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Kiama area
We are looking for reliable, preferably experienced, sitters for our home for close to 2 months. We have a 1 acre property surrounded by farmland 1.6 km from the fabulous friendly village of Jamberoo, 10km from Kiama. We do not have any pets and would prefer sitters without pets as the birdlife is fantastic. We would require the grass cut occasionally - ride on mower supplied. We also have a pool but it would require little maintenance as it will be too cool to use. Jamberoo is convenient to the coast and the southern tablelands. We are also close enough to Wollongong and to other major shopping areas.
Want to know more - send us an email.
Dates: August 25 to Oct 20 2008.
Area: Jamberoo, 10km from Kiama
Phil & Hazel - Email - Click here
NSW South Coast
Large home on 20 acres overlooking town. 2 dogs, 1 cat.  Indoor pool and gym. Neighbour looks after farm animals. 5 minutes to beach, Deua National Park, Canberra 2 hours drive.
Dates: 12th Aug. till 27th Sept.
Area: Moruya NSW South Coast
Pauline - Email - Click here
Sydney
We live in Alexandria in Inner west Sydney and require a trusted dog lover to look after our home and our Wilbur from Dec 24 -Jan 20th inclusive.
Our dog is a gorgeous friendly 15 month old German short haired pointer and our house is a medium sized 3 bedroom semi. Close to trains and airport and very comfortable with all mod cons. No aeroplane noise and quiet. Easy access to town.
Could be a couple. Must be reliable and honest and experienced.
Please contact us below in the first instance.
Regards John and Alix
Dates: 24 Dec 2008 -Jan 20 2009
Area: Alexandria, Sydney, NSW
John - Email - Click here
near Richmond
I have a few acres, with chickens, goats, and 2 terriers. It's in a quiet spot, 8kms from town, backing onto the Nepean river. Katoomba is 50mins away, and Penrith is 25 mins. The chores take 1/2hr evening and morning, including walking the dogs. There are no other requirements. The house is a modest weatherboard cottage.
Dates: 3 weeks sometime in June or July, 2008
Area: near Richmond, NSW
June - Email - Click Here
Telephone: 02 4776 1092     0408 435 460
Central Coast
Need a sitter for three weeks in July 08 for house and three dogs and gardens.
Pet lover essential as the dogs are house dogs (inside dogs) especially at night.
Dates: 4/7 - 28/7 2008
Area: Central Coast NSW
Dianne & Robyn - Email - Click Here
Port Stephens
Retired couple to live in our home and look after two loving Jack Russell dogs who are very well trained and ten years old.
Dates: any two weeks during winter period and again two weeks in September
Area: Nelson Bay Port Stephens
Caroline and Richard - Email - Click Here
Telephone: 02 4984 9244
Queanbeyan
Prefer vegan/vegetarian required to housesit and look after my beagle Hannah (also vegan). Non smoker required to look after my home, water my few plants, collect mail, walk Hannah. A townhouse in a small complex of 5 within walking distance to shopping district and river for cool morning or afternoon walks. 5 minutes to ACT border. There is a bus stop on opposite side of my street.
Dates: 1-28 Dec 08
Area: Queanbeyan NSW (near ACT border)
Tammy - Email - Click here
Telephone: 02 6266 1709
Shoalhaven
non smokers essential, cat carers, we have 20 acres, no large domestic animals, maintenance of gardens, chooks and cats required.
20klm from main shops in rural area.
Dates: 28th aug to 16th oct 08
Area: Shoalhaven
Richard - Email - Click here
Telephone: 02 4447 8011
Pambula
Need active sitter as property fairly steep. Lovely big home on 5 acres 5 mins to beach, walk to town.
Have a quiet horse, dogs, cats and chooks plus nice vege garden
Dates: different times in 2008
Area: Pambula, NSW, 2549
Jean - Email - Click here
Telephone: 02 6495 7898
Hawkesbury
ANIMAL LOVERS ONLY!!!  I live on 25 acres with a couple of horses and around 8 house dogs (I'm involved with rescue and run a dog minding business), I am looking for people who would like a country break but still want to stay close to town (half hour from Windsor) for anywhere from overnight to a couple of weeks.  I find it hard to get away even overnight so will take whatever is on offer!  All the animals are friendly and your pets are welcome too if they are sociable.  Modest house with air con and new kitchen, views across to the central coast.  Please contact me to discuss specifics if you are interested.
Dates: no specified dates / time frame
Area: Hawkesbury, NSW
Von - Email - Click Here
South Coast, NSW
Sitter required for oversized hobby farm. I have horses, sheep and cattle which may require feeding, and care for farm/house dogs. Must be dog lover! Modern solar powered home, wood fire, gas cooking. 10 mins to town 25 to beaches. Active single or couple required. Thanks.
Dates: short term weekend sitting
Area: Cobargo, South Coast, NSW.
Christa - Email - Click here
Telephone:  (02) 64937103

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-693- Names . . Tony & Frances (Frankie) Mitchell -692- Names . . Jim & Frances Fuller
Dates available: 01/08/2008 onwards
Preferred area: All Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld
Occupation: Retired
Ages
62
  • We are a fit non smoking couple experienced in pet care gardening and pool maintenance.  We have owned homes in Townsville Brisbane Melbourne and the Gold Coast; and understand the need for care and maintenance of a home. Occasionally we work at a B & B Country Retreat: including looking after their business and pets. Previously my husband was an accountant and I was a Manager with the Salvation Army's Employment services.
    Our children are married and have independent lives, so we are available to housesit for long or short periods in various locations.
    Character references available.

