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House Sitters available (Hume, Victoria)
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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Nanou & Stewart - pets and garden lovers
1Year
Couple
We are a retired couple. We are honest, respectful, trustworthy, reliable, non-smokers . We had great housitting/pet sitting experiences. We enjoy very much animal company. Through the years we cared for our dogs, cats, rabbits, chicken, hamsters and our horse. I, Nelly, love gardening. You can be assured that your precious animals, home and garden will be well looked after with care and... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC Melbourne City, Melbourne North, Melbourne South, Melbourne East, Hume
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Sue
3Years
Solo
Hello,
I am retired, and hope to travel around the country to indulge my passions for birdwatching and photography.
My husband and I live on one acre in Wonthaggi in Gippsland, where we are gradually establishing a wildlife-friendly permaculture property. We have two grown-up children and two grandchildren.
My husband is a homebody while I want to get out and explore, so I see house... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC Barwon South West, Gippsland, Grampians, Hume, Loddon Mallee
Current bookings: 1 Sep'25 30 Jun
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Linda - Responsible Older Couple, Animal Lovers
2Years
Couple
Merv and I (Linda) are a retired, married couple in our mid 70’s, both very fit and active and love all animals.
We look after a number of friends homes and their pets. We have excellent references (and police checks) and are available to help out others who want clean, trustworthy, reliable, kind and animal loving house sitters.
We are currently based in Victoria and available... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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I am 60+, fit, and healthy. I enjoy cold water swimming, hiking, and regularly do Parkruns. I have decided to try out retirement (from teaching) for the next 12 months and explore Australia in that time.
Animals have always held a special place in my heart, and I believe every pet deserves love, attention, and quality care—especially when their humans are away. As an experienced, reliable... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 23 Mar 4 Apr 11 May 2 Jul
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Barbara - Barbara and Myron
3Years
Couple
Active, outgoing couple. Both enjoy the outdoors, meeting people and travel. Maintaining a tidy, clean house and a neat garden is something that I pride myself in. We are responsible people, non smokers and someone you can rely upon to look after your property as well as your beloved pets. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Jodi - Friendly, responsible, retired Vet nurse
5Years
Solo
Hi there I'm Nanny Jo,
I have country life values with lots of life experience from various private, Local and State Government careers.
I've owned, renovated and lived in many houses so I am very practical, resourceful and know my way round a tool kit.
Happy to undertake other tasks such as light gardening, mail collection and other odd jobs just ask.
Have given a lot of myself to my... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 16 Mar 31 Mar 2 Jun 19 Jun
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Alan - Alan and Julie
3Years
Couple
Happy and friendly, willing to do odd jobs and maintenance, ok to travel to help people out .
Love the coast and the country, try to avoid the cities if possible. Reference follows,
Alan is “salt of the earth”, careful, kind, considerate and skilled. I bought a caravan from him a few years back when he was living on Kangaroo Island and I was stuck in Bathurst. When I eventually saw the... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC Barwon South West, Gippsland, Grampians, Hume, Loddon Mallee
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I’m a responsible woman in my mid-30s working as an in-house lawyer company based in Melbourne. While I currently live on the coast, I’m planning a move to the city within the next 12 months and see house/pet sitting as the perfect way to explore different neighbourhoods and connect with locals along the way.
As someone who regularly uses house sitters when travelling for work, I know... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Cindy - Family of 3
Family
Family of 3, looking to create some memories with our beloved Maggie (Groodle).
My daughter (16) & son (17) are lovers of animals & extremely responsible.
I’m a secondary teacher who is equally as passionate about caring for animals as I do my students.
We are a tidy family, talking pride in our home.
We would love to house sit and provide your fur baby/babies with plenty of... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Marian - Marian Paul
Couple
Paul and Marian are a semi retired couple that are looking to travel around Australia to visit new places. We do not have any pets ourselves but are happy to look after any animals. Paul has done commercial cleaning during his working life and is very capable of keeping homes clean. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Kevin is a retired music composer and arranger . Works every day on his computer on his various music projects .
Pam is involved with the Organic Agriculture Association and helps voluntarily with English programs for students in Vietnam .
We have several years experience in house and pet minding in Victoria , NSW and TAS . Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Paul - SPITFIRE
5Years
Couple
We are a retired couple, married for 57 years, live in Melbourne and have had 4 homes. We are proud parents of three sons and nine grandchildren. We are non-smokers. In addition, we have a passion for travelling, especially cruising, the loving of dogs & cats, going out for dinners with a good wine, enjoying new experiences and getting the most out of life. We are active, healthy and keen to... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Sonia - Oscar and Sonia
Couple
We are a couple who love animals and travelling, we are currently in Rome but will be returning to Australia for November. We have grown up around and have had dogs, cats, rabbits and various farm animals. Our dear old sheltie in one of the profile photos has unfortunately passed away. Keeping the house clean and tidy is a priority. Sonia is an Australian born Italian and has lived most of her... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Maureen - Retired nurse
Solo
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I am a trustworthy, divorced, retired nurse. I live in Tasmania but enjoy travelling. I worked as a hospital/District nurse in the Gippsland area (Victoria ) for 15 years. Originally I am from Scotland, have been in Australia for 40 years but have travelled back and forth to Scotland many times visiting family. I enjoy reading, cycling, gardening, hiking in national parks seeing the wildlife... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 3 May 15 May 19 May 11 Jun
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Ciara
1Year
Solo
Hello!
I have a massive love for pets and travel and would love to combine the two to live out my younger years. I have heaps of experience maintaining homes and looking after pets including (but not limited to) dogs, cats, rabbits and plants. I love building connections with animals and treating them as my own. I will always leave your home like you left it for me as we appreciate the... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Leesa - Leesa ✨️
Solo
Hello Leesa here 🙏💕
I am on a journey with my dog Bill, the 4 yo Kelpie. We are travelling in a Retro RV Kombi Camper named Sunshine💛
I have rented out my home in south-east QLD indefinitely.
It is a journey of discovery and to find our joy in this amazingly beautiful country.
We are a clean and tidy team and living simply .. which is so liberating!
We look forward to meeting... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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We are both retired, very active, experiencing Australia with our small Maltese Shihtzu Leo.
Travelling in our MotorHome towing a Jimny.
To reduce overheads we are house /property sitting.
Prior to retiring we both worked in Hospitality -managing Accommodations and Hotels. Also ran our own Property Maintance Business for many years. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Pat - House sitting - excellent service
1Year
Solo
Hi,
My name is Pat
I'm 53 years young.
I love looking after my health and wellness, including eating well, as well as exercise, including yoga, gym and walking, as well as personal development.
Also love looking after animals & our environment - home to us all
I'm clean, tidy and will respect your home as if it were my own.
I Love travelling and experiencing different... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 19 Jan 31 Mar
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Jeffrey - Your home & pets in good hands
5Years
Solo
Hello, Hosts,
We are hoping to look after your pets and home. Some information to help you ...
PERSONAL
* retired university compliance officer who would of course follow your instructions to the letter :)
* travelled extensively overseas
* studied in France as a mature age student
* ex chef (in ancient times)
TYPE
* very clean, active, caring and responsible
* ... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions except Melbourne City
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LYNN - LYNN & MAGNUS
Couple
ID Check
UK nationals, currently living in Australia. We have two daughters who are living, one in Gold Coast & one in Sydney. 3 grandchildren (all born in Australia). Have been travelling the world in our retirement. Have had experience house/pet sitting throughout Australia. Have made friends & been asked back on numerous occasions.
Both of us are fit, healthy & very adaptable to different... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 18 Jan 18 Apr 18 Jul 20 Sep 18 Jul 20 Sep
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Family of 4
2Years
Family
Family couple who enjoy to travel and help there kids see all parts of Australia. Love sports and spending quality family time , when not at work.
We own a beautiful Labrador and two turtles .
Love animals no matter what shape or size ❤️
Would love to help anyone enjoy there holiday with the peace of mind that there animals are getting well cared for.
We are approved foster carers for... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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We are a mature aged couple looking to house sit for the next 6 months before we move into our new home together. I am 37, Melissa and am a very friendly, bubbly people person. I am currently at home unable to work, my partner is working full time in Safety Construction, Ryan is 42. We are both very clean, caring and will look after your home like it’s our own. Nothing is too much for us, we... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Silke - David and Silke
3Years
Couple
We are a mature aged, non-smoking couple in our early to mid 60s. So far we have looked after 16 properties, including 3 cats, 5 dogs, chickens, a pony, 2 calves, 2 horses and a number of fish, as well as homes, gardens, plants and pools. The animals are well cared for, lawns and gardens well maintained, the houses kept clean and tidy and Dave has become an expert at pool maintenance.
The... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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My husband, our two daughters and I are travelling around Australia in our Caravan in 2025. We have our two-year-old Dalmatian in tow, he is a very friendly guy who loves every other dog he’s met. Would love to help you out on our travels and care for any pets as needed. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Lou
1Year
Solo
My name is Lou. I am a single girl living in north east Vic. I am an animal loving country girl who loves the great out doors.
I’m also a dog owner, Hendricks a 4 year old Hungarian Vizsla. Whom I would be happy to bring along....but he can always stay home (with my sister) if need be ?
I grew up on a sheep & cropping farm in north east Vic, spent my twenties working on various cattle... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions