cottageHouse sitting job

Rd3

Puketapu - Hawke's Bay

Small rural lifestyle cottage with 1 friendly lab dog.

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Dates & location

date_range 1 Sep 2026* - 6 Oct 2026* (*Approx) (4 weeks)

location_on Rd3 - View map

my_location Puketapu - Hawke's Bay - Napier

Our home

Small fully renovated cottage due to cyclone damage. Warm and has an attic bedroom. Double glazed and two heat pumps. (Lounge and bedroom). Rural setting and very quiet. Well water with a softener. Reliable internet and television. Very sunny especially in morning with large walnut trees around property.
One large bedroom and would not like other people staying.
There is the original homestead damaged by cyclone. It is still yellow ticketed and no access permitted.

favoriteWhat we love about our area

Quite area next to orchard. 5 Kms from Puketapu store and pub. 5 kms from Taradale central. Very quiet. sun all day round.

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cabinHouse type:Cottage

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Garage/Carport, BBQ, Air conditioner, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms, Chemical-free home

accessibleHome accessibility

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

landscapeLocale

Country

near_meNearby

Airport, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Parks

Our pets

DogsDogs (1)
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese (2)
8year old black Labrador dog. Very friendly. He has large secure area. Feed morning and evening. Not to be over fed as after all he is a lab. He sleeps outside on the porch and he has a place in the lounge where he can sit. He is very sociable. Would prefer someone who would be around property part of the day at least for company

2 chooks are free range but not currently laying. Do give them chook food now and again. You can eat the chooks if you like.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

Minimal - Water small herb garden

About us

person Brian

Margaret and I are a married couple, both retired. Marg was a teacher and Brian was involved in IT

Trust

account_circleMember since Aug 2026

Important info

Has small bridge access with two gates which must be closed when exiting property for security purposes
Security lights activated automatically.

videocamSecurity/Pet Cameras:

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person_addGuests welcome:No

rv_hookupSpace for caravan:Yes

directions_carOwn transport required:Yes

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:Outside only

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