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House Sitting Preferences
  • 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, Farm Animals, Horse(s)
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  • NSW: ALL   QLD: Brisbane, Central Coast, South Eastern   VIC: ALL  
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The Couple you want!

Retired nurse

Retired business person

We are a retired business couple . We have travelled extensively and enjoy taking care of properties and pets. We love animals and will care for yours as if they were our own. We will take the best care of your home and grounds.
We are experienced in relief management of high end luxury accommodation, meticulous cleaning and ground acreage upkeep.
We are flexible with our time and area and can travel to wherever required.

We have great reviews from previous site eg

Rob
21 March 2020
We were fortunate to have Laurel and Rod not only look after our tourism accommodation business, but our home and pet dog, Tillie, while we took two much appreciated international holidays. They were both totally honest, reliable and fully committed to maintaining the operation of not only our business, but our substantial residence, pet and extensive gardens. We simply could not fault their commitment and execution in looking after and maintaining our business and premises on these two occasions and would look forward to having them back when next we go on holiday, should they be available. An exceptional couple, highly recommended for any house sitting position that they should choose to accept. Regards Rob & Toni Swansea Tasmania

Fiona -Pelican Waters QLD
April 2020
Our family experienced a negative example of housesitting in 2017 leaving us anxious to put our home in the hands of strangers once more. Rod & Laurels' recent 5 month care of our home, however, has been excellent. Our gardens and plants have been well cared for; our lawns much improved. Our home has also been well cared for, and our collie dogs returned to us thriving. Rod & Laurel have been generous and accomodating; changing their own arrangements to extend their stay with us many times. Efficient; professional - they went beyond the call of duty to leave our home perfectly clean and well managed; even sewing new cushions and children's toys . They are friendly; responsible; honest; willing to follow instructions; resourceful; good communicators and genuinely helpful. Rod & Laurel have restored our trust in the housesitting world, fulfilled our exacting requirements and left our home better than they found it.
Best skills:Pets well cared for, Followed instructions, Home neat and clean, Maintained garden, Punctual, Resourceful

Review by Rebecca
Cambewarra, New South Wales (25 Sep - 1 Oct)
Laurel and Rod are wonderful hours sitters. They took the time to meet me and my dogs beforehand so we were no longer strangers. Communicating with them was very easy. They gave us such peace of mind while we were away.
We returned to find happy pets, a clean and tidy home and they'd even gone above and beyond folding our washing and mowing the lawn.
We are so grateful.
Best skills:Pets well cared for, Followed instructions, Home neat and clean, Maintained garden, Punctual, Resourceful

Review by Tracy
Hunters Hill, New South Wales (1 Oct - 3 Nov)

We were truly blessed to have Rod and Laurel hold the fort for our six weeks away. Our cats and dogs adored the love and care that was lavished upon them-weekly photo updates put our minds at ease regarding this. The garden and pool was maintained thoroughly. Equally important, we felt real simpatico with this lovely couple. Well travelled, ready to take the initiative, successfully building links with our neighbours- we loved meeting them. We truly hope to have them hold the fort for us in the future.
Best skills:Pets well cared for, Followed instructions, Home neat and clean, Maintained garden, Punctual, Resourceful

Review by Len and Estelle Medowie NSW
May 2023 22 days
We found Laurel and Rod to be fantastic home and pet sitters, the home and gardens were well maintained in a clean and neat condition. our pets Max (the dog) and Delta (the chook) were well loved and cared for. we were kept up to date with photos and the wellbeing of Max and Delta. We highly recommend Laurel and Rod to anyone needing a house/pet sitter.
Best skills:Pets well cared for, Followed instructions, Home neat and clean, Maintained garden, Punctual, Resourceful

Review by Michael - Tanawah QLD 11-18/12. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I can't compliment Rod & Laurel enough, they are so caring & thoughtful, they looked after our home, our 2 precious dogs, fish & birds. They go over & above to ensure everything is done to the owners wishes, they love animals & cared for our 2 dogs like they were their own. It is such peace of mind when holidaying to have people like this that you can trust, I can't recommend them highly enough,, Thanks Guys.
Best skills:Pets well cared for, Followed instructions, Home neat and clean, Maintained garden, Punctual, Resourceful

Reviews (17)
We were so very fortunate to have Laurel & Rod care for our 2 gorgeous 10 year old pups, contrary cat, crazy chook, spoilt guinea pigs & demanding horses. They not only managed all the pet's routines beautifully, they took so much time in giving them love & attention. This was particularly important as one of our pups had a tumour removed 3 months before our holiday. We came back to a very healthy & happy boy, so can't thank them enough. Their communication was first rate, sending us photos & ... MORE
 
TANYA (Doonan QLD, Dec 2022 - 5 weeks)
Thank you and give those babies an extra love from us !
After a challenging month long holiday it was great to come home and find our property and land had been well looked after. Many thanks Laurel & Rod.
 
SUE (Redbank NSW, Feb 2024 - 4 weeks)
Thank you for your kind words - we will see you again soon
Laurel and Rod are excellent sitters. They looked after our home and pets really well and the place was immaculate when we returned. They went above and beyond and we highly recommend them.
 
MATTHEW (Berry NSW, Jan 2024 - 3 weeks)
Thank you for your kind words- we enjoyed every moment !
From the first meeting prior to our holiday we knew that Laurel and Rod would be the perfect house sitters for our needs. We went away feeling very comfortable that they would do a great job and we were not disappointed. Both the house and yard were neat as a pin when we returned. Our fur baby had been spoilt and loved as if she were their own. Communication while we were away was excellent with photo evidence that pooch was having the time of her life!! We can’t wait for another holiday and ... MORE
 
VICKI (St Ives NSW, Aug 2023 - 2 weeks 3 nights)
Thank you so much - we loved every minute and Freya won our hearts
Laurel and Rod were AMAZING 🤩 Together they looked after our dogs and property like it was their own. We had fantastic communication from beginning to end. We came home from our 7 week holiday to an immaculate home and happy pets. We highly recommend Laurel and Rod and hope we can have them back in the future !
 
JOANNA (Forster NSW NSW, Jul 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Thanks Jo it was a pleasure!
A pleasure from start to finish. First time having someone house sit for us, and I was so pleased Laurel and Rod got in touch. I knew instantly it was going to be smooth sailing. Cooper can be anxious with new people and needs time to be comfortable. Laurel and Rod listened to our instructions on how to deal with Cooper, and in return, they were rewarded with a new friend for life. Cooper just loved them both! I appreciated the updates, but I knew all our furbabies would be just fine. ... MORE
 
THOMASIN (Point Clare NSW NSW, Jun 2023 - 1 week 1 day)
Thank you such a joy 💕
I was on holidays and felt so happy and relaxed knowing that little Bilbo was in such good care. They left the house clean and tidy and even improved some of the organisation at my place! It was a pleasure to deal with this wonderful couple and I am hoping to have them back again next year.
 
ELSE (Tea Gardens NSW, Jun 2023 - 2 weeks 4 days)
Thank you
Laurel and Rod were a pleasure to deal with. You will be very lucky to have them house sit for you. Great communication, very organised, loved the pets and left the house impeccably. Thanks L and R.
 
LIONI (Mittagong NSW, Apr 2023 - 2 weeks)
Laurel and Road are incredibly nice people. They cared for my little Poodle as though he was their own., so much do that he sat at the window waiting for them to come home when they left. My home was spotless when they left and they kept me well informed the whole time I was away. Nothing was a trouble to them. This was my first time using a house sitter. I was reassured after speaking with them and was able to totally relax and enjoy my holiday. I know we have made a new friendship and ... MORE
 
KYM (Forster NSW, Feb 2023 - 2 months)
Thank you 💕
Laurel and Rod are the most genuine and lovely people! They took amazing care of our cat and dog loving them like they were their own. We could tell when we came home how safe and happy our babies felt with them. They even stayed up until midnight to make sure we got home safely so our fur babies didn't have to be alone! I couldn't recommend them enough to anyone considering a house sitter, they were the best :)
 
EMILY (Runaway Bay QLD, Jan 2023 - 4 days)
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We loved your apartment with the most amazing views of the canals and the boats. Your home was so serene and inviting. Mollie was so adorable and we fell in love with her from the first moment. She rarely left our side , literally and was a pleasure to walk. ... MORE
Thank you to Laurel and Rod for looking after both our dogs and house. The dogs were happy and healthy when we returned, and we know they were well taken care of and loved with updated cuddly photos. The house was clean and tidy, and they were so considerate and even took the sit one step further and made sure we had fresh bread and milk on our return. Communication was easy and I can tell that Laurel amd Rod are loyal and honest people. would be happy to have them back any time!
 
CAITLIN (Brighton QLD, Jan 2023 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Thank you and we are so pleased you all made it home safely!
Laurel & Rod were the ultimate house sitters. Their attention to detail and respect of our home, belongings & most importantly our two beautiful Cocker Spaniels was nothing short of perfect. They both had great communication, were clearly house proud & to return to the place in amazing condition along with our BBQ being restored & spotless was the icing on the cake. We will definitely love to have them back.
 
HANNAH (Glenhaven NSW, Nov 2022 - 3 weeks)
Thank you
Laurel and Rod were exceptional in every way. This was the first time we had used their lovely services as our sitters of four years moved back to Italy. From beginning to end, communication was second to none. Throughout our 2.5 weeks' overseas trip, our two pussy cats were treated with tender, loving care and it was beyond reassuring to constantly receive photos and updates from Rod and Laurel. Communication has been maintained and very much appreciated since our return. Upon the ... MORE
 
CAROL (Willoughby East NSW, Sep 2022 - 2 weeks 3 days)
Laurel and Rod are the perfect house sitters, they looked after our home and fur kids as if they were their own. We returned home to an immaculate house and two very spoiled fur kids. Even the cars got a clean ! Thank you Laurel and Rod, happy travels.
 
UNA (Callala Bay NSW, Jul 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Thank you - next trip booked in
Rod and Laurel are highly professional house sitters who did an amazing job of caring for both our fur babies and house. They are excellent with communication and updates, baked us muffins, left me wine and food and did odd jobs around the house to make my life easier on return. I would recommend them highly as I felt at ease. They are respectful and polite and left everything at my house immaculate.
 
LINDA (Umina Beach NSW, Jul 2022 - 6 days)
Thank you
Laurel and Rod are exactly the type of people we were hoping to get when we signed up to Aussie house sitters. They are friendly, great at communicating and also very experienced. 7 stars!
 
JAKE (Wentworth Falls NSW, Jul 2022 - 5 days)
Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
Every year we head north and spend Xmas away. Leaving 3 dogs and a property is always a stressful and potentially a costly exercise. We have used Aussie House Sitters now for 3 consecutive years and Rod and Laurel certainly didn't disappoint. I actually think our home was in better shape than we we left. Great communicators and a very easy going couple. Thank you Rod and Laurel for looking after our pets and our home. Very appreciative of the stay. Thank you and safe travels.
 
MICHAEL (Glenhaven NSW, Dec 2020 - 3 weeks)
Thank you for your kind words- we loved sitting for you and I wish I could have smuggled the babies out in my bag- we certainly miss them !
 
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