Sunshine Coast Pet Sitting
Home Entry Guide
Simple access options for Coast houses — set up once, then walk days are smooth
Sunshine Coast homes are rarely cookie-cutter — ferry-schedule days, side gates, suites, and “the key is under the…” setups are normal. We pick an entry method that fits your place at the meet and greet so walks and drop-ins stay on time and your home stays secure.
🔒 Lockbox
A simple combo lockbox on a solid rail, fence post, or out-of-sight hook works well for many Coast houses. We will confirm access separately before service. Never put the code in intake, booking, email, text, or general notes. Change it if a long-term guest or contractor also used it.
🔢 Door code / smart lock
If you have a keypad or smart lock, a temporary guest code for pet care is ideal. Tell me which door to use (front, side, suite) and whether the deadbolt or handle is coded. Mention if the lock needs a firm pull or a second click — Coast humidity and older doors can be finicky.
🔑 Hidden key
A spare key in a discreet spot can work when a lockbox is not practical. We agree on the exact location at the meet and greet — avoid the classic “under the mat” if it is visible from the street. Garage or shed keys are fine if that is how you normally enter.
👋 Someone home
Partner, roommate, neighbour, or house-sitter can hand off the dog at the door. Text if timing slips inside the arrival window so we are not ringing while someone is in the shower. For overnight stays we still confirm how I lock up when I leave in the morning.
Coast house tips
- Note the best parking or pull-out so I am not blocking a driveway.
- Describe the entrance at the meet and greet, without putting codes in notes.
- Alarm panels: use the separately agreed secure access process or disable while I am inside.
- I re-lock the same way I found it and never leave a key in an obvious spot.
- This is practical access planning — not a security product or live camera service.
What we set at the meet & greet
- Which door and which method (lockbox, code, key, or person).
- Where leashes, waste bags, and treats live.
- Any “do not open” rooms, escape risks, or reactive-dog notes.
- Who to text if entry fails (you, neighbour, backup contact).
Questions about access for walks, drop-ins, or overnight stays?