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11 Oct 2025
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3- 7 DECEMBER 2025-
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Located in Lower Plenty, on bushland reserve & close to arts activities, nature, cafes & restaurants. 16km from the CBD with train nearby & buses at the door every 5-10 minutes that will take you to the city or the beach and airport.
Wake to the birdsong of magpies & kookaburras & the fragrance of the gum trees.
Spoilt for choice with restaurants, cafes, wine bars and pubs nearby walking distance or 5 minutes by car and a golf course across the road. There is a weekend Farmers Market 5 minutes by car. It is an art focused area, galleries and arts activities and you can walk for kilometres in natural bushland and waterways.
1 cheeky black cat, My Buckley & a sweet little tortoiseshell girl Miss Jiggly, who is very snuggly and the gorgeous dog, Ernie Yamato, Whippet X. I work from home so they are not used to be left alone.
You would need to love, love, love animals, especially cats and be very experienced with dogs, please read his profile. Non smoker. They are all used to sleeping on the bed with me so you would need to be happy with this. Buckley is diabetic & needs insulin twice daily. Ernie has one mediciation per day at the moment. Jiggly is healthy and not on any meds. The cats have breakfast & dinner plus grazing in between. Ernie has some dog biscuits for breakfast and his main meal of kibble & meat for dinner. The usually have their dinner around 5-6 ish, they won't let you forget!
1 spacious bedroom with queen size bed, desk with chair and arm chair, the other bedroom is art and storage. Living area, back verandah and courtyard garden. Would suit a couple or single.
Average work expected for Workaway is 20 hours per week which is an average of 2.85 hours per day. Looking after the 3 Pets and watering the plants is the main job, and of course cleaning up around the house as you would in your own home. The rest of the time is your own.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Art & design
Self development
Culture
Movies & TV
Pets
Writing
Plant care
Music
Books
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Arts, Bushland, Nature.
Help
Looking after Mr Buckley & Miss Jiggly the kitties, is the main job! and keeping the house clean and garden and plants watered.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Whole unit, living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom opening to back verandah and courtyard garden
What else ...
Plenty to do in Melbourne and good public transport
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Ernie Yamoto (3 years)
Whippet X, Ernie is young & enthusiastic. He's had lots of training in the last 12 mths since I adopted him. He's doing well but still learning. He's bigger than whippet and smaller than a grayhound, in between. He is 25k and strong. He can be reactive on the lead to other dogs. He sleeps on my bed with cats so it's cozy. He adores everyone & very smoochy & cuddly.
Host ref number: 716982769835
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14 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ane)
Ane looked after my pets while I was overseas on holiday. She was reliable and able to fit in with the times that I needed. My fur babies were well looked after and happy to have company while I was away. I would recommend Ane for house and pet sitting. She was very accommodating.
(Excellent
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1 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)
Thanks gals! Good job. I was absent for a couple of weekends and these gals picked up the reins and did a great job of caring for the furry babies and keeping the house and garden.
I knew I didn't have worry whilst I was away as they both have great attention to details and very responsible. Happy to recommend for a great Workaway… read more
I knew I didn't have worry whilst I was away as they both have great attention to details and very responsible. Happy to recommend for a great Workaway… read more
(Excellent
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31 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
This was such a wonderful first workaway experience! We are going to miss those sweet animals. We loved walking the dogs every day and petting the cats when they wanted attention!
In spite of her busy schedule Suzane always found time to make us tasty meals, even when she was out of town for a few days. She was also very helpful in giving us… read more
In spite of her busy schedule Suzane always found time to make us tasty meals, even when she was out of town for a few days. She was also very helpful in giving us… read more
20 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Myriam & Boris)
Thanks Myriam and Boris you are a delightful couple and great the furry kids! Your help around the house and garden was appreciated and Boris was great with the 'heavy lifting work'. Both did a great job and easy to have around. The puppies are missing your company already! I hope you enjoy your trip and make it to warmer weather~!
(Excellent
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14 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ane)
Ane looked after my pets while I was overseas on holiday. She was reliable and able to fit in with the times that I needed. My fur babies were well looked after and happy to have company while I was away. I would recommend Ane for house and pet sitting. She was very accommodating.
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)
Thanks gals! Good job. I was absent for a couple of weekends and these gals picked up the reins and did a great job of caring for the furry babies and keeping the house and garden.
I knew I didn't have worry whilst I was away as they both have great attention to details and very responsible. Happy to recommend for a great Workaway… read more
I knew I didn't have worry whilst I was away as they both have great attention to details and very responsible. Happy to recommend for a great Workaway… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
This was such a wonderful first workaway experience! We are going to miss those sweet animals. We loved walking the dogs every day and petting the cats when they wanted attention!
In spite of her busy schedule Suzane always found time to make us tasty meals, even when she was out of town for a few days. She was also very helpful in giving us… read more
In spite of her busy schedule Suzane always found time to make us tasty meals, even when she was out of town for a few days. She was also very helpful in giving us… read more
20 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Myriam & Boris)
Thanks Myriam and Boris you are a delightful couple and great the furry kids! Your help around the house and garden was appreciated and Boris was great with the 'heavy lifting work'. Both did a great job and easy to have around. The puppies are missing your company already! I hope you enjoy your trip and make it to warmer weather~!
