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Auckland - Rodney
Jemima
Hi - house sitter needed for warm, cosy straw bale eco home, a lovely dog, 12-ish sheep 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.
The dog is a castrated male black lab - an enthusiastic people lover! The chickens and sheep take care of themselves,
Not suitable for children I'm afraid.
We provide a comprehensive briefing document with everything you need! The house has some quirks so we ask you read it carefully and we normally have a quick chat before you arrive
We thoroughly enjoyed caring for Jemima's beautiful home. Their sweet Labrador Mac became a wonderful companion and friend. The sheep were darling, and the amusing chickens rewarded us with eggs. We have long been interested in sustainable living, so seeing how this family has made it a reality has been a wonderful experience.
It has been an amazing experience staying at Jemima’s farm.
That was the first time I looked after the chickens and the sheep, but both of them were very easy to care for.
Mac is such a well trained dog, well behaved, and patient.
He does love an extra attention, but I had a plenty of time to give him attention he deserved.
Thank you Jemima and the family for trusting me with all of your animals.
Loved sitting for this family. Comfortable house and environment.
Mac the dog was a delight. He loved playing tug with a large rope, and was very well mannered.
Would be more than happy to sit again for them.
I had a great time housesitting for Jemina and her dog, sheeps and chickens! We had good comunication through the whole housesit
Wonderful house and area to explore. Mac the lab very affectionate and obedient. Really comfortable bed and lovely living space. Thanks Jemima for all the specific instructions in looking after chooks, feeding the new lamb and taking care of Mac who was a great companion.
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. :)
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
We had a great stay at Jemima's house. Easy animals/house to care for, great comms, lovely location. My thanks
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
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.
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 :)
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
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