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  • 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s)
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  • NSW: Central Coast, Hunter Valley, North Coast, Sydney   QLD: Brisbane, Central Coast, Northern, South Eastern  
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Treating your home as my own

60, Freelance Proofreader/Editor/Writer

I am semi-retired, non smoking and single, with excellent reviews from over six years of continuous housesitting experience.

I am exploring Australia at a leisurely pace, spending time in locations along the way in order to learn about them. I have travelled extensively and always find that the best way to experience a place is to live as a local for an extended time period, rather than 'holidaying' in a hotel.

I am an animal lover, but my lifestyle is not conducive to pet ownership. By housesitting with animals, I get to experience the joy of pets when I can. As I am an avid walker, dogs will not be short of exercise. I've had my own cats, dogs and donkeys in the past and worked at a vet surgery during my university years, so I am comfortable with most aspects of pet handling.

I used to publish The Owner Builder magazine and now offer freelance services, working from my laptop wherever I have a good internet connection. I don't need much in the way of luxury or gadgets - wifi is a distinct advantage; apart from that, I am self-sufficient. I am pretty fastidious about neatness and more than happy to treat your home in the manner it deserves.

I am double vaccinated against COVID, and I have a National Police Certificate (name and address check).

Thank you for considering me to care for your home and pets.

P.S. I view the relationship between myself and home owners as one of mutual respect, care and consideration, which includes respecting one another's privacy. For me the use of CCTV cameras or audio monitoring devices INSIDE the home would be an intrusion of my privacy; please discuss with me if you have internal monitoring of any kind.

Reviews (41)
Lynda was the perfect house and pet sitter. She was organised, professional, experienced and best of all, she absolutely adored our precious dog, Zero. During her stay, Lynda send regular photos and videos of her walks and explorations with Zero and we texted often. Lynda coped admirably with a misbehaving hot water service and a dog who was petrified of the enormous storm during our absence. Our house and garden were cared for faultlessly. I cannot recommend Lynda more highly. Zero and I ... MORE
 
DIANE (Huntleys Cove NSW, Mar 2024 - 2 weeks 6 nights)
Thank you Diane! Zero definitely stole a little piece of my heart 💜
Lynda was an excellent house and pet sitter for our border collie and elderly cat. Lynda spent time grooming them every day and when we returned they looked better than I'd ever seen them! Our garden was thriving and the house was spotless. We also appreciated how well she communicated and how willing she was to do/check things for us while we were gone. I can definitely recommend Lynda and wouldn't hesitate to have her sit for us again.
 
ELIZABETH (Yarrawonga Park NSW, Mar 2024 - 4 nights)
Thanks Elizabeth, I really enjoyed my time in your ‘sanctuary’ - it is a terrific spot. Barkley kept me well exercised and Macy offered relaxation - the perfect combination. đŸ˜»
We were extremely happy with the way Lynda looked after our house and our dog Lemon, while we were away travelling. Being an old dog Lemon requires special care and attention, and he was clearly very happy and comfortable with Lynda. Also, Lynda took great care of the house and left it in an ideal condition. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and we would absolutely love to be able to work with Lynda again!
 
MARK (Bilgola Plateau NSW, Feb 2024 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
Thank you Mark and Julia, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at your home and with Mon. Give him a belly rub from me.
It was lovely to have Lynda back. She did a great job looking after our dog Otis and gave our yard some love (water) during the hot days. Hope to see you again soon Lynda â˜ș
 
JOYCE (Mayfield East NSW, Jan 2024 - 3 nights - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thanks Joyce, Otis is an absolute pleasure!
Lynda is one of the best house sitters we have ever had, we can't recommend her enough. She has excellent communication, gave our cats plenty of attention, and cared for our home as if it were her own. Not only did she take wonderful care of our house and cats, she also prepared for, endured and cleaned up following a cyclone that hit our area during her sit. She remained calm, well informed and kept in close communication with us the entire time which eased a lot of our anxiety and stress of ... MORE
 
