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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.
When filtering by State, you may see sitters from other states listed as well. That’s because those sitters have nominated they are willing to house sit in more than one state (some have chosen all Australia). They are all candidates for positions in the selected state.
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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Natural affinity with nature.
Solo or with a trusted friend. Non-smoker.
If you need someone who really cares and gets along with your pet, you've found the right person. Even the most shy have come out of hiding to say hello and soon relax!
Heaps of prior experience that all began with helping out a friend, looking after her cavoodle for 6+ weeks, while she and her husband were... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 13 Apr 10 May 12 May 26 May 27 May 2 Jun 3 Jun 6 Jun 13 Jun 21 Jun 22 Jun 24 Jun 29 Jun 29 Jun 30 Jun 14 Jul 15 Jul 15 Jul 19 Jul 17 Aug 18 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 6 Oct 7 Oct 13 Oct 19 Oct 27 Oct 31 Oct 4 Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 15 Nov 19 Nov 22 Nov 30 Nov 1 Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 4 Jan'25 10 Jan'25 17 Jan'25 21 Feb'25 28 Feb'25 17 Apr'2
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Olive - Olive and Liam
Couple
Hi, we are a couple from the UK currently travelling Australia. We are both animal lovers and we grew up with both dogs and cats. We’re very laid back, relaxed people. We love to hike, swim, drive, and explore as much as we can. We’d be very grateful for any opportunity that can continue our dreams on the road. We look forward to meeting you! Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 22 Apr 9 May
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I ran a dog walking/pet sitting service in the UK before I came here over 6 years ago and have either owned or looked after varying breeds of animals - near enough my whole life. I love animals more than I love humans. Photos provided are from dogs I've either looked after or walked recently (this is my full time job). I've looked after so many anxious dogs where their owners have warned me... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 23 Apr 5 May 11 May 14 May 23 May 26 May 5 Jun 19 Jun 13 Jul 30 Jul
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Hi, we are Liz and Alli! As animal loving, non-smoking, home owners we take the responsibility of caring for your home and pets seriously. Being professionals who work from home we can give your fur babies the attention and care they need. We enjoy bushwalking, board games, dining out, travel, trivia nights, wood fires, reading and cooking.
We are community minded and love discovering new... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 28 Mar 10 May 31 May 16 Jun 19 Jun 30 Jun 3 Jul 17 Jul 22 Jul 30 Jul 1 Aug 4 Nov
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Todd - Non smokers
Couple
We are heading towards retirement and would like to travel and meet new people in local neighbourhood settings. As a live in Retirement Village Manager for the past seven years it has given us an insight into looking after people and their properties with respect and care. We are both still working and we think these skills (along with those learnt from home ownership) will be ideally... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Denise and Richard
Couple
We are Denise and Richard. Originally from Ireland, we’ve been living in Victoria, Australia for over 30 years. 2 of our 4 ‘children’ live with us in our home in Geelong.
We fell into house sitting when we met a couple who had a 50 acre bush block in 2017. We stayed at their property, looking after their dogs, chickens and ducks. We really enjoyed the experience of house sitting, and we... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 6 Apr 18 May 23 May 11 Oct 27 Oct 4 Dec
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Hello! We're Charlotte & Jamie.
We're a Brit couple, who have been living together for the past 2 years and have recently given up our tenancy to go travelling and explore other parts of Australia.
We have both grown up with dogs (+ cats) our entire lives. We've had Labradors all the way through to very charismatic French Bulldogs and Terriers. We absolutely adore animals and understand how... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 25 Apr 13 May
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Alexandre - Alex and Laura
Couple
Hello !
We are Alex and Laura, a couple of french backpackers travelling around Australia !
At some point of our trip, we might be looking for petsitting to settle down a little bit and find a temporary home :)
As people we are very organized and clean ! We love to keep all our stuff and place in great condition and well organized. As we love to say : "Clean environment, clean mind"... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Hi, We are Sue and Andy - both originally Kiwis but have lived in Melbourne for 20+ years. We are essentially empty nesters with a passion for travel and are exploring Australia in a small campervan. When I say small - I mean tiny ... we have a trusty Toyota Hiace - which means from time to time we would like to spread out a little and look after people's homes and pets in return. We are pet... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 15 May 31 May
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Hello,
My summary is as follows:
- good with all kinds of animals
- non smoker
- non drinker
- quiet ambivert type
- used to volunteer at the RSPCA
- likes art, design, hiking and yoga
- responsible and clean
- happy to provide a police check
- likes to travel
- lives in Brisbane
- prefers tv over parties
- prefers people over too much solo time
- loves nature and photography Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Hello
I am new to this site so I apologise for not having any reviews on here yet. I have looked after friends homes and their pets, so I can easily provide these references.
A little about me:
- I am a very kind person with a big heart
- I love all animals
- I am genuine, tidy, respectful and trustworthy
- I love gardening
- I am a bit of a homebody
- Non smoker
- I love my... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Grant - Honest Caring Family
Family
We are an easy going family of 5, Grant, Silva Grace, Yuki and Misty
Grant is a Team leader for Ampol at a lubricants facility in Brisbane and handy on the tools.
