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RD2 Port Chalmers

between Port Chalmers and Aramoana - Otago

Farmhouse by the sea

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Dates & location

date_range 1 Sep 2026* - 30 Sep 2026* (*Approx) (4 weeks)

location_on RD2 Port Chalmers - View map

my_location between Port Chalmers and Aramoana - Otago - Dunedin

Our home

We have 20 acres on the west side of Otago Harbour, between Port Chalmers and Aramoana. We have a large house with a guest bedroom for our house sitters on the ground floor. We have a dog (springer spaniel), two horses, several sheep, several chickens ... who are all easy care. We have some vegetables and other plants that would appreciate watering if dry. The house has a heat pump, wood burners and a hot tub. As we are 10 minutes from Port Chalmers and 30 minutes from Dunedin, house sitters ... Read moreWe have 20 acres on the west side of Otago Harbour, between Port Chalmers and Aramoana. We have a large house with a guest bedroom for our house sitters on the ground floor. We have a dog (springer spaniel), two horses, several sheep, several chickens ... who are all easy care. We have some vegetables and other plants that would appreciate watering if dry. The house has a heat pump, wood burners and a hot tub. As we are 10 minutes from Port Chalmers and 30 minutes from Dunedin, house sitters should have their own vehicle. We hope to be away for three weeks or so but hope that the house sitters can come a day early to learn about the pets and property and leave a day later just in case our return flight is delayed. Dates will depend on flight availability (not booked yet) and availability of sitters.

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favoriteWhat we love about our area

We love our large garden, our own hill, wonderful views, the beach at the bottom of the garden, the nearby surf beach, our wood burners, proximity to Port Chalmers (a really interesting small town). And we sometimes see whales, orcas and sea lions from the garden.

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cabinHouse type:Farm House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms

accessibleHome accessibility

Internal stairs, External stairs / steps, Step in bath/shower

landscapeLocale

Coastal, Country

near_meNearby

Supermarket, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Beach, Fishing/Boating

Our pets

DogsDogs (1)
FishFish (2)
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese (9)
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals (5)
HorsesHorses (2)
We have a very friendly springer spaniel, two easy care horses (a miniature and a gypsy cob), five sheep, 9 chickens and two goldfish. We are on 20 acres, 30 minutes from Dunedin CBD, one beach is at the bottom of our garden and another just 2KM away has world-class surfing.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

Minimal - We hope that our house sitters will water our pot plants.

About us

person sally

We are a retired couple (Sally was a physiotherapist, Kerry a university professor). We are active and enjoy occasional travelling, with our house and pets cared for by house sitters.

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account_circleMember since May 2019

Important info

We have a 0.7KM driveway that will not suit very large vehicles. House sitters need to have some experience with horses. Our horses are friendly and easy care, but still appreciate carers with confidence around horses.

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person_addGuests welcome:No

directions_carOwn transport required:Yes

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:No

Reviews (2)

Our stay at Sally and Kerry’s beautiful home and farm was the perfect quiet getaway. All of the animals on the property had great personalities and were easy to care for. We especially loved spending time with Finn wandering the farm and cuddling on the couch in the evening. If schedules aligned, we would be ecstatic to spend more time at Tayler Point!
We had an amazing stay at Tayler Point. Sally and her husband, Kerry, clearly explained everything that needed to be done and made sure we were comfortable with the animals and home before they left. We kept in regular contact during their trip and had a smooth transition when they returned. We feel like we've made some wonderful new friends.
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