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Drew stayed at our place for about 10 days. From the first time she met us, our baby girl loved her ( Luna-pug) I was told Luna was very happy her and the cats too. Our place was clean and tidy Thank you Drew 😊
Corinna and Terry were fantastic house sitters. They took excellent care of our house, gardens and our beloved pets. Also gave us frequent updates on how our pets were doing, which gave us the ability to enjoy our holiday without any worries about home. Would absolutely recommend them and have them look after our house again.
Jessica's partner Louis did our house sit. Louis was great. It was really nice to meet them both beforehand and show them the guinea pigs we needed them to look after. It's quite a big job looking after the guinea pigs, we are very grateful. He did a good job. The weather wasn't great, it was windy and showery but Louis did what we asked and kept an eye on them during the day as well! I just hope he was able to relax while he was here. He also looked after our cat. Thank you Louis!
Jessica and her partner Louis did an exceptional job of looking after our dog and gardens. Clear, prompt communication, they took all requests seriously, asked good questions and would check in when they needed clarification. Friendly and tidy, the house was left clean and tidy. Would definitely have them house sit again for us.
We were really happy with Mairead, our home was left tidy and clean and as we left it, our cats were well taken care of, and we were grateful to Mairead for her considerate care of our home , highly recommend her for your house sit
Josey was absolutely fantastic. It was lovely to go on holiday knowing my cats were in such capable hands. Josey is caring and kind with meticulous detail. I came home to a house tidier than when I left. The cats were most comfortable and cuddled on her bed at night. Josey even made sure I had milk bread and fruit on my return. I would have no questions to inviting Josey back again. Thanks again Josey.
Sandy loves pets and she was great with our cat. Sheba was very happy and contented with Sandy.. We received weekly photos and updates while we were away. We recommend Sandy to everyone. Louise
Highly recommend Shirley, she was easy to communicate with and looked after our house better than us! She went above and beyond to keep it tidy and looked after our animals like they were her own.
We were very happy with Jo's care for our two dogs, Ludo and Lila, over a long weekend! Jo was easy to communicate with and sent regular updates with photos and videos of the dogs looking happy and loved. Jo even won over Lila, an anxious dog who doesn’t always warm up quickly to new people—a testament to her kindness and patience. When we returned, our home was immaculate, with cushions plumped and the bedding freshly washed and dried. We couldn’t ask for more and will be booking her to care for our pets again. We highly recommend Jo for anyone looking for a warm, reliable, and attentive pet sitter.
Bev was an amazing house sitter. She was very professional in her communication and we felt confident in leaving our home and the pets in her care. Our small dog Jett was very well looked after including daily walks often on the beach and our super snuggly and talkive cat Molly was well loved and often sat on Bev's knee while she worked on her computer. The place was clean and tidy when we arrived home and was reassuring not to have to worry about the home and the pets while we were away for three weeks overseas. I would highly recommend Bev as a trustworthy and wonderful housesitter. Kind regards Sarah & Jason Parry
Yvonne sat for us for 2 weeks while we went away. She did an excellent job of looking after the house and our animals including our Border Collie. Yvonne kept us updated with text messages and photos. The house was spotless on our return. I highly recommend Yvonne to anyone. She is a wonderful person with a warm personality and happy disposition. We will definitely reach out to her again when we need a house sitter.
Bernadette housesat over a period of two weeks whilst we were overseas. This was Bernadette's first housesit so always a bit daunting when you housesit for the first time, but handover notes helped and relieved the pressure of having to remember everything!! As so often happens, just as we were leaving our dog needed a trip to the vet which resulted in medication and a bandaged foot. Bernadette took this in her stride and administered the medication daily and removed the bandage from our dog's foot at the required time without any problems. We arrived home to a beautifully clean, tidy home. Our three cats and dog were relaxed, very chilled out and had clearly been very well loved and cared for. Bernadette communicated well with us throughout including sending a photo of our pets. We highly recommend Bernadette to anyone looking for an honest, reliable, clean and tidy person who has a calm and gentle manner around animals. We would certainly book Bernadette again.
Megan and Mick were the absolute best house/dogsitters. We could not have wished for a better experience. Our mini schnauzer absolutely loved them. Since our return from holiday local people have also provided such positive feedback about how wonderful they were walking Marley twice a day and it was obvious he loved them. Plus importantly they had cared for our home and a lovely dinner waiting for us on return home. Highly recommend Meg and Mick.
Mel was an excellent house sitter. She left our house very tidy and our cats and dog seemed to enjoy having her look after them. Would definitely recommend and will try to use her again
Excellent, professional couple. Very welcoming on arrival. Instructions for the sprinkler watering and the minutae details of the house were typed and clear to read. Use of the garage was offered during our house sit. We felt very comfortable and safe. We appreciated being given the role of looking after a lovely home.
