We have previously house sat for a lovely couple who live in Glen Waverley in Melbourne. We were delighted when they contacted us and asked about our availability for April/May 2016 and we were able to assist.
We completed the period of the house sit a little differently this time. Peter arrived on a flight from New Zealand and was at the home a couple of hours before the home owners left on their long planned trip to Europe. There was plenty of time to re-familiarise him with the home requirements (in particular the pump and watering system) and the dog's feeding and walking needs. We were very fortunate that the homeowners had also offered the use of their two vehicles.
So Peter completed the first week of the house sat on his own and then Gill joined him for the next ten days before he returned to New Zealand and Gill completed the final nine days on her own. Throughout the period Nessie, the family pet, was very settled and enjoyed long walks Peter or with Gill for shorter walks and visits with the local dog squad who met daily at the local park.
As we had house sat at the property before we very easily slipped into the routine of walking Nessie, watering the hanging baskets of geraniums, sweeping up the falling leaves, a small amount of lawn mowing, bathing Nessie and generally maintaining the home.
Glen Waverley is a lovely suburb to live and stay. The public transport services, with a bus at the end of the street connecting to the train service, is excellent. For the shopaholic the local Glen Shopping Centre is a huge draw card. For us, we have lots of friends and some family close by so it is just wonderful. It is certainly a win/win for both ourselves and also the homeowners who returned to a happy settled pet in a well maintained property, and their cars cleaned and ready for them.
