cottageHouse sitting job

Ruakaka

Whangarei - Northland

Beach house sit with Jack and Billy

Picture of House requiring a House and Pet Sitter at Kiwi House Sitters, New Zealand

Dates & location

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date_range 21 Aug 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 (2 weeks 3 nights)

location_on Ruakaka - View map

my_location Whangarei - Northland - Whangarei

Our home

Two storey house with sea views .
Living and dining areas upstairs. 2 bedrooms down stairs.
Direct access to the beach on a private walkway.

favoriteWhat we love about our area

Close to a beautiful sandy surf beach.
Great cafe near by. Dairy and takeaways close by too. Fresh choice supermarket less than 10 minutes away. The local golf club is 7 minutes away.
Very safe and quiet area.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

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

accessibleHome accessibility

Internal stairs

landscapeLocale

Suburban, Coastal, River/Lake

near_meNearby

Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Beach, Live Music, Fishing/Boating

Our pets

DogsDogs (1)
CatsCats (1)
We have two lovely fur babies.
Jack is an old boy but still enjoys walks on the beach.
Billy our cat is pretty independent and also enjoys beach walks, when there's no other dogs around. Jack and Billy are great mates.
Both love cuddles.

medicationMedication/treatment required

Daily joint capsules and an anti inflammatory for Jack

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

Minimal - Watering a few plants in the garden and in the house

About us

person Fiona

We are a professional couple, who regularly travel therefore require someone trustworthy, reliable and has experience with older dogs and loves a lap cat.

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account_circleMember since May 2025

Important info

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person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

directions_carOwn transport required:Yes

petsPets welcome:Maybe

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:Outside only


Reviews (10)

Fiona is lovely and her communication was fantastic throughout. Her lovely house is sunny, warm, very comfortable and right by the beach. I spent many hours on the deck just gazing at the water and spotting dolphins. Jack and Billy were easy and very quickly adopted me as their person. Jack is an old boy and starting to have joint problems but the minute he's on the beach he's in puppy mode and so easy to walk. Billy is such a character and often joined us on beach walks or waited in the ... MoreFiona is lovely and her communication was fantastic throughout. Her lovely house is sunny, warm, very comfortable and right by the beach. I spent many hours on the deck just gazing at the water and spotting dolphins. Jack and Billy were easy and very quickly adopted me as their person. Jack is an old boy and starting to have joint problems but the minute he's on the beach he's in puppy mode and so easy to walk. Billy is such a character and often joined us on beach walks or waited in the dunes to pounce as soon as we came back. A great sit and can definitely recommend. Thanks Fiona for trusting me with your house and pets.

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I had a wonderful time looking after Jack and Billy. They are both lovely and very friendly. The house is very comfortable with beautiful views. Fiona had clear information about everything and she was quick to respond.
Thank you Fiona for trusting me to care for your home and your babies! I really fell in love with Jack and Billy! They made me feel at home instantly💜 Jack barely left my side and Billy snuggled up with me most nights! Your home is warm and comfortable and it's location so close to the beach was perfect for plenty of relaxing beach walks with Jack. Communication with you regarding your sit was also easy and comfortable. A truly enjoyable sit💜
1 of 2 reviews from this sitter
This was our second sit for Fiona and her gorgeous animals - Jack and Billy. The animals are both easy care and love company and cuddles. Beautiful home and location with great communication. We hope to sit for Fiona again in the future. Thanks again.
It was such a pleasure looking after the gorgeous Jack and Billy boy. Walking the beach a couple of times a day was divine, and it’s lovely to have a sea view. Fiona‘s home is comfortable with everything you need. Communication was fantastic, especially with when dealing with a couple of issues because of stormy weather. Fiona was great and so were the neighbours. Recommended. ☺️
We absolutely love Jack and Billy! Jack is the friendliest dog, always by your side, loving attention and greeting everyone on his beach walks. Billy loved cuddling up on our laps and getting our attention with his loud meowing. Fiona’s home has the best view and so close to one of New Zealand’s best beaches. Thank you Fiona for letting us look after your lovely home and gorgeous pets!
2 of 2 reviews from this sitter
We really enjoyed our stay in Fiona's gorgeous home and fell in love quickly with her animals, Jack and Billy who are both adorable and very easy to care for. Fiona left clear instructions with everything we needed to know and was always available to contact if needed. Thank you Fiona, for trusting us with your home, Jack and Billy.
Loved it at Fiona's. Jack was just an awesome buddy and Billy is so cute. Beach walks with Jack and often Billy following behind were so entertaining. Thanks Fiona lovely home.
Such a pleasurable housesit, Fiona supplied a folder of how everything worked. A wonderful home in an amazing setting. Jack and Billy were a delight to care for and we had lots of good walks along the beach and streets. At night we would settle in front of the tv and just relax. The house was so warm and cosy, even the strongest storm which we had a couple of days of could disturb us as the home is so well glazed and insulated. A really pleasant two weeks.
We really enjoyed our three-week housesit for Fiona. Her home was comfortable and easy to take care of and we absolutely fell in love with the pets. Jack and Billie are so cuddly, affectionate and full of personality. The location and the daily beachwalks were awesome. It was easy to communicate with Fiona and everything was well organized, which made it really smooth. We were grateful for this possibility! ☺️
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