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  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Farm Animals, Horse(s)
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  • QLD: Central Coast (Mackay & Whitsundays)  
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  • 2023: 1Dec-1Dec2024
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Travel & Pet Loving Nomads

Retired Business Owner

Retired Business Owner

We are a married, healthy, retired couple, both non-smokers who have been house sitting full time for over 8 yrs. Having sold our business (in Port Macquarie, NSW) we are now catching up on lost time to indulge in our love of travelling. Prior to running our own business, we were both long term Military personnel and then worked in the Corporate Sector.

We are responsible people who have owned and rented properties, have previously maintained pools and varying gardens, and are used to dealing with any issues that may arise. We are conscious of the care and security required to maintain a property.

We are experienced with animals having had numerous pets (large and small) over the years and know how to deal with both young and older ones. We enjoy gardening and look forward to tending the different gardens that come with house-sitting.

Being retired gives us lots of time to look after your home, garden and pets

We have travelled extensively around Australia and in parts of Europe and love the experience new places can offer. When travelling overseas we always tried to stay in places where the locals went for holidays rather than the tourist orientated areas.

We enjoy the experience of living like a local and welcome the opportunity to be involved in the day-to-day life and discovering the beauty of the local area which is far more rewarding than ticking all the boxes to say you have seen all the tourist spots.

House sitting allows us time to slowly discover new places, meet people and enjoy the company of pets of all varieties, both large &small.

We can provide other references (from other house-sitting sites) and Police clearances.

Reviews (37)
To set the scene we have 5 acres of lawns, hedges and gardens plus a large 3 bedroom home, massive rock swimming pool and a lake. To come home after 6 months OS​ & find the house stocked and clean plus hedges and 5 acres of lawn cut & cleared and pool crystal clear was to say the least the icing on the cake of a fantastic holiday. We need documentation while away - no problem for them. We had what we needed inside 12 hours. Our ride on mower needed fixing - no problem for them, fixed. Both ... MORE
 
RICK (Cannonvale/Whitsundays QLD, Feb 2023 - 6 months)
Tanya and Rod were brilliant house / dog sitters for us. Their communication was excellent and they looked after the house and our dogs very well. We highly recommend them to others.
 
TIM (Cannonvale QLD, Dec 2023 - 1 week 2 nights)
Tanya and Rod were great house sitters. Luna was well looked after. Our farm and home looked great as did our Airbnb. Communication was great. We always felt included even while away. We highly recommend Tanya and Rod and would definitely book them again. Thank you Tanya and Rod again for being great sitters.
 
SHAREE (North Deep Creek QLD, Oct 2023 - 4 weeks)
We were so pleased to have Rod and Tanya back to sit for us , knowing how trustworthy and efficient they were last time. It's great to go away knowing things are in capable hands! Our home was left in beautiful condition when we returned , so nice to walk in to after a long trip! Thanks so much Rod and Tanya! Hope to catch up again sometime!
 
ELIZABETH (Blacks Beach QLD, Jan 2023 - 2 weeks - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thanks Liz, we were so happy to be able to come back. See you again one day.
Tanya and Rod are lovely people with excellent communication. They looked after the house and our cat very well. Would recommend these two any day.
 
AMY (Marian QLD, Jan 2023 - 1 week 4 days)
Tanya and Rod were fantastic. The house was immaculate, gardens maintained, communication throughout the sit was excellent and they looked after our dog like he was their own. Would certainly use them again should we need.
 
GLEN (Belgian Gardens QLD, Jul 2022 - 6 months)
We had Rod and Tanya house sit for us for four months, they were both professional, friendly and extremely good house sitters, the house was very clean and the dog was happy when we arrived home. we found that throughout our holiday Rod and Tanya were extremely good communicators with events back home and they went above and beyond by delivering our mail to in laws and sorting out trips to the vet, also rectifying maintenance issues etc. I would highly recommend.
 
