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Reliable couple, pet-lovers and house-sitters

53, Published writer / nutritionist

44, Economist

We are a mature, reliable, honest and trustworthy couple who love being around pets. We are respectful of others privacy, property and security.

We had our own pets for most of our lives. I had Polish shepherd for 15 years back in Poland, while Raquel had various animals such as dogs, cats, canaries and fish. We both shared a Persian cat while living together in Portugal.

We know how important it is to feel secure in the safety of our home and to know that our furry friends are being cared for while having holidays. We have a life-long experience taking care of various pets and other people's homes.

So far, during our pet-sitting we have taken care of many dogs (such as border collie, flat coated retriever, golden retriever, Australian cattle dog, many greyhounds, moodles, shmoodles, cavoodles, schnauzers, labradoodles, chihuahuas, great Dane, ridgeback, kelpies, Australian cattle dogs, and many more) many cats, rabbits, ducks and hens.

We are both non-smokers with a healthy and active lifestyle. We are clean and tidy and are used to maintaining our own home.

I (Pawel) am an Australian (born in Poland) writer and certified nutritionist. I have written books on nutrition and healthy eating (published on Amazon.com).

I work online from home, which allows me to take care of both the property and pets during our stay. I also have experience in basic garden and pool maintenance.

Raquel was born in Portugal. She currently works for the Education Dep mostly from home.

SHORT SUMMARY ABOUT US

1. We are responsible and tidy
2. We have extensive experience with a variety of animals
3. We love being around pets
4. We are respectful of people's privacy
5. We don't smoke
6. We treat others property as if it is our own
7. We are a quiet and mature couple, who are dedicated to our work

Please feel free to contact us for any other information.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Pawel and Raquel

Reviews (47)
Pawel and Raquel looked after our place and our cats while we were away this Winter and they did an excellent job. We had the opportunity to meet them prior to them taking on the sit and we loved them. They are just straight up good people, who we enjoyed spending time with and knew right away that we could trust them. They went above and beyond, even driving us to the airport for our trip and leaving a truly amazing meal in the fridge for us when we got home. I would not hesitate to leave our ... MORE
 
KELLIE (Granville NSW, Jul 2018 - 1 month 3 weeks)
Fantastic house sitters. Great communication throughout the stay. Pawel left the house very clean and well maintained. The 2 cats which he and his partner were looking after are happy and healthy. I would thoroughly recommend Pawel for peace of mind and excellent care of your house and pets.
 
TONY (Winmalee NSW, Jan 2024 - 4 weeks)
Pawel and Raquel did a wonderful job of looking after our house, kitten and pool for two weeks. They were great with communication and actually think our cat meshed really well with them, possibly liked them more than us!!! We arrived home to a spotless house, a lovely dinner and desert made by them, which was great not having to go shop on our first day back. They were also accommodating to my parents who needed to drop by once or twice to collect some things. Wouldn’t hesitate ... MORE
 
MELANIE (Taren Point NSW, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks 1 night)
Pawel and Raquel were wonderful carers for our home and our dog. They were dependable, easy to communicate with and left our home lovely and clean. They even left a very special treat in the fridge to welcome us home.
 
KATHLEEN (Enfield NSW, Sep 2023 - 11 days)
Pawel and Raquel were the best housesitters we have ever had. There was constant photos sent to use which we were very grateful for and put our minds at ease. Whenever there was a problem with the house, Pawel always tried to resolve the issue without interrupting our vacation and was very resourceful in solving any problem and only reached out due to quirks that every house has. Again I highly recommend Pawel and Raquel as house sitters and I would have not hesitation in reaching out to ... MORE
 
KOSTA (Rozelle NSW, Aug 2023 - 2 weeks)
It was our first time using this service and we feel so lucky we had Pawel and Raquel as our house/dog sitters. They are genuine, great communicators and thoughtful. They went above and beyond, eg. left a home-cooked meal for us in the fridge, not only was our house super clean, but they had bathed our dog too. The photos we received while away capture the great time our dog had with Pawel and Raquel. 100% recommend them as house/dog sitters.
 
NADINE (Narrabeen NSW, Jun 2023 - 4 weeks)
I am so grateful to Pawel and Raquel for caring for my cat Indi. They really did go above and beyond. I appreciated their feedback during my holiday and was very surprised to be gifted a lovely meal on my homecoming. Thank you both so much!
 
