Specialist Senior Sitter
Home from many years overseas, many countries, with lots of o/s housesits. Lots of housesits since.
I'm having the time of my life as a roving housesitter. Dozens of house and pet sits over years, since long before housesit websites began.
Cheerful widower, non-drinker and non-smoker. Sixties.
I take pride in leaving your place as clean and tidy as I found it. I'll spoil your pets as if they were my own.
I'm happy, generous, charitable and spiritual. Enjoy pets, internet, bowls, croquet, or just walking.
Reviews (23)
John is an experienced house sitter and it shows. Everything from the first communication to him leaving my property was excellent. My house was in good hands and my female tonkinese cat well looked after. John left the house in a clean and tidy state. Would recommend John wholeheartedly and will definitely look him up in the future hoping that he will be available.
HILARY (Sandstone Point QLD, Jan 2024 - 5 nights)
John was great. The cats, dogs and budgies were in excellent shape when we returned home.
The house was in good nick too, although unexpectedly dusty in places such as in the lounge room.
The garden was good - the cyclamen were well looked after and instructions were followed - thank you.
Communication was light but clear - exactly what we asked for.
JAN (Mudgeeraba QLD, Mar 2024 - 4 months)
John was very communicative & responsive. He’s a nice bloke & seems to care. Our dogs were fine when we arrived home, the house was tidy, however there were 2 doors that weren’t locked properly so unfortunately can’t give 5 stars. To be fair, I think he had some accommodation issues on the last day and left in a rush, but security is a must in my eyes.
SUSIE (JAMBOREE HEIGHTS QLD, Mar 2024 - 4 nights)
John was punctual, clear with communication and house requirements, tidy, and built an excellent rapport with the dogs in such a short period of time, they were happy when we arrived home, and appreciated John being a homebody to give them lots of attention while we were away for the weekend. A great house guest and friend to the dogs, thanks John!
BETH (Glass House Mountains QLD, Mar 2024 - 2 nights)
John was great. From communication prior to stay until his departure everything was smooth and spot on. We had a pleasure to get to know John bit better as he arrived couple of days early and spent few days in our family. He is a good man and would definitely recommend him as a house sitter.
MICHAL (Morayfield QLD, Mar 2024 - 1 week 2 nights)
John was a great pet and house sitter. I came back home after two weeks away to a clean and tidy home, sheets washed and a very happy/content dog. John was fast to respond to any contact I had and I would highly recommend John for any house sit.
TRENT (Virginia QLD, Feb 2024 - 2 weeks)
On reading John’s previous reviews I was very happy to leave my home and pets in his care.
My detailed written and verbal instructions for my dog and cats re outside access were not followed. I also have a friend that tried to explain the routine but John advised he worked out his own schedule which involved locking my dog inside the house even when he wasn’t home. She has never been locked in before and this stressed her.
On returning my dog had very large sores/rashes.
When I asked John ... MOREOn reading John’s previous reviews I was very happy to leave my home and pets in his care.
My detailed written and verbal instructions for my dog and cats re outside access were not followed. I also have a friend that tried to explain the routine but John advised he worked out his own schedule which involved locking my dog inside the house even when he wasn’t home. She has never been locked in before and this stressed her.
On returning my dog had very large sores/rashes.
When I asked John about them he advised he hadn’t seen them. One of them was 3 inches round and required a vet visit. She was not taken for any walks in 2 weeks.
John maybe suitable for very short sits as per his previous reviews but I can’t in all good conscience recommend him for longer petsits after my experience.
SUE (Tweed Heads South NSW, Feb 2024 - 1 week 6 nights)
As our dog was a rescue, she has certain emotional needs and sometimes sensitivities. John was open to hearing these, and was only too happy to accommodate them when I asked him to come a day early and for us to meet off the property for our initial doggy intro.
He was exceptional at taking on her care instructions and they became great friends. When I returned home the house was tidy and I could tell that my dog was really happy. I know she had a good time with John, and that was the most ... MOREAs our dog was a rescue, she has certain emotional needs and sometimes sensitivities. John was open to hearing these, and was only too happy to accommodate them when I asked him to come a day early and for us to meet off the property for our initial doggy intro.
He was exceptional at taking on her care instructions and they became great friends. When I returned home the house was tidy and I could tell that my dog was really happy. I know she had a good time with John, and that was the most important thing for me.
