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House sitting as a family - Claire & Ben’s story

Claire & Ben are a self-employed couple with two daughters aged 10 and 13 who just adore animals. They started house sitting journey in 2012 in New Zealand as a way to travel.

Sue, Steve & Toby - The travelling trio

Sue and Steve are a couple from country Victoria who were keen to make the most of their post-work life. When it came to the idea of travelling, leaving behind their beloved dog Toby was out of the question.

Betty & Peter – A house sitting wonder couple

Betty & Peter are two of our longest serving house sitters who between them have racked up an incredible 177 house sits. That must be some kind of record!

From Kangaroo Island to Tropical North Queensland – Sheree & David’s house sitting journey

For Sheree & David, travelling around Australia had always been the dream.

Featured homeowner profile - Karen & Neil

Like many owners using house sitters for the first time, Karen and Neil were understandably a bit nervous about how it would go however, their fears were put to rest as soon as they met their house sitters.

A day in my life as a house sitter

When house sitting I often find myself in a state of elevated happiness, at one with the world and totally detached from the everyday problems encountered in a ‘normal’ life.

From Perth to Melbourne: Cat sitting over the holidays

Perth and Melbourne are often referred to as two of the world’s most liveable cities, and what better way to experience them than with an Aussie House Sitters house and cat sit.

We are very happy with your house sitting site, we are currently house sitting and loving it. Regards, Ann

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