cottageHouse sitting job

Napier

- Hawke's Bay

2 storey house in lovely semi rural setting.

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Dates & location

date_range 30 Aug 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 (1 week 4 nights)

location_on Napier - View map

my_location - Hawke's Bay - Napier

Our home

Well presented 2 storey home with bathroom upstairs and diwn stairs. All guest sleep upstairs. Open plan kitchen dining lounge area. We use free standing log fire for heating day and night. If house sitter nit confident to use there is a thermal heater to use upstairs and downstairs as an alternative. Lovely rural views out all windows. House set on a hill in established garden with a paddock on one side.

favoriteWhat we love about our area

Ten minutes into town but living rurally. Local pub and dairy just 300 m down the road. Part of the cycle trail here and great walks along the river. Lovely neighbours.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, BBQ, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms

accessibleHome accessibility

Internal stairs, Steep driveway / walkway, Step in bath/shower, Concrete drive is short and semi steep. One coeliac in the house so cooking ingredients are Gf . As husband isn't, there are normal spreads but care when using appliances to help reduce cross contamination with good washing down would be appreciated.

landscapeLocale

Country, River/Lake

near_meNearby

Airport, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Parks

Our pets

DogsDogs (1)
CatsCats (1)
Harry the cat is getting old, He has cat door to a room that can be made seperate from rest of house. Fed morning and night. His own boss
Flynn the dog is a super friendly fox terrier cross. Lots of love to give and has free run of the property with gate always closed and sleeps in garage at night. Loves going for regular walks.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

Minimal - In winter outdoor pots may need a water if no rain for a week.
In summer a lot more watering. I love my garden and pots.

About us

person Vicky

We recently moved here. I love gardening and both love the outdoors . I am a nurse and do casual work at the hospital. My husband works in environmental land management.

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account_circleMember since Jun 2026

Important info

Coeliac friendly house as already posted. So if food item marked Gf on lug use clean spoon every time to prevent contamination from your gluten food.

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person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

rv_hookupSpace for caravan:Yes

directions_carOwn transport required:Yes

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:Outside only

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