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Phone:
07 5527 1961

Dates available: Any from end Jan 08
Preferred area: All NSW, Vic, Sunshine & Gold Coasts
Occupation: Retired - Experienced sitters
Ages
65 & 65
  • Both retired, Jim 20 years service RAAF Catering and Accommodation.
    Willing to look after domestic pets only.
    Regular housework, gardening, etc.
    Sporting interest Lawn bowling, caravanning and travel.
    References available
    from recent house sits.

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Phone:
0417 675 456 - 0419 145 735

-691- Names . .  Denis Miller -690- Names . . Ed & Marlene Beard
Dates available: Booked until 25/1/09
Preferred area: All Aust
Occupation:
Retired - experienced sitter
Ages
67
  • I am  66 year old retired male and an experienced sitter who is currently based on the Gold Coast. I am a non smoker keep fit, walk and play ordinary golf. I am a former homeowner with the usual domestic pets (dog, cat, birds etc.) and am capable of maintaining your property to a high standard.
    Travelling to different locations and meeting new people in this great country is my reward.
    I have been privileged to care for homes /units and town houses in the city and suburbs as well as small farms in country areas.
    I enjoy a beer and a glass or two of wine (in moderation) and I look forward to discussing your needs and requirements with you in the near future.

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Phone:
0438 558 323

Dates available: 20th July 2008 onwards
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Retired
Ages
58 / 57
  • We are a professional couple, recently retired, fit and active. We are very worldly and well travelled. Being home owners ourselves we are very conscious of all aspects of security as well as care and maintenance of property and gardens. We are pet lovers ( but currently no pets of our own) so no problems with any kind of pets. We are non smokers, based in Perth, Western Australia but are free to travel anywhere in Australia or the rest of the world to house sit at any time.
    References available and putting up a security bond will not be a problem if required.
    Available from July 20th 2008 onwards.
    Look forward to hearing from you.
    Ed & Marlene Beard

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Phone:
0417 688449 - 0400 580195

-689- Names . . Ken Baker -688- Names . . Innes & Linda Thomson
Dates available: Fully booked 15/3/08 - 20/09/08 & Xmas & Feb 09
available short or long term

Preferred area: Any - Smaller towns / Rural areas
Occupation: Service pensioner - experienced sitter
Ages
63
  • Retired Royal Australian Navy and Ambulance Officer, Country boy brought up on the land.
    Loves gardening and pets. Non drinker, clean and caring. Light gardening (watering, pruning, weeding - no push mowing but ride-on okay).
    Outside smoker. Experienced at looking after country properties. Please call for a chat and to arrange an interview if possible.
    Have completed sits in South Aust, Victoria, NSW and Qld. Currently sitting. Booked for mid March to mid Sept in SA, Vic, Qld, & NSW.
    Referees: Pat Harris, Townsville 07 4778 7004
    Roger Martlew, Millicent 08 3733 8005
    Phil Benstead Mackay 07 4956 1181
    Jan & Ron Casey Newberrima 02 4877 2517

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Phone: 0428 433 571

Dates available: Avail Nov / Dec then April on - Fully booked Sept/Oct & Jan - March
Preferred area: All Areas
Occupation: Retired
Ages
65, 60
  • We are a retired, mature, young at heart married couple looking for the opportunity to housesit your home for Nov/Dec 2008 and April 2009 on. We are fully booked until Nov and also for Jan to March next year.
    Having been home owners for many years ourselves we can appreciate the need for caring, reliable housesitters.
    We have been house sitting for the past 3 years and have cared for over a dozen different homes in that time, some of which we have been to more than once.
    We both love animals, are keen gardeners and also have experience in pool maintenance.
    We live a clean and tidy lifestyle, and have excellent references available.

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Phone:
0419 848 647

-687- Names . . Ernest Medd -686- Names . . Alan & Roxanne
Dates available: late June onwards
Preferred area: NSW and Qld
Occupation: Retired
Ages
75
  • Ernest Medd, retired. I am clean, honest and reliable. I did unit management in Merimbula for seven years. Was employed by Australian Paper Manufacturers for 23 years.
    Have been house sitting for two years now and no complaints so far. If you need a house sitter, ring 03 5174 9656. Thank you.

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Phone:
03 5174 9656

Dates available: From September 08 - Maximum of 3 weeks sitting at a time
Preferred area: All NSW
Occupation: Retired
Ages
55 & 51

  • We are retired moteliers and like to travel.
    We
    can supply references if required.
    We travel with our golden retriever Sandy and love the country and are based in Salamander Bay north of Newcastle. I grew up on a farm near Bowral but we have lived in town most of our 35 years of marriage. We are honest and very reliable and most trustworthy.
    Please call and make contact with Roxanne or Alan

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Phone:
02 4984 1070

-685- Names . . Brenda Veres & Julius Szasz -684- Names . .  Bill Murray
Dates available: available from 2nd October
Preferred area: All areas Australia
Occupation: Retired - Very Experienced sitters
Ages
52 & 64
  • Experienced sitters - available again 2nd October
    We are both retired (27 yrs Vic Roads Wodonga and 32 yrs Dept of Defence Bandiana), have our own home in Wodonga but love to travel.  We have previous housesitting experience which involved care of homes, gardens, lawns and pets and can supply references from satisfied homeowners.  We are a non-smoking couple who enjoy the simple things in life such as reading, photography, walking, sightseeing, crosswords and jigsaws.  As we are both house proud you can be assured your property, its contents and surrounds would be well cared for.  We know choosing strangers to housesit may be a bit daunting but perhaps you could view our long term employment record as showing us to be conscientious, reliable and trustworthy.

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Phone: 0260593297

Dates available: Anytime as I'm retired
Preferred area: All areas
Occupation: Retired Senior RAAF Officer
Ages: 59.
  • I'm a retired RAAF Officer with complete freedom in relation to time. However, I am also a member of The Salvation Army who does considerable volunteer work, primarily in the USA. Notable achievements include organising the warehouse for the Pentagon Disaster post 9 /11 (150 000 sq ft warehouse full of brand new donated items). I have also organised four fundraising campaigns, two in Arlington Va, and two in Lawton, Ok., and administered a Homeless Shelter in Lawton. When doing my volunteer work, I regard myself as an unpaid employee, not a volunteer.
    I own a home in Mandurah which I have let at 20 % beneath market value because of the financial circumstances of my tenants.  I am buying another home in Canberra which I have allowed family members to live in rent free. I am a great believer in having a social conscience. This is not because of some in-built desire to ingratiate myself. It's primarily in recognition that I have received such wonderful gifts throughout my life.
    To whom much is given, much is expected.
    I have had experience in home sitting (not house sitting...its your home not your house!).  I love animals. Sadly, because of some military caused disabilities I have some minor limitations in performing physical labour. I would like to have access to broadband Internet (my cost)... telephone is not a problem if broadband is available as I have a VOIP calling card. A car would be handy (although I actually prefer public transport).
    Interested in me...why not email me below
    and we can have a chat.  Who knows we might just fit! As always, any blessings.

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Phone: 08 9382 3305

-683- Names . .  Kevin & Anita McIlroy -682- Names . . Barbara & Roy Dibden
Dates available: January 2009
Preferred area: All Australia or New Zealand
Occupation: Retired Headteacher & Retired Health Service Technician.
Ages: 68 & 69.
  • We are an independent retired professional couple who would very much like to undertake a period of housesitting in either Australia or New Zealand. During the past few years we have spent 2 very enjoyable holidays in each of these countries and wish to return for a longer visit to either country as residents for a longer period rather than as tourists.
    Both of us are non smokers and in very good health. We are very active by playing golf and bowls and by walking, swimming and gardening.
    As homeowners ourselves we appreciate the concerns any one will have in ensuring that their house is well cared for and we would treat the property with the same care and consideration as we do our own.
    References can be provided regarding our suitability including for one us a current police check.
    We should be very happy to discuss with you your needs and our mutual expectations as well as providing you with any other information you might require.  Thank you.

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Phone: UK 0044 1422240817

Dates available: 10th Dec 08 to 1st Feb 09
Preferred area: 100km Sydney
Occupation: Retired - experienced sitters
Ages
63 & 64

  • After three years successful house sitting in Sydney and WA (references available) we are now looking for a housesit in WA, SA, Victoria or NSW, we will be available from approx 10th Dec 08 to the beginning of Feb 09.
    We are a retired English couple, non smoking, who just love cats; we come back to Australia each summer as we find European winters impossible so we have vowed to live in sandals forever. You could call us grey nomads with the aim to get to know our globe before we are too creaky to move.
    We fly into Sydney about the 1st Oct 08 as we have been asked back to housesit for the couple we sat for in Perth over Xmas 07/08 so they can go over to NSW Oct/Nov. We will be driving to Perth so we can meet you on the way over if it is convenient.
    During the European summer we spend our time in Rochefort, France, very close to the Atlantic coast and from time to time we pop over to the UK to see the family.
    My hobby is sailing and learning more about Capt James Cook and Barbara excels at needlework.
    If you would like to see what we get up to on our trips including photos check out our travel blog on
    www.globenotes.com/beeroy
    We look forward to hearing from you.
    It is easier to contact us by e-mail as we travel a lot and if you let us have your phone number we will contact you.

