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House Sitters available (Illawarra, New South Wales)
Our House Sitters list for all Australia is below. To view a list of house sitters willing to house sit in your area please use the drop down menu.
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We save you time. Replies from house sitters you contact can sometimes take a while and when they reply you may find your location and timing doesn’t suit their schedule. This means contacting house sitters one at a time can be a drawn out process. When you choose to contact a house sitter with us you will be asked to list your needs and when you do, available house sitters for your location and dates will be contacting you within hours.
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Jordan
Family
Family of 5 including 3 kids ages 6, 3 and 2. 2 boys and 1 girl.
We are currently travelling Australia in our caravan looking for a new place to call home.
We would stay in our caravan so would need somewhere safe to park on your property.
Our kids love all animals, especially the 3 year old!
I work remotely online 3 days a week and hubby keeps himself and the kids busy.
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Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Donald and Patricia - CATS R US. Fluent in All Cat.
13Years Couple
Last update May 16:
Hello.
We joined Mindahome in early 2010 so we know the ropes.
Because of a death and a consequent cancellation, and a very close family member needing support, we are only able to accept a small number of bookings for later in 2024.
Shorter terms (nothing over say a fortnight) preferred please. We are limiting our sits to just a few these days. I won't be surprised if... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 15 Jul 25 Jul 2 Aug 24 Aug 17 Dec 31 Dec 3 Jan'25 18 Jan'25
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Wandering Housesitters🏡
Michelle: 57, Retired (we hope)
Graham: 58, retired (we hope)
Instagram #wanderinghousesitters
Hi, We are Michelle and Graham👋😀
We have started on our journey around Australia in 15/2/24. We have packed up our house in Vasse in the Margaret River Region in Western Australia. (Wine Country🍾🥂). We lived in the Margaret River region for the past 2... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 4 May 23 Jul 16 May 4 Jun 18 Jun 20 Aug 18 Sep 28 Sep 3 Oct 7 Oct 10 Oct 14 Oct 17 Oct 18 Nov 25 Nov 31 Dec
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Rachelle
Solo
Hello! I'm Rachelle.
I am unemployed, thus will have ample time to fulfil what is expected of me as a house-sitter/pet-sitter.
I have had several HelpX/Workaway/housesitting experiences.
Other than pet-sitting, I can also help with the following while you're away:
- Gardening (desuckering, pruning, planing, weeding, mowing on a ride-on mower, etc)
- Animal tending
- general... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 21 May 9 Jun
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Morne - The Meirings
1Year Family
We are a loving family of 4. Both of us are teachers and have holiday break over December. We are planning on relocating to Australia from New Zealand. We love animals and would care for them as if they were our own. We can't wait for this chapter of our lives to start. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Michelle - Goodtogo
2Years Solo
Single female, non smoker, healthy and am at a stage in life where I am free to travel and see Australia. House/pet sitting really appeals to me. I'm very respectful and like to live in a clean and tidy environment. I have a small bookkeeping job of 10-15hrs pw which I do from my laptop so as long as I have internet I am good to go. I love animals and have owned many and have a 5kg Cavoodle... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 25 May 26 May 28 Jun 1 Jul
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Julie & Dennis - Super friendly pet carers
1Year Couple
Please note - we are not accepting any sits through June 2024! Limited availability through Sept - Dec as we do sit through another site. Please don’t hesitate to ask though and if we can help out we will 🌺
We are meticulous home owners and non smokers, who are now essentially retired. We adore all animals and previously sat with our own little dog, who unfortunately we lost recently... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 5 May 20 May 1 Jul 15 Jul 13 Aug 5 Sep
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John & Simone - The Yah-Yahs (John & Simone)
3Years Couple
Simone & John are an active, non-smoking fun- & travel-loving couple, who are keen to see more of Australia.
We are very house-proud and maintain a modest but well-maintained unit in Brisbane. We are minimalists who can't really abide over-clutter or mess.
John (68), former NSW JP, was a Commander in the Navy as a Training Specialist who retired from the RAN in 2011. Simone (52) has... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 28 Jun 18 Jul
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We are ex cat & dog owners & tidy responsible home owners. Recently retired we took on our 1st pet/house sitting job and love the concept of house/pet care trade for travel around Australia. With our adult children settling in Sydney we plan to spend 6 months each winter in NsW/Ql coast area so can be regular annual sitters. Keen to see more of Australia and also get our pet fix, House... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 18 May 8 Jun 8 Jun 19 Jun 20 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 15 Jul 15 Jul 1 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 3 Sep 4 Sep 5 Sep 19 Sep 28 Mar'25
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Robert - Bob
Couple
Travelling Aussie in our caravan .looking for house sittings along the way very pet friendly love animals I am retired fitter ex publican and later fencing contractor we are both non smokers and have no pets must have room to park small van will treat you home and pets as our own gardening no problem Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 13 Jul 24 Jul
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I am resourceful, punctual, keep houses clean tidy, very good with gardens and look after animals well....Irrisistable actually to animals.
But more importantly I am honest , reliable,kind and caring especially for longer term sits as I am a stayer!!
Not a two dayer who wants a fantastic reference for just turning up!!. You know that minit that you were on time and get a star for it.
I am... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 10 May 19 May 20 May 27 May 2 Jul 9 Aug
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Hi there I'm Pat, I'm 33, clean, quiet and mature and am looking forward to meeting you and your pets :)
I'm very thorough and organised and will have lots of time to take care of your pets and your place because I only work half days on Sundays and Tuesdays. I always make sure I leave every house in perfect condition and my referees be able to back this up. I am also doing house-sitting... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 1 Jun 30 Jun
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Corinne - Corinne and David
Couple
We are a meticulous, cat loving couple who will look after your home like it was our own.