CHRISTINE & JAKE (Yorkeys Knob QLD, Dec 2023 - 1 month 1 week)
Thank you! It was a wild ride at times but the local community is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Yorkeys - thanks again for trusting me with your home and the girls.
This was Lynda's 4th housesit for us, inside the last 2 years. This is testament to Lynda's professionalism, and her level of genuine care and concern for our home and girls (2 Tonkinese cats). It's always so clearly evident how our girls bond so quickly and easily with Lynda. We are very hopeful that Lynda will be available mid 2024 for a 2 month period, when we will be travelling overseas again. This would give us enormous peace of mind during our absence. We highly recommend Lynda ... MORE
 
HUGH AND LINDA (Main Beach QLD, Nov 2023 - 2 weeks 3 nights - 1 of 4 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you for your trust in me - it is most appreciated.
Lynda is the consummate housesitter and cat whisperer. Yet again, we were totally relaxed while travelling, knowing our home and "girls" (2 Tonkinese) were being cared for by Lynda, as if they were her own. Daily videos and photos of the girls, though not expected, were always greatly appreciated.
 
HUGH AND LINDA (Main Beach QLD, Nov 2023 - 1 week 1 night - 2 of 4 endorsements from this owner )
Always a pleasure to care for the girls!
Thankfully Lynda was available and happy to keep our cats company once again. Purrrfectly. Second time this year - and we are already sad, knowing during our next trip, she won't be available. But we are very happy for her as it sounds like great plans ahead. And hopefully one day in the future times will line up again.
 
NICOLE (Annerley QLD, Sep 2023 - 1 week - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you Nicole! Who knows, things are always changing with me
 ;-)
Lynda has been our preferred house-sitter for the last 5 years and her most recent housesit was for almost 8 weeks whilst we were in Europe. Her positive, common sense approach, attention to detail and cleanliness are exemplary. Her attachment and attention to our 19 year old cat, Simba, over the past few years has been amazing. We knew that Simba was close to the end but Lynda took on the extra duty of his final days whilst we were gone and was responsible for his burial and other details in ... MORE
 
GLENDA (Bongaree QLD, Aug 2023 - 2 months 3 weeks - 1 of 6 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you for trusting me with Simba - it was bittersweet saying goodbye but it was his time. He had a wonderful life, full of freedom and adventure, and I am so glad to have been a small part of that.
Another perfect, carefree house sit by Lynda. It was obvious our girls (2 female Tonkinese cats) loved their time with Lynda again. Lynda also cares for our home as if it was her own - and deals with the unexpected with ease. We highly recommend Lynda - so much so, we have planned our next trip to suit her availability!
 
HUGH AND LINDA (Main Beach QLD, Jul 2023 - 4 weeks - 3 of 4 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you! I do enjoy my time with the girls, as well as in your place - suits me to a T.
Lynda is a very easy and responsive house sitter. The cats were well looked after and my place was left spotless. I received regular updates and the girls seemed to love Lynda’s company. I highly recommend Lynda as a competent and trustworthy sitter.
 
JEN (Chevron Island QLD, Jun 2023 - 3 weeks)
Thanks Jen - it really was a pleasure!
What can I say we have never had a house sitter before and were very hesitant to do so. I was very careful with selecting the right person. Lynda was a pleasure to have in our home , so friendly and professional in the way she looked after our Cat RJ he just loved Lynda's company and companionship. We received updates regularly with videos of a very happy cat playing, the communication was fantastic. We came home to a lovely clean home, I would highly recommend Lynda and hope to have her back ... MORE
 
SHARON (Hope Island QLD, May 2023 - 2 weeks 6 days)
Thanks Sharon - you made it easy for me! Loved my time with RJ.
Lynda looked after my home, cat and dog for 5 days and she is absolutely AMAZING. We had excellent communication from the start and throughout the sit, my pets instantly bonded with her and she looked after my home like it was her own. I came home to two very happy pets and my home was spotless. I highly recommend Lynda as a sitter and she will be the first person I contact whenever I go away. Thank you so much Lynda.
 
KATIE (Everton Park QLD, May 2023 - 5 days)
Thank you Katie. You made it a lot easier for me by having well behaved pets and an easy-to-care-for home. Hopefully our dates can align in the future again.
Lynda was an absolute pleasure to deal with - from her first reaction to our ad till the minute she left our house at the end of the sit. House and our 2 cats were very well looked after and she kept us posted about the boys and surprise parcels rocking up at the door - ensuring that we had worry-free days away. We highly recommend Lynda - and are currently trying to organise our next holiday to fit in with her availability.
 
