Hi, we have a small but beautiful 2.5 brm house on the coast overlooking the Cook Strait in Island Bay. We have amazing 180 degree views of uninterrupted ocean, including the local Island, Taputeranga and surrounding marine reserve. We have a kayak and life vest available for use, and a rear deck to enjoy the summer sun in privacy. We need someone, preferably a mature couple or person to look after our house and cat while we are away early next year for 5 and a half weeks. Our cat is a lovely 4 yo tortoiseshell girl named Paris, who loves laps and has 24hr access through a cat door. She requires breakfast and dinner, and as much company as you can provide! The house is cozy and clean, with a well equipped kitchen (we both love cooking) and a no maintenance garden, except for perhaps a little watering of plants. There is also a pushbike for an easy 5min ride to the local supermarket/restaurants/shops (or 2min to nearest dairy). Regular bus service from nearest dairy, or the peak hour express service to city goes by our door. Town centre is about 15min by car. We have fireplace, cable tv, electric blanket on queen bed, everything you need, although the one thing we do not have is a dining table. You either eat on your laps, on coffee table, or outside on the deck at the small table there. It's truly beautiful here, especially in summer. We have seen dolphins, seals, whales, orcas, surfers, fishing boats, ferries, snow covered peaks on the Sth Is, all from our loungeroom. We need people who will look after our home and cat as if they were their own, who will spend a good deal of time (especially evenings) at home here. We will post some more pics within the week.