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (NICOLE)
Nicole only stayed for a week but it was the week that I needed pet sitting so it was great to have her on board! The furry babies loved her and she fitted in well. We only had a day or so when I was there and I found Nicole very agreeable and would definitely recommend her for Workaway especially with animals.
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (NICOLE) for host
I loved staying at Suzane's. Brody and Lady the dogs and Smudge and Buckley the cats were the BEST- always wanting to sit or snooze right next to you, ugh I loved it.
Suzane was out of town most of the time I was there but the one day she was home she made the loveliest meals. Her garden is really peaceful and beautiful, Picton is small but fun to… read more
Suzane was out of town most of the time I was there but the one day she was home she made the loveliest meals. Her garden is really peaceful and beautiful, Picton is small but fun to… read more
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Found it! Thanks Guili and Raul, you were both a pleasure to have stay and so good with the poopie puppies! My goldie oldies love Workaway company and your loving care was most appreciated as well as the help around the house and garden. Much appreciated and good luck with your travels and I hope you go to use those surf boards.
(Excellent)
21 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We stayed during 3 weeks, the work was routine but easy and enjoyable.
Dogs, watering garden, weeding and other things at home.
Suzane cooks very very well and you organize your own day. You have 2 days off, always one day is on Sunday and the other one you choose (during week).
Suzane is very kind and helpful.
If you choose this place, you must… read more
Dogs, watering garden, weeding and other things at home.
Suzane cooks very very well and you organize your own day. You have 2 days off, always one day is on Sunday and the other one you choose (during week).
Suzane is very kind and helpful.
If you choose this place, you must… read more
2 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Denise & Julia) for host
1 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicole & Jamie) for host
Suzane was so accommodating - she met us in central Sydney to get the train to Picton on our first day. Her cooking was amazing - always so fresh and different. There are lots of jobs to be done around the house and garden so we were never short of things to do. Her animals are all so lovely and we are missing the doggies very much. Suzane is… read more
30 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole & Jamie)
Nicole and Jamie were a delight to have ! Thorough, organized and keen to get in and get the jobs done! they made the most of their limited time in Australia and were industrious, careful and solid workers. Some of the jobs they assisted with were gardening, dog walking! Sanding and painting the exterior walls and window frames as well as general… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
It was a pleasure to meet Suzane and her two beautiful dogs!
I got to cook some nice meals with delicous organic veggies from the garden.
Suzane is a very busy lady buts she always managed to find time during the weekend to make some amazing food too.
I spent a fair amount of time doing all sorts of jobs around the garden which I really… read more
I got to cook some nice meals with delicous organic veggies from the garden.
Suzane is a very busy lady buts she always managed to find time during the weekend to make some amazing food too.
I spent a fair amount of time doing all sorts of jobs around the garden which I really… read more
16 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi)
Naomi was great company as well as help around the house and the garden. The puppies loved her and Buckley our black cat took a great liking to Naomi!
I'd highly recommend Naomi, she is pro-active and respectful and follows through with everything assigned to her plus more! It was nice to have someone around who took the initiative!
I'd highly recommend Naomi, she is pro-active and respectful and follows through with everything assigned to her plus more! It was nice to have someone around who took the initiative!
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rhian & Corrie) for host
We would rate our experience as good. Suzanne is an amazing cook and we are grateful for her efforts in catering for us as newly-turned vegans and we learnt some great tips and recipes. The dogs were a pleasure to look after and we loved taking them out for walks. Personally for us it lacked the workaway "experience" as every day felt the same and… read more
13 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhian & Corrie)
Rhian and Corrie were a pleasure to host! They are both hard workers. As they had recently converted to a vegan diet we had some fun exploring new food options for them. Corrie was able to reconstruct some garden stone retaining walls for me at the front of the house, a job that I was finding it hard to get anyone skilled to do for me. So now I… read more
(Very good)
29 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ilona & Bartosz) for host
It has been a great workaway experience ! We spent around 2 weeks with Suzane and her fur babies and it was such a good time! We felt like home from the first day! The job was not hard at all (general help in the house, gardening, my fiance helped with some electrical things). Walking the dogs was a great pleasure ! We still had plenty time for… read more
17 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ilona & Bartosz)
Ilona and Bartosz were a 'breath of fresh air' so positive and happy, what a lovely couple and so enthusiastic about everything and willing to help with everything!
Ilona is so proactive and doesn't have to wait to be asked to do things. She gets stuck in and does whatever looks like needs to be done! Cleaning, gardening, looking after the… read more
Ilona is so proactive and doesn't have to wait to be asked to do things. She gets stuck in and does whatever looks like needs to be done! Cleaning, gardening, looking after the… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lilly) for host
I stayed at Suzanes home for three weeks. I walked the dogs every day, helped in the beautiful garden and in the household. So the work was very diversified.
