Show help
House Sitters available (Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday, Queensland)
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.
Reply rating:
Shelley - “Honest and Nurturing Couple”
7Years
Couple
Mature,nurturing, non-smoking and non drinking married couple. Many references for home sitting and pet sitting from Mindahome and foster parents(17x’s) for Sydney Animal Second Chance. (References) We are Involved in pet rehabilitation after vet procedures, application of meds and grooming. We love garden, landscape and pool maintenance and proud of keeping your home neat and clean. We... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 13 Feb 13 Mar 18 Mar 28 Mar 18 Mar 28 Mar 15 Apr 15 May
Reply rating:
Florencia - Flo & Lucho
2Years
Couple
Hello! 👋🏼
We are Flo &Lucho, a friendly and reliable Uruguayan couple currently exploring the beautiful landscapes of Australia on our Working Holiday Visa. We are currently based in QLD (working a 2:1 roster near Rockhampton)
We have plenty experience in Australia, with over 20 successful house sits and glowing reviews.
We know every pet has their own personality, and we’re... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 2 Apr 7 Apr
Reply rating:
Nicole - Miss
Solo
Heyy!
My name is Nicole, I’m 19 years old and currently in Sydney as part of my Work and Travel adventure from Germany.
I’ve always loved spending time with animals and would be more than happy to take care of your pet while you're away. Whether it’s walks, playtime, feeding or just keeping them company – I’ll make sure they feel safe, loved and well looked after.
I’m... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Elmar - Elmar and Tirza
Couple
About Us – Tirza & Elmar
Tirza, originally from the Netherlands, has called Australia home for over 40 years. She’s spent time working on a permaculture farm where she brings a gentle, calming energy that animals naturally respond to. She has cared for chickens, ducks, geese, goats, horses, donkeys, cats and dogs, ferrets, mice, fish, snakes and birds plus more and loved every moment... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
My name is Nicola, I am 46 yr old and looking for pet sitting opportunities. - I am an Animal lover who grew up with animals my whole life - I am respectful, honest and caring person - I will look after your pets while you enjoy your time away either working or on holiday.
Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Sue
2Years
Solo
For the last 10 years I have worked as a gym manager in Sorrento, Victoria. I am now retired and spend colder months in warmer places where I enjoy housesitting and travelling. I have strong connection's to all animals and have always had my own dogs and cats as well as rescuing dogs and giving them a good home. My family have grown up and moved on and I am now single with no pets. This... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 23 Mar 14 Apr 15 Apr 29 May 11 Jun 14 Aug 16 Aug 21 Aug 22 Aug 28 Aug 1 Oct 30 Nov
Reply rating:
Ric - Ric and Jenny
6Years
Couple
Hi.
Jenny and I are retired teachers from country northern Victoria. We enjoy outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, golf, bowls, swimming and good coffee shops.
In the past 8 years we have had house sits for friends in Queensland and Newcastle with their gorgeous dogs Marley and Motti. Since joining Mindahome we have completed housesits in Altona, Ashburton, Yarrawonga and... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD Gold Coast, Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast
Current bookings: 1 Mar 31 May 1 Sep 31 Oct
Reply rating:
We enjoy the basics of life
Us two, husband and wife,
Now living the luxury of time,
Tasty cheeses and a tiny drop of wine
Our home is amongst the sticks
We even made our own mud bricks!
He is pretty good making the garden grow,
She; cooks, draws, cleans and sew and so
Fishing, biking, travelling around
Both near and further abound
We have chooks and gorgeous grandkids
Caring,... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Christine - Chris & Rod
2Years
Couple
We are a retired couple, house and pet sitting around Australia.
We are heading from Benalla VIC late March across to Dunsborough WA arriving in mid May. Please reach out as we may be able to help you out on our way across.
We live and travel in our van full time so ideally we would love somewhere that we could park the van up securely.
We have had a lot of challenges throughout our lives... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Andrea - Reliable Country Heart with City Smart
Solo
ID Check
Hi! I’m Andrea. Originally a country girl with a deep respect for property and animals, I now enjoy the vibrant city lifestyle. I’m an easy-going, active, and organized professional who treats every home I visit as if it were my own.
I love living life to the fullest, which for me usually involves a morning walk, a great cup of coffee, and exploring new neighborhoods. I’m a... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Val - Quiet, Clean,Reliable & Responsible.
1Year
Solo
I am a quiet, clean, respectful, and honest person, ready to look after your home, like it was my own.
I have experience looking after a house in the suburbs of Melbourne for 4 months, and 2 beautiful Cavoodle puppies while their owners went for a trip around the world on a cruiseship!
I live in Melbourne Victoria, and I am looking for mini holidays while I'm still working casually.... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 24 Jul 26 Aug
Reply rating:
Happy wanderer with B&B experience
9Years
Solo
I am retired from the work-force and after fifteen years in Faraday and Castlemaine, I moved to Seaford in June 2021. I am an occasional writer. I love walking by the sea or along bush tracks - and occasionally ride short distances on my bike, to keep myself fit.
Prior to my recent move to Seaford, Victoria, I lived in Castlemaine, Faraday, North Melbourne and Port Melbourne. My adult... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Helen - Respectful Housesitter
2Years
Family
Hello , my name is Helen and I am employed by the Department of the Attorney General and Justice in the Northern Territory. My son recently completed year 12 as a boarder in Brisbane and will be commencing college and a university degree next year
I often travel to Brisbane to spend time with my son and have completed several housesitting assignments in Brisbane.
My son has knee... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions except Townsville and North West
Current bookings: 31 Mar 5 Apr 4 Apr 12 Apr
Reply rating:
Judith - Judy and John
7Years
Couple
ID Check
I am a retired Primary Healthcare nurse and John is a retired firefighter. We both have current National Police clearances and are totally honest, trustworthy and reliable.
We own a five acre property in the Midwest of WA and are both currently fully immunised against Covid19. We have a 9 metre caravan (overall length) which we are very happy to stay in depending on homeowners... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Sandra - The Traveling Carer
1Year
Solo
A recent decision to rent out my house and go traveling, is giving me this opportunity to visit different places while house/pet sitting at the same time.
I’m originally from the Gold Coast (born and bred) and will come back to visit frequently but in the meantime, the world is my oyster.
As much as I love exploring, I’m also very much a home body. Gone are the party days and... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 5 Mar 15 Mar 27 Mar 30 Apr
Reply rating:
Cassandra - Professional Caretakers
2Years
Couple
Hello!
We are a happily married couple of 23 years who recently relocated from Perth, Western Australia, to the East Coast of Australia to be closer to family and friends.
Anthony (58, Scottish) is a semi-retired Oil and Gas Engineer with extensive handyman skills. Cassandra (47, Australian) is a passionate caretaker with a background in Horticulture.
We bring a wealth of house-sitting... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD Far North Queensland and Torres Strait, Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and North West
Current bookings: 8 Mar 28 Mar 28 Mar 5 May 10 May 15 Jun
Reply rating:
Julie - Retired & reliable house / pet sitter
Solo
ID Check
Hi there, I am a mature, honest, dependable and active 66 year old female retiree. I have moved from New Zealand to Queensland to be close to my family in Capalaba Redlands. I have a reliable car and with my change of lifestyle I would like to get out and about to meet people and see new places. House / pet sitting seems to be a great opportunity to do this and follows on from my experience as... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 11 Mar 26 Mar 2 Apr 7 Apr 24 Apr 29 Apr 14 May 18 May 14 Jun 21 Jun 29 Jun 9 Jul 17 Jul 20 Jul 13 Aug 17 Aug 23 Aug 31 Aug 19 Sep 26 Sep 13 Oct 17 Oct 23 Oct 31 Oct
Reply rating:
Pamela
1Year
Couple
We are currently doing the lap. Travelling in a small motorhome just the two of us. No pets or children on board. We stayed in WA for 11 months. In that time we had 3 house sits via this site and our last was a 3 month stay south of Mandurah. This was a private sit. We met via our previous house sit. We have cared for adult dogs big and small, puppies, chickens, fish, pool and gardens. We... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 15 Mar 12 Apr
Reply rating:
Nancy - Nancy and Oliver
Couple
ID Check
Hiya, we are a young couple from Manchester, England currently travelling South East Asia and heading to Australia and New Zealand looking for work opportunities. We both come from loving pet households through childhood and have a real love for animals. I (Nancy) have just finished my undergraduate degree and Oliver is running his windscreen business on the go. We are on the adventure of a... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 11 Mar 18 Mar 29 Mar 13 Apr 14 Apr 30 Apr
Reply rating:
Andrew
Couple
We are a home owner in Brighton Queensland Australia.Animal lover who loves to travel and respects property and environment.We are a capable couple who will take care of your property and pets.We are tidy organised and house proud and understand the trust involved in welcoming someone into your home. Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Sharon - Sharon & Joseph
Couple
ID Check
We are a healthy and fit couple (63) who love being outdoors- riding, hiking, swimming.
I am a teacher and my husband is a project manager. We have 3 adult children. We live in Melbourne now however, in the past, we owned a farm.
We mainly had orchards (olives, oranges, kumquats) chickens and dogs. We also had a massive garden to look after.
We are reliable, responsible and tidy.
Non... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Debra - Property & Pets Cared for with love ❤
1Year
Couple
Hi, My name is Debra and my husband's name is Peter. We are a husband-and-wife team in our Mid 60’s. We have been married for 42 years, were from the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne and are available to house sit your home and take care of your treasured pets and garden.
We would travel to most destinations by car, so we would have our own wheels. (JustCar)
We are both recently... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions except Fitzroy and Central West, Wide Bay Burnett
Current bookings: 25 May 14 Jul
Reply rating:
Robyne - Ready to go
3Years
Couple
We are a retired couple with a well-behaved and friendly mini-dachshund. We love travelling and experiencing new communities and areas. We are both fit and healthy routinely walking every day. Before retirement, we successfully ran our own multi-award-winning hospitality and tourism business in the NT for 19 years. (The Daly Waters Pub)
Dog lovers of all sizes not overly fond of cats but can... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Reply rating:
Adam - Adventurous Homebodies
6Years
Couple
ID Check
Adventurous Homebodies
Please note below our current 2026 commitments.
13/1/26 - 13/2/26 - (Ashgrove, QLD - 1 Dog & 1 Cat)
20/2/26 - 25/3/26 - (Mango Hill, QLD - 1 Dog & 1 Cat)
28/3/26 - 20/5/26 - (Fitzgibbon, QLD - 2 Cats)
12/5/26 - 29/8/26 - (Craignish - Hervey Bay, QLD - 2 Cats)
During 2025 we were tied to sits closer to Tafe Southbank as I wanted to do a 12 Mth Diploma... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 20 Feb 25 Mar 28 Mar 20 May 12 May 29 Aug
Reply rating:
ALMOST Retired Couple
2Years
Couple
We are a married couple in our 60's. We live on the South Coast of NSW. We are a quiet but fun and honest hardworking couple who enjoy reading, theatre/movies, cooking, walking, swimming, kayaking and golf. We love a garden and growing veges. We have three pets in our household - two golden retrievers, Ryo and Hudson, belonging to our eldest daughter and one lovely cat, Sage, belonging to... Read more
Preferred locations: QLD All regions
Current bookings: 1 Feb 31 May 1 Jun 30 Sep