MARGARET (Stanwell Park NSW, Apr 2023 - 1 week)
Pawel and Raquel were simply amazing! They looked after our 2 kelpies so well that we were barked at and ignored when we returned! Not quite what we expected :-D. The house was far cleaner than when we left and lovely lovely meals left for us! Definitely over and above for these two fabulous sitters. If you can book them, do not hesitate in saying yes. And they are just really nice peoples!
 
PHILIPPA (Hardy’s Bay NSW, Dec 2022 - 2 weeks)
Best house sitters! Not only were my pets very well cared for, but the house was spotless, towels washed, and some baked goodies left in the fridge for my return. It was so nice to come home and not have to worry about stripping the bed or cleaning! Highly recommend Pawel and Racquel!
 
KEIRRA (Lower Macdonald NSW, Nov 2022 - 5 days)
Do not hesitate! From an anxious pet owner... I was worried about many things before the house sit. Would my cats escape? Would my house burn down? Can I trust strangers? All my worries were put aside the moment I met Pawel and Raquel. Not only did they do a phenomenal job with my fear aggression cat and shy cat, but our home was sparkling clean upon return. We felt like we were entering a show room. We received a few updates while on holiday, you can tell Pawel and Raquel are professionals at ... MORE
 
ELOUISE (Woodford NSW, Nov 2022 - 4 weeks)
Pawel and Rachel were perfect. As this was our first long term housesitting experience (2 weeks) with Aussie Housesitters, we were naturally apprehensive about leaving our dog and house with someone we did not know. But there was no need for worry. Pawel has excellent communication skills as well as a keen interest in making sure all went smoothly. He sent photos of our dog on a regular basis and asked many questions regarding the upkeep of our home. Upon returning we found the house ... MORE
 
LEE (Dover Heights NSW, Oct 2022 - 16 days)
Pawel & Raquel were the perfect house-sitters. It was such a pleasure to return to a well looked after Kayla and a clean home. They kept us informed of how Kayla was doing through photos and messages. They were concerned that Kayla was not eating her meals well. So after consulting us, Pawel prepared chicken and vegetable stock to add to Kayla's kibbles. Thanks to Pawel and Raquel, Kayla is now enjoying her kibbles with the chicken stock cubes which were prepared and left in our freezer. ... MORE
 
VIM (Castle Hill NSW, Jun 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
Pawel & Rachel took wonderful care of our 3 year old black labrador Harvey. The were excellent at communicating with us, very responsive and accommodating. Harvey injured got a cut the week before their house sit, and they were very obliging in taking care of Harvey and giving him medications. They also sent us plenty of photos of their adventures together. The house was immaculate when we got home. They even left us a lovely lemon tart that was delicious. We would certainly have them ... MORE
 
ALEXANDRA (MOSMAN NSW, Jun 2022 - 3 days)
Pawel and Raquel were amazing. We were so happy with every aspect of their house sit. Our dog Audrey needed vet care while we were away. they took care of all the vet visits with no problem at all. We continued to communicate through the two month sit. Lots of photos were sent to us walking and chilling with Audrey. I am sure if Audrey could talk she would say she had the best time ever with Pawel and Raquel ! The house was as we left it - clean and well looked after. Special chicken and ... MORE
 
LINDA AND SOL (Bellevue Hill NSW, Apr 2022 - 2 months)
As it was our first time using aussie house sitters we were a bit concerned of leaving chip our dog at home but after meeting Pawel and Raquelle their warmth shone through and we were happy to leave chip with them, we received regular updates from them throughout our holidays and when we returned today our dog was in great condition and very happy, our house was left clean and tidy plus pawel and raqelle prepared a lovely meal for us on our return from our interstate tripwhich was very ... MORE
 
DEBBIE & PETER (Umina Beach NSW, Feb 2022 - 3 weeks)
Theses guys did a great job! it was so easy to leave our two girls in their safe hands, and from day one we knew you would be perfect! The dogs were very content and happy, they enjoyed all the fuss ,walks and cuddles. Our home was as spotless as we left it and an added bonus was the delicious meal they left for us. !!!! we are very happy to recommend them both to future house sits. We will certainly call on them for our next trip if they are available...xxx
 
MARY (Albion Park NSW, Feb 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
Pawel and Raquel were fantastic housesitters. They communicated well in the lead up and during their sit, took excellent care of our dog and chooks and garden, left the house tidier and cleaner than we did, and even cooked a treat for our return. Cannot recommend more highly and would welcome back any time.
 
LINDSAY (Orange NSW, Jan 2022 - 1 week)
Wow Pawel and Raquel, we cannot thank you enough! Thank you for taking such wonderful care of our home and our cat, Hendrix, whilst we were away. Communication was excellent at all times, and Pawel and Raquel managed a challenging situation with Hendrix extremely well to gain his trust and have the end result of a happy cat! It was such a pleasure to come home to a sparkling clean house, thriving plants and veggie patch, a satisfied cat, and the most delicious meal. Highly recommend Pawel ... MORE
 
KAREN (LEWISHAM NSW, Dec 2021 - 3 weeks)
Very grateful to have had wonderful Pawel and Raquel to care for my cats and home for just over 2 months. The cats were super relaxed when I got home. They honestly loved their temporary pet family. One of my cats is super nervous and timid but in a short time she was accepting pats!! Pawel and Raquel really willing to do stuff around the place and was proactive in doing useful tasks. Communication was great - relaxed and effective. They checked in with me to find how the level of ... MORE
 
ATHENA (Glebe NSW, Jul 2021 - 2 months)
Pawal and Rachel were the perfect housesitters/dog minders, they kept me well informed with happenings at home,my dog Tilly was so content and well looked after. I returned to my house and garden looking immaculate, a happy puppy and some beautiful home cooked treats! Pawel even chopped wood for my fireplace, giving me lots to go on with for these colder days. I can't recommend them highly enough, a very nice couple,. I'm so glad to have got to know them.
 
SUZANNE (Callala Beach NSW, Jun 2021 - 35 days)
As this was the first time we've used house-sitters we were a bit apprehensive but need not have been. Pawel and Raquel were all we could have hoped for, and more. The house was spotless and tidy, The dogs were healthy and happy. The washing was done. Most wonderful of all was the gourmet meal waiting for us on our lateish return. We would have no hesitation in using their services again via this great website.
 
JULIE (Razorback NSW, May 2021 - 3 weeks)
Pawal and Raquel looked after my dogs Texas and Ella while I was away for a week in April 2021. I have had mixed experiences with house sitters to be honest but Pawal and Raquel where by far the best house house sitters I have had. Pawal communicated from the first contact to when they departed my place. Texas and Ella where happy and not only was my place in left in good condition it was cleaner than when I went away. The other thing that I've never experienced before was that I came home to ... MORE
 
MICHAEL (Wheeler Heights NSW, Apr 2021 - 1 week)
Pawel and Raquel were the loveliest of sitters! Friendly, helpful (we were first timers), trustworthy and respectful. The house was immaculate when we returned, the cat and fish were happy and there was chocolate tart in the fridge! What more could you ask for. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat.
 
CELIA (Marrickville NSW, Apr 2021 - 8 days)
Pawel and Raquel we're absolute pros. Took the time to come to meet us first and to get to know our dog Ruby and help make sure she would be comfortable with new people in the house. The house was immaculate when we returned - not a thing out of place. Plus some really delicious banana bread left for us was a bonus! We'd have them back any time.
 
MEGAN (QUEENS PARK NSW, Feb 2021 - 5 nights)
I would definitely have Pawel and Raquel again - the whole process of engaging with them was easy, they sent a few updates and pictures of the cat while we were away and when we came back, the house was spotless and the cat was happy.
 
JULIA (Randwick NSW, Dec 2020 - 10 days)
I would like to thank Pawel and wife for the great housesit they done. I was very pleased with the care of my animals and the house was left clean. They made us a welcome home dinner and fruit in the bowl, which was a lovely touch. I totally recommend these guys to look after your house . Sorry for the late review. Thanks again. Cheers Kathryn
 
KATHRYN (Stuarts Point NSW, Oct 2020 - 2 months)
We are so greatful to Pawel and Raquel for the great housesitting job they did for us while we were away. We came home to a spotless house, a happy dog and a meal prepared for us in the fridge!
 
NICOLE (Kilaben Bay NSW, Aug 2020 - 10 days)
Pawal and Rachel and the most amazing house and pet sitters! They clearly have a love for animals and all 3 of our pets immediately took to them. They are very honest, open and communicative. We have come home to a sparkling house with lovely homemade health food/fruits and happy critters. Our Retriever received copious amounts of exercise due to their walks and dog park visits. Cannot recommend them enough.
 