BEN (Mulambin QLD, Dec 2021 - 4 months)
Tanya and Rod were fantastic. House was perfect and the animals were very happy and well looked after. Will definitely use this lovely couple again. Thanks guys
 
KIM (Meridan Plains QLD, Sep 2021 - 2 days)
Tanya and Rod, Cannot rate these two beautiful people highly enough, caring honest my fur babies couldn't been happier or taken care of. My home was left amazing. Ps, thanks for the beautiful melting moments home cooked by Tanya. To all the house sitting community we are so lucky to have Tanya and Rod on this site. Thank you again, love and blessings to you both.
 
ELIZABETH & PETER (Agnes Water QLD, Jul 2021 - 1 week 2 days)
We were very lucky to have Tanya and Rod house sit for us for 10 days. Their communication is amazing and left us feeling very safe with our farm and animals in their care. They looked after all our farm dogs, cows, chooks and cat and did an amazing job. We came home to very happy animals and the garden and house looked perfect. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Thanks very much Tanya and Rod
 
MARYANNE (Widgee QLD, Jun 2021 - 1 week 2 days)
simply could not have hoped for better sitters than Tanya and Rod. Excellent in all areas house, garden and pet care we are hoping to have them again later in the year would recommend them to anyone without hesitation
 
PATRICIA (Hervey Bay QLD, Jun 2021 - 1 week)
Tanya and Rod stayed in our home with our furbaby, Bella, for a weekend. Bella loved their company and the fact that she ate her food immediately each time when fed is a clear indicator that she was very relaxed and comfortable. Tanya and Rod had no problem keeping to Bella's routines and what she's used to. They cared for our house and Bella as if their own. We would be happy to welcome Tanya and Rod back into our home at any time.
 
DEDREI (Pialba QLD, Mar 2021 - 2 days)
Tanya and Rod looked after our home, garden and pool for near on 5 and half months, and we cannot speak highly enough of them. Their communication was fantastic, from the first contact, though the 5 months and until after they left. The garden and lawns were left beautiful. Some of our trees were outgrowing their stakes and they just went and bought new ones and re staked them. They pruned trees that needed it, and dealt with the pool when it had issues. Our home was sparkling when we ... MORE
 
CHERYL (Noosaville QLD, Nov 2020 - 5 months)
This was our first experience with having a house/pet sitter and we could not have asked for a more wonderful couple than Tanya and Rod. They maintained our home, gardens and pool beautifully for 2 months but more importantly, they took care of our fur babies as if they were their own. They were so caring and compassionate and went well over and above what we expected. We will be forever grateful that they were there for our dear old 16yo staffy when the time came for her to grow her wings. We ... MORE
 
JESSICA (Black Mountain QLD, May 2020 - 2 months 2 weeks)
Rod and Tanya were the perfect pet/ house sitters. The animals were all very relaxed when we got home and the house was more spotless than when we left it! We would not hesitate having Rod and Tanya back again, we were the lucky ones to get such lovely relaxed and caring people.
 
SHANNON (Murrumba Downs QLD, Mar 2020 - 5 days)
Can thoroughly recommend Tanya and Rod to take excellent care of your home and pets. Our beloved dog was lavished with the attention he craves, and they sent us regular emails and photos. The house was very well kept, and they did an admirable job of managing a large garden in very hot and dry conditions. Hope they are available next time we travel.
 
COLLETTE (Cashmere QLD, Oct 2019 - 4 weeks)
Tanya and Rod did a perfect job of looking after my house and pups. They are both courteous and kind individuals and it was just lovely not to have to worry about anything while I was away. I would happily have them come and stay again.
 
BERNADETTE (Red Hill QLD, Aug 2019 - 6 days)
No rating We again thank Rod and Tanya for their housesit end of March 20 was much appreciated. We have had this lovely couple a number of times now and would highly recommend them for any housesit. Our beautiful dog Lockie loves all their care and attention. Ian and Sharlane
SHARLANE (Wakerley QLD, Aug 2019 - 6 days - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Tanya & Rod are without a doubt are 5 star House Sitters. Our "Lilly" dog was very well looked after and walked daily. Our house was left spotless and we returned to our home warm and cosy with the home fireplace burning which was a very welcomed gesture after returning from our very wet camping trip. Other thoughtful and (totally unexpected) gestures were sheets washed and hung to dry, clothes folded and ironing done!! Tanya and Rod also purchased some dog treats for our Lilly that I had ... MORE
 
CHERIE & ALAN (Mount Tamborine QLD, Jun 2019 - 4 days)
Cherie & Alan, thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to look after your beautiful home & to spend time with Lilly who is such a treasure to look after. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the "Mountain" & experiencing the misty rain & warming fire
Tanya and Rod were fantastic. We had no doubts about leaving our house and beloved Dog Jenny with them. We were delighted when we returned to find the house immaculate, Jenny happy and healthy, and their little thoughtful touches such as fresh bread and milk for us were so beautiful. I would recommend them enthusiastically with no hesitation. They are lovely people.
 
