Happy to sit your home and pets
Hi,
I'm Grace, I'm responsible and honest.
You can feel confident leaving your fur babies and home for me to sit while you're away.
I have lived in the Eastern suburbs in the past.
I am a non-smoker, and prefer to housesit non-smoking houses and I own my own car.
I'm passionate about animals, love movies, art, music, and comedy.
I'm happy to provide references and police check on request (in my details) . I have done many repeat sits for those I've cared for their homes and animals in the past.
I send photos via text or Whatsapp or text so you know your furbabies are happy in my care.
I have cared for: cats, dogs, fish, chickens, frogs, blue tongue lizards, guinea pigs & goats in previous sits, I've been housesitting for over 6 years and completed over 160 housesits.
I have given medication to both dogs and cats in previous sits. I have completed a Pet 1st Aid course recently.
In exchange for accommodation I will maintain the cleanliness and security of your home and garden and am happy to stay in regular contact with you on Whatsapp or email/text including photos of your pets (sorry I don't have an iphone so can't do face time), while you travel.
Please contact me if you wish to discuss your upcoming sit.
Thank you,
I will be interstate for the following dates: 6/4-8/6/24
Reviews (31)
Grace came to the rescue when the sitter i had booked cancelled two weeks out. I was in a panic. Grace had a gap in her bookings thank goodness and was happy to drive down to Rye for a chat within a couple of days and agree to do our sit. Our saviour :)
She is a lovely calm soul and the dogs loved her. As soon as we met I immediately felt comfortable and knew she was going to be a perfect fit.
While we were away she kept us informed with snaps of the dogs. Regular contact that left me ... MOREGrace came to the rescue when the sitter i had booked cancelled two weeks out. I was in a panic. Grace had a gap in her bookings thank goodness and was happy to drive down to Rye for a chat within a couple of days and agree to do our sit. Our saviour :)
She is a lovely calm soul and the dogs loved her. As soon as we met I immediately felt comfortable and knew she was going to be a perfect fit.
While we were away she kept us informed with snaps of the dogs. Regular contact that left me feeling confident that the dogs and house were being well looked after.
The dogs, the fish, and the garden were all fabulous when we returned. The house was sparkling clean.
Thank you once again Grace for coming to do our sit. We would love to have you come back. Cheers Sue
SUSAN (Rye VIC, May 2023 - 19 days)
Grace took excellent care of my house and dog and I am happy to recommend her, My dog Ivy can be a little anxious, but she was happy and relaxed when I returned, she obviously enjoyed Grace's calm presence. Grace is a great communicator and asked all the right questions. She came prepared and made everything really easy.
DIANA (Reservoir VIC, Mar 2024 - 3 nights)
Grace was just wonderful and we hope to book her again should she be available next time we travel. I feel like we’ve known each other forever with Grace being more like a friend whilst we travelled giving us regular photo updates and sms msgs about how the animals were going as well as asking after us. She also went above and beyond what was asked of her with both the animals and the house and is just a genuinely lovely lady. Grace also produces a very professional document which covers ... MOREGrace was just wonderful and we hope to book her again should she be available next time we travel. I feel like we’ve known each other forever with Grace being more like a friend whilst we travelled giving us regular photo updates and sms msgs about how the animals were going as well as asking after us. She also went above and beyond what was asked of her with both the animals and the house and is just a genuinely lovely lady. Grace also produces a very professional document which covers everything that she and the holiday makers will need to know when they are gone. Highly recommend +++
MICHAEL (Drouin VIC, Feb 2024 - 1 week 2 nights)
It was a pleasure to have Grace mind our house and dog for a week while we were away. She was wonderfully organised and was prompt with communication. We came home to a happy dog and happy garden. We highly recommend Grace
CATHERINE (Orange NSW, Dec 2023 - 1 week)
Grace has just recently completed a two week house sit for us and she was absolutely amazing. The cats immediately warmed to her and I knew they felt comfortable with Grace throughout her stay because our fur babies ate, played and slept well the entire time. Grace did her best to follow their routine and build in a few of her own routines that the cats loved too. Grace kept in touch regularly and it was great to see pics of our fur babies enjoying their time with whom quickly became Auntie ... MOREGrace has just recently completed a two week house sit for us and she was absolutely amazing. The cats immediately warmed to her and I knew they felt comfortable with Grace throughout her stay because our fur babies ate, played and slept well the entire time. Grace did her best to follow their routine and build in a few of her own routines that the cats loved too. Grace kept in touch regularly and it was great to see pics of our fur babies enjoying their time with whom quickly became Auntie Grace! Our home, garden and pets were all beautifully cared for and we couldn't be more grateful or recommend Grace highly enough. Thank you so very much. Best wishes from all of us. Hugs and headbutts from Alfie, Mollie and Rufie who miss you already!
