72, Retired
74, Retired
We are a retired couple who have spent the bulk of the time since 2018 travelling Australia in our motorhome, and house-sitting from time to time. We are, and have always been non-smokers.
In 2017 Margot retired from her career as Head of Boarding in a private girls school in country NSW and Murray had a long career in IT and the finance industry. We started house sitting at the end of 2017 and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience so far.
We are very comfortable with cats, dogs, birds and fish, having had one or all of them for all of or married life (40+ years).
In December 2017 we did a 10 day house sit at Papamoa Beach, BOP (NZ) with 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds and a turtle.
Followed by an 18 day house sit in Auckland with one small dog.
On January 16 we did a 4 week house sit in East Maitland NSW with 1 cat and on February we did an 18 day one in Paradise Point QLD.
On March 30 we did a 2 week one in Southport Queensland (yes, during the Commonwealth Games) with 2 absolutely gorgeous ragdoll kittens.
At end of June we did a 5 week house sit in California USA, with 2 lovely cats.
In 2019 we have successfully completed:
* A 2-week housesit with cute 2 cats in Coburg Vic.
* A 3-week housesit in Tarringa Brisbane
* A 5-week housesit with 1 mature cat in Helensvale QLD
* A 4-week housesit with 2 cute small dogs in Runaway Bay QLD
* A 4-week housesit with a delightful Labrador/Border Collie cross at Kewarra Beach, Cairns QLD
* A 16-day housesit with 2 lovely small dogs at Ormeau QLD
* a 7-week housesit wth Beau the wonder-dog in Hervey Bay QLD
* a 4-week House sit with a delightful Golden Retreiver in Cleveland, QLD and
* a 4-month house sit at Sandstone Point, QLD with no pets
We have subsequently done following sits::
* a 2-week sit at Ocean Shores, NSW
* a 3-month sit at Hervey Bay, QLD with dogs
* a 2-week sit at Cleveland, QLD with a large Golden Retriever
* a repeat 4-month sit at Sandstone Point, QLD
* a 4-week sit at Kingsclliff, NSW
* a 4-week sit at Banora Point, NSW
* a repeat 4-week sit at Kewarra Beach, QLD
* a repeat 6-week sit at Banora Point, NSW
* a repeat 4-month sit at Hervey Bay, QLD
* a 4-week sit at Murrarie, QLD with beautiful Golden Retriever
* a 6-week sit at Redland Bay, QLD
* a repeat 6-week sit at Sandstone Point, QLD
* a repeat 4-week sit at Paradise Point, QLD
* a 3-month house sit at Banksia Beach, QLD
* another 3-month house sit at Banksia Beach, QLD
Endorsement from Cynthia in Ormeau:
They were excellent. I hate to highly recommend them really because when I need them again they will probably be on too much demand. My pets loved them so much at first sight they wouldn't stop licking Margot.
Endorsement from Justine in Runaway Bay:
Margot & Murray were fantastic! I have a difficult little pooch and they were very kind and patient with him. House was well looked after and even came home to flowers and wine! Thanks so much for looking after my babies and home. Very much appreciated
Endorsement from Tammy in Kewarra Beach:
Murray and Margot looked after my house and Border Collie/Labrador, Maggie for 4 weeks in September/October 2019. Boy, did I hit the jackpot with this delightful couple. Murray walked Maggie twice a day and Margot kept me updated with photos/videos of her at the beach, swimming and chasing sticks. They looked after my house, gardens and pool - even replacing some light bulbs that had blown AND - bonus - Murray washed my car - a chore I particularly hate. It was a joy to come home to a spotless house and well-kept gardens and pool. And Maggie was the picture of health and happiness. I highly recommend Murray and Margot as housesitters - they are friendly, approachable and responsible. I would welcome them back to my place in a blink!
Endorsement from Margaret in Brisbane:
Before Margot and Murray looked after our house for three weeks, we'd never had housesitters, but they would have to be the gold standard. They were everything we could have wanted and more. I can't imagine any way they could have bettered their role because they added so much beyond our expectations. The house was spic and span on our return, to say the least, and they had dealt with anything that had arisen responsibly and generously. On top of all that they were lovely to meet, relaxed, accommodating, and with a sense of humour ... people people! If you leave your house with Margot and Murray in charge, you can rest assured that it's in good hands. Margaret, Taringa
Endorsement from Sarah in BOP: Thank you for looking after all our animals and home. I would recommend you to anyone needing a house/animal sitter. The house and garden were left very clean and tidy. The animals were spoilt and walked daily or more with lots of updates and pictures. The whole time we were away I could relax knowing our beloved pets and home was being well cared for. If we go away again I would definitely use Margot and Murray as they were a great suit for looking after the birds, turtle, cats and dogs. I know the dogs and birds will miss all the fuss and attention they received. Also it's a great feeling coming back to not only happy animals but a clean and tidy house :-D
Endorsement from Ella in Southport: Murray and Margot stayed in my house and looked after my two cats for a two week period in April this year. This was my first time to assign house sitters and the experience was very positive. I can't recommend Murray and Margot highly enough. They were very pleasant to deal with- friendly, thoughtful, reliable and trustworthy. When I returned from my trip, Murray and Margot had left my place extremely clean and tidy. In fact it was cleaner than I have ever seen it. The cats were also relaxed and very content. I'm so grateful to them for doing such a great job house sitting my place and whoever assigns them in the future can have complete peace of mind that these two lovely people will take the very best care of your home and pets.
Endorsement from Gregor in Montclair California: Margot and Murray cat and house sat for us for 5 weeks in early summer 2018. They were very loving towards our young cats and respectful towards our home, leaving it cleaner than they found it. Murray even fixed a sticky exterior door with his carpentry skills. They are both easy going and a pleasure to work with.
Endorsement from Emma in Coburg Vic: Margot and Murray house sat for us for a two week period over summer this year and looked after our two indoor cats. From the beginning the experience was extremely pleasant and reassuring. They took wonderful care of our cats, who got to know them and were very relaxed and happy when we returned. They also took great care of our house (and garden), leaving it immaculately clean, which was so lovely to come home to. I highly recommend Murray and Margot to anyone looking for house sitters in the future. They are a wonderful, friendly couple who will take great care of your pets and house.
Endorsement from Richard at Redland Bay: We knew M and M were great people after our first meeting, experienced house sitters who knew exactly how to manage our house whilst we were overseas. We had a great line of communication before we went away and during their sit, nothing was too much trouble, Murray even cared for our bowling green lawn with great care, mowing with a cylinder/reel mower and watering/fertilizing when required. Upon arriving home our house was spotless. over the past few years we have engaged many sitters, but M and M were outstanding. We would certainly have no problem engaging them again, also would highly recommend anyone to have their property taken care of by this lovely couple, they will do an outstanding job.
Endorsement from Carolyn at Murrarie: Margot and Murray were great sitters during the four weeks we were away. They took very good care of our home and our dog. Throughout the stay we received photos and updates letting us know how things were going. They even did some odd jobs around the house which was completely over and above what we expected. The house was spotless when we returned.
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