Hi! My name is Robyn and my husband , Bud, have enjoyed several house sits in QLD , NSW , SW WA &, NT since 2015. We are now home in our unit on Sunshine Coast, SE Queensland and ready to do some more house /pet sitting closer to home. The emphasis here is on pet sitting. I just LOVE all animals, especially DOGS. Love to walk, cuddle and talk to them!
We are both healthy. love animals (have had many dogs), keen gardeners, and love the outdoors life and the bush and the beaches. However, I am prepared to do a few days locally house sitting on my own without Bud, on the Sunshine Coast. My previous employment has been in hospitality and aged care. I have been a keen trekker and now keep fit with Jazzercise. Love gardening and love walking and discovering new places. I now have the nick name as the dog whisperer! My husband has been a landscape gardener, house painter, all round Mr Fix It, can maintain pools, and is always pottering around in the garden with me. His duties now are a limited but is there for me always when I need his help.
I believe we can take on any duties that may be required. Look forward to hearing from you if you want 2 keen house/pet sitters.
Hope to hear from you as we ARE keen to help you look after your home and animals whilst YOU have a holiday. I have some family commitments now but please feel free to contact me, specially on Sunshine Coast area with not a large distance for us/me to travel. I am happy to sit for you, walk your dog, for a couple of nights, or up to week (but no longer due to Grandparent duties), nearer to Nambour.
Cheers Robyn & Bud
Reviews (26)
Wow what can i say Robyn and Bud went above an beyond for us. Robyn dropped us at the airport at 1am we left for our 2 week holiday feeling very confident that Cookie was in caring hands. While away Robyn sent us emails with photo's to let us know how she was going. Robyn again came to the airport to pick us up at 4.30am after our holiday and we came home to a neat, tidy and clean home. Robyn and Bud had worked there magic in our gardens and our grass was green! Cookie loved her holiday with ... MOREWow what can i say Robyn and Bud went above an beyond for us. Robyn dropped us at the airport at 1am we left for our 2 week holiday feeling very confident that Cookie was in caring hands. While away Robyn sent us emails with photo's to let us know how she was going. Robyn again came to the airport to pick us up at 4.30am after our holiday and we came home to a neat, tidy and clean home. Robyn and Bud had worked there magic in our gardens and our grass was green! Cookie loved her holiday with Robyn and Bud and i am sure she is missing them.
I would highly recommend Robyn and Bud to look after your furr babies and home.
JUSTINE (Bakewell NT, Jul 2017 - 1 week 6 days)
We recently had Robyn and Bud housesit for our family and being new to the whole housesitting experience, what a wonderful, seamless and stress-free experience it was having them care for our home and fur baby while we were away! We met Robyn prior to the housesit and knew instantly that she was kind and caring; our cavoodle warmed to her instantly. While we were away, she kept us updated with messages from time to time and pictures from their walks which really gave us peace of mind that ... MOREWe recently had Robyn and Bud housesit for our family and being new to the whole housesitting experience, what a wonderful, seamless and stress-free experience it was having them care for our home and fur baby while we were away! We met Robyn prior to the housesit and knew instantly that she was kind and caring; our cavoodle warmed to her instantly. While we were away, she kept us updated with messages from time to time and pictures from their walks which really gave us peace of mind that everything was fine at home. Having Robyn and Bud taking care of our house really allowed us to enjoy our time away. When we arrived home, everything was as we left it. We wouldn't hesitate to contact them for future housesits!
ALEISHA (Mooloolaba QLD, Aug 2023 - 5 nights)
Thank you gor your kind words Aleisha.
Robyn and Bud were easy to communicate with from the outset and came to meet us prior to sitting. They provided us with a confidence that our fur babies and our house would be well looked after and followed through on all counts. We came home to happy healthy dogs and a lovely clean house and well kept yard. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone!
JACKY (Scarness QLD, Oct 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Loved having Robyn & Bud look after our biggest possessions. Came up the night before and communication was great. Will be booking them in for next year finger crossed. Thank you.
