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Mackay, Queensland

ID: 4mzs
Single-storey house in a country town

Name:

Hilary

Nearest major city:

Mackay

Sitter required for:

18 Dec 2026 10 Jan 202723 days

Dates are flexible:

Yes

Pet sitting required:

2 dogs, 1 cat, 30 farm animals

Sitter's pets welcome:

No

Reply rating:

5 out of 5

About this house sitting position in Mackay

Would prefer a couple with some rural experience
Our home is on a small property on the south side of Mackay. The property has about 3klm of Sandy Creek on one side as well as a billabong and small dam and a swimming pool. Main reason for wanting sitters is for company for the pets, ( we have two dogs, and one cat) and watering the garden and pot plants. We would prefer a couple who like both dogs and cats. Probably not suitable for young children with so much unfenced water around. We also have cattle that mostly look after themselves. We would just ask sitters to check on them in our buggy to make sure none are looking unwell.

Amenities

Home has external security cameras

Internet
Wifi
Aircon
Pool
BBQ
Dishwasher
Garage/Carport
Caravan space

Close to

Shopping Centre
Supermarket
Pubs/Bars
Restaurants/Cafes
Cinema/Theatre
Golf
Walking trails
Beach
Fishing

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Reviews for Hilary (4 reviews)

5 stars stars
“I thoroughly enjoyed this house sit, in a lovely country home with amazing views and birdlife. The dogs and cats were friendly and easy to look after, and it took no time for us all to develop a bond with each other. I enjoyed throwing the rope to the dogs & giving the cats lots of gentle attention. I loved driving the ‘buggy’ out to the paddocks everyday, checking & recording which cows had calved. What an amazing experience, being there for the birth of 14 calves, and getting to understand the beautiful behaviours of the mums and their babies! I feel that I got to know Hilary and Bruce very well, meeting them prior to the sit, and communicating regularly during the sit and catching up with them when they arrived home. I’d love the opportunity to look after their home and animals in the future. ”
Wendy - Wendy - 8 May 2026
5 stars stars
“We loved this housesit. The dogs, Arthur & Stella, and the cats, Archi & Amber, were easy to look after and a pleasure to be around. Also enjoyed our trips into the paddock to check on the cattle. Lovely home with a pool overlooking the green paddock where the cattle were. Bruce & Hilary left us with comprehensive instructions. We had undercover parking for our cars and caravan. We would be more than happy to housesit here again.”
Kev and Jen - Retired fussy homeowner couple - 15 May 2023
5 stars stars
“Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this amazing property. Our two boys loved spending time with the dogs and cats that were very friendly. Bruce and Hilary were kind and welcoming in everyway and made our stay more than comfortable ”
Steve - Travelling Family - 12 Apr 2022

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