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  • 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Farm Animals, Horse(s)
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  • NSW: Central Coast, Hunter Valley, North Coast, Regional NSW   QLD: Central, Central Coast, Northern, South Eastern, Western  
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60, Domestic Administration

65, ITConsultant

Hi we are the Kemps, Peter and Karen a mature married couple, who after 11 years living on and loving a beautiful 10 acre hillside bush property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland we now find that we have to consider options. Our landlord wished to resume occupancy of the premises and so we had to relocate by 31/03/22, Having been priced out of the Sunshine Coast market and not wanting to go to the city, or move to a tiny granny flat, we are choosing to use this time to explore where we may want to settle more permanently. Peter works for himself as an IT consultant and so some of his work can be done remotely, though being mobile has largely scaled back and semi retired. When not working he enjoys quiet pursuits such as Sudoku and jigsaw puzzles and jaunts in the countryside. Karen helped with admin in the business and had been busy helping our daughter by taking care of her children whilst she worked or taking some shifts in her business. Karen loves to garden and be outside in nature, or to pursue one of her arty hobbies.
So we have now been sitting almost continuously since April 2022, though not all of them were booked through this site so have reviews and all of those have asked us to return for repeat sits and our calendar shows that we are now almost totally booked out till April 2025
In the past we have always had to pay rent in order to take care of other people’s properties, since we moved to Queensland nearly 30 years ago, we rented 5 different properties, the last one for 11 1/2 years and the one before that for 13 years.
Since commencing house sitting in 2022 our calendar looks like this
Atherton QLD 14th April till 15th August 2022
Bingara NSW 1st August till 14th December 2022
(Peter completed sit in Atherton whilst Karen flew down to start in Bingara)
Inverell NSW 20th December 2022 till 4th January 2023
Deception Bay QLD 5th January till 14th January 2023
Lakeland FNQ 28th January till 19th May 2023
Mt Pleasant QLD 5th June till 26th August 2023
Inverell NSW 1st September till 16th October 2023
Repeat sit at Bingara 16th October till 1st November 2023
Referral near Bingara 1st November till 24th November 2023
Dayboro QLD 30th November 2023 till 16th January 2024
Bucca Wauka NSW 23rd January till 10th February 2024
Repeat Sit at Bingara NSW 15th February till 13th May 2024

Future Bookings are as Follows
Repeat Sit near Dayboro QLD - 10th June till 25th August 2024
Repeat Sit at Atherton QLD - 1st September till 20th November 2024
Repeat sit at Dayboro QLD - Dates YTBC Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
Repeat sit at Bingara NSW - Dates YTBC Feb 2025 - April 2025

We loved our home at Hunchy and took care of the property for many years as if it were our own, for which our landlord was extremely appreciative (reference can be provided). I say this not to brag but to show that we are extremely reliable and trustworthy people. Karen has an current QLD Blue Card (working with children - police check required) and Peter is a licensed shooter updated 2021. If that isn't sufficient for police checks then let us know what you require.
We are both non smokers. Peter is a teetotaller and Karen enjoys a glass of wine with friends on special occasions. We enjoy a quiet life but like to spend time with family including 11 grandchildren (usually not all at once).
Living on acreage for many years means we are familiar with rainwater tanks, pumps and onsite waste management system. We don't have much experience with ride on lawn mowers but we are getting used to them and most recently using a zero turn ride on at an acreage property.
Please get in touch if you require more information, only too happy to answer further questions or arrange a video link if required.

Reviews (4)
Peter and Karen are brilliant house, garden and animal sitters. Our situation is a little more challenging, with two pet dogs, plus two guardian dogs, goats and chooks (as well as cattle). They not only looked after the house, pets and yard well, but also were able to handle all the situations that arise on a working (small) farm with skill and experience. Escaping calves, guardian dogs visiting the neighbours, and the birth of kids. On top of that they kept in touch when necessary, left us ... MORE
 
DENISE (Bucca Wauka NSW, Jan 2024 - 2 weeks 4 nights)
Thank you for the opportunity, kindness, and generosity. It was a pleasure to be there.
Karen and Peter looked after our house, garden and our dog Zelda. Everything looked amazing when we got home. The house was super clean and tidy and the whole yard was mowed and whipper snipped so it looked absolutely lovely. Zelda seemed to have really enjoyed her time with Karen and Peter. Definitely would recommend as they really look after your home diligently and honestly.
 
IVANKA (Dayboro QLD, Nov 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Karen and Peter went above and beyond their expectatons looking after our home "Wattaspot." They communicated well while we were on holiday leeting us know how our pet sheep were going. We have asked them to return next year. They came as strangers ans left as friends. Thank you mates! Love Danny and Anita
 
DANIEL & ANITA (Mount Pleasant QLD, Jun 2023 - 2 months 3 weeks)
It was a pleasure to have Karen & Peter care for our home, garden & 2 cats for the 4 1/2 months that we were away. We had 3 video chats with them prior which helped get to know them. They were flexible with fitting our dates into their commitments & Karen flew in to stay with us for 2 nts before we left. Peter followed 2 wks later when their previous sit had been completed. Their communication was excellent & they responded quickly to any calls/messages from us. They were also great at trouble ... MORE
 
ANGELA & GEOFF (Bingara NSW, Aug 2022 - 4 1/2 months)
 
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