SUE (Hervey Bay QLD, Jun 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
Once again Robyn & Bud did a fabulous job of taking care of the house, gardens & and our animals. Nothing is a problem for them and it is so nice to go away knowing that everything is in good hands. They requested jobs to do so I gave them free reign over the garden & house. I'm time poor so coming home to gardens been weeded, cupboards tidied, beds remade was great. Robyn had also baked a cake for us which was lovely. I'm pretty sure the dogs are missing them already. We will be having Robyn & ... MOREOnce again Robyn & Bud did a fabulous job of taking care of the house, gardens & and our animals. Nothing is a problem for them and it is so nice to go away knowing that everything is in good hands. They requested jobs to do so I gave them free reign over the garden & house. I'm time poor so coming home to gardens been weeded, cupboards tidied, beds remade was great. Robyn had also baked a cake for us which was lovely. I'm pretty sure the dogs are missing them already. We will be having Robyn & Bud come back again.
ROBYN (Peachester QLD, Jun 2021 - 3 weeks - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Such a pleasure to have Robyn and Bud housesit for us and the fur babies. From the time we met them we were very comfortable in leaving our two poodles in their care. Thankyou once again and look forward to having them back in July
KAY (Hervey Bay QLD, Apr 2021 - 1 week 2 days)
I was very blessed to have Robyn housesit for me this past week and I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an honest, reliable, clean and animal loving housesitter. Communication from the get-go was terrific and I received regular updates/photos of my furbabies. Robyn even weeded my veggie garden for me!!! What a legend! I will certainly be contacting them for future housesits and hope Bud will be able to join her next time. It's a massive thanks from me & my gang xx
HELEN (Carters Ridge QLD, Apr 2021 - 1 week)
Robyn and Bud are a lovely couple who we knew from our first contact would suit our house and pet sit. Our home was immaculate on our return, a hard task when you have a border collie inside. They have a genuine love of animals and cared for and played with Tarni as if she was their own. Communication with them was excellent and their compassion for our situation was greatly appreciated. We thoroughly recommend them and would not hesitate to have them back.
NORMA (Burrum Heads QLD, Mar 2021 - 1 week)
Thanks Bud and Robyn, You were amazing house sitting guests. Being first time users of this site I was thoroughly impressed, From the first conversation and meeting I new I had found a lovely couple perfect for the job. Great communication before and during our tip from Robyn, our animals and home were very well looked after! It was just as I'd left it. Would 100% recommend Bud and Robyn and will definitely use again in the future. THANKS XXX
KIRSTY (Palmwoods QLD, Oct 2020 - 4 days)
This was our first time having our house and dog looked after while going away and we couldn't have had better house sitters. Robyn and Bud looked after our boy and house so wonderfully. Robyn was in touch while we were away keeping our peice of mind and we came home to a happy dog and lovely clean house. Would definitely recommend them both to all.
GENNA (Forest Glen QLD, Aug 2020 - 1 week 1 day)
Robyn and Bud looked after our hkme and menagerie of animals while we had our first family holiday overseas in May 2019. From the moment we hose them we knew our home and pets would be well cared for.
We had communication right theough our holiday from the moment we left till the moment we arrived home. The house was clean and tidy and the animals happy. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats + 4 chooks, so not an simple housesit, quite involved with animal care. They mulched my vege garden for me as i ... MORERobyn and Bud looked after our hkme and menagerie of animals while we had our first family holiday overseas in May 2019. From the moment we hose them we knew our home and pets would be well cared for.
We had communication right theough our holiday from the moment we left till the moment we arrived home. The house was clean and tidy and the animals happy. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats + 4 chooks, so not an simple housesit, quite involved with animal care. They mulched my vege garden for me as i had run out of time to do so before we left and befriended our neighbours during their stay. We would be more than happy to recommend them to any house owners to care for their home and or pets while they travel. And will contaxt them in the future for any more trips we do. Thank you very much once again.
Megan and family xxxx
MEGAN & BRETT (Glass House Mountains QLD, May 2019 - 1 week 1 day)
Robyn & Bud did a great job. We came home to a nice clean and tidy house. All the animals were very well cared for. I keep noticing little things that have been done that made my life easier when returning from holiday. Happy to say that Robyn & Bud will be returning to house sit again. Pretty sure our dogs are excited too.