NICOLE (Annerley QLD, Apr 2023 - 1 week 2 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thanks Nicole - it was a breeze looking after the boys as you gave me all the information needed.
Lynda, thank you so much! For others looking for a house sitter, Lynda, was everything we hoped for. This was our first time using a house-sitter and we were a little anxious. We didn’t have great expectations of anyone but, of course, you hope they will take care of your pet and home as we would. The moment we met Lynda she instilled a sense of trust and care. Her manner and conversation with us and instant attention to Munro (our 7yr labradoodle) reassured us immediately. During our four ... MORE
 
GREG (Mayfield NSW, Mar 2023 - 4 weeks)
Thank you! You made it much easier by leaving me with a very well trained boy, which made the whole experience much more pleasant for both me and Munro. Give him an extra 'choof' from me.
We had Lynda sit our two spoilt Maltese girls for 2 weeks. Lynda walked them, played with them, bathed them and spoilt them as se do. We received videos and photos often that we appreciated and enjoyed. The house was well cared for and our girls well loved What more can you ask for Thank you Lynda.
 
HEATHER (Ocean Grove VIC, Apr 2022 - 2 weeks)
It was a pleasure - thank you!
Lynda was a wonderful house sitter and carer for our girls (2 female Tonkinese). Her years of experience were clearly evident from our first conversation. Mischief is generally a little shy, but quickly formed a strong bond with Lynda. Rascal is more extrovert, but equally loved Lynda's attention. It was very reassuring, as this was the first time our girls had been cared for by someone else for more than a few nights. Lynda sent photos daily, and even some videos, during our 3 weeks ... MORE
 
HUGH AND LINDA (Main Beach QLD, Feb 2022 - 2 weeks 6 days - 4 of 4 endorsements from this owner )
I grew very attached to the girls as well, They really are Mischief and Rascal, but so much fun! Thank you, hopefully see you all again in the future.
We are so happy that we had Lynda to look after our pets. She was very communicative and took good care of the house while showering our pets with love and affection. We were happy to have someone so experienced to housesit for us.
 
JOSEPHINE (Mount Gravatt East QLD, Jan 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
It was a pleasure, Josie. I missed Johnny on my morning walk today!
Lynda was a fabulous house and dog sitter. Maple our Vizsla had the most amazing adventures around north east Brisbane and we were kept well informed with photos. We appreciate Lynda flexibility in us cutting the sit short and moving her into a hotel so we could return home due to a family illness. We would welcome Lynda back.
 
CHARLOTTE (Windsor QLD, Dec 2021 - 2 weeks)
Thank you for your generosity. Get well soon!
Thank you again Lynda.
 
GLENDA (Bongaree QLD, Nov 2021 - 2 weeks 6 days - 2 of 6 endorsements from this owner )
Always a pleasure. Missing my morning wake up calls already!
I certainly recommend Lyda as a trustworthy and caring housesitter. She looks after our cat, Simba and our home for almost 7 weeks. On our return, we found Simba happy and loved and the house was a pleasure to return to. Thanks Lynda, I look forward to next time.
 
GLENDA (Bongaree QLD, May 2021 - 1 month 2 weeks - 3 of 6 endorsements from this owner )
I feel like your home is my 'second' home, and that I am god-catparent to Simba!
Lynda sent us regular pics of our very contented cat. She's old and fussy and Lynda accommodated her needs and quirks very well. The house was clean and tidy and a joy to come home to. All our plants had been watered and were thriving, even though Lynda reckons she's no gardener. I would have no hesitation using Lynda again or recommending her.
 
