved. He loved being around people and was a very happy dog. Thanks!
 
EMMA (Jan 2024 - 2 nights)
We had an amazing stay at Jemimas house! From the first moment we got in love with Mac, and it was very stress free taking care of him and the other animals. Highly recommended!
 
CAROLINA (Jan 2024 - 3 nights)
I really enjoyed house sitting for Jamima and her family. Their house is earthy, eco friendly and easy care with beautiful views and loads of privacy. Mac, their beloved dog, is a handsome black lab with eyes that can talk. He is very smart, affectionate and loves food and belly rubs. I enjoyed our adventures walking on the property everyday. Fresh eggs from the chooks are such a treat. It was so cute watching their sheep and lamb roaming around at a close distance . Communication with Jamima ... MORE
 
AMY (Dec 2023 - 1 week 5 nights)
We had a lovely few days sitting Mack. The straw farm house was very comfortable and had a warm feeling. Mack was very loving, well trained and great to be with. The family made us feel welcome and at ease. The countryside is unspoilt. We can highly recommend this sit.
 
DAVID (Dec 2023 - 2 nights)
Mac the dog was such a pleasure to look after, intelligent and affectionate, chickens very generous with lots of eggs and sheep well mannered. Jemima, lovely to communicate with and she had a very informative sheet with all the details we needed to keep Mac safe and enjoy ourselves. Lovely warm, cosy and contemporary home with a huge area to roam and enjoy and also the beautiful Matakana area. Thanks for the stay - we loved being with Mac.
 
TONYA (Dec 2023 - 2 nights)
It's been a great experience house-sitting for Jemima over Easter. Location is very close to Matakana and beautiful white sand beaches. Mac (dog) is adorable big softie and very well behaved, looking after him was very easy. Highly recommended!
 
DENIS (Apr 2023 - 3 days)
What a wonderful experience! Along with the home being comfortable, warm and spacious it was pleasure to look after the rosters and chickens and sheep where we got to see 7 lambs being born. The children were so excited. And last but not least Mac a lovely friendly Lab who we bonded with and are going to miss. Thank you for the great sit. Loved it.
 
BEN AND MARREAN (Jul 2022 - 5 weeks)
Great communication from the start. Jemima had sent through a detailed plan of her home and the commands for their pet. We loved looking after Mac he is sooo affectionate and playful. This homestead is warm, inviting & eco friendly. Looking after the indoor plants was a breeze as they moved them into one main area. We enjoyed our time at some of the local beaches and would happily house sit for this whanau again.
 
MANNA (Apr 2022 - 4 days)
We house sat for Jemima for a weekend. We fell in love with Mac from the first moment we got there. He is an affectionate, happy, well behaved, easy to care for dog. The chickens and sheep are no trouble at all and we got fresh eggs daily. Jemima emailed us a comprehensive information sheet about the house and pets. The house itself is very unique and comfortable surrounded by extensive grounds. We enjoyed walking around the property with Mac. Matakana is beautiful. We went to the amazing ... MORE
 
GLEN AND JO (Mar 2022 - 2 days)
We had a great stay at Jemima's house. Easy animals/house to care for, great comms, lovely location. My thanks
 
SARAH (Dec 2021 - 6 days)
Hello Jem and Ewan, I had a wonderful stay in your lovely warm relaxing home. Communication was great. Matakana is a wonderful area to explore. Mac was a great mate and company. Fresh eggs from the hens were a added bonus. Thanks
 
LEONIE (Jul 2021 - 1 week)
Lovely Earth house, warm and homely. Great location in peaceful countryside. Mac is boysterous but settles down quickly, he's a young short haired Labrador, very loving and fun to play with. Enjoyed my stay very much.
 
BONNY (May 2019 - 5 days)
Very nice house in Matakana and the owner did a great job writing all the details in the email she sent before the sit. I am glad we went and met a funny dog. I recommend everything from this user :)
 
AGUSTIN (Mar 2019 - 1 day)
Thank you Jemima for the opportunity to house sit for you. What a beautifully comfortable and spacious house you have and what a lovely dog is Mac. So very friendly and fun to play with in the extensive grounds. We so enjoyed walking the perimeter of your land while Mac, with much encouragements, reluctantly dropped the frisbee so we could throw it and he could retrieve it. Great fun! We appreciated your comprehensive house notes and prompt reply to our questions prior to the sit. Refreshing ... MORE
 
CAREY (Jan 2019 - 2 days)
 
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