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Phone:
0401 480 009

-681- Names . . Alan & Diane Higgins -680- Names . . Brian Connett
Dates available: 1st August 2008 onwards
Preferred area: All Qld & NSW
Occupation: Retired
Ages: Late 60's
  • Alan and I have just sold our Bed and Breakfast, which we have enjoyed running for 8 years. We are not sure what we want to do next and would like to look after different homes in different settings for quite some time. We don't mind one or two dogs or cats and country/ beach or town properties would be fine.  Not too fussed about gardening though! We have looked after a friend's property and managed holiday resorts, as well as our own Bed and Breakfast, since retiring from our careers as teachers.

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Phone: 07 3885 8344

Dates available: From June 08 onwards
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Gardener/Handyman
Ages
67

  • Single, retired male wishes to travel Australia and will consider any area.
    Responsible, quiet, non-smoker, interested in photography and bushwalking - good with animals.
    I have recently finished five months volunteering at a Buddhist retreat doing a variety of jobs.

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Phone:
07 3341 0160

-679- Names . . Keith Burrows -678- Names . . Pauline Preece & Barry Jackson
Dates available: Fully booked until October 2008
Preferred area: All Australia but prefer South East Qld areas or New Zealand - anywhere considered !!
Occupation: Retired - very experienced sitter
Ages 67
  • Prefer something long-term around South East Qld area and maybe not too far from the coast.
    I am a very fit 67 year old male - non smoker - occasional drink. Have lived in Canberra for over 30 years and worked at the Australian National University. I already own a house and have also cared for houses for short periods. More recently I lived in a house in Perth and supervised renovations for the overseas owners and house-sat in Qld and Tasmania. I enjoy maintaining gardens and as an ex farmer have always liked all animals. Currently sitting a 11,000 acre property in Nth Qld, then off to Ormeau, Gold coast area, in April - fully booked until end October.
    Enjoy cycling tennis and outdoor activities. Conscientious & reliable I also have the skills and knowledge to carry out routine maintenance. I believe you should always leave a house even better than you find it.

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Phone: 0429 876 575

Dates available: December 08 onwards
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Retired - Experienced sitters
Ages
62

  • We are mature age, reliable, non-smoking retired professional couple and have owned our own homes and are now experienced house sitters. We are very particular about keeping a clean, tidy home and enjoy gardening, so your property and its contents would be well looked after.
    We have also cared for pets at most of our house sits. Barry has plenty of experience in all home and garden maintenance, whether city or rural, including maintaining a pool and/or spa.
    We have many, excellent references available on request, also a current Police clearance.

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Phone:
0412 051 673

-676- Names . . Jim Chapman -675- Names . .  Albertha Alcock
Dates available: from mid June on
Preferred area: country - " Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens"
Occupation: Retired Accountant, Sailing Instructor
Ages 64
  • Experienced sitter - I have had twelve sits over the last 3 years, in Sydney, Central Coast, & Noosa.  They  have varied from 2 weeks to 15 months, and include repeats. I am a previous house owner = housetrained & tidy, etc.
  • I will provide excellent references; and am good with dogs & cats, horses, gardens/lawns, pools, & happy to attend to any admin. matters while you are away. I am cooperative, capable, adaptable, & can do odd jobs.
  • Normal arrangements, i.e. no cost to yourself etc.. High quality care, & peace of mind re security as my daily comings & goings are not routine.
  • I am a non-smoker, active, respectable and responsible and my interests range from the sporty to cultural, including tennis, golf, music, socialising, reading, skiing, walking, & swimming.
  • Happy to do long and short sits, and keen to build relationships/repeats to our mutual satisfaction.

    Have a good holiday, with NO WORRIES!

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Phone: 0419 437 872 ( Please feel free to ask me to phone you back,  as my plan allows for a lot of calls)

Dates available: 14th Nov 2008 onwards
Preferred area: All NSW, Sth Sydney, All Qld
Occupation: Travel & Tourism
Ages
52
  • Hi, I am a non smoker, also an experienced House-Sitter and Guest House Manager/Care-Taker. I have managed Guest houses in Italy and Holland (where I was born), travelled around Australia for 12 months, so I do know this country well, and love it.
    I would prefer long term in NSW or QLD. Other states and country's may be considered.
    I am a previous home owner, also used to design my own Professional Day Spa's.
    I am travelling to find out where I want to settle, as I have not been sure since becoming a widow.
    I love animals, so your pets and gardens are safe with me.
    Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Phone: 0424 464 036

-674- Names . .  Tonia Dolinska -673- Names . . Diana Prior & Marcus Ohme
Dates available: From 1st November 2008
Preferred area: New England area, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Mid-North Coast NSW, Blue Mountains
Occupation: Computer Operator/Editor, Dance teacher
Ages
52
  • I am a single, very capable female, aged 51. I love all animals and would love to take care of your pets, house, property, garden, and peace of mind
    I have been house-sitting now for the last 2 years, and have references that include recently an Alpaca farm. I am very clean and conscientious, good with gardening, planting and nurseries.  I can send you a list of the properties I have looked after.
    The majority of my work is done from home via the internet, unless I am teaching, so I would be at home most of the time.  I also make crocheted garments in my spare time, and I am studying a course in editing.
    Please feel free to contact me if you require a house-sitter, and I am willing to travel to your area.
    P.S. I am interested in longer term house-sits, one month minimum.  Please send an email initially if possible.