MARY (Bellthorpe QLD, Apr 2019 - 3 weeks)
Just returned from our holiday and we were 100 percent happy with our house / pet sitters Rod & Tanya. Our property was left in excellent condition and our little fur baby adored them and we feel he was in the best of care. We had complete peace of mind while overseas and we can highly recommend our house sitters to anyone and are looking forward to them returning to our house later in the year.
 
DARREN (Drewvale QLD, Mar 2019)
Tanya and Rod were incredibly professional and take house sitting seriously. They were very accommodating in meeting with us initially and prior to the sit date, to alleviate any anxiety we had as first timers. They looked after our fur babies and home wonderfully. Our pets were spoilt with love, cuddles and play time. Their communication was prompt and their manner is warm and friendly. Highly recommend and hope you have them again one day.
 
KIMBERLEY (Bundamba QLD, Mar 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Thank you Kimberley for your kind words. We had a great time looking after your furbabies & your beautiful home - they were very easy to spoil & play with :) Cheers Tanya & Rod
Happy dog and a clean house, Tanya and Rodd are superb housesitters and unsurprisingly have quite a full calendar. They kept us updated with photos of the dog and even cleaned the fridge and house as well as mowing the lawn, I hope they're available for our next trip
 
NEIL (mons QLD, Jan 2019 - 3 weeks)
Tanya and Rod are confident and experienced housesitters who exceed expectations. I thoroughly recommend their service, as in addition to amazing care of our home and fur friends we met two lovely people with good stories to share.
 
