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Member Since 2026
Swiss researcher couple seeking cosy home in Sydney (2–12 months)
Tenant Looking for a Home in Sydney, NSW, Australia
Monthly Budget:
Maximum AUD $3600
Looking for Private Space or Entire Home
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Willing to Housesit
Tenant Timing:
From September 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027
Description
Hi there! I'm Marina, a 25-year-old biologist from Switzerland with a deep love for the ocean and everything that lives in it. I hold a Master of Science in Biology with a specialisation in aquatic ecology. This August I'll be making a long-held dream come true by relocating to Australia on a 1-year Working Holiday visa (WHV). My hope is to broaden my research from freshwater systems into marine biology, and to connect with Sydney's wonderful marine research community (SIMS, UNSW, Macquarie) while hopefully finding a research role along the way. Joining me on this adventure is my long-term partner Yanis, who holds a degree in Cyber Security from ETH Zurich. Together we're dreaming of a cosy, furnished home where we can truly settle in for 2–12 months (flexible). We're especially drawn to the Eastern Beaches (Coogee, Maroubra, Randwick) and the Northern Beaches (Manly, Freshwater, Dee Why), but we'd happily fall in love with a lovely home elsewhere too!
Tenant Timing
From September 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027
Estimated Duration
3 Months | My dates are flexible
Desired Location
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Closest University
Macquarie University
Nearby Universities
Universität von Sydney | University of Technology | Universität Neusüdwales
Comments: close to a beach would be a big +
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Surroundings
- Near Public Transportation
Tenant Budget and Terms
Maximum AUD $3600 Monthly
I am fine with utilities included or not included
I am fine with or without a cleaning service
Considerations
I prefer smoking not allowed in the home
House Sitting
I am willing to housesit
Yes, I can help with pets
We both love animals and would happily take on pet care during our stay, whether that's feeding, walks, or company.
Yes, I can help with mail and deliveries
Happy to collect and keep your mail organised during your absence.
Yes, I can help with plants or garden
I have a green thumb and keep my own Schrebergarten (allotment garden) in Switzerland, so I'd happily take care of watering and garden upkeep.
Features
Interior
Furnished
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Appliances
Refrigerator
Tenant Details
Who's Coming?
Party of
2
2
Adults
Member Background
Languages
English, Spanish, German, French
About Me
I'm Marina, a 25-year-old biologist from Switzerland. I hold a Master of Science in Ecology from the University of Zurich, with a specialisation in aquatic ecology. I completed my thesis at Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, which took me all the way to Greenland for my fieldwork. It was an unforgettable chapter that deepened my fascination with aquatic ecosystems and the life within them. Travel has always been woven into my story. My parents are both teachers, and the long school holidays of my childhood were spent exploring the world together. Australia was one of the few places we never reached, and so coming here feels like the completion of a long-held family tradition, and the beginning of a new chapter of my own: finding my footing as a researcher in marine biology.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2026
Comments: Looking for a minimum 2-month stay, open to up to 12 months.