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Phone: 0427 019 091 Australia

Dates available: August 2008 - August 2009
Preferred area: All areas
Occupation: Team Manger CRM, Travel Agent
Ages
30 & 27
  • Marcus has run his own Travel Agency for 2 years now and I worked as Team Manager in a Call Centre after I got my law diploma. To finance my studies I worked 8 years part time as a sales agent. We both live in Berlin, Germany since 2002
    We are both used to a lot of responsibility every day. Of course we will look after your animals, house and garden with lots of care and respect. Marcus had a dog for almost 15 years and we love to walk dogs or have other animals around. 
    We are both reliable clean and tidy non smokers/ only seldom socially drinkers, who have experience with tending gardens as well.
    It is important to us, that you will have a good feeling about your home during your absence and anticipate returning to your well kept pets, house and garden.
    We want to take the chance of meeting friendly people, learning about a different culture and new exciting continent. So we decided to travel the coast of Australia and New Zealand. Housesitting is a wonderful possibility to get to know the real Australian way of life.
    We love nature, walking, swimming reading, architecture, theatre and visiting museums.
    We are happy to provide references and also a police-check on request. Please send an e-mail and we can discuss your needs and concerns. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
    Sincerely Marcus and Diana

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Phone:
+49 -177 879 45 45

-672- Names . . Terry Sellars -670- Names . . Rosie Brooke
Dates available: 29 June to 12 July
Preferred area: All Areas
Occupation: Teaching (Arts)
Ages
59
  • Single male, House and garden proud.
    Attentive to all aspects of home care and always vigilant of security. Pets, (singular) are a bonus, am a dog person.
    If you want your home kept happy I am available on Vic school holidays.
    Please feel free to ring.

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Phone:
0428 554 887

Dates available: 4th - 28th January 2009
Preferred area: Anywhere in Australia - bus trip / walk to water, salt or fresh
Occupation: Secondary English Teacher
Ages
57

  • I am responsible, reliable and love houses, gardens and animals.
    After my divorce and sojourn overseas, I have decided not to live in my rental property for some time and during the Christmas school holidays, I would love to look after someone's much loved property and animals.

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Phone:
0434 242 052

-664- Names . .  Margaret Yvonne Platt -667- Names . . Margaret & Anné, Gerardus Halman
Dates available: from May 27, 2008 to whenever
Preferred area: All Tas, SA, NSW & Alice Springs
Occupation: Retired
Ages
66
  • I have run a home of my own for many years, have been involved in natural medicine during my working life but am now retired and would like to spend some time in a warmer climate! Canada can be torture in Winter.
    Caring for animals has always been part of my life but, admittedly, there are pets with which I have no experience at all. However, I do not mind caring for them as long as they are not reptiles. House sitting term preference would be for at least 4 months and longer if needed.

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Phone: + 1 204 979 6419

Dates available: From February 2009
Preferred area: All Regional Areas: Australia
Occupation: Community Workers. Foster Care & Counselling
Ages
61 & 63
  • We are both non smoking, professional workers, semi retired, working and travelling throughout regional Australia. Our preference is anywhere in regional Australia. We have lived in rentals and   
    owned our own home and know how important care, maintenance and security is.
    We are also happy to take care of your pets. Anné, who was born in Holland which explains his name, is a good handyman and we are both keen gardeners.
    We love the country and are keen bush walkers. Recent Police clearances, character and house-sitting references are available.

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Phone: 0409 819 858

-663- Names . .  Marie Young -661- Names . .  Peter & Kay Silk
Dates available: Various !
Preferred area: All Areas
Occupation: registered critical care nurse
Ages
27
  • Hello there, I am a friendly trustworthy nurse. I am English but currently going for residency. I have a 4 year sponsored visa.
    I would like to do this to travel more and meet people!! I take pride in keeping a house neat and tidy. I love animals and have grown up with cats and taken friends dogs for walks. I live in the glebe suburb of Sydney. I live with two friends, one a nurse and another is a medical sales rep.
    In my spare time I like to see friends, go to the gym (training for the gold coast 10km) kickboxing, movies.
    I hope you have a great day and look forward to hearing from you, feel free to ask me questions.

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Phone: 0406 734 015

Dates available: All year - booked to end Aug 08
Preferred area: All around Australia
Occupation: Retired - Experienced sitters
Ages
Retired couple
  • We have been house sitters for a number of years and have looked after a whole range of properties varying from small farms to city dwellings.  We take great pride in our own home and garden and likewise in the home and gardens of any houses that we look after.  Animals are not an issue.  We have excellent references available from homeowners who we have previously house sat for.