ABBIE (Ferny Hills QLD, Nov 2018 - 5 days)
No rating Rod and Tanya house sat for us while we were in Canada for two months. They did a fabulous job and I highly recommend them. Our golden retriever Molly was much loved and I am sure she would happily have left with Rod and Tanya!! Tanya kept in touch during our travels and sent pictures. On our return we were delighted to come back to a sparkling home and tidy yard. It is always a worry for my gardener husband who hates to come home to a jungle that needs weeks of work. Rod and Tanya kept ... MORE
ELIZABETH (Blacks Beach QLD, Jul 2018 - 2 months - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
No rating We found Tanya and Rod a delightful couple to deal with, from the initial communication until the completion of the house sit. They have a very professional and caring attitude. Our main concern was our timid dog, Bridie so was a blessing to have Tania and Rod in our home and keep Bridie in her own surrounds. Tanya and Rod obviously quickly bonded with Bridie and cared for her well. Regular photos and short videos were sent to us showing her enjoying walks and playing in her favourite park ... MORE
JIM AND SANDY (Cooroy QLD, May 2018)
No rating Tanya and Rod were an absolute pleasure to meet, they were very easy to communicate with, went above and beyond to help. The house was cleaner and tidier than when we left, the animals were well looked after, and we even had dinner waiting when we came home. I hope they will want to house sit for us again!
TRINA (Kybong QLD, Apr 2018 - 1 week 2 days)
No rating We could not say enough good things about Tanya and Rod. From the very beginning they were easy to deal with, understanding of our needs (and our dogs) and are lovely people. They were kind enough to send us pictures of our dog every day to pacify a 'crazy dog lady' missing her boy. The house was perfect on our return and Tanya was even kind enough to make our bed up for us so we could just fall in after a 1am flight home. We highly recommend Tanya and Rod and hope we can have them as house ... MORE
NICOLE (Victoria Point QLD, Mar 2018 - 2 weeks 2 days)
No rating Tanya and Rod. We thank you so much for doing our housesit for us. Our beautiful dog (German Shepherd / Husky) Lockie loved both of you looking after her, walking, feeding, spoiling etc. Also many thanks for caring for our house, garden, the delicious meals and going the extra mile for our family lunch you prepared for us all. We recommend Tanya and Rod for any housesit as they go above and beyond to make sure your pet , home and any other situation that may come up is handled extremely well.
SHARLANE (Wakerley QLD, Feb 2018 - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
No rating Rod and Tanya looked afrer our house in the country for 7 months. There were 2 dogs, cat, cockatoo, 2 chooks and 6 steers in their care. The animals had the most wonderful care and the house and grounds very well looked after. I can't thank them enough for the love and care they showed me when I had to come home for a week to visit a sick friend. Each night dinner was cooked and I was greeted at the door with a refreshing drink. If we had to describe Tanya and Rod I would sum them up as ... MORE
DAVID & JANE (Ladysmith NSW, May 2017 - 6 months)
No rating Tanya & Rod looked after our very shy Cav King Charles Sophie during our time away on holiday. We realised during our first meeting that they are a lovely, caring & very genuine couple. We were not wrong. Our Sophie was very well taken care of and on our return home, we noticed she had truly bonded with Tanya & Rod. This is a huge achievement as she is such a very timid dog. We also appreciated the almost daily communication from Tanya assuring us that our girl was doing well, we had ... MORE
MARIE (Kallaroo WA, Jan 2017 - 1 week 3 days)
No rating My husband and I met Rod & Tanya to look after our two beloved kitties. They did a great job with the cats.....even taking the "problem" child to the vet (which he despises) and therefore discovering he carries a grudge to the person who medicates him (which Tanya found out quickly). they kept in regular contact with us, sending emails about how the boys were. Rod also did a 2 night sit for us so we could just escape for a weekend Wish we could use them again BUT they have left WA so ... MORE
JULIE (Hillarys WA, Oct 2016 - 1 week)
No rating Tanya and Rod are amazing, we didn't leave until late and they came over to spend a bit of time with our 2 dogs before we left, Tanya was in the Kitchen doing my dishes and cleaning it up for me while I packed. We had updates and photos the whole time we were away. Our 2 dogs are an extreme handful to walk but not for Tanya and Rod they walked them without any problems at all! We came home the house was cleaner than it was before we left. I have formed a nice friendship with them, they have ... MORE
LOUISE (Craigie WA, Oct 2016 - 1 week 3 days)
No rating Thank you to Tanya and Rod for a wonderful job of house sitting and taking great care of our 2 big dogs. It was such a nice thing to come home from our holiday to and clean and tidy house. Our windows were even cleaned!!! It was lovely to receive photos of our dogs having a great time on their walks. We highly recommend this wonderfully friendly couple to house sit and take care of anyone's pets.
ASHLEIGH (North Beach WA, Sep 2016 - 2 weeks 4 days)
No rating Tanya and Rod did a fantastic job; they went above and beyond our expectations. They had great communication, before and during our holiday. We arrived home to a spotless house in better condition than how we left it, the garden looking fantastic lawn mowed, lush, green and well maintained, happy cats and dinner. We really appreciate everything did in our home and the care they showed our cats. It was a pleasure having Tanya and Rod housesit for us and we can't recommend them enough. Thank you ... MORE
EMMA (Warnbro WA, May 2016 - 4 weeks)
No rating Thank you to Tanya and Rod for being amazing house sitters for us.We had to go to America for our daughters wedding before we left our German Shepherd got cancer he was still under treatment our collie who is epileptic had a bad turn and had only just come out of hospital and is on a large amount of tablets. We were very worried when we left. Tanya kept in contact with me and with in no time I knew they were in the best of care which made it so much better for us. They did not have a easy time ... MORE
LORRAINE (Swan View WA, Apr 2016 - 3 weeks)
No rating Tanya and Rod looked after my huskie Suka when I was overseas during Feb.this year and I was very happy with the way they looked after Suka and the house and garden.The are a very nice and helpful coupIe and I would recommend them to any one looking for reliable house sitters.
CALLUM (Kendenup WA, Jan 2016 - 4 weeks)
 
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