Excellent, professional couple. Very welcoming on arrival. Instructions for the sprinkler watering and the minutae details of the house were typed and clear to read. Use of the garage was offered during our house sit. We felt very comfortable and safe. We appreciated being given the role of looking after a lovely home.
We really enjoyed sitting for Selina. Tommy is Mr Personality and is one of the best dogs we have watched. He loves his snuggles and play time. Selina made sure we had everything we needed and the house was clean and welcoming. We really enjoyed this sit!
Brilliant first experience as a house sitter. Pam and Terry were awesome. Very communicative and accommodating. House was comfortable and the fur babies were adorable. Would definitely house sit for them again. Came away feeling we'd made new friends.
Bronwyn’s house is so lovely, bright and airy. Big Puss and Little Puss are such lovely cats with a really nice temperament. The house is in a good location to explore a lot of the Bay of Plenty. Communication with Bronwyn was really good, I would sit here again!
We enjoyed our time in Whitianga looking after Pam & Ross’s beautiful home (with to die for views over the Whitianga harbour) & gorgeous mini schnauzer Marley. Our twice daily walks on the beach with Marley were fantastic as we were welcomed into the Whitianga dog & owner community. Many would say “Oh you must be the housesitters looking after Marley”. We would often stop for owner chats & doggie pats on the beach or see some at Mat’s Café for great food/coffee & more chats & doggie pats. Marley was a dream to look after & this snuggle-bunny loved his social walks/runs on the beach & rides in the car as we re-explored the coromandel area. Pam & Ross are fantastic welcoming hosts. Thank you so much for choosing us to look after Marley & your home.
We really enjoyed our time in Pirongia housesitting for Toni & Paul, they really made us feel welcome from our first meeting to our arrival the day before the housesit. Their house is a beautiful country home nestled on acreage close to shops in the town or nearby Te Awamutu. Looking after Puss Puss the cat, Ginny the farm dog & sheeps was a real treat & sitting by a cosy fireplace with garden surrounds was magic. It was lovely to gather citrus, apples & vege’s from the garden & whip up a storm in their amazing country kitchen. We got to have a bit of a play in the garden, planting plants & trimming trees. Megs had the use of their office for her work overlooking the garden & birdlife, we put out a bit of honey water during these colder days to supplement food for the Tui’s & wax-eyes, so wonderful to see them coming into feed. We highly recommend housesitting for Toni & Paul, snap it up housesitters if you get the chance & thank you Toni & Paul for choosing us to look after your beautiful home. Mick & Megs
Helen was lovely to liaise with and I felt extremely welcome. The house was amazing with lovely views and the 2 dogs a joy to look after. Very happy to look after them again and thank you for having me Helen!
Amazing property and a lovely piece of countryside to boot. The images don’t even justify the true beauty of the place. Jazz the dog is awesome, animals well behaved. Rod and leigh are the loveliest people very accommodating. Thank you guys! Will definitely do it again.
We really enjoyed house-sitting for Julia and Paul. They made us feel welcome and left thorough instructions re house chores and responsibilities. We loved taking Harry for his walks on the beach, he's such a lovely, kind dog 🐶❤️ Communication was flawless. It would be our pleasure to come back someday, when you head off for another adventure. Thank you for choosing us to look after your amazing home.
A beautiful and comfortable home surrounded by gorgeous scenery with well trained pets and very clear instructions - I was very happy in this setting. On top of all this, I was warmly welcomed and made to feel like an honoured guest. My first housesit - it can't get any better than this!
It was a pleasure house sitting for Sarah and her family. The two cats and young puppy were very affectionate and keen for cuddles. Clear information was given in advance which was much appreciated. I am looking forward to house sitting for them again in a few months time.
MY house and pet sitting experience has been wonderful. Chanelle and Dave made me feel very welcome into their home from the first day we videoed chatted to the day I met them and they showed me around.Chanelle was very quick to respond to with me from start to finish with our arrangements. I enjoyed spending time with Zee their laid back friendly cat who enjoyed having my company as much as I enjoyed his and two red hens who liked to leave me fresh eggs each day.Their property is very tranquil its a hidden urban paradise. I would love to pet and house sit for them again without a doubt. a joyful experience for both parties.
We thoroughly enjoyed looking after Max and Louie, they are the most gorgeous animals with lovely personalities and are very easy to care for.. Donna and Rob were wonderful hosts, very easy to talk to and quick to respond to any texts/communication while they were away. Their house is a luxurious home away from home. It's modern, clean and tidy and they have fresh vegetables growing for you in the garden. Waikanae beach is a beautiful area of new Zealand. Everyone is very friendly and you find yourself chatting to the locals while you walk Max along the beach. If you get the chance to house sit for Max and Louie I'd highly recommend you snap it up We miss them already and are looking forward to our next house sit with them.