BRUCE (Newport/Bungan Beach NSW, Jul 2020 - 3 weeks)
Thank you so much Pawel and Raquel! We returned home to find an immaculate house and 2 very happy and healthy chihuahuas!!! Can't thank you enough for taking such good care of them.
 
JO (Palm Beach NSW, Jan 2020 - 6 days)
Pawel and Rakel where amazing. We shared the house for two nights which was easy and comfortable and helpful to pass on our dog and house functions. They were very accepting of things to support our home and puppy. They went above and beyond our expectations on our arrival home. They have cleaned appliances amazingly, stocked the fruit bowl for our family and left a prepared meal. The dog was wonderfully happy, settled and cared for. We look forward to having them stay in the future. ... MORE
 
STEPHANIE (Linden NSW, Oct 2019 - 3 weeks)
Cannot recommend Pawel and Raquel highly enough! My partner and I felt truly able to relax and enjoy our holiday knowing our home and cats were in Pawel and Raquel's care. We returned to a lovely home cooked meal, a sparkling clean home and two very content kitties. Pawel communicated clearly with us and helped us feel reassured when our plumbing started playing up. He reassured us that it was under control and he was able to manage it in our absence. We would definitely have them house ... MORE
 
PAIGE (Berowra Heights NSW, Jul 2019 - 5 days)
We arrived home from our holidays to a very happy cat, a home that was immaculately clean, log fire blazing and a home cooked meal ! Lovely housesitters who really care and are very trustworthy.
 
MARY (Blaxland NSW, Jun 2019 - 20 days)
Not only was our beagle looking great on our return (actually better than when we left!), the apartment had been cleaned; laundry done; and a beautiful meal of Moroccan rice (really yummy with nuts, currants & dried apricots) & chicken left for our lunch. Very thoughtful. Will be comfortable to ask for their help again. We had asked Raquel & Pawel to use the herbs in our balcony so they are not wasted. We didn't expect our collection of herbs to be trebled with new additions to our relatively ... MORE
 
SAID & BOONY (Surry Hills NSW, Feb 2019 - 3 weeks)
I am so greatful to Pawel and Raquel for the great housesitting job they did for us while we were away in India for 6 weeks. We came home to a spotless house, a happy dog and a meal prepared for us in the fridge! We had a lightening strike on the house while we were away which put the internet and phone out of action for a week but our housesitters handled this with minimum disruption to us. I highly recommend them
 
ELIZABETH (Summer Hill NSW 2130 NSW, Oct 2018)
Just like to say a BIG Thank You to you both Pawel & Raquel. we are so glad to have you guys taking care of our place and our Charlie! it's a great relief to know that everything is going fine back at home while you are away and to come home to find a cooked meal and desert ready for us ... wow it was unexpected. again we highly recommended you both to anyone who need a house sitting and definately to welcome you both back on our next time away. regards James , Brett & Charlie
 
JAMES (Enmore NSW, Jul 2018 - 2 weeks 3 days)
Pawel and Raquel looked after our much loved senior Louie for six weeks while we were away. Naturally we were anxious but Pawel and Raquel spoiled our little fury friend so much we though he would not want us back! Louie did just fine as did our home which was well looked after. We have no hesitation to highly recommend this most lovely, reliable and caring couple and when we go away again we hope that they can attend to Louie again. Thank you sincerely Pawel and Raquel and we and Louie ... MORE
 
RACHEL AND PETER (Brighton-le-sands NSW, May 2018 - 1 month 1 week)
Our first time having house sitters and we were so impressed with Pawel and Raquelle..they took care of our house and garden as if it was there own and gave our beloved dog Ruby lots of love and exercise...she adored them and you could really tell they are animal lovers. And to top it all off we arrived home to a restaurant quality dinner fully prepared. Thanks Pawel and Raquelle for everything..we can't recommend you highly enough and hope you can housesit for us again...
 