We are non drinkers and non smokers. Corinne looked after large homes for wealthy people in Brisbane and in the UK for over thirty years. Your property will be in safe hands
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Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Fiona - Fiona and Michael
2Years Couple
We are a mature Australian couple who love animals and own our own home in Canberra and Cairns. I have recently retired from a government job and Michael is retired having previously been in the Australian Defence Force for 37 years. I previously owned a restaurant for many years before joining the public service.
We are a friendly reliable, trustworthy, non-smoking couple (fully... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 19 Jul 6 Aug 19 Dec 15 Jan'25
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Nicole & Chris - Peace, security for home, pets & garden
3Years Couple
Mostly based on and around the Sunshine Coast with regular visits to Victoria to spend time with family. We’ll keep the home fires burning, with every soul looked after. From pets, gardens, pools and of course your home. Nicole and Chris are non smokers, both prior professionals, have our own home, and are now choosing to enjoy travelling around Australia and abroad, housesitting.... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Central Coast, Central West, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murray-Lower Darling, Northern Rivers, Orana, Riverina, South East NSW, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Current bookings: 15 May 7 Jun 3 Jun 27 Jun 18 Jun 17 Jul 24 Jul 7 Aug 8 Aug 18 Aug 20 Nov 12 Dec
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Marissa - Caring Animal and Garden Lovers ❤️
1Year Family
I am Marissa , I'm a 34 year old animal lover who is passionate about plants and the environment.
I enjoy hiking , bike riding , art, gardening and playing the guitar. I have worked as a disability support worker , aged carer , nanny , community worker and bush regenerator.
My family includes my son Jidi 2yrsold and partner Kyle. We have been house sitting part time over the last 5 years.... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Jill - Caring couple originally from Yorkshire
3Years Couple
Hello to you all
Karl & I travelled around Australia in 2008 / 2009
We have recently spent time in the UK with family & after 16 year's living in Cairns we are looking forward to heading back to Australia in October & heading South for a cool Christmas & New Year
If you're planning your travels overseas we'd love to take care of your pet's and home in Sydney, Adelaide or Tasmania... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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I am a mature young woman who is currently working as an RN at a large pediatric hospital. Due to distance and difficulty in finding somewhere permanent due to lack of house listings, combined with all the love I have to give animals, I have decided to offer my care and unconditional love to animals, and in return, stay closer to work. I love musical theatre, my job, and the idea of... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 24 Jun 19 Jul
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Ted and Jan, please check our reviews
9Years Couple
Oh, this part is always the good part lol.
We are both semi-retired and have very slowly moving around Vic/SA as the house sits allow us.
We class ourselves as tidy and respectful of other people's property.
Please take the time to read our reviews which have humbled us in so many ways.
We are both non-smokers.
We love animals.
We do now have a small Jack Russell, who will be very well... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 14 May 29 May 30 May 30 Sep 3 Nov 3 Dec
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Sue Phillips
Couple
Energetic and very active. We love to travel and explore new places. We own our home in Canberra and use housesitters to
Look after our elderly dog. We love animals especially dogs, cats and chooks. We have a caravan so would like to be able to park it close by. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Stephen - 1 call away, Registered Nurse
1Year Solo
Hello,
I'm Stephen, a retired Registered Nurse, currently exploring our wonderful country. As an empty nester, I have decluttered, rented the home out and I have been on the road since. (just over a year) I have a history of growing up on a small farm, caring for a menagerie of animals, including my own family pets.
It was a natural transition into home / pet sitting and I have enjoyed... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Illawarra, South East NSW
Current bookings: 12 May 20 May 28 Aug 10 Oct
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ALEX - MR.
Solo
MATURE,SINGLE,FIT,ACTIVE NON SMOKING MALE. CLEAN ,TIDY ,ORGANIZED.DAUGHTER CALLS ME A NEAT FREAK, NOT SURE THAT'S ENTIRELY ACCURATE , HEHE. EXPERIENCED AND COMFORTABLE WITH MOST ANIMALS AND PETS. HAPPY TO MAINTAIN YOUR PROPERTY LIKE IT WAS MY OWN. I LIVE A QUIET LIFE, LIKE SPORT ,PHOTOGRAPHY AND READING AND HAVE SEVERAL HOBBIES,INCLUDING MODEL TRAINS. HAVE MY OWN CAR AND DON'T MIND A GOOD... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 1 Jun 24 Jul
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Edith - Vicky
Solo
I am from Ecuador, I'm 31 years old , I am traveling and working around Australia. I like quite places. I describe myself as a respectful and very trustworthy person and also introvert. I like dogs and cats. Feel free to write me if you have any question, I am happy to answer. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Lizzie & Ez
1Year Couple
**** UPDATE...We are well into our travels now, and have just finished our our 12th house/pet sit.
After taking some time to explore the beautiful National parks and lake systems of the mid north coast, we are currently in the big smoke - Brisbane! ****
We are loving our adventures and really enjoying breaking up the motorhome travel with house sits. It is such a wonderful way to get to... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Graham - Karma
5Years Solo
Retired widower. Country boy. I have owned acreages myself and am familiar with poultry and gardens etc.. I love fishing, hunting, cooking and travelling this big wide beautifull country of ours. Dog lover also experienced with lawn maintenance. Have my own caravan. I am a non smoker. A tidy person and respective of peoples property.
I would also be interested in a long term... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions