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EXPERIENCED SITTERS EXCEPTIONAL REVIEWS

ID: orv

Name:

Debbie

Status:

Couple

Age group:

36 to 45

Profession:

Writer and former teacher

Years active:

6 years

Preferred locations:

QLD Far North Queensland and Torres Strait, Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday, Townsville and North West

Reply rating:

5 out of 5

More information about this house sitter

EXPERIENCED HOUSE/PET SITTERS WITH EXCEPTIONAL REFERENCES BASED IN COASTAL NQ
A reliable 14-year track record of happy homeowners for your peace of mind.

Dear Homeowner,
A warm hello to you and thank you for reading our profile. A little bit about us.
Our names are Debbie and Francis, a semi retired couple living as active home buddies in Coastal North Queensland (mostly from Cairns to Townsville) for the past 9 years.
We are non smokers, healthy, fit, kind and considerate. We have no pets or dependent children and have our own transport.
We are also reasonable, switched on, pragmatic and use common sense. Francis is a true animal whisperer and a cleaning nut ...AND has a serious green thumb!
Probably the most important thing to know about us is that we genuinely care.

If you are in Coastal NQ we can meet you by video call via Whatsapp or Skype, but we are more than happy and keen to drive anywhere to meet you IN PERSON, for a better understanding of all your needs and expectations.

Please see our most recent house/pet sit REVIEWS (available to you upon contact) and chat with our happy homeowners. We have 14 years worth of outstanding housesit references for you.
Our referees are our greatest asset. They are happy to share their experience with us and attest to our word.
Also, we provide clean up to date police checks.

Just like you are, we were proud homeowners for 20 years. We sold our beloved home in NSW in 2010 and we have become experienced house/pet sitters nationwide, now settled in Coastal NQ.

In the true spirit of house sitting, our service is FREE. A truly fair exchange. A win-win affair.
We understand house/pet sitting as that we maintain conditions and routines with the same care and attention as you do when you are home -- all neat and tidy, and with pride. Because we are locals for so long we are NOT tourists using your home as a base to explore. Been there done it all. Thus, we keep a constant presence so it is safe -- every day. This is a major point of difference.
Also, we collect your snail mail daily and stow it to safety.

We are both easily contactable all the time. And we contact you immediately should anything out of the ordinary arise -- which it never has in our 14-year experience. We do send you a detailed weekly email report, quite comprehensive, keeping you updated on what's happening in the home front. We are reliable and trustworthy so you can enjoy your time away with peace of mind -- the way we would like it.

On your return we greet you with a fresh fruit platter, a smile and very happy pet(s), home and gardens. We mean this -- just ask all our happy home owners.
All is as if you never left. We hand over to you a welcoming clean house and attentively maintained outdoors, so all is left for you to do is crash into the clean sheets of your freshly made bed.

Again, if you are in Coastal NQ we can meet you by video call via Whatsapp or Skype, but we prefer to drive anywhere to meet you IN PERSON.
We specialise in mid to long term assignments for grey nomads (a home owner told us a better term for this: Songbirds!), as well as some short assignments in between. Please contact us to let us know your particular dates and requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Debbie and Francis

REVIEW 1-- MASS & MARY

“Francis & Debbie looked after our newly renovated Queenslander with garden, two medium size dogs and fish pond for several weeks. They both made an immense effort meeting with us prior to departure to receive a detailed handover about our pets needs and home arrangements. While we were away, Francis provided us with weekly reports and photos on the wellbeing of our fur babies. He update us on the weather, activities undertaken with Jasmine and Toby and shared funny stories about them. The garden received much needed attention and looked fabulous when returning back home. The house was returned clean and well looked after. They both seemed to have developed their own unique relationship with Toby and Jasmine and did not mind getting close to them. They both ensured they were safe and exercised every day mornings as well afternoons. We appreciate their commitment, and experienced housesitting skills and felt that our dogs and home were in good hands with Francis and Debbie. We are happy with the house sitters and wish them both many more exciting endeavours and are happy to recommend their service to future home owners.”


REVIEW 2-- Paul and Julie
September ’21 - June ’22 (9 months!)

“I have to admit, I was nervous about having strangers look after my home and two small dogs whilst I was away for an extended time. I’d never done this before and didn’t know the ins and outs of it. What would happen if they left the house in a mess? they neglected the dogs? they upset the neighbours?….I couldn’t simply fly back and resolve matters.

I was a nervous wreck sifting through all the applicants, and then I came across Francis and Debbie. They were very experienced and had wonderful references.
Their approach was very calming and reassuring, and from day one it felt like I had a close family friend watching all the things important in my life.

