Reviews by members, for members
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Megs and Mick are the BEST! Seriously couldn't have done a more amazing job. Megs kept us updated while we were away via messenger . Arrived home to an immaculate and spotless house, happy pets, gardens tidied and tended, plants I'd bought but not had time to plant, all dug in, others ready for removal, dug out, hedges trimmed, lawns mowed, concrete and retaining wall water blasted and the list goes on. They did jobs they noticed needed doing using their own initiative and our home and gardens were left in a better state than when they arrived. We would not hesitate to have them back and would recommend them to anyone looking for awesome people to look after their home and pets while on holiday. Thanks so much Megs and Mick!
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Derek house sat for us for over a month in winter of 2024. Our home is a rural lifestyle property, with wood fire, tank water, and included the care of hens and our Shih Tzu-poodle dog. Derek cared for our little Buddy very well, taking him on excursions and walks, bathing him after muddy excursions, and to the dog groomer as pre arranged. We received updates and photos of Buddy which were much appreciated. Derek had his lovely dog Lilo with him. Lilo is a beautiful natured, very well behaved Labrador. She and our Buddy appeared to have become great mates. Derek, kindly, competently handed over the house sit to other sitters, as we had arranged, giving them a full handover in our absence. They reported that Derek left the house "very clean, tidy and well cared for." We would be very happy to have Derek house and dog sit for us again and have no reservations in recommending him for other house sit positions.
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This was a great house sit. I returned home to my very happy cats ,well fed and looking as lovely as ever. The house was very clean and tidy. Maree, I thank you for informing me of the small accident that occurred while I was away, I appreciate your honestly, and there is nothing to reinverse me for. I would engage Maree again anytime. Bev
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Maree was our first house sitter using this platform and I was a little nervous about the whole thing, but we couldn't have found a more genuine or caring person to take care of our elderly cat, our chickens and our home. Maree was proactive and communicative, and made the effort to arrive in town ahead of our departure so that we could meet in person. She sent regular updates and it was clear that she was genuinely enjoying her time with the pets - she obviously won over the cat because he wasn't even that interested in us when we got home! Our house was left spotless too. We will definitely invite Maree down again when we're next in need of a house sitter and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone else
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Fabulous couple to Housesit. I came home to happy pets, clean house and keep finding jobs they had done, like fixing my irrigation system. Really nice people.
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Alison and Jerry have been the most amazing house sitters, i think one of my cats was very disappointed we were home haha. The fur babies were so well looked after and the house and garden were kept immaculate upon our return. I defiantly recommend them and will be using them again.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We really enjoyed our housesit of ten days for Charmaine. Her little dog Snow was a joy to look after, the three hens kept laying an egg a day & the four sheep enjoyed a rub on their noses when we were in their paddock. Beautiful views of the coast & mountains. Highly recommend Charmaine & her property to housesit.
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We thoroughly enjoyed looking after Izzy and Ella and the fish at Jim and Jenni's place. The dogs have truly wonderful personalities and become your best friends within minutes! They are such happy dogs and are both really well behaved which make them a pleasure to look after. Jim and Jenni are incredibly generous hosts that make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. The house is beautiful, clean, tidy and with every comfort you could ask for. We didn't hesitate to accept a second house sit and hope to return again in the future. You won't be disappointed if you accept a house/pet sitting position here. Hugo and Lou
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Celia and James are a friendly couple. Their house was clean and tidy and it was a pleasure to have been able house sit for them. The garden was easy care and provided a bounty of veggies, to the extent that on Celia's request excess produce was to be taken to the local food bank. Detailed instructions covering most eventualities were left for me along with a list of local attractions and directions to bus stops and train stations. The Hutt River walk path couldn't be any closer and provided a number of different walking options. Their cat, KP, was a delight to care for, and I was sad to be leaving her behind. I would house sit for Celia and James again without having to think twice.
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The Trevarthen's excellent communication coupled with a comprehensive house and pet sitting guide made it possible for us to feel confident from the first day. A video call a while before we arrived helped build trust between us and made us feel at ease. The house and garden was clean, well organized and easy to maintain and all the pets were well mannered and easy to take care of. The Trevarthen family was a pleasure to work with and we definitely recommend them to any future house-sitters.
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If you’re reading this and choosing whether or not to accept this housesit then think no further. Robyne and Gavin are friendly and welcoming, with excellent communication and a good dose of humour in the mix. Down to earth with clear expectations and communication. It’s a beautiful location, easy care section, all just a few minutes to Whakatane beach. They also very generously let me use their quadbike and fishing gear 🙂 Two semi-invisible cats, and a tray of young chillies to water. Would happily housesit again. Either way I wish them all the very best in their future adventures 🙂
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Thankyou Lynne and Alard, we enjoyed your very comfortable home and loved the well behaved animals, all so cute and friendly. Also lovely to find people so nice and easy to get on with. Thanks again, all the best John and Chris
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Lovely people, nice warm house and a beautiful golden retriever to care for. Thanks for the lovely gift at the end.