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Phone:
026361 2149

-658- Names . .  Jeanette Woodrow -654- Names . .  Maree & Geoffrey Chambers
Dates available: April onwards, long-term
Preferred area: All areas
Occupation: Engineer, Welder, Spray painter
Ages
64
  • Very capable lady engineer with own mobile home. Very experienced with animals.
    My Web Page is
    www.matreshkaswhisperingoaks.com
    where you can see my life is all about Animals (The Little People)
    Thank you Jeanette

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Phone:
02 6664 7345

Dates available: 24th Feb 08 to 24th Feb 09
Preferred area: All SA, Vic, NSW, Qld, Tas
Occupation:
Retired - experienced sitters
Ages
68 & 69
  • We are retired and travel full time, we had a lovely home and garden before we retired, so looking after another garden would not be a bother. We are reasonably fit people, non smokers, have an odd drink of beer or wine.
    Prior to our retirement we operated several successful businesses, and would look after your home and garden as if they were our own.
    We have a 25 foot caravan and we would require the space to park it when sitting.

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Phone:
0427 252 370

-650- Names . . Nigel Smith -653- Names . . Carol Harrison

Dates available: Mar 9 2008 - Dec 31 2009
Preferred area: All NSW
Occupation: Retired Govt. Employee
Ages
63

  • Mature, reliable and honest gentleman.18 years employment with NSW state government.
    Former homeowner Northern Beaches and Hunter Region NSW.
    Animal lover, non smoker.
    Member of Homestay program.

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Dates available: From Now onwards
Preferred area: 15km Shopping centre
Occupation: Retired retailer
Ages
61

  • I am a refined lady of mature age, well travelled with experience house sitting.
    Top credentials, genuine animal lover and carer.
    Willing to travel interstate as long as handy to transport and 6 weeks or more.

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Phone:
0432 838 244

-645- Names . .  Beverley Thompson & Alan Faulks -643- Names . .  Janis & Adrian
Dates available: From September 2008
Preferred area: SE QLD. NSW. VIC. SOUTH AUST
Occupation: Retired - Experienced sitters
Ages
60
  • We are still enjoying our housesitting journey and are presently housesitting in South-East Queensland and are available for further housesitting assignments until September 2008. We then plan to head to the southern states and spending some time in South Australia in 2008/2009.
    We have been housesitting for 4 years and are experienced in many types of homes, large and small rural properties, caravan parks and hotels.  
    We are a young, active retired couple of 60 who are travelling Australia and housesitting as we go. We love the challenge of new experiences and expanding our housesitting assignments. We have many repeat assignments and have made lots of friends around Australia. We enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and are experienced with pets and animals. We are a non-smoking couple who will care for your home as if it was our own. We have references and police check.
    You can enjoy your holiday without the worry of leaving your home unattended and putting your pets in a pet caring establishment. We will be happy to discuss any special requirements that you may have.
    You will not be disappointed with our professional housesitting service and can enjoy that special holiday.
    Thank you for giving us your consideration.

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Phone:
0439 088 635

Dates available: From 1st October 2008
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Retired Business Executives - Experienced sitters
Ages
57 & 68
  • Professional, Excellent House Sitter, will leave your home, pets & gardens in perfect condition.
    Hi, my name is Janis. My partner Adrian and I are non-smokers with professional backgrounds. We are reliable, responsible people who respect other peoples property & belongings. We are both animal lovers and proud housekeepers and as we have been house sitting for nearly 4 years, we have excellent references and home owners that will be delighted to give a verbal reference should you require one urgently.
    Our children are all independent living in Qld NSW & Vic. which enables us to move around enjoying house sitting for short and long term situations. In some cases we have house-sat for the same home owners on more than one occasion. We look forward to looking after your home & pets while you are away and assure you, that you will find everything in perfect order on your return.
    Thank you for considering us as your Sitters
    and we can be contacted
    below

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Phone:
0439 759977 ---  0417 768283

-639- Names . . Ian & June Stevens -641- Names . . David Coward & Kerry Glass
Dates available: Booked until January 2009
Preferred area: All Tas, Vic, NT, Qld, NSW
Occupation: Retired Plumbers
Ages
66 & 55
  • Available again from January 09 onward
    Active, fit and non-smokers.
    June & I have just sold our lovely home in the southern suburbs of Brisbane and are ready to take up housesitting again after a year off.
    From our previous stint as house sitters on this site we have excellent references and Police certificate and are free to travel anywhere.
    We are happy to look after your pets and animals and look after your home as we would our own, whether it be city or country.

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Phone: 0427 868 865

Dates available: Anytime - short or long term
Preferred area: 100 kms radius of Echuca/Moama
Occupation: Retired
Ages
59
  • Mature couple with 12 months sitting experience, available for short or long term incountry Vic / NSW, currently in Echuca / Moama.
    Active retired couple in late 50's from WA travelling around Australia are interested in house sitting your property with care and kindness, short or long term stays optional. Sorry, allergic to cats.
    Skills include handyperson/maintenance, gardening, housekeeping as well as sporting and coaching abilities. Previous employers included Aust Red Cross, Private School, Retirement Hostels, Apex , Community Based Organisations and Sporting Associations.
    We are an organised and sincere couple with a flexible approach to moderate lifestyles.
    References available from
    Mr Russell Aubrey   Senior Master  Wesley College Sth Perth WA     0893688000 (bus)
    Mr Michael Chong   Administration Retail  Aust Red Cross Perth WA   0893255111

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Phone:
0407 715 747

-636- Names . .  Miara & Jock Turnbull -637- Names . . Alan & Jean Thompson
Dates available: Now onwards
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Retired - experienced sitters
Ages
64 & 67
  • Experienced sitters - Cairns to WA and many points in between.
    We are a non smoking, non drinking couple who have spent twenty years in the RAAF 1960 - 1980. Been farmers, and have owned our own takeaway business for six years before retiring. Miara has worked as an enrolled nurse since 1970 until retirement. Jock was an Admin Officer in the RAAF and with the Qld Police service in the Bundaberg Police station.
    We have three adult sons and 8 grandchildren.
    We are keen gardeners and pet lovers.

