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60, Retired real estate agent/ now 'Mary Poppins' for many families.

65, Retired Army officer

Hi there - we're a very fit and active married couple with an adventurous spirit! I am Mary-Jane, retired real estate agent and now a part-time 'nanny' and Ash retired after an amazing 45 yr career with the Australian regular Army and is now just working part-time in a great army role, for fun!
We have been travelling and house-sitting as much as possible over the past 12 years and have done a total of 35 house-sits - 10 international and 25 closer to home. We did our very first one in the south of France (2012) - in the spectacular Midi Pyrenees - looking after a property and three dogs, two cats, 11 chickens, 4 pigs and a cute donkey named Bijon.
We have been to North Yorkshire twice to the same people, who have two delightful dogs Tilly and Dolly who have become very important to us! We've recently been back for a 3 week sit for other friends in North Yorkshire minding their treasured Molly, an English Springer Spaniel, and their divine 1700s renovated cottage in the picture perfect village of Osmotherley.
We have house sat in NZ a few times one being in 2014 in Wakefield near Nelson (NZ). We were there for three weeks looking after 27 chooks a pregnant cow, a pregnant sheep, a bull and three goats. It was a wonderful 'goodlife' experience.
We spent 3 weeks (2018) in Bollnas Sweden. Amaaazing!
We have also done many 'closer to home' house-sits over the past year. We are totally addicted !!
To be able to 'live like a local' and get to an explore an area is what we love. We've made loads of new friends all over the globe and some have even been out to visit us in Oz..

We are very respectful people who will treat your pets and property with the utmost care, just as we do our own.
We have 6 lovely children and 7,soon to be 8, scrumptious grand-children.
We live in our own gorgeous home at Redhead Beach near Newcastle, which we adore. Very lucky.
We are nomadic by nature and like new experiences and helping people with their furry friends and homes.
Would love to hear from you and maybe chat - WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc?
Thanks! Mary-Jane and Ashley

Reviews (10)
Mary-Jane was absolutely amazing. Our two dogs felt right at home with her (and secretly miss her we think as well). Our house was left in a very tidy manner and the little things like, washing the sheets, having something for dinner when we got home from holidays made all the difference. Mary-Jane kept us, up to date with pictures of our dogs and anything that was going on, even our neighbours noticed the care and attention given to our animals. This was out first ever house sit ... MORE
 
DAVID (Burdell QLD, Apr 2019 - 2 weeks)
We were fortunate to have Mary-Jane (MJ) housesit for us. She is the perfect housesitter prompt, reliable and most importantly, Maya and Finn loved her company!... Would definitely have MJ back anytime!
 
CHARLENE (Castle Cove NSW, Oct 2020 - 2 days)
These guys are fantastic!!! Right from our first communication via kiwiwhousesitters, fast and reliable replys. Mary Jane and Ash made time to come around before we left to collect keys and have a good look around. We were away for 18 days and returned to how we had left it. The pool had been looked after and the kids could swim, lawns and gardens looked after and our family home was sparkling including fresh flowers and fresh linen. A huge thankyou Mary Jane and Ash I highly recommend and ... MORE
 
SONYA (Somerfield South Island, Dec 2018 - 2 weeks) From Kiwi House Sitters
Thank you to you too. We had a fabulous time and would come back in a heartbeat. Have a great 2019 Sonya, Devon, Jack and Lily!
No rating Mary-Jane was a wonderful housesitter. She filled in for us last minute, was flexible in timing and most importantly she did a fantastic job looking after all our fury animals. They were super happy when we came home after some long walks. In addition the house was spotless and every communication was a pleasure. It