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Platinum (36mths+)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
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  • VIC: Melbourne, South Western Victoria  
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70, 3rd Life

I am a 70yo single gentleman. I continue to do my best in the role of House sitter, minder & carer as expected & desired by the owner(s).
I started solo in Melbourne in December'19/January'20 with 2 sits of 3 weeks. My next sit was to be for 5 months in Buninyong however Covid-19 intervened. With more opportunities in NSW, I started House sitting in Coffs Harbour area from 3 June 2020. Late July and I Farm sat near Armidale, for the local Vet before I returned to House sitting in Coffs Harbour.
The last time I was available to House sit was during 2010 to 2014. Through Aussiehousesitters we (then married) sat+minded in 3 states (Vic, Qld and Tas) from small homes with 1 pet to 5 to 20 acre properties with a range of farm animals.
In 2021, I completed 7 House sits (up to September), 6 in Melbourne and 1, a farm, in Bendigo for April. The longest sit was in Berwick from May to September.
From September '21 to January this year I House sat at Clifton Springs near Geelong, for a family relocating interstate,
February & March '22 I completed 3 sits in SA, first in Port Adelaide, then near Murray Bridge and finally near Clare.
From April to early July, I House sat in Halls Gap & enjoyed the Grampians. Currently, I completed 5 House sits in Queensland until end of November.
With my son's young family now living in Geelong, I returned to sits in the Geelong area from December2022 and throughout 2023.
Each occasion it was a pleasure to help+care for the owner(s). I look forward to your contact, John.

Reviews (13)
We were very happy with the way John looked after the house and our cat. We intend booking him again in the future.
 
TOM (Belmont VIC, Jan 2024 - 1 week)
So glad that I found John to house sit and look after our dog Walnut. John responded quicky to all communications in a clear and warm manner. He was open and friendly and accommodated our needs. On return our house was left in an immaculate condition, the garden well cared for and Walnut relaxed and happy. A very positive experience. Thank you John :)
 
THEA (Hamlyn Heights VIC, Dec 2023 - 1 month 1 week)
John was an ideal choice for me. He is very caring and conscientious Masie loved her time with him. My house and garden were beautiful when I got back.
 
FIONA (Clifton Springs VIC, Sep 2023 - 4 weeks)
John did a wonderful job housesitting for myself and my two chooks. Communication, care and effort were above and beyond my expectations for a house sitter. My chooks were extremely well cared for, as was the garden and indoor plants. I can't recommend John highly enough for any house sitting needs.
 
MICHELLE (Fyansford VIC, Jan 2023 - 11 days)
John was friendly, very easy to communicate with & kindly accommodated a late change in dates. He sent much appreciated photo and text updates about our girl dog which was very reassuring as we had only just lost her mate 2 weeks before. We came home to a happy, calm & relaxed fur baby & a flourishing garden. Thank you, John!
 
MAREE (Curlewis VIC, Dec 2022 - 1 week 5 days)
Thank-you Maree & Bill for your attention to detail throughout the House sit. Your kindness shines through within your Home & garden and helped Dream & I enjoy our time together.
John was an amazing house sitter. Not only did he care for our spoilt cat and the fish and chickens and the wild birds who visit each day, the house was immaculately clean and tidy when we returned. The gardens and pot plants are all flourishing. We would recommend John to anyone and we hope he is available next time we go away. Not only was he a great house sitter, he is a lovely person.
 
DEBRA AND JOHN (Cottonvale QLD, Nov 2022 - 3 weeks)
We very fortunate to have John sit our house, we came home to a lovely clean house and a happy dog. We couldn't have asked for a better housesitter and would recommend John, he has a kind and happy manner and made us feel very confident in leaving our house and pet.
 
TRACY (North Maclean QLD, Oct 2022 - 5 days)
Thank-you Tracy, A pleasure to House sit, mind & care for you. All the best into the future with each adventure you choose.
John was a gentleman from start to finish and made our very first house sitter arrangement an absolute pleasure!
 
BRENDAN (SADLIERS CROSSING QLD, Sep 2022 - 4 weeks)
John was amazing! Our two dogs were well looked after and walked daily. Our house and garden looked fantastic on our return! Thank you John for caring for our pups and house like it was your own! I would highly recommend John for any form of house sit! He's a kind and genuine man and we can't thank him enough!
 
KAZ (Halls Gap VIC, Apr 2022 - 2 months 3 weeks)
Thank-you Kaz and dogs, For the "icing on the cake Review of me". Your family are working on a rich recipe of heaps of care and kindness. Mother nature helped me thrive in your House sit.
John was a real pleasure to have house sit our extended family. John was very thorough in looking after all the dogs, chooks, ducks and wild birds and left the place as he found it. Garden was well attended to. Nothing was a problem for him. the perfect house sitter. much appreciated. thanks Ev & Phil
 
EVELYN & PHIL (Ascot VIC, Mar 2021 - 2 weeks 6 days)
Thank-you Evelyn & Phil, a wonderful experience to be part of your extended family. We are thriving on your care and kindness. in gratitude, joy & care, John
Thank you to John for taking great care of Bonnie and our house, Bonnie was very happy and looked great when we got home, the house was very clean and tidy. Would have no problems in recommending John or having him stay again.
 
KAREN (Lower Plenty VIC, Mar 2021 - 1 week)
John made it very easy to feel confident to leave our home for such a long period. He was great to communicate with and went above house sitting by showing potential renters around the place and collecting up things we had forgotten to be collected. When we returned home the garden was immaculate with new vegetables planted, our cat was healthy and content and the house was clean. I highly recommend John and would have had him stay longer if he wasn't needed else where.
 
JASON (Somerton NSW, Sep 2020 - 1 month 2 weeks)
John was a very capable housesitter who connected well with the animals. Being a mature man and home owner himself he had total respect for our home which was evident straight away. He is a very fit man who enjoys being active. He was clean, tidy and left the house immaculate. His handover was terrific and we would gladly have him again.
 
MICHAEL & SARAH (Armidale NSW, Jul 2020 - 1 week 1 day)
Thank-you Michael & Sarah for providing a Review. It was a pleasure to House sit, mind and care for you. Your thorough preparation, communication and clear intentions of service were gold standard. I will come again.
 
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