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Phone:
(07) 4974 9071 - 0427 747 324

Dates available: From 1/4/08 onward
Preferred area: Perth, Adelaide, All Vic, Nth Qld, NSW, Canberra, Darwin
Occupation: Retired - Experienced sitters
Ages
72 & 74
  • Have lived in a retirement village for 10years, active on committees etc; Alan retired baker Jean retired office worker, came from Adelaide to Queensland in 1994 to be closer to family.
    Honest, reliable, non smokers social drinkers only. Would prefer 1 dog or cat.

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Phone:
07 5445 4618

-629- Names . . Ches & Rick -625- Names . . Tim & Robyn
Dates available: from late January 2008 onwards
Preferred area: All NSW, ACT, Tas, SA, Vic, Sth Qld
Occupation: Retired
Ages
50's
  • We are three people, a married couple with our adult son, who have decided to spend a year or so house-sitting around Australia.
    We are all from a background in caring fields (aged care and disability) and all can provide excellent references. None of us drink or smoke.
    We have managed a holiday farm for several years and managed some holiday apartments by the sea for several years.
    We are experienced sitters and can arrange for you to speak with owners from some of our previous sits if you wish.
    We have cared for a variety of pets and they always get lots of attention because there are three of us. They have included dogs, cats, horses, sheep, goats, alpacas, rabbits and a variety of poultry.
    We are currently sitting in South Australia where we are caring for a Labrador, a labra doodle and a black cat, all of whom are inside/outside pets.
    We are free in late January 2008 and would be happy to discuss your needs for that time.

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Dates available: from September 2008 onwards
Preferred area: coastal NSW and QLD
Occupation: Retired Professionals
Ages
59 & 60
  • We are a retired professional couple (59 and 60) with a family of five children who have grown up and left home. We have sold our houses (the one we lived in and the ones we had tenanted) and we are now free to go wherever. This has been our lifestyle for the past 5 years.
    Previous house sits have been in the city, and the country, large homes and small, with and without pets, gardens and pools, and our  extras  have included caring for teenage children and running a luxury bed and breakfast business (we used to run our own national consulting company).
    Sometimes our ingenuity has been tested to the limit, but so far it has not been found lacking. We have enjoyed every single house sit and can provide excellent references.
    Do we smoke? No
    Do we party? No, but we would appreciate being able to have occasional houseguests.
    Do we like animals? Yes. Do they like us? We have not yet met a pet that doesn't treat us like it owns us.
    Do we have hobbies? Yes. Sailing, camping, bushwalking, gardening, cooking, bridge, in no particular order.
    Do we have a downside? One of us is a computer nerd... but makes up for it by being very handy at fixing things.
    Will we care for your home, garden and pets as you would yourself? Do we have integrity and are we trustworthy? Yes, but please check with our referees.
    Our aim is to ensure that your break is care-free we know how important that is. So if you would like to chat with us and see if we are of interest, please give us a call or drop us an email.
    We look forward to hearing from you.

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Phone:
0414 363 123

-624- Names . . Karin Anarchia Siegrist -612- Names . . Ray & Barbara Murrell
Dates available: anytime (prefer 4 weeks min.)
Preferred area: Forster to Tweed Heads (coast & hinterland)
Occupation: semi-retired graphic designer / international artist
Ages
47
  • Hello there
    Until I permanently migrated 4 years ago to Melbourne I was self-employed in advertising and also had my art-exhibitions in Switzerland and Germany.
    I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, consume absolutely no drugs and live a very quiet life-style as an independent woman.
    Over the past 9 years I have house-sat many times in Melbourne, Lismore NSW and Tasmania and looked after beautiful gardens during the summer heat. I also had the privilege to care after some places more than once. Responsibility and respect of other peoples belongings is paramount to me (I keep my swiss-standard home owners mentioned). I am also a very keen vegie-gardener and have a high consciousness for the environment and ride my bike as much as I can - with a big smile - instead of driving the car. As an experienced handy woman I know how to use a screw driver and a hammer.
    Housesitting between FORSTER and TWEED HEADS - along the coast and the hinterland - would be the perfect opportunity of giving me the space and time of finding/buying my acreage to build my straw bale-house/home and grow my vegetables.
    I am happy to provide references and also a police-check on request. Please send me an e-mail and we can meet and discuss your needs and concerns.
    I am looking forward to meeting you. Cheers.