Silva is a team member at our local Bunnings and the one who keeps us in line at home
Grace our beautiful 15 year old daughter
Who adores our little femaleJapanese spitz pupps YUKI and Misty as well as any other animal on the... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Retired office worker, home renovator and mother of 3 (2 humans, 1 dog). I enjoy travelling, watching sports, seeing musicals and theatre. Most of all I love driving the countryside, visiting different communities and catching up with friends along the way. I've joined mindahome so that I can see more of Australia, meet new people and pets. I’m available to pet/house sit in NSW and VIC. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Sydney West and Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, South East NSW, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Current bookings: 28 Apr 7 May 20 May 27 May 21 Jul 4 Aug 26 Oct 11 Nov
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bryony - Friendly, honest, clean, fur baby lover
2Years Solo
I’m a super friendly, clean and reliable creative soul. I relish in taking beautiful photos, patting fur babies and sipping coffee.
I have many year experience house and animal sitting privately as well as foster caring for the RSPCA.
I love the beach, yoga, coffee culture and living a simple yet energizing life. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 25 Mar 30 Apr 18 May 15 Jun 16 Jun 4 Aug 3 Sep 29 Sep
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Jenine - Jenine and Mitch
Family
Professional, responsible, reliable, respectful and clean couple with two girls who would love to look after your home or pets when you are away. We take pride in our own home and will also in yours. We regularly travel to the Illawarra to visit family and friends and would love the opportunity to look after your home and your pets if needed while you are away. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Sydney South, Sydney East, Sydney West and Blue Mountains, Illawarra, South East NSW, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Neil - Adaptable & Active
2Years Solo
Following my decision to retire, I decided to start house sitting on a full time basis so I could see more of Australia - and also because I have a genuine fondness of animals - of all shapes & sizes.
I am now in my 2nd year & have successfully completed house sits ranging from 5 days to 3 months. My travels have taken me through Victoria, New South Wales & Queensland to date & have... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 28 Feb 15 Jun 3 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 22 Sep 27 Dec 12 Jan'25
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Gaia - Gaia and Fanni
1Year Couple
We are a couple, Gaia (Italian 31) and Fanni (Hungarian 26). Gaia is a gymnastic coach and Fanni is a retired gymnast, just graduated in Pharmacy. We like travelling, hiking and discovering new cultures. We both had pets when we were young, Gaia several dogs and Fanni dogs and a rabbit, Yoda. We would like to have a dog once we will stop travelling and decide where to settle. We are tidy and... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 30 Apr 18 May
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Roving Retirees
Couple
We are travelling full time in our caravan so are self sufficient and will live in our self contained van. Apart from our professional employment we also owned and operated serviced apartments for in excess of 30 years. Attention to detail and a high level of responsibility is in our dna. We are both young at heart, fit, healthy and would treat your property and pet minding duties if any as if... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Central West, Far West, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murray-Lower Darling, New England North West, Northern Rivers, Riverina
Current bookings: 26 Mar 12 May 1 Jun 6 Jul 20 Jul 3 Sep
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Jacinta - Retired couple wanting to travel
7Years Couple
We are a retired couple wishing to travel and experience life as locals. We are pet lovers. We always treat your home as if it were our own and all of our House sitting owners in the past have commented on how clean and tidy it is when they return. I hope that you will consider us for your house/pet sit. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 24 Apr 30 Apr
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Leanne - Mature, Reliable Retirees
5Years Couple
2 young at heart 'oldies' who embarked on our 'gap years' in 2019. We sold our home and most of our belongings and enjoyed our Roving Retirement of full-time house and pet sitting for many years (with a big gap in our house sits in 2020 due to Co-Vid and another gap in parts of 2022 & 2023 due to medical reasons.
We have now made a life change and relocated to Tasmania and reduced our... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 16 Apr 21 Apr 17 May 21 May 11 Jun 29 Jun 6 Aug 25 Aug 25 Aug 2 Oct
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Torsten - Torsten & Robyn
Couple
We are both retired and enjoy travelling and new experiences. We love animals and have had dogs for over 30 years (as well as cats, fish, hermit crabs, guinea pigs) We are fastidiously clean & proud home owners, and have renovated several houses over the years. Our experience includes pools and minor house and garden maintenance. Our interests include mountain biking, skiing, travelling,... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 2 May 1 Jul
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LOIS - Karl and Lois
6Years Couple
We are a married couple in our 60's. Clean living in our lives and habits. Do not smoke ,drink, or do drugs. Happy and fit. Are capable of looking after animals. We are neat and tidy also. in my working life I was a personal carer did a lot of dementia nursing also community nursing for Anglicare until I retired. My husband is an experienced driver driver having his own truck driving business... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions except Sydney East
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Merrilyn - Practical carer
2Years Solo
Practical, neat, tidy & respectful of others, their personal space & belongings.
Currently don’t have any pets. More than happy to pamper yours. Enjoy gardening for self & also have side gardening job & care for this property when they are away for extended trips. Fit & active ,enjoy being outdoors, keen to explore beautiful Australia.
I still work as a Registered Nurse- however I call... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Frank - Holiday with peace of mind.
8Years Couple
Healthy 78 yr old and somewhat of a handyman. Former grey nomad/motorhome traveler and it was suggested by friends I try house sitting for a change. I have had a successful time so far and met some lovely people and formed new friendships during my stays over the last 14 years.
We are sure we will be able to satisfy your needs as i owned my own cleaning business which entailed cleaning... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Eric - Retired couple
4Years Couple
We are both fit and enjoy keeping fit, Sept 2018 we moved from Melbourne to Brisbane, having spent our entire adult lives in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. We still have strong ties to Melbourne. We're both now retired & are flexible on most occasions (other than our overseas trips for house sitting roles). I was Victorian Policeman for 37 years and also each January I did work at the... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions