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  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals
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  • NSW: Regional NSW, South Coast   VIC: Geelong, Northern Victoria, South Western Victoria  
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  • 2024: 7Mar-15Mar

Small holding specialist and superior house sitter

73, Ex Nurse / Disability support worker.

76, retired Mechanical Engineer, Small Holder ect.

Happily married couple of 54yrs who had lived in their home, on 5 acres in central Victoria for 34yrs during which time we had dogs, cats, hamsters, various birds, horses, cows, sheep, goats rabbits, pigs, chickens, ducks and geese. We also cared for various local properties and animals while the owners went away for short periods of time. We are both very house and garden proud and liked to maintain our home to a high standard.

In early 2018 we bought our first motorhome. And traveled around Australia for 2 years doing house sits along the way. We had no set plans of where or when we go, just taking each day as it comes. Since starting our traveling we have done house sits in Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, NSW and Queensland, and have looked after various breeds of dogs, both large and small, cats, chickens, sheep, cows, rabbits, alpacas and various birds. We have cared for small humble homes, up to $1,000,000 mansions. In isolated country areas as well as the suburbs.

We now have a smaller motorhome and bought a house in Bendigo, central Victoria, to be closer to family for our older age. Just in time for the first lockdown due to the COVID 19 virus. We hope to continue doing house sits as the virus regulations permit, but this time staying closer to home. We had to cancel our planned trip to Tasmania due to the virus, but hope to get over there at a later date.

When we had the property, we use to have house sitters in while we went house sitting, and will have to do this again now that we have bought a house, so we have experienced both situations and know how important it is to have a good trustworthy house/pet sitter while you are away.
You can go away on your much deserved holiday knowing that your home, garden and animals will be well looked after by a no smoking, no drinking, experienced and caring couple who will care for your place to the high standards that they have in their own home.

We have current COVID vaccination certificates,Police check,I have working with children check ,first aid and CPR,certificate and am a work place trained fire warden and past girl guide leader. Keith is an ex Scout leader and an ex voluntary CFA and Apex member.

Hope this is of interest to you.

Reviews (25)
Edwina and Keith were perfect house sitters. The communication was excellent. We had confirmation/photos of our pets welfare every day. The cats took to them straight away, so we were comfortable that they were happy. When we returned home, the plants had all been watered, the house was immaculate and all the linens had been washed and the bed remade. Couldn't ask for better house sitters. and would have them back anytime.
 
ELKE (Harford TAS, Mar 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Edwina and Keith were lovely. Edwina and I had 2 good chats prior to the sit and on the day, they arrived early to get acquainted with the house and Tully. I found both Edwina and Keith to be very personable, friendly and relaxed, and they easily understood what was required for the sit. I felt very comfortable leaving our home in their capable hands for the weekend.
 
ANDREA (Howrah TAS, Feb 2024 - 2 nights)
Edwina & Keith are amazing. They left my home in a great state and looked after my two dogs plus walked them. on the beach .I would recommend this lovely couple for any housesit
 
JOY (Grasstree Beach QLD, Aug 2023 - 4 nights)
Edwina and Keith came through as a wonderful couple to care for my world. The animals loved them and the house was in better shape than before I left. I hope our paths cross again. Wayne
 
WAYNE (Bundaberg South QLD, Aug 2023 - 4 nights)
Thank you Keith and Edwina for sitting for us. Very easy to talk to couple. Animals were happy and the house nice and tidy upon our return. Safe travels home
 
BRUCE & CATHY (Foreshores QLD, Aug 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Edwina & Keith housesat for us for 10 days, they were great with communication and when our flight was cancelled it was no bother for them to stay on another night which was a great help. Our doggies seemed happy and contented upon our return.
 
JO & ANDY (Terranora NSW, Jul 2022 - 1 week 3 days)
Thank You Edwina and Keith for house sitting and taking such wonderful and careful care of both the house and most importantly, Alfie and Jazzie. You were great communicators, keeping in touch with us as needed before and during the sit. It was so fantastic to come home to two very content pets who were obviously very well cared for. Thank you also for the lovely thank you gift you left us - it was very appreciated. You're welcome back any time - we would be delighted if you werw available to ... MORE
 
GERALDINE (Canberra ACT, Dec 2019 - 1 week)
Excellent care of our property and animals from Edwin and Keith. Such a treat coming home to a spotless house and well cared for pets. Lovely people. Definitely recommend them for house sitting.
 
MARY (Kangaroo Flat VIC, Dec 2019 - 1 week 1 day)
Keith and Edwina did a wonderful job looking after my house and young dog, They left my house in immaculate condition and a very happy dog. Very responsible and reliable sitters.
 
