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Dates
  • 12 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024
  • 1 week 2 nights
What we need
  • Dogs (2), Cats (4)
  • Minimal
Sit Features
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We need a house sitter

Auckland - Auckland - North

lucy

Enjoy spending time at the beach then cosying up by the fire.

Hello, we have a lovely home and a zoo of cuddly pets 😆 Just a short walk to Muriwai beach. Looking for someone to mind and play with our two dogs, juniper and Ludo and our cats Booch and bambam and Rosie and Mochi. They are great playful friends and fabulous friendly pets. The dogs are very well trained and easy to look after.
We have a hidden electric fence around the property which keeps the cats and dogs within the boundaries

Our house is a cosy boho home with a lovely fireplace and central ventilation and heating/cooling.

The pets.

Rosie is the sweet observer she likes headbutts and polar fleeece. She likes to be nearby but not on you, A delicate old fashioned sweetie. Likes it when you come to her and say hello.
Teddy Bam Bam the floppy snuggler. So laid back he's almost a liquid. Loves a good scratch and will let you pick him up and cuddle him to your hearts content. The great thing is he knows your boundaries and won't impose unless asked.
Booch the character. This cat is amazing. He is fascinated by baths, and whatever is going on. Loves hairties. will bring one to you to play fetch with. Laid back and a great companion. Likes to be sitting next to you. I guarantee you will want to take him with you when you leave and then there is Mochi, Rosie’s baby. She chats away to you and is quite the character. I’m sure she says hello when she comes in.
We also have two cuddly, sweet well behaved collie/beardie dogs. Juniper and Ludo.
Juniper is submissive and likes to do the right thing. She wants to be a cat. Loves a good cuddle although her brother, Ludo will try and steal it.
Ludo " have you seen my tummy, I love you" the brother, LOVES to be cuddled.
Both well behaved and well trained dogs. They are easy to walk as they are very obedient and can walk Off lead.
Love a daily walk in the forest across the road then will sleep the rest of the day or play with the cats. There is also a walkway tot he beach and they love to swim and play. Ludo can be too boisterous with other dogs sometimes so you will need to feel confident to give him commands and call him back to you which he will promptly do.
We are right next door to a few good walks to the beach or in the forest so it is super easy. The dogs are well trained and don't need to be on a lead. They will run off and play and come back when called.

You will have the master bedroom with a super comfy king bed (organic mattress) . A great nights sleep. There is a bush walk across the road for the dogs and also a walkway to the beach.

Please no parties while we are away as it will frighten the animals.

Talk soon. Lucy.

House & Location
  • House
  • Internet, Wifi, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher
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  • Coastal, Country, Bush/Forest (Sport, Nature, Alternative)
  • Supermarket, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Parks, Beach, Fishing/Boating
Reviews (15)
Ludo, Juniper, Bambam, Rosie, Mochi and Booch were fabulous animals to look after and I was sad to leave ! (being an animal lover). Lucy's home is nestled in the heart of Muriwai, great proximity to the beach and forest. Lucy was generous and perfect to communicate with. This sit would suit someone who is confident with two large dogs, they are well trained but you need to be confident in being assertive with them- they will respond promptly to commands ! The cats all have wonderful ... MORE
 
SARAH (Apr 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
We had a lovely time with the furbabies in Muriwai. We've been house sitting for years, and Ludo and Juniper are the best behaved dogs we've had the pleasure to care for. All the cats are also adorable and really easy going. It was a great sit, in a great home and great location. The home had everything we needed to be comfortable and it was fantastic to be so close to the beach and the forest. Lucy and Michael were perfect hosts. We received a lot of information about the pets and the home ... MORE
 
JENNIFER (Feb 2024 - 6 nights)
Lovely home in muriwai. The pets are lovely. Ludo and Juni are good at coming back when you call them, Ludo can require quite a bit of attention, The cats are super cuddly and friendly. Lucy is good at communicating too.
 
MEL (Jan 2024 - 6 nights)
Lucy's place is a little tuck away gem in beautiful muriwai. Her home is small but full of life. The location is awesome, right by the beach and georgous forest walks. The pets are a treat ranging from the dogs Ludo and Juni right down to their four cats, each one is a character of their own.
 
