cottageHouse sitting job

Wellsford

Rodney - Auckland

Port Albert Farmhouse

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Dates & location

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date_range 15 Aug 2026* - 11 Sep 2026* (*Approx) (3 weeks)

location_on Wellsford - View map

my_location Rodney - Auckland - Rodney

Our home

***Readvertsing sit due to cancellation ***
Comfortable, weatherboard 4-bedroom house on a small block on the inland edge of Kaipara Harbour - bungalow/cottage style, about 50 years old, mix of gas and electric cooking, wood fire and electric heaters - all usual household appliances, rooftop rainwater collection and tanks and modern electric waste treatment.
Sheltered deck to watch the tui and wax-eyes enjoy their feeder and bird bath with large partly contained garden.
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***Readvertsing sit due to cancellation ***
Comfortable, weatherboard 4-bedroom house on a small block on the inland edge of Kaipara Harbour - bungalow/cottage style, about 50 years old, mix of gas and electric cooking, wood fire and electric heaters - all usual household appliances, rooftop rainwater collection and tanks and modern electric waste treatment.
Sheltered deck to watch the tui and wax-eyes enjoy their feeder and bird bath with large partly contained garden.
Port Albert General Store nearby and 10 min drive into Wellsford, inside parking for 1 car, 250m walk to the road, letterbox, etc. Mostly surrounded by pasture and trees - gardens and orchard mostly in winter mode but probably some citrus.
Historic Albertland area,
Tradesmen available locally for all services if required.

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favoriteWhat we love about our area

Tidal to edge of lawn, small "jetty" to access the river, plenty of gardens to wander around in, rural and mostly very quiet. As the residence is 12kn from Wellsford most services are a 10-minute drive away.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Garage/Carport, BBQ, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms, Chemical-free home, Perfume-free home

accessibleHome accessibility

External stairs / steps, No accessibility issues except 2-3 steps up from car parking into house.

landscapeLocale

Coastal, Country, Bush/Forest, River/Lake

near_meNearby

Restaurants/Cafes, Fishing/Boating

Our pets

CatsCats (1)
Bundle the black and white pussycat

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

No

About us

person Glenda

We are a retired couple with children and grandchildren who regularly visit, property is mostly child friendly except along the river for non-swimmers. We garden quite a lot.

Trust

account_circleMember since Jul 2026

Important info

No special requirements, but 1 cat to feed and possibly some inside pot-plants to water. Wood fire for heating can be used as desired or electric heaters. Very rarely power may go off for short periods or a few hours but candles and lamps available.

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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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