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House sit Cape Schanck

09-Jun-2024 – 18-Oct-2024
131 Days stay
Responsiveness
Lilly the Labradoodle
View of the master bedroom
Beautiful nature next door - our local beach
Our
The bunnies - Millie, Mia & Milo

Assignment Requirements

We are looking for someone to care for a cute 3-year old Labradoodle and 3 gorgeous bunnies (indoor). Also the house plants and lawn will need a little TLC while we are away. In return Sitters have access to a beautiful spacious modern home, surrounded by stunning nature, wonderful bush- and beach walks and everything the Mornington Peninsula has to offer, including vineyards, galleries and restaurants.

We had trusted house/pet sitters arranged for the whole time we are away, but unfortunately they had had an emergency and they had to cancel their house sit with us. So we are looking for someone who can start asap (for our other house/pet sitters's sake). Ideally, we would like the whole period covered (until October), but if that's not possible, a part house sit could work for us, too.

Sitters reference (Jenny & Anthony):

Tanja & Lou made us feel so welcome from the first time we met them and Lilly the Labradoodle is an absolute delight to be around with her playful and full of love and life attitude. The four bunnies Milo, Mia, Millie and Tiger were something new for us to look after and we enjoyed tending to the veggie garden for their daily greens for which they all showed their gratitude.

We feel that this beautiful family is now part of our extended family and we have accepted the role of 'god parents' to the beautiful Lilly and have missed her very much since we left.

Tanja prepared a very informative booklet for us so that made things easier with looking after the bunnies special needs. Tanja & Lou opened up their lovely home to us and we were made feel very welcome and at ease.

We highly recommend Tanja & Lou along with their beautiful pets.

JENNY & ANTHONY (MAY - 2 months 2 weeks)

Rating: 5.0 (from David & Rhonda): We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cape Schank for 6 weeks in April/May 2023.

Tanja & Lou made us welcome and we stayed in a beautiful guest room in an amazing house and garden. David enjoyed dog "Lilly" (obedient) who loved going to a dog park and playing to her hearts content. Rhonda loved the bunnies and enjoyed their individual play especially around feed time. We would highly recommend any house sitter to enjoy their stay with Tanja & Lou.

DAVID & RHONDA (Apr 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks)

Rating: 5.0 (from Lily & Cooper) Tanja & Lou have a stunning house, we had an amazing time looking after the 3 bunnies and gorgeous Lillydog. Cape Schanck is beautiful with lots of activities to do in the surrounding areas. Our stay was seamless and communication was always very easy! Highly recommend, if dates align we would absolutely stay again.

COOPER & LILY (Jul 2023 - 3 months)

Pet Care

Dogs Rabbits / Guinea Pigs

Property & Location

Position Location

General suburb location shown for privacy. Exact address is provided to sitters by the homeowner.

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About the Area

Cape Schanck Melbourne, Victoria
Suburb Insights
Your day in Cape Schanck unfolds with the distinct sound of the ocean, often accompanied by local birds. An early morning walk with the resident dog will likely take you along the Main Creek walking track, a rugged path leading through coastal tea tree to the vast, windswept beach below the basalt cliffs. These trails, part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park, demand a steady pace and require pets to be on-leash, protecting the unique wildlife. Alternatively, the shorter Lighthouse Reserve trail offers dramatic cliff-top views for a quicker outing. After returning, the house settles into a quiet rhythm. Groceries and other provisions require a short drive, typically to Rosebud, approximately fifteen minutes north, where several supermarkets and essential services are available. There are no bustling café strips directly in Cape Schanck; most prefer to enjoy a warm drink at home, watching the shipping lanes. The pace here is unhurried, dictated by the natural environment rather than a commercial pulse. Afternoons invite further exploration. Longer treks to Bushrangers Bay or a more meandering walk along the quieter inland roads reveal the diverse flora and fauna. These excursions are well-suited for a pet's second walk, offering varied terrain and fresh air. As evening approaches, the lighthouse beam begins its steady sweep across the dark sky, a comforting presence. Life in this corner of the peninsula prioritizes tranquility, connecting intimately with the raw coastal landscape and providing a peaceful setting for caring for a home and its companions.