SYLVIE (Rosebud VIC, Jul 2023 - 1 week 6 nights)
I had to pleasure to meet with Grace before she sat for us and immediately found her to be a lovely, warm and caring person. My senior cat ran to meet her as soon as she saw Grace too! This is not usual behaviour for our otherwise super shy fur friend. Clearly Grace has a way with animals and my cat instinctively knew this. Our meeting instilled the confidence that Grace was a top choice to sit our home and look after our cat while we were away. Our cat also needed daily medication which Grace ... MOREI had to pleasure to meet with Grace before she sat for us and immediately found her to be a lovely, warm and caring person. My senior cat ran to meet her as soon as she saw Grace too! This is not usual behaviour for our otherwise super shy fur friend. Clearly Grace has a way with animals and my cat instinctively knew this. Our meeting instilled the confidence that Grace was a top choice to sit our home and look after our cat while we were away. Our cat also needed daily medication which Grace took on like a pro. Upon return, our house and cat felt like they had been well cared for. . We so appreciated the regular communication and photos of our cat enjoying Grace’s company. So grateful to Grace for sitting for us! I hope to utilise Graces top sitting services again in the future.
LOU (Ivanhoe VIC, Apr 2023 - 8 days)
This was my first time using a house sitter and I am so happy that I found Grace. She took care of my house and pets perfectly. She sent photos and videos whilst I was away and was excellent and easy to communicate with. I would love to have her back next time I go away and would definitely recommend her to anyone else looking for an excellent and reliable housesitter.
Thanks Grace
JOANNA (Seville VIC, Apr 2023 - 10 days)
Grace was an excellent sitter; communication was excellent, planning easy, the house was clean and tidy and the cats happy and content when I got home. Grace sent regular pics of Roman and Audrey and I felt confident they were in excellent (and loving) hands.
I have no hesitation in recommending Grace for a sit and I hope she will be available when I need someone next. Thanks Grace
ANN (Dromana VIC, Mar 2023 - 7 days)
Grace was a fantastic house sitter that took such great care of my apartment and cat, Ollie while I was travelling interstate.
The communication prior to the sit and during was exceptional.
I was advised as soon as she arrived which always makes me feel better knowing that Ollie has someone there and makes being away from him that much easier.
I will definitely be contacting Grace in the future to see if she is available the next time I am away.
BIANCA (South Yarra VIC, Jan 2023 - 6 days)
Grace is a lovely caring and very diligent house sitter. She was vey attentive to our cat, sending photos of him to reassure us he was happy and well. She was happy to look after the garden and communicated promptly about any issues. We would be very happy to have her back or recommend her to anyone else.
LOUISE (Surrey Hills VIC, Dec 2022 - 1 week 4 days)
Upon meeting Grace, she is highly organised and a veteran of the House sitting scene. Our Cats immediately warmed to her kind presence and quickly became friends with her.
Grace was fantastic during the house sit over Christmas. She Gave us regular updates and lovley Photos of our cats while we were missing them.
Thanks grace for all you did :)
MAT (Williams Landing VIC, Dec 2022 - 8days)
Grace looked after our little dog and garden for 10 days .
We came home to a very happy little dog and a spotless house and happy plants.
I would have Grace back anytime to house sit for us she is amazing .
LINDA (Mornington VIC, Aug 2022 - 10 days)
Grace did an amazing job, house was spotless and dogs very happy. Communication was fantastic and regular. I won't hesitate to recommend Grace and have her back at my place.
JANIE (Beaconsfield VIC, Dec 2019 - 4 weeks approx)
I had my first house sitting experience with Grace and she did an amazing job looking after the house as well as looking after Scarlett. Her communication skills were excellent; she sent me messages and photos on a regular basis. She also watered the indoor plants and left the house neat and tidy. She deserves more than 5 stars and I would recommend her to anyone to use her services.
DAVID (Bentleigh East VIC, Nov 2019 - 1 week)
Securing Grace to look after our Pom BG, was like wining, the lottery! She has a great Profile and strong references so I was keen to meet her and see if we could be a match.
Grace was not only a delight to meet in person but her thoughtful questions about caring for BG and our home gave my absolute confidence I had found an excellent sitter - and I was right!
