cottageHouse sitting job

Glenfield

North Shore City - Auckland

Three Loving Indoor Cats Seeking a Caring House Sitter

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Dates & location

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date_range 14 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 (3 nights)

location_on Glenfield - View map

my_location North Shore City - Auckland - North Shore City

Our home

You’ll be staying in a duplex (three story) home with:
2 bedrooms
1 study
2 bathrooms
Carpets in rooms and laminate flooring throughout the rest of the house
An outside deck with a bbq.

The house is comfortable, easy to look after, and well set up for someone wanting a relaxed stay. Apart from normal cleanliness and cat care, the home doesn’t require much upkeep.

favoriteWhat we love about our area

We love our location and think you will too. Everything you need is within walking distance, including:
A lovely local bakery
A dairy and great takeaway options
A nearby sports field
Glenfield mall
Bus Stations for easy transport

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cabinHouse type:Duplex

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

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

accessibleHome accessibility

Internal stairs, Two flights of stairs to get to living area.

landscapeLocale

City, Suburban

near_meNearby

Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Parks, Live Music

Our pets

CatsCats (3)
We have three strictly indoor cats with BIG personalities, and they are very much the centre of our home. They’re affectionate, entertaining, and will keep you on your toes.

Suzie (oldest) – A big ball of fluff who is happiest sitting on a warm lap. Calm, sweet, and very affectionate.

Archie (ginger boy) – Incredibly smart, cheeky, and a little menace - typical ginger cat personality. He loves stirring his sisters, but absolutely thrives on human attention and tickles.

Phoebe (the baby) – A cat with about 10 personalities. She’s the biggest cuddler, extremely food-obsessed, very chatty, and endlessly entertaining. She does take time to warm up to new people, so patience and understanding are important.

Daily care includes:
Feeding raw food twice a day (morning and evening)
Supervising mealtimes (they will steal each other’s food if given the chance!)
Scooping the litter box twice daily
Spending time with them — they’re social and love company. This can be just chilling on the couch with them while watching TV or reading a book.

We’re looking for someone patient, calm, and genuinely cat-loving, who understands that cats may take time to adjust. Regular updates and photos while we’re away would be greatly appreciated.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

No

About us

person Tanya

We’re a young professional couple who moved to New Zealand at the beginning of 2024 and brought our three beloved cats with us all the way from South Africa.

Trust

account_circleMember since Feb 2025

Important info

None.

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person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

directions_carOwn transport required:Yes

petsPets welcome:No

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:Outside only


Review

We absolutely loved our housesitting experience! Tanya & Ben were fantastic communicators and very organised, providing plenty of food for the cats and a clear instruction sheet before they left. The house was immaculate, comfortable, and very easy to look after. The cats were an absolute pleasure to care for and had lovely routines. We felt very welcome in their home and would happily housesit for them again. We would highly recommend this sit to others!
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