ROBYN (Peachester QLD, Apr 2019 - 1 week - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Robyn and Bud are absolutely fantastic pet sitters and we would highly recommend them.
They cared for our pets and home as if it was their own.
We felt from the moment we met them they where going to be perfect and we didn't worry at all while we were away.
SUSAN AND IAN (North Arm QLD, Mar 2019 - 5 days)
I can not say enough good things about this wonderful couple,Robyn and Bud. I was so worried about my clingy pugs,but when we got home,they hardly said hello! They were very content indeed. Everything was well looked after and the house was clean. Thank you both so very much. All the best,Linda and Neville.
LINDA (Glenore Grove QLD, Mar 2019 - 1 week)
Robyn and Bud went above and beyond caring for our property. We could tell our rambunctious puppy was well exercised while we were away, and came home to a sparkling clean house, mowed lawn, and even a fresh bowl of Bunya nuts. Our first time use of Housesitters has been a smashing success! No more kennels for our pets!
CHARMAINE (ELAMAN CREEK QLD, Feb 2019 - 3 days)
Thank you Charmaine. Enjoy the bunya nuts, let me know how they turn out. I've only had a taste of one and not sure even if it was cooked.
Take care of you 3, and that gorgeous property. You are certainly blessed.
Robyn & Bud are wonderful people & left our house immaculate. Their communication before & during the sit was great & for our first house sit ever we have had such a good experience. Our dog Ty was in very good hands & it has been a pleasure to meet you both.. Thank you so much & see you next time.
KIERON (Hervey Bay QLD, Feb 2019 - 1 week)
Thank you Kieran and Lexie, and Ty. Very much our pleasure.
All the best.
I have just returned from a 2 week overseas holiday. Whilst I was away, I had Robyn & Bud take care of my home in Dunsborough, WA as well as my 2 very active and spoilt dogs, Gabby & Mitzi. On my return I was greeted by Robyn & Bud with open arms - such a wonderful couple - as well as very happy & healthy dogs who were obviously very spoilt in my absence. It was obvious to me that my 2 fur babies had lots of love, attention, play time, walks & drives in their car and I had photos sent to me by ... MOREI have just returned from a 2 week overseas holiday. Whilst I was away, I had Robyn & Bud take care of my home in Dunsborough, WA as well as my 2 very active and spoilt dogs, Gabby & Mitzi. On my return I was greeted by Robyn & Bud with open arms - such a wonderful couple - as well as very happy & healthy dogs who were obviously very spoilt in my absence. It was obvious to me that my 2 fur babies had lots of love, attention, play time, walks & drives in their car and I had photos sent to me by email to keep me up to date. I also came home to a very clean & tidy home, a meal cooked for me, as well as a weed free garden which I wasn't expecting and all my pot plants looked so wonderfully healthy. Also, not only did they take care of my 2 dogs, my home and garden but they also did some jobs for my friend and neighbour, Mac as well as walked her dog. Nothing was too much trouble. It was a pleasure to have Robyn & Bud house sit my home, garden & my 2 small dogs in Dunsborough. They took care of everything as if it was their own. So thank you so much Robyn & Bud for all you did whilst I was away
JILL ARNOLD (Dunsborough Lakes WA, Mar 2017 - 4 weeks & 2 days)
Wow. Robyn and Bud are the best. We are first time users of Aussie Housesitters, and what a wonderful experience. I wished Robyn and Bud could have stayed longer in our house so we could get to know them better!
We were so happy and content whilst away. Robyn must have walked 100km, enjoying what the farm has to offer, and they really enjoyed the company of our workman, Grant, offering to help when needed, or watch and inquisitively ask questions. Their interest and commitment to our home, ... MOREWow. Robyn and Bud are the best. We are first time users of Aussie Housesitters, and what a wonderful experience. I wished Robyn and Bud could have stayed longer in our house so we could get to know them better!