We arrived home after a week away to a gleaming house and very happy BG. (he was so happy with Grace's care that he didn't even ... MORESecuring Grace to look after our Pom BG, was like wining, the lottery! She has a great Profile and strong references so I was keen to meet her and see if we could be a match.
Grace was not only a delight to meet in person but her thoughtful questions about caring for BG and our home gave my absolute confidence I had found an excellent sitter - and I was right!
We arrived home after a week away to a gleaming house and very happy BG. (he was so happy with Grace's care that he didn't even seen to notice I had been away)
I loved the regular photos' videos and updates Grace sent me which assured me that she and BG had bonded and gave me the additional confident that if any issues arose, she would contact me as required.
I absolutely recommend Grace as a house sitter as she is reliable, conscientious, thorough and thoughtful. Her housekeeping skills are first class and she is an excellent carer and companion for your pet.
LINDA (Mount Waverley VIC, Jul 2019 - 8 days)
Grace house and cat sat for me in May 2019 and was wonderful. My two cats were perfectly cared for (and even let sleep on the bed :)) whilst I was away, I received frequent updates and photos of the cats and came home to a tidy house. I highly recommend Grace and would welcome her back at any time.
KAREN (Lilydale VIC, May 2019 - 2 weeks 6 days)
The neighbours don't want us back because the dog was so happy (and quiet) with Grace. Pics every day, a clean home upon return, couldn't recommend more highly!
RICCI (Malvern East VIC, Dec 2017 - 1 week 5 days)
Grace cared for our 2 dogs and house while we were away in April 2017.
Her communication and dedication through all stages is commendable. The dogs were well looked after She sent regular photos and the house was clean and tidy on our return
NALLA AND DAVID (Springvale South VIC, Apr 2017 - 1 week)
Grace house sat for us while we were on holidays for a week. Grace looked after our home and more importantly our two fur babies exceptionally well. Our baby girl is very timid and Grace had her feeling at ease. We'll definitely have Grace house sit and babysit again for us. She's reliable and responsible. The best house sitter we've had. We happily and confidently recommend Grace.
KATRINA AND MARGARET (Preston VIC, Feb 2017 - 1 week)
Grace stayed in our home over the summer and minded our two young Balinese cats for three weeks. I was delighted with the care she provided for both the kitties and our home. In fact, it was hard to believe that she had been here, all was left in such good order. The kitties were very relaxed, well fed and very happy on our return. Grace sent me texts for reassurance which I very much appreciated. I do hope she will sit for us again soon and am very happy to highly recommend her for any ... MOREGrace stayed in our home over the summer and minded our two young Balinese cats for three weeks. I was delighted with the care she provided for both the kitties and our home. In fact, it was hard to believe that she had been here, all was left in such good order. The kitties were very relaxed, well fed and very happy on our return. Grace sent me texts for reassurance which I very much appreciated. I do hope she will sit for us again soon and am very happy to highly recommend her for any similar position,
LIZ (Glen Waverley VIC, Jan 2017 - 2 weeks 6 days)
Grace looked after our two dogs in our house while we were overseas for 3 weeks. She was absolutely amazing, she communicated with us while we were away. Sent us pictures and asked any questions or concerns she had.
I would highly recomend Grace, she looked after our dogs and house like they were her own collectex our mail and left the house just how she found it.
Fantastic house and dog sitter!!!
JADE (St Helena VIC, Dec 2016 - 3 weeks)
Thanks again for the care you took to look after our three cats and our home. It's wonderful knowing we can go away, secure in the knowledge that all is well at home. We would definitely have you Grace sitting our pets and home again and would highly recommend your services and care to anyone who needs it. Hope you will be free for our next holiday.
RAY & SANDRA (Sandhurst VIC, Sep 2016 - 1 week)
We are more than happy to recommend Grace as your housesitter. She has just cared for our home and our dog for 6 weeks and we found her to be kind and caring towards our much loved dog. He was extremely happy with her, she walked him regularly and she even cooked him homemade doggie treats which he loves. Our home was well cared for and we came home to a clean and tidy house. She sent regular emails and photos of our dog which was great. While we were away there was a couple of things that ... MOREWe are more than happy to recommend Grace as your housesitter. She has just cared for our home and our dog for 6 weeks and we found her to be kind and caring towards our much loved dog. He was extremely happy with her, she walked him regularly and she even cooked him homemade doggie treats which he loves. Our home was well cared for and we came home to a clean and tidy house. She sent regular emails and photos of our dog which was great. While we were away there was a couple of things that cropped up that she happily attended to and sorted out for us. We found Grace to be capable, honest, reliable and a huge animal lover who kept our dog safe and happy and we would love her to housesit for us again.