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Phone: 0439 115 253

Dates available: All year
Preferred area: All Aust - especially Nth Qld, NSW, Tas but NOT Brisbane
Occupation: Retired
Ages 73 & 73
  • We are both very active 73 year olds, Non smokers, Barbara is kept busy looking after 2 youngest grandchildren and house work for us and her Daughter . I do volunteer work for my local R.S.L. and go to the Gym. We have done considerable Volunteer work including the Sydney Olympics, Goodwill games in Brisbane and CHOGM on the sunshine coast. I spent 24 years in the Australian navy and then had my own business until retirement.
    We would prefer jobs up to about 6 to 8 weeks long - no extended times.
    We have references from home sitting jobs we have done   Ray & Barbara

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Phone: 07 3285 4642 - 0412 608 507

-600- Names . . Maureen Edgar -608- Names . . Bruce Shears
Dates available: not available until November 2008
Preferred area: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Victoria-almost any area of Australia
Occupation: Retired
Ages
56
  • I am a retired High School Guidance Counsellor from New Brunswick, Canada. I am recently divorced and my 4 children are all attending university. I have owned my own home for 30 years and had a dog and a cat. I have never been to Australia and would love to see some of the country. I am a non-smoker and only drink socially. I love walking, hiking, visiting museums and reading. I love the outdoors. I will treat your home with respect and care for it like my own. I am cheerful, reliable, responsible and trustworthy.

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Phone:
1-506-743-8182 Canada

Dates available: From 12th Nov 07 onwards
Preferred area: All Qld, NSW, Vic, SA
Occupation: Retired
Ages
75
  • I am a mature, single (widowed) Australian in good health, non-smoker of sober habits with own transport, looking to house sit in any area, preferably smaller towns or country areas.
    I'm a past home owner with handyman abilities, stable personality, trustworthy and physically capable.
    Looking forward to looking after your home - house sitting and the obligations required are within my sphere and are appealing as it offers a varied lifestyle.

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0400 289 120

-598- Names . . Leonard & Jill Fidler -595- Names . . ANTHONY & ANN FOWKES
Dates available: Open
Preferred area: Darwin, All Qld, NSW, SA, Canberra
Occupation: Retired
Ages
70 & 63
  • retirees from hospitality industry. (Motels, resorts, restaurants). Active, healthy. Comfortable metro, rural or remote. Registered Rangers "Birds Australia". House and pet friendly. Jill keen and creative gardener. Paints, draws, craft artist. Reads. Keen walker. Len writes (published) reader, restores old furniture. Walker, fisherman. We live in a rural community and are involved locally. Travel anywhere with sufficient notice. Happy to consider long term sits. References available.

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Phone:
03 5796 2115

Dates available: OCTOBER TO EARLY DECEMBER
Preferred area: GLEN INNES ARMADALE & TENTERFIELD AREA
Occupation: RETIRED - EXPERIENCED SITTERS
Ages
70 & 69
  • WE ARE A RETIRED ACTIVE COUPLE, MARRIED OVER 45 YEARS, NON SMOKER/ DRINKERS WITH NATIONAL POLICE AND BLUE CARD CLEARANCES, REFERENCES AND PHOTO'S FROM PREVIOUS HOUSE SITTING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
    BEFORE CARAVANNING AND HOUSE SITTING AROUND AUSTRALIA, WE SOLD OUR HOUSE AND BUSINESS, A BOOKSHOP AND B&B IN WEST AUSTRALIA. NOW BASED IN BRIBIE ISLAND QLD WHEN AT HOME. WHICH IS NOT OFTEN. EXPERIENCED HOUSE SITTERS AND MEMBERS OF THIS ASSOCIATION FOR SOME TIME WE KNOW THE IMPORTANCE TO YOU OF PEACE OF MIND AND SECURITY WHILE YOU ARE AWAY. YOUR HOME GARDEN AND PETS WOULD BE CARED FOR AS IF IT WERE OUR OWN. OUR DATES FLEXIBLE BETWEEN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER 2007

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Phone: 0417 982 105

-594- Names . . Christine & William Pitcher -571- Names . .  Paul & Anne Tedstone

Dates available: booked up till the end of October 2008
Preferred area: Australia wide [in Qld at present]
Occupation: Retired
Ages
61 & 65

  • We are retired and travelling Australia with our 6 year old foxy - she is house trained.
    We would prefer to live in our 22 ft caravan at the property we are looking after.
    We love animals and gardening and are adaptable to most requirements

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Phone:
0412 618 085

Dates available: after 29/8/07
Preferred area: All NSW
Occupation: Retired
Ages
early sixties
  • Hello our name is Paul and Anne, we live in Windang NSW in a secure village. We live in a three bedroom home with a small garden. We both love animals and are very keen gardeners. We are both retired in good health and just turned sixty. Honest and reliable very friendly. Have got references.

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Phone:
02 4296 1903

-560- Names . . Bill & Lyn Tennant  
Dates available: Not available until August 2008
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Retirees
Ages
65 & 71