ALEXANDRA (Bargara QLD, Apr 2021 - 3 weeks)
Thank you. I'm missing Meeka, my night-time snuggle bug partner!
Lynda was a remarkable house sitter. During a prolonged period of heavy rain she maintained our house, pool, yard and animals (2 large dogs and one cat) to the highest possible standard. Lynda's communication with us was exemplary, keeping us aware of the situation and any problems. On our arrival home our property was beautifully clean and and our animals did not appear to have missed us at all. Lynda was more than accommodating when we had to unexpectedly extend our time away by a few ... MORE
 
PETER AND BRONWYN (Coffs Harbour NSW, Mar 2021 - 02.03.21 to 24..03.21)
Thank you for having me and for making me feel so welcome. I'll definitely be in touch when I'm next in the area.
We loved Lynda as a house-sitter, she looked after our 1 year old Labradoodle for 4 days. She walked him twice a day and spent lots of time with him. We had a few house rules for the dog and Lynda followed these all up as well which was great. After we came home the house looked exactly as how we left it (super clean). We got a photo and update of how he was doing from her everyday. We would love to have Lynda back to house sit for us again.
 
JOYCE (Mayfield East NSW, Feb 2021 - 4 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you for having me, and trusting me with your home and the gorgeous Otis.
It was so sad to have to ruin Lynda's housesit as we were forced to return home due to Covid 19. I know that she would have done a wonderful job with Simba and our home if she had the opportunity of housesitting for the 9 weeks that was intended. I will be asking Lynda to housesit if we are ever allowed out again. Thanks again Lynda Regards Glenda and Rod
 
GLENDA (Bongaree QLD, Mar 2020 - 2 months 1 week - 4 of 6 endorsements from this owner )
And sad that your fantastic trip had to be cut so short! But we worked it out - thanks for accommodating me while I sorted myself out. Looking forward to next time with my lover boy
Lynda was our first house sitter, and she was A-Mazing! I cannot thank her enough. Lynda's communication was upfront around the arrangements and she did not leave any points out, which was perfect for a first timer like us. She was certainly a dog-lover, sending photos and videos of Hunter enjoying a walk. Hunter was brushed and well taken care of and for that we are thankful.... The house appeared much cleaner than we left it. And the yard was also well taken care of. I would highly ... MORE
 
SOPHIE AND TODD (Valentine NSW, Jan 2020 - 5 days)
Thank you Sophie and Todd! While Hunter was a handful on walks (not at home), your obvious training means that he quickly responds to commands. He is a lovely dog and I thoroughly enjoyed looking after him. I'll let you know when I next spend some time in the area, in case it corresponds with your ... MORE
Lynda responded very promptly to my ad and messages. She was very organised and a pleasure to deal with. Pearl clearly enjoyed a nice quiet week with Lynda and everything was very neat and tidy upon our return! She very helpfully took care of some washing of linens etc we didn't finish before we left. I would recommend Lynda for your house-sit.
 
TANJA (Port Macquarie NSW, Jan 2020 - 1 week 1 day)
Thanks Tanja! (Black) Pearl and I enjoyed one another's company.
We had Lynda care for our dog, cat, house, and garden for 5 weeks over December/January. She is an extremely down to earth, easygoing house sitter who is very reliable and easy to communicate with. She kept us updated with photos of our two girls, which was lovely. Upon our return we found the house and garden clean and well cared for. Our dog and cat were extremely relaxed, calm, and happy. She had even taught our dog some new tricks, which our children loved. This was the second time Lynda ... MORE
 
PETER (14 Surfside Crescent NSW, Dec 2019 - 1 month 1 week - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you all, it is always a pleasure to spend time relaxing in your little bit of paradise.
Thanks again Lynda. I feel very relaxed when you are looking after our little man, Simba and our home. Good luck and hope to see you again x
 
GLENDA (Bongaree QLD, Oct 2019 - 3 weeks - 5 of 6 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you!
Lynda allowed us to not worry about our furry baby while we were away Or our home. She was a pleasure to have in our home and trustworthy. The house was left just as we left it, nice and clean. our dog got spoiled with lots of walks and Lynda as well went above and beyond by driving us to the airport and picking us up. would highly recommend her to anyone!
 
JOANNE (Tighes Hill NSW, Feb 2019 - 6 days)
Thank you Joanne - it was a pleasure to look after your home and furry baby!
Lynda is a real treasure in every way and cannot believe our good fortune that she was available a second time to mind our house and pet when when gave her short notice for a friends wedding we had to go to overseas. Came back to an immaculate house, a very contented pussy cat and wonderful communication as always while we were away.
 
