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Tauranga

- Bay of Plenty

Adorable pets and comfy house with beautiful waterviews

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Dates & location

date_range 30 Sep 2026 - 7 Oct 2026 (1 week)

location_on Tauranga - View map

my_location - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga

Our home

We are looking for someone to take care of our home and fur babies. We have a 3 bedroom 2 floor house with stunning water views and views of the kaimais ranges which can be seen from most of the rooms in the house and the garden decking area. The house is quite spacious and kitchen has all the mod cons. We are 10 minutes from Tauranga City centre and 15 mins to the mount & papamoa beaches. We have off street parking and Wi-Fi. We have 2 dogs Milly and Boomer. They are both very affectionate and ... Read moreWe are looking for someone to take care of our home and fur babies. We have a 3 bedroom 2 floor house with stunning water views and views of the kaimais ranges which can be seen from most of the rooms in the house and the garden decking area. The house is quite spacious and kitchen has all the mod cons. We are 10 minutes from Tauranga City centre and 15 mins to the mount & papamoa beaches. We have off street parking and Wi-Fi. We have 2 dogs Milly and Boomer. They are both very affectionate and love their snuggles. We don't leave them for more than 4 hours so you will need to be able to accommodate that :) we also need a sitter who is confident with giving medications and experience caring for elderly dogs who need closer watching.
we also have two cats milo and jasper who love their fuss.

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favoriteWhat we love about our area

We are in a very quiet no through road with beautiful waterviews and beautiful views of the Kaimais. We are very lucky to be 10 to 15 minutes from the CBD, Fraser Cove, The Crossing, and Bayfair Shopping Centres. Also Mount Maunganui Papamoa beaches.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Streaming services, Garage/Carport, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms

accessibleHome accessibility

Internal stairs

landscapeLocale

City, Suburban, Coastal

near_meNearby

Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Art/Theatre, Live Music, Fishing/Boating

Our pets

DogsDogs (2)
CatsCats (2)
FishFish (8)
Two adorable, easy to look after dogs. One large crossbreed called Boomer and a tiny cavoodle called Millie will be needing one walk a day. Two beautiful, lazy cats called Milo and Jasper.

medicationMedication/treatment required

Boomer is on medication and is a bit unstable on his back leg. we will need pet sitters who are confident managing his medications and also being able to gauge what he can cope with regarding walks. he can't go off leash at the moment and some days he can only tolerate very short walks. he has three pills and a syringe of meds in the morning, two pills in the afternoon.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

No

About us

person Kim & Helen

Family of 3 living in Tauranga

Trust

account_circleMember since Oct 2020

Important info

videocamSecurity/Pet Cameras:

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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

Reviews (15)

We thouroughly enjoyed this sit... Helen and Kim were incrediably welcoming and we abosoutely feel in love with all of the animals(ecspecially Millie) while we were there.. it was such an amazing stay. Both dogs had the best personalities and the cats were super cute and cuddly (ecspecially milo when he wants food).. we defiently upskilled whist looking after the fish and learnt a few tricks or 2 if we ever decide to get fish in the future... Overall a very positive experience. 😊😊
We had a lovely and relaxing weekend and truly enjoyed looking after the dogs and cats. We took the doggies to the beach, and it was pure joy. They are both so easy to look after and love to play. Communication with Helen and Kim was great, with clear instructions throughout. They made us feel very welcome in their home, and the view is absolutely stunning. Thank you again for everything 😊
1 of 2 reviews from this sitter
A real delight to care for Milo and Jasper again and encounter some very beautiful tropical fish for the first time. A quiet environment with lovely views and easy to follow house-care instructions from Helen and Kim, Linda
Lovely people to deal with, easy communication
A lovely relaxing sit for Helen, Kim and Ellie. Boomer and Millie are so sweet and easy to care for, and we enjoyed our morning walks up at Waipuna Park with them. Needless to say, the fish were incredibly well behaved, and didn't hear a peep from them 😄. Great communication made this a very enjoyable stay, and we were lucky to be in a quiet area in a beautiful elevated spot with water views. Very happy campers.
Millie and Boomer are real characters and were a delight to look after! (As well as Jasper and Milo when we managed to see them!)
I absolutely loved house sitting for Kim & Helen - Boomer and Millie were an absolute delight and so lovely to look after. Great communication and lovely house.
We had a great time with Millie and Boomer! They were so friendly and easy going and Millie is one of the cutest dogs we've ever seen!! Kim, Helen and Ella were so lovely and welcoming and their house is beautiful. Communication was excellent and instructions were clear. We'd be delighted to house sit again! Thank you guys :)
It was a pleasure house/pet sitting for Helen and Kim. Their instructions were very easy to follow and they met with us beforehand to give a handover. They were very accommodating and ensured our stay was comfortable and convenient. We would happily provide our services to them again in the future, especially since we already miss the animals so much!
Great spot with estuary views. Milo and Jasper ( cats) always greeted me for dinner and a pat. Kym and Helen were good communicators and I would housesit here again 😃
I had the great pleasure of sitting for Helen & Kim. Their home is beautiful and with incredible views over Waimapu estuary. Communications were always prompt and clear. Their pets are all amazing and so well behaved. I'm gonna miss them all! Thanks again for having me!
Thank you so much. It was a real pleasure to look after your fur-babies and your home was just lovely. Would highly recommend if anyone is looking at sitting here.
2 of 2 reviews from this sitter
Two delightful cats and a breathtakingly beautiful setting made this an enjoyable "sit" in a quiet, private location. Great communication and support from host Kim, a lovely home and superb weather... altogether a welcome opportunity to spend time in a town I once knew well.
Thanks for the kind review Linda. We came back to two very happy cats and our he as we left it. Thanks for looking after our home and our pets. All the best Kim & Helen
I had a great time here. Beautiful house and beautiful people! Great views over the water and was nice to get some cat cuddles too
It was a pleasure to meet Kim, Helen, Ella and care for their 4 furry children. From our first message we had great communication and extremely helpful notes and tips on where to walk and run the dogs. Boys were well behaved for us and all were a pleasure to take care of. We would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful family to any potential sitters. Thanks again for having us :)
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