GLENN (Dec 2023 - 2 nights)
Absolutely fantastic host, animals and location. The doggies require a lot of love but are SO well behaved! Great first kiwihousesitters experience. Thanks Lucy
 
ALEX (May 2023 - 4 days)
We had an awesome time looking after Juni and ludo, bearded collies , cats Bambam, booch Rosie and ginger the chicken. The dogs were very sweet and well behaved and fun to walk in the forest or at the reserve next door. Ludo loved his tummy rubs and Juni loved cats! The cats kept us entertained with some funny antics too. Lucy and Michael were kind and generous hosts. Their place is cute and comfy with all you need. Would happily sit again and recommend to other sitters.
 
MEGAN (Nov 2022 - 3 days)
Lovely house, location and pets! Really enjoyed taking the dogs for their walks, they joyously bounded around, and the cat cuddles were top notch! Lucy is very relaxed and it was an overall great house sitting experience.
 
MEGAN (Aug 2022 - 5 days)
No rating This is a wonderful animal family to care for in beautiful surroundings. Lucy and Michael are great animal trainers, so the dogs ( Ludo & Juniper ) are great companions to explore the area with unleashed.....returning to call with ease.... Recommend as a great housesit!!!
HEATHER (Jul 2022 - 1 week)
I had a lovely weekend at Lucy and Michael's and enjoyed cuddling the zoo of cute pets! It's a great location, walking distance to the beach and forest and Lucy left maps and instructions for everything I needed. The pets were all so snuggly and I loved watching them all interact with each other. Would happily come again.
 
LAURA (May 2022 - 4 days)
We would love to have you stay again. I will let you know when we are away next :)
We had a wonderful time at Lucy and Michael's. They were nice and friendly and the communication with them was great :) The house is warm, cozy and comfy. Juni is a young and playful dog, very well behaved and trained. Freyja and Harold, the cats, are gorgeous, very independent and easy to take care of. The neighborhood is safe and quiet and there is a forest nearby where you can walk Juni, she loves it. We would come back to house sit their place without hesitation, thank you guys! :)
 
LUIS & ESTRELLA (Jul 2021 - 6 days)
A wonderful house sit for Lucy and her lovely family. Juniper is at the top of our list for being the sweetest and most playful dog. Very well trained so that taking her off the lead in the nearby forest is an absolute pleasure. Harold the cat was very easy to care for letting us know when he required more food in no uncertain terms! Lucy's house is in a great location with the beach 5 mins away, Bush walks to the lookout plus the forest. Thank you Lucy, Michael, Layla and Clover for the ... MORE
 
CAREY (Apr 2021 - 4 days)
We enjoyed our house sit with Juni, Harold and the two chickens very much. We felt welcomed and right away like at home because all the pets are so friendly and kind. The communication with Lucy worked very well and we always got a fast reply. Also the location of the house is great, very close to the beach and the gannet colony. You will have an amazing house sit with them :)
 
KATHARINA (Mar 2021 - 4 days)
Lucy's place is in a great location, close to beach and forest. Juniper the dog and Harold the cat are totally gorgeous and great to have around. Juniper is one of the best behaved dogs I have had the pleasure of looking after, she is absolutely amazing and a joy to go walking in the forest with. Lucy is a great communicator and leaves clear instructions. I recommend this housesit.
 
MIA (Mar 2021 - 4 days)
We absolutely loved sitting for Micheal and Lucy. The house was great, so close to the beach. And the pets were very well behaved. Overall quite low maintenance and an easy sit.
 
ROGER (Jan 2021 - 5 days)
Lucy is a warm and friendly person who made me feel at home. The house is beautifully situated near Muriwai beach. The kittens, Harold and Pixi were adorable and cuddly, full of mischief and hilarious antics. The chickens were also friendly and definitely family pets, it was fun watching the interactions between kitten and chicken. Thanks for the opportunity to look after your lovely home Lucy and family.
 
NICKY (Jul 2019 - 2 weeks 6 days)
 
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