ANDREW (Mooroobool QLD, Oct 2019 - 1 week 3 days)
Edwina and Keith, were great to communicate with our plans and confirmation of sitting arrangements and dates. They came a few days earlier to set up and get a feel for the area and get to know the pets, particularly our dogs. They were very accommodating with all the feeding instructions. We knew the pets would be in good hands as the dogs took to them straight away. We enjoyed a lovely BBQ before we went away and Edwina kept in touch with updates and photos during the three weeks. We ... MORE
 
ANGELA (Kelso QLD, Aug 2019 - 4 weeks)
A really nice couple who took good care of my boys. Came home to a lovely welcome note & potted herb plant. Thanks so much Edwina .& Keith, anyone who has you in their house looking after their animals is very lucky! I wish you the best as you continue with your travel through Australia & beyond and the boys say a HUGE thanks for looking after them
 
JACKIE (Shoal Point, Mackay QLD, Aug 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Edwina and Keith did a fantastic job looking after our house and animals. They were very friendly and easy going and our house looked immaculate when we came home. The dogs also seemed to have enjoyed their company and were very happy and content. We highly recommend Edwina and Keith as trustworthy housesitters.
 
KATHARINA (Port Douglas QLD, Jun 2019 - 1 week 1 day)
No rating We greatly appreciated Edwina and Keith's recent housesit. They were very accommodating about all aspects of our needs, including walking our kelpies daily and organising their nighttime sleeping needs. Edwina and Keith were friendly from the start and went to great pains to keep our house clean and tidy. We would certainly recommend their services to anyone considering a future housesit.
JOHN & KAREN (Kendall NSW, May 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Edwina and Keith were perfect house sitters. They looked after our home as it was their own. It was spotless on our return. Actually cleaner than when we left. The pets were happy and healthy on our return too. I fully recommend them to look after your house.
 
KYLIE (Bendigo VIC, Apr 2019 - 2 weeks 5 days)
Having someone present at my house whilst I was away provided great peace of mind and it was nice to come home to a clean house and having the pets all fed. Thankyou.
 
CORAL (Wallaroo SA, Mar 2019)
Edwina and Keith took care of my house and pets whilst we went camping. They kept me updated on my pets and I returned to a spotless house and happy animals. They are a lovely couple and I would fully recommend them to house and pet sit for you.
 
JEN (Safety Bay WA, Jan 2019 - 1 week 4 days)
Edwina and Keith are a delightful couple who looked after our house, garden and pets beautifully, and left our house spotless. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them as house sitters, and would definitely have them back at our place!
 
WENDY (Australind WA, Dec 2018 - 2 weeks)
Delightful, non intrusive house sitters. Hope to keep in touch with them. Thanks, Edwina and Keith
 
KERRY (Pinjarra WA, Nov 2018 - 2 weeks)
No rating We cannot recommend Keith and Edwina enough! They were polite, friendly and left the house spotless - in fact, it was cleaner than when we left! Our dogs Beanz and Nym were happy and healthy upon our return. We would highly recommend this lovey couple to anyone requiring a house sitter :)
SARAH (Karratha WA, Sep 2018 - 1 week 4 days)
No rating Thanks again for looking after our home & Sandy dog. looking back over when we were away we never worried about home at all, having met Keith & Edwina which made our trip very relaxing. PS the place was spotless on our return and Sandy dog had nothing but good things to say about our house sitters. Thanks Aussie house sitters " great service" Rick & Marie
RICK (Girraween NT, Aug 2018 - 2 weeks 1 day)
No rating The 1st time we've used a house sitter, after meeting Edwina & Keith we left our property, chooks, rabbits & birds feeling at ease. We returned over 3 weeks later to a happy farmyard & sparkling home. A great experience with Aussie house sitters & recommend this capable couple to anyone.
FIONA & DANIEL (Bethany SA, Jun 2018)
No rating Edwina and Kieth were simply wonderful housesitters. I came home to a lovely tidy home, and most importantly - my two dogs were gorgeously happy, healthy, and cheerful. Edwina and Keith were just lovely, and I left home knowing my place was in capable, practical, happy hands.
EMMA BRADBURY (Moama NSW, May 2018 - 2 weeks)
No rating Edwina and Keith housesat for us for just over two weeks. Our house was very clean when we returned home and Edwina had even cleaned windows!! Our two dogs were well looked after, Morgan our pup is still sleeping inside but this was no problem for Edwina and Keith. Plants were cared for. Would definetely recommend them to look after your home
LIZ (Tarnagulla VIC, May 2018 - 2 weeks 2 days)
No rating This was our first time having house/cat sitters, but we knew from the moment they arrived that everything was in safe hands. We came home to not only a clean house but a sparkling clean house, & Edwina had a meal prepared for us as well. Edwina & Keith are a very caring couple & we would highly recommend them especially as they were able to help us out at very short notice.
JANETTE (Port Fairy VIC, Sep 2017 - 3 weeks)
No rating We had Edwina & Keith look after our 2 furbabies!! Peanut was only 11 weeks old!! This couple are fabulous! Our house was spotless on our return, presents on the table and the dogs were very content! We would happily recommend Edwina & Keith, if you want to message me personally please do. Thank you for being part of what was a great long weekend.
TENNEY (Encounter Bay SA, Jun 2017 - 4 days)
 
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