I’ve looked forward to my regular fortnightly email report from Francis; he’s sent videos of the dogs on their daily walks and weekly market visits, he’s shown how he’s been training them and how happy they’ve been with him. They’ll miss him greatly, I’m sure.

Any money spent on the home/dogs was itemised, any cleaning done was photographed, any snail mail was kept and I was notified in case it needed to be forwarded. They even looked for a book in the house I desperately needed and sent it to me straight away.

I couldn’t have hoped for a better couple to whom I could entrust the well-being of my pets and the security of my home. Happy pets, spotless house, calm nerves, who could ask for more?!

Should I need such services again, I think I have them on speed dial.
Thank you both once more and hope to see you again in the near future.
Dr Paul, MD ”
 

REVIEW 3-- KAREN
December ’23-January ’24
House and Dog sitting by Francis and Debbie

Francis was amazing! He sat for us while we were OS for two months, which included getting things cyclone-prepped for the impending landfall of TC Kirrily. However, it was really our beloved spoodle Wally we were most concerned about. Francis quickly adopted him as his own so much so I suspect Wally was disappointed when we returned home. (lol) Francis kept us in touch with our pooch through regular photo updates where Wally was clearly wearing his 'happy face' and having a great time. I'm delighted to report that Wally now walks on the lead without the usual tug of war - thank you so much Francis. Francis's care and attention was clearly evident in both the house and garden which were spick when we returned - including yard clean up post cyclone. Big thanks! Grab him if he's available!

Email received 5 Feb 2024
Hi Francis and Debbie

Sorry for the lack of response. I have my niece visiting and things have been a bit hectic getting Laelah back to school and life sorted.

Thanks again for your terrific job housesitting for us. I do appreciate coming back to house and garden in order, particularly the yard clean-up post cyclone Kirrily.  But most of all, of course, it was so reassuring to come back to a pup who clearly had a ball while we were away.
Thank you for caring for Wally so well, including seeing to his haircut which I'm sure he appreciated in this heat. We loved the photos and videos you sent of Wally while we were away. 

Best news of all is that Wally is now much more fun to walk as we are no longer playing tug of war with him on the lead. Huge thanks. I do need to catch up with you for some additional tips to ensure we maintain your good work. (I have a couple of specific questions)

I have posted a review on the housesitters' website. Let me know if you'd like me to add anything else in particular, noting Im already at my word limit. 

I hope your current house gig is going well. If you have a morning off this week or next, Wally and I would love to meet you down at the Strand around 8am. My shout for coffee!

Kind regards
Karen


REVIEW 4-- BOB & TERESA

“To Whom It May concern,
We had Francis and Debbie look after our house while we were on holidays for 3 months last year. Upon our return we found the house in pristine condition, the gardens well groomed and the pool crystal clear. They are very thorough with their house sitting duties as evidenced by the checklist we went through before leaving, the regular email reports during our absence and the handover upon our return. We found them to be very honest and reliable and I would have no problem recommending them to others who require house minders.
Kind Regards,
Bob and Teresa”


REVIEW 5-- KATE

“Debbie and Francis house sat and looked after my 2 Maltese x Shih-Tzu dogs and did a fantastic job!! Not only did they spoiled my doggos with twice daily walks, beach visits and delicious food, they tidied my garden and did up one of the garden beds so that it looks better than it ever has before! They also kept the house in tip top shape and it was just as I had left it when I returned. They would send me an update on all aspects of the sit every two weeks but my favourite part was them sending me photos of the pups, who always looked happy and healthy throughout my overseas trip.
I would definitely have them sit again and would even consider having them move in full time as they looked after the house, yard and dogs better than I do! Please don’t hesitate or contact me if you have any questions about these amazing people house and pet sitting for you - trust me, you won’t be disappointed.”


REVIEW 6-- CHRIS & COLLEEN

“We are so grateful to have had your support as first-time users of house sitters. We were quite apprehensive about using the service, but upon meeting you both, and spending such a short amount of time, we were reassured it was the right decision. More than anything else was the fact that our dog Bella was so comfortable with you, and you made the whole process seem effortless.
While we were away we did not worry about anything at all because the preparation had been so thorough, and coming back home to a happy pup and a beautiful clean home was just the icing on the cake.
We would enthusiastically recommend you to any property owners, looking for someone they can trust, to care for pets and home. Thank you for your generous attention, and for helping us out so that we could enjoy a fantastic time away.”
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