Suzane is a very good cook and I liked to help her in the kitchen and I learned some new skills, the food was always delicious. The dogs, cats and chickens were very cute and I enjoyed it to… read more
Suzane is a very good cook and I liked to help her in the kitchen and I learned some new skills, the food was always delicious. The dogs, cats and chickens were very cute and I enjoyed it to… read more
2 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilly)
Lilly was a delight to have around and loved the pets! so they were well cared for. She has a natural flair in the kitchen especially with cakes! She loves eating as well :) so naturally her interest in preparing food follows on from this.
She was very good in the garden and was able to follow up with the tasks thoroughly! and kept on top of it… read more
She was very good in the garden and was able to follow up with the tasks thoroughly! and kept on top of it… read more
(Very good)
24 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Fernando ) for host
We stayed two weeks in Suzane's home and it was very good, she cooks delicious everyday and always international, we tried indian, french, italian, australian...and also we improved our english, even playing scrabble (by the way, it is a very good idea to improve a language :) )
The daily work was mainly in the garden and with the dogs (walking… read more
The daily work was mainly in the garden and with the dogs (walking… read more
2 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula & Fernando )
Paula and Fernando were only with us for a short stay but fitted in well and were very caring with the animals. Fernando likes cooking and prepared a Paella for us one evening which was delicious I hope I can replicate it sometime!
They were hard workers and proactive in getting tasks done around the house and garden without me having to follow… read more
They were hard workers and proactive in getting tasks done around the house and garden without me having to follow… read more
(Very good)
17 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Noémie & Julien) for host
We spent 4 nice weeks with Suzane and her adorable pets. It was a really good first Workaway experience. Suzane is a excellent cooker and we enjoyed share our dinner and discuss with her. She gave us lot of advice and good spot to discover. Her 2 dogs and 2 cats are very friendly and it was a pleasure to take care of them. We miss them… read more
17 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Noémie & Julien)
Noemie and Julienn very kindly minded our fur babies over the Christmas break while I went away and took great care of them, walking them everyday, bathing and feeding them.
They are both very easy going, willing to work and fitted in well with the other Workaway couple that I had at the same time.
Very sweet couple and I would recommend them… read more
They are both very easy going, willing to work and fitted in well with the other Workaway couple that I had at the same time.
Very sweet couple and I would recommend them… read more
(Very good)
28 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host
14 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Janine)
(Negative)
2 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Cameron & Bibiana Medina)
Having Cam and Bibi was a great help to me. Cam was able to do a lot of handyman jobs around the property and Bibi was great in the garden and house. The fur babies were really happy and well cared for with 2 walks everyday. My daughter recently stayed in Columbia and so we had some corn flour and she and Bibi had fun making empanadas and arepas!… read more
(Very good)
31 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cameron & Bibiana Medina) for host
Our time at Suzane's lovely piece of paradise was incredibly relaxing and tranquil. Her dog's, Brody and Lady and her 2 cats, Buckley and Smude were our most favourite reasons for being there, apart from Suzane's amazing cooking. We really enjoyed our daily schedule of walking the dog's, watering the garden and then completing any small jobs she… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Soizic & Guillaume) for host
We stayed our 2 first weeks in Australia at Suzanne's place and it was an amazing first workaway experience!
We loved and enjoyed so much to take care of the two dogs and the two cats. The dogs are lovely and they are always ready for a walk. We really like the house, it is so beautiful and the historic caracter of the town worth it.
Suzanne is… read more
We loved and enjoyed so much to take care of the two dogs and the two cats. The dogs are lovely and they are always ready for a walk. We really like the house, it is so beautiful and the historic caracter of the town worth it.
Suzanne is… read more
10 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Soizic & Guillaume)
Soizic and Guillame were fantastic! So pleasant to have around and such hard workers, great work ethic.
The doggies loved the walking adventures and were very loved and cared for.
Happy to recommend them to anyone who needs help around the house and garden.
The doggies loved the walking adventures and were very loved and cared for.
Happy to recommend them to anyone who needs help around the house and garden.
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Matthew did a fabulous job, the dogs loved him and he took them on 2 hour walks everyday and they have never looked so contented.
Matthew was always accommodating and the fire was blazing every night when I got home.
Other work that he did was mowing and weeding and raking the paths, feeding the chickens, hung the washing out and got it in for… read more
Matthew was always accommodating and the fire was blazing every night when I got home.
Other work that he did was mowing and weeding and raking the paths, feeding the chickens, hung the washing out and got it in for… read more
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
3 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (SarahJodo) for host
I stayed at Suzanes beautiful cottage for almost 3 weeks and had a good time there. My work was mostly about gardening and Suzane often gave me the freedom to choose my tasks myself. She has two lovely Golden Retrievers and walking them every day was one of my tasks too.
There is a lovely village in about 15 minutes walking distance and the train… read more
There is a lovely village in about 15 minutes walking distance and the train… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (SarahJodo)
Sarah was the 2nd 'workaway' person that I have had and she was just fantastic in the garden. Very proactive in getting work done and could work without supervision. She knows what she is doing and seems to enjoy the work. She was great with our animals 2 dogs and 2 cats and looked after them while I was away and they just loved all the walks and… read more
(Excellent)