SALLY-ANNE (Surry Hills NSW, Feb 2018 - 2 weeks 4 days)
No rating To whom it may concern, Pawel and Raquel looked after hour house and most importantly our young puppy for 10 days. Not only did they keep the house in excellent order they were very caring and loving towards our young dog. They even left us a cooked meal on our return. We thoroughly recommend them both on the care and attention they gave to our home and our puppy. We would use them again in an instant! Thank you both
RANJAN (Pennant Hills NSW, Jan 2018 - 1 week 3 days)
Pawel and Raquel looked after our dog Harry and our house for a week in October 2017. They were perfect housesitters - quick responses to emails and calls, great rapport with Harry on meeting, and looked after him very well; left our home clean and tidy, and even cooked a delicious meal for our return. They walked Harry (twice) a day, and also washed all their bed linen before leaving. Pawel communicated with me regularly while we were away, and sent pictures of Harry. I recommend them to ... MORE
 
LIZ (Wentworth Falls NSW, Oct 2017 - 1 week)
Pawel and Raquel are a wonderful couple! We needed somebody to take care of our dog while we were away for 2 weeks and we believe we hit the jackpot :) We had excellent communication with them at all times through WhatsApp, so our holidays were totally stress free. Most importantly the guys love animals, so if you're looking for somebody to take good care of your fur baby then search no more. Our house was left spotless, even our bed was ready for us, so we could go straight to sleep after a ... MORE
 
SALOME AND CHRIS (Leichhardt NSW, Sep 2017 - 1 week 5 days)
Pawel and Raquel were the perfect house sitters. I cannot say enough about how happy we were to find them. We spent 3 and a half weeks away and we never had to worry once about our two greyhounds we left in their care. They treated the house as if it were their own, it was left perfectly clean and organised. Our greyhounds, Mouse and Kingsley adored them, I think they probably forgot about their owners after a day! I highly recommend Pawel and Raquel to anyone - you'll be lucky to have ... MORE
 
ALI (Concord NSW, Sep 2017 - 3 weeks)
Pawel and Raquel took great of our home in Mosman for about 4 months toward the end of 2017. This included maintaining a pool and extensive gardens. They communicated regularly and conscientiously kept on top of all issues such as mail, trash collection and day-to-day upkeep. It was so fantastic to arrive home and find a gourmet meal waiting for us, the oven freshly cleaned good as new, and the walkways and pool deck recently pressure washed, and the inside sparkling clean. Thank you VERY ... MORE
 
LAURENCE & DENNIS (Mosman NSW, Jun 2017 - 2 months 1 week)
Pawel and Raquel house-sat and minded 2 four year old doggies for us for a month from 13 May to 11 June. From the onset we already had a great impression of them, from the responsive email and text communications to our face to face catch up a few months before we went away. Pawel was very earnest and keen to house-sit for us and we were very glad we had them at our place. We came back home to a clean house, very healthy and happy doggies and a lovely meal (dessert included) Pawel and ... MORE
 
MAURICE (Maroubra NSW, May 2017 - 4 weeks)
We were very fortunate to secure the services of Pawel and Raquel to housesit and look after our 3 dogs for us while we were overseas in April/May 2017 for nearly 6 weeks. This was our first experience with using housesitters and we were delighted with the outcome. On initially arranging to meet them, Pawel and Raquel proved to be very prompt and we felt immediately at ease in their company. We got on very well, so I introduced them to my 3 dogs and I could see straight away that they had ... MORE
 
KATHY COCKS (Castle Hill NSW, Apr 2017 - 3 weeks)
From the get-go Pawel and Raquel were an absolute pleasure to deal with. This was our first time using a house-sitter and they made the process easy and seamless (we didn't know what they or we, really needed). Without going in to too much detail, they went above and beyond when caring for our Greyhound. When an injury occurred, while we were so far away, knowing that they were there was truly comforting. They left the house cleaner than they got it and a home-cooked meal was very much ... MORE
 
KERRI (Abbotsford NSW, Mar 2017)
Both Pawel and Raquel are delightful sitters. They took excellent care of our home, gardens and our cheeky pet house rabbit. Pawel has a great interest in health, nutrition and cooking, so loves the kitchen! Both are communicative, friendly people who we felt instantly comfortable and affable with. They gave over and above what was expected from them, including some lovely dinners left for us when we arrived home tired and exhausted from our travels!
 
KAREN (Callala Bay NSW, Feb 2017 - 4 weeks)
Mick and I cannot say enough good things about our experience having Pawel and Raquel sit our home and mind our animals. We were away for two weeks and Pawel and Raquel minded our 8 acres, a very active 2yr old cattle dog Ted, 2 cats Mim and Mo and 10 hens. They experienced days of extreme heat having high 30/40 degree days back to back. They went over and above to care for the animals having cats and dogs inside in the aircon and placed large ice blocks under the trees for the hens.They left ... MORE
 
NINA AND MICHAEL (Mindaribba NSW, Jan 2017 - 2 weeks 3 days)
 
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