The image features two dogs, a pug and a chocolate labrador, lying on a brown leather couch with a green blanket, gazing to the right.
The image depicts a long wooden porch with a railing, featuring white siding on the left and a blue chandelier hanging from the ceiling, surrounded by trees.
The image depicts a brown dog sitting on a tan leather couch, gazing out the window, with a pillow behind it and a white wall in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman posing together in a crowded room, with the woman wearing a pink shirt and the man in a plaid shirt.
The image depicts a brown dog lying on a striped towel on a wooden deck, surrounded by potted plants and a white chair.
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Stay on the Mornington Peninsula and look after our puppies in Rye, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We live on the Mornington Peninsula, just over an hour from Melbourne. My husband and I have a pug, a cat and an expectant chocolate Labrador! Our adult children live independently. We love walking on the beach and exploring the local wineries, meeting up with friends and enjoying all our local area has to offer, including the hot springs. It is the most beautiful location and you’ll never be bored!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Sailing / Boating
    Gardening
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a well travelled family, British living in Australia for approx 20 years. My husband is a pastor/social worker and I am a Family Support Case Worker in a local town.

    We love meeting new people and hearing their stories and would be willing to advise local and national travel in order to see all Australia has to offer. We live between the bay beach and the back beach so surfing locally is easily accessible.

    We have great churches nearby and many sports facilities to suit budding athletes! There are so many great cafes, restaurants and vineyards to explore.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for help midway through August to midway through September (approx) to help in the garden brand house. We both work so would appreciate some assistance.

    Workaway needs to love animals ! Someone who loves to be outside in the garden as we have plenty to do to tidy it up before spring.

    We are happy to help at weekends but need someone reliable, sociable and kind to fit in with our home life.

    We will feed you well and provide a cosy home base in a popular place in return for support with some maintenance , housework and gardening.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    English only

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom and bathroom in main house.

    Self serve breakfast and lunch.
    Full meal in evening provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Occasional use of car if Workaway has full license.
    Electric bike for occasional use.
    Local buses and Ubers.

    We both have busy jobs so are tired by the evening and go to bed early! We are very welcoming and will look after you but don’t have capacity always to entertain or talk for hours.
    We would prefer someone who has good initiative and is hard working, conscientious and kind.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 148834763423

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The image depicts a long wooden porch with a railing, featuring white siding on the left and a blue chandelier hanging from the ceiling, surrounded by trees.
The image features two dogs, a pug and a chocolate labrador, lying on a brown leather couch with a green blanket, gazing to the right.
The image depicts a brown dog sitting on a tan leather couch, gazing out the window, with a pillow behind it and a white wall in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman posing together in a crowded room, with the woman wearing a pink shirt and the man in a plaid shirt.
The image depicts a brown dog lying on a striped towel on a wooden deck, surrounded by potted plants and a white chair.

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