Lots of interesting stories were shared by John, and he was easygoing and good company to be around. I would definitely, and without hesitation have him back for a return stay to look after our house and much-loved dog.
CHRISSY (Tewantin QLD, Jan 2024 - 1 week)
John provided care for our two mini schnauzers and our home. He sent short email updates from time to time and notified us and our emergency contact when an incident occurred involving our dogs. We arranged a friend to do our lawns whilst away to ease the burden of maintaining our large home and yard. John followed the requirements for our dogs and maintaining our house and yard (including watering the plants and lawn) as outlined in our Welcome Pack we had drafted. The dogs were happy and ... MOREJohn provided care for our two mini schnauzers and our home. He sent short email updates from time to time and notified us and our emergency contact when an incident occurred involving our dogs. We arranged a friend to do our lawns whilst away to ease the burden of maintaining our large home and yard. John followed the requirements for our dogs and maintaining our house and yard (including watering the plants and lawn) as outlined in our Welcome Pack we had drafted. The dogs were happy and healthy on our return.
CHRISTEL (Augustine Heights QLD, Nov 2023 - 1 month 1 week)
John looked after our cockatiels and fish for 6 weeks. We came home to a beautiful spotlessly clean house and very happy birds and fish. I would highly recommend John he emailed us every week to let us know how things were going.
JULIE (Waterford QLD, Jul 2023 - 6 weeks)
We are so happy John came to look after our Charlie for 6 weeks. We found a very happy puppy beautiful house and happy plants when we came home. Thank you John and we wish you all the best with your travels. Nancy and Grant and Charlie
NANCY (Sinnamon Park QLD, May 2023 - 1 month 1 week)
John was fantastic to deal with. We met him a couple of times before the scheduled house sit and both our cat and dog took to him straight away. Whilst away he stayed in very regular contact to keep us updated on the pets. John is personable, easy to talk to and a very good communicator. The house was as we left it and we can't recommend him highly enough. Thanks John.
NATHAN (Springfield Lakes QLD, Dec 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks)
We were extremally impressed with John. He was easy to contact while we were away and left the house spotless. A true gentlemen. Our doggies were well looked after. Thank you John!
GRACE (Glenvale QLD, Jun 2022 - 6 days)
John was amazing and will be welcomed back in a heartbeat. helped us out when we got stuck overseas, took amazing care of the animals, home and garden. You couldn't find a better house sitter!
SUSANNAH (WILSONTON QLD, May 2022 - 5 weeks)
John has been great and left the house in great condition. Molly the cat was well looked after. Would not hesitate to recommend John for a housesit.
LYN (Newtown QLD, Mar 2022 - 1 week)
John, is an excellent sitter both for Toby and our home. John has arrived on both occasions at the agreed time and was very friendly. The house was clean and tidy on our arrival home as if nobody had been there. We would be glad to have John back in the future. Thanks again John you were great. Maddy and Angus.
MADELYN (Oakey QLD, Feb 2022 - 5/6 days)
It was a pleasure to have John stay at our house for a week whilst we visited relatives. Our 3 dogs took to him instantly. Communication before and after was excellent. Very happy to recommend with 5 stars, and hope to see him again later in the year.
Andrew & Kay
ANDREW (Currumbin Waters QLD, Jan 2022 - 1 week)
John has been excellent my fur baby is happy my home is clean .John always responded promptly and kept me updated
Definitely recommend
MELANIE (Palm Beach QLD, Oct 2021 - 4 days)
John was easy to communicate with and he looked after our fur babies like they were his own. Cane back to a clean, spotless home. Thanks john.
LOREDANA (Kallangur QLD, Jun 2021 - 1 week 2 days)
Fantastic communication from the start and throughout stay
My animals looked so happy
House looked cleaner than when I left
Andddddd he stripped the bathroom and towels
MICHELLE (Woombye QLD, Jun 2021 - 4 days)
Thanks John for looking out for my best friend my dog and the house all good on my return Cheers Liz.
LIZ (Mango Hill QLD, Apr 2021 - 12 days)
Always stayed in touch and left my house as he found it
Would recommend
JULIANNE (Chandler QLD, Apr 2021 - 6 days)
John was wonderful from start to finish. He responded quickly and we are so grateful he accepted our last minute request. Our plants and cat looked happy and healthy and he left the house cleaner than the way we'd left it! Thanks so much John, all the best :)
MIRANDA (ILLINBAH QLD, Apr 2021 - Eight nights)