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Host is looking for help immediately
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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
1 Oct 2026
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Description
Stay in our coastal home and look after our dog Dashi while you enjoy the beaches, nature and wildlife of Phillip Island.
The house is in a quiet area very close to nature walks, surf, and fantastic wildlife, like penguins, seals, whales, koalas, wallabies, and more!
Our lovely dog Dashi is 1,5 years old, she is playful, affectionate and loves the beach, as well as lying in the sun!
We are looking for a house/dog sitter from 21st Oct to 1st of November, but ideally you will arrive from mid October, and stay for at least two weeks.
Send me a message, look forward to hearing from you! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Sustainability
Photography
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Books
Art & design
Outdoor activities
Nature
Camping
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our place is in a beautiful natural area close to beaches, dunes and bushlands. There are so many activities that you could do including surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, camping, wildlife viewing (penguins, seals and whales!), and bushwalking. I am a marine biologist and nature lover, happy to offer lots of recommendations on places to experience wildlife in the area.
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Help
I am looking for a house/dog sitter for a two weeks period, from mid October 2026.
If you are interested in a quiet, peaceful time by the coast, where you can enjoy beautiful beaches, nature walks and wildlife, you would love the island.
You will need your own transport, but I have a bicycle available.
Our dog is a lovely staffy x who loves being at home, relaxing and cuddling up to you. She loves her two walks a day, run around on the beach, or go on little adventures with you.
Some light gardening required. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Private bedroom in the house, with a queensize bed.
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What else ...
If you love the coast and the ocean, you will absolutely love Phillip island, you can go surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding... There are boards that you can borrow. I also have bicycles available, you can easily get around by bike here.
Plenty of fantastic wildlife in the area, go see the cute penguins, watch koalas, wallabies, birds and so many more in their natural habitat! -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
There is a small desk in the bedroom for workawayers to use as a workspace.
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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Can possibly accept pets
We can accept dogs, as long as they are reasonably well behaved.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Dashi
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They were so incredibly welcoming and although I was nervous, because this was my first work away experience I felt right at home. Mika and Wes are both really open, funny, enthusiastic and caring. I got to see so many wonderful places with them and had the chance to … read more
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They were so incredibly welcoming and although I was nervous, because this was my first work away experience I felt right at home. Mika and Wes are both really open, funny, enthusiastic and caring. I got to see so many wonderful places with them and had the chance to … read more
Mikala was so welcoming, including me on camping trips, beach trips, and trips into town. Mikala has had the most interesting and inspiring career, she has so many … read more
I had the privilege of staying in their beautiful home from Mid-April to Mid-May of this year. Though my experience was a unique one, due to unforeseen circumstances that meant I was mainly dog sitting the beautiful Juno and looking after the home, this gave me the … read more
The house is very nice, comfortable and it was very easy to feel at home.
¡¡¡¡Mikala is very enthusiastic, she always suggests me different things to do or invites me to her plans, we went to different places on the island, to waterfalls and camping which was AMAZING, … read more
Mikala is so reasonable when it comes to hours / type of work. I mainly helped out with watching Wes, cooking dinners (and adding to her Workaway recipe book:) ), and doing some … read more
They are very welcoming and respectful ! The house is just amazing and I felt very good in my bed room. She cook very well and you can also cook your country’s dishes ! I felt like at home :)
The job is not hard and often it’s just 2h/day, sometimes less. I did … read more