We were so happy and content whilst away. Robyn must have walked 100km, enjoying what the farm has to offer, and they really enjoyed the company of our workman, Grant, offering to help when needed, or watch and inquisitively ask questions. Their interest and commitment to our home, farm and especially our beautiful pets was amazing. They were so caring and helpful, and Robyn had a tear in her eye when she said goodbye to Cupcake, Cookie, Jessie and Ally, I'm sure.
I wish them very well for the future and would highly recommend to anyone these wonderful people.
Love Rob, Jen, Lucinda and Zara x
JEN (Kojonup WA, Jan 2017 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Robyn and Bill are great, empathetic house and dog carers. We returned home from an interstate trip to find the house looking great and the dogs happy and calm. Robyn and Bud gave us great peace of mind whilst travelling, a peace of mind they instilled in us from the first time we discussed them looking after our precious house and pets.
DAVID (Margaret River WA, Nov 2016 - 1 week 2 days)
If you are looking for a lovely couple to look after your house and animals look no further then Robyn and bud they become just like our family. I'm so thankful this web site helped us find Robyn and bud my animals were spoiled rotten with love care and walks everyday our house was taken great care of made our holiday so much more enjoyable I'd recommend them to anyone with kind regards Andrew +Laurie
ANDREW (Corlette NSW, Apr 2016 - 25 days)
On our recent trip to NT we had Bud and Robyn house sit for us. They were amazing. Nothing was ever a problem. They took care of our 2 dogs, horse, pigs, cat and bird like they were their own. We can not recommend them enough. It was the first time using aussie house sitters and we were totally impressed. Thanks guys
CHLOE (Greta NSW, Apr 2016 - 1 week 2 days)
We were first time users of a house sitting service and are pleased to say that Robyn and Bud kept all of our fur (5 dogs) and fleece (9 alpacas) babies safe and well. We came back from our trip to happy animals which was pleasing. Robyn and Bud are easy to talk to and we enjoyed sharing travel stories with them.
MEGAN AND MICHAEL (Howes Valley NSW, Mar 2016 - 1 week)
Robyn and Bud are honest, trustworthy, lovely people. You won't find better people to leave your precious pets with. Our dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, chickens, sheep and goat were all given the best of care.
CAROLYNE (Piggabeen NSW, Feb 2016 - 1 week)
There are not enough superlatives to adequately describe Robyn and Bud as housesitters ... nor Robyn and Bud as people! They have the innate ability to make you feel at ease and the entire family bonded with them instantly. The furkids loved them to bits and our home was lovingly cared for during our absence. They exceeded any expectations we had for housesitters ... and Robyn and Bud will always be welcome at our home. They are trustworthy, reliable, easygoing and come highly recommended ... MOREThere are not enough superlatives to adequately describe Robyn and Bud as housesitters ... nor Robyn and Bud as people! They have the innate ability to make you feel at ease and the entire family bonded with them instantly. The furkids loved them to bits and our home was lovingly cared for during our absence. They exceeded any expectations we had for housesitters ... and Robyn and Bud will always be welcome at our home. They are trustworthy, reliable, easygoing and come highly recommended to anyone. Happy to provide reference via email or phone.
DEBORAH (Jaggan, QLD, Sep 2015 - 6 days)
Robyn and Bud were excellent house and animal sitters for us for a week in August 15. We returned to find our animals happy and well cared for, garden weeded and vegies planted. They were respectful of our privacy and were careful with any equipment they used whilst here. We would certainly have them to house sit again for us.
The Cronans at Bloomsbury
NICK AND KAYE (mackay/whitsundays, QLD, Aug 2015 - 1 week 3 days)
Robyn and Bud were like `mum and dad' staying. I had no hesitation in opening my home to them and trusting them with my belongings and treasured items and spaces.
They exceeded any wishes I had of caring for my home and our beautiful staffie x ` Jackson' . Nothing was a problem only that Jackson misses them.
I would recommend them to all and now have to grapple with my neighbours stealing them in Sept.
Lots of love
Jewel, Taimana, Jackson, Sunni and Pearl xo