JULIE AND MICHAEL (Lysterfield VIC, Apr 2016 - 1 month 1 week)
I could not have been happier with Grace. She looked after our house and our dogs really well and would definitely use her again.
Thank you
JACQUI (Berwick VIC, Mar 2016 - 2 days)
Grace house sat for us for a week, January 2016.we are very happy with the care Grace gave our dog, chickens, fish and frogs. As well as our house being spotless. We found Grace to be friendly and a genuine person. Grace was really accommodating of our bushfire plan and was contactable during house sitting period to discuss and clarify plans to ensure the wellbeing of our animals. We would be delighted for Grace to house sit for us again and cannot recommend her highly enough. Thanks Grace.
SHELLY (Emerald VIC, Jan 2016 - 3 weeks)
We can't thank Grace enough for looking after our home. Both fur babies loved having her company and we felt at ease with the daily updates and photos. Grace asked great questions and clearly cared about the home and animals she looked after. We would definitely recommend her.
MONIQUE (Chelsea VIC, Jan 2016 - 2 days)
Grace sat for us over the Xmas/New Year period. We were very happy with her care of our beloved pet and would recommend her as a housesitter.
ALYSON (Boronia VIC, Dec 2015 - 6 days)
Grace did a great job of looking after our babies whilst we were away, she even got a cuddle with Tinkerbell.
LOUISE (Pakenham VIC, Nov 2015 - 3 days)
Grace is very friendly and trustworthy person. Our 3 cats were attracted to her from the first moment they met her. Grace kept in contact with us while we were away and sent photos of the cats enjoying their time with her. We highly recommend Grace to anyone looking for a fantastic sitter and we definitely be calling her next time.
PETA (Balwyn North VIC, Nov 2015)
i'm writing this for those of you that maybe using this site for the first time as we were, and as usual we all have concerns about leaving /letting people stay in our homes, we try not to think sinister thoughts, and try to remain positive and to leave skepticism out of our minds ,but at some point we have to let go of said negatives and learn to trust not only ourselves but in others as well as in businesses that cater for certain situations, this was one of the hardest things l've ever had ... MOREi'm writing this for those of you that maybe using this site for the first time as we were, and as usual we all have concerns about leaving /letting people stay in our homes, we try not to think sinister thoughts, and try to remain positive and to leave skepticism out of our minds ,but at some point we have to let go of said negatives and learn to trust not only ourselves but in others as well as in businesses that cater for certain situations, this was one of the hardest things l've ever had to do, and l know l could not of gone through this without Grace and her positivity, and her way with my animals. They say animals are a good indicator of people and my cat and dog went straight up to Grace on their first meeting, which blew me away as my cat takes off the first chance she gets of anyone entering in the front door, Grace has this peaceful calmness about her and in a way an animal magnetism that just attracts them to her like a beacon , l found this fascinating especially with the cat.
So l am happy to give Grace an honest review of her house sit for us,Grace sent regular text messages of photo's of my animals and gave me updates on said walks, our house was left in a nice and tidy state(better than how l left it for her) and my animals were happy being able to be left in their own environment, so l hope any future away ventures we may have l can hopefully call upon Grace to do our sit for us, l am very impressed with the service and the professional way in which Grace conducted herself throughout the whole meet n great up until the stay thanks soo much Grace hope to catch up and have a cuppa sometime ,yours thankfully Ria and Colin Craig xx
RIA (Kilsyth South VIC, Oct 2015 - 2 weeks 1 day)
Grace has house-and-dog-sat for my wife and I on two occasions so far.
She has, on both occasions, been very communicative and we have had absolutely no troubles in our dealings with her. When we returned home we have found our home to be in a very clean and tidy state, better than that which we left it.
We are happy with the knowledge that when we have had Grace look after our house and dogs, they have been very well looked after, and the dogs walked regularly.
We have no hesitation in ... MOREGrace has house-and-dog-sat for my wife and I on two occasions so far.
She has, on both occasions, been very communicative and we have had absolutely no troubles in our dealings with her. When we returned home we have found our home to be in a very clean and tidy state, better than that which we left it.
We are happy with the knowledge that when we have had Grace look after our house and dogs, they have been very well looked after, and the dogs walked regularly.
We have no hesitation in recommending her for any house-sitting jobs and will be keen to have Grace look after our dogs again in the future.
NEIL (Keysborough, VIC, Oct 2015 - 1 week 4 days)