KATHRYN (Safety Beach NSW, Jan 2019 - 2 weeks 6 days - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you Kathryn!
Lynda was a great housesitter. Very caring, looking after my cat really well. I received lots of photos of him enjoying Lynda's company and attention. The house was very clean and tidy on my return. I recommend Lynda for any house sit.
 
ANITA (Moorooka QLD, Dec 2018)
Thanks Anita!
Thank you so much Lynda for taking good care of our little Pippa and keeping the house clean & tidy. We felt very comfortable and at ease with Lynda from the first moment we met, and appreciated her keeping us up to date whilst we were away. Lynda is very kind, capable and trustworthy and we would love to have her stay at our home again in the future. : )
 
TIFFANY (TWEED HEADS WEST NSW, Oct 2018 - 4 weeks)
Thank you Tiffany! I'm still missing Pippa...
Absolutely excellent house sit. House was left in immaculate condition and our dog and garden was well looked after. Happy to recommend for anyone.
 
TERRY (Mawson ACT, Oct 2018 - 1 week 2 days)
Thank you, I really enjoyed my time with Joker and getting to explore Canberra.
It was so nice to not have to worry about our house or dog for 4 weeks. Lynda is a lovely lady who took great care of everything. Muzza is missing her I think. House was spotless on our return and the welcome home was lovely. Thoroughly recommend Lynda to anyone who needs house/petsitter. Thank you so much Lynda.
 
DIANE (Hampton Park VIC, Aug 2018 - 4 weeks)
Thank you! Missing Muzza too...
Lynda was fantastic- she was happy and positive. She kept in touch while we were away with photos of Simba who was well cared for. I recommend her to leave your property as you left it and to care for your animals. Thanks Lynda.
 
GLENDA (Bongaree QLD, Jul 2018 - 1 week 6 days - 6 of 6 endorsements from this owner )
Thanks! Missing Simba and Bribie - heading back north soon.
This was our very first experience with using a sitter for our house and pets but Lynda put us at ease with her down to earth attitude. She kept us updated on our dog and cat with photos and messages, which we really appreciated. Upon our return we found the house well looked after and clean, and our pets content. Our dog in particular was smitten!
 
PETER AND CAROLINE (Pottsville NSW, Jul 2018 - 1 week 2 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you Peter and Caroline.
Thank you Lynda, you looked after my home and my pets beautifully. I can truly recommend Lynda as a first class sitter, as well as a beautiful person. My home was spotless and a lot less messy when I arrived back home. We hope to see you again Lynda.
 
MONA (Ormiston QLD, Jun 2018 - 4 weeks)
Thank you Mona, much appreciated.
No rating Lynda was very flexible with me when i messed up some dates and was able to accommodate me !! Thanks so much Lynda! Benny was a very happy puppy ,he got plenty of walks and outings to his favourite places and a few more besides! Pippy looked fatter than when I left so I think she was well fed ,the garden was flowering and the newly planted grass was still alive and well. The house was clean and tidy but best of all my 2 furbabies were happy little vegemites. Thanks again Lynda ,happy ... MORE
SHIRLEY (Helensvale Town Centre QLD, Apr 2018 - 1 month 1 week)
We would highly recommend Lynda to anyone requiring a sitter for their home and pets. We felt like we were welcoming a friend into our home from the moment we met. Lynda is warm and sociable with great communication skills. It was comforting to hear from her via social media every so often during our five week vacation to give us brief updates on our pet's welfare and other minor household concerns. We came back to a gleaming home and a very contented pussy cat. We think she is a marvelous ... MORE
 
KATHRYN (Safety Beach NSW, Mar 2018 - 1 month 1 week - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thanks Kathryn - I bet Nahla is still ruling the roost... ;-)
No rating Lynda took great care of our cat and of our house. Our cat looked happy and well brushed when we came back. It was wonderful to come home to a clean house and it was very much appreciated that the used sheets were washed and clean again. While we were away we were kept up to date with pictures of our cat to see how he was doing. We would be happy to have her back another time.
PAULIEN (North Narrabeen NSW, Dec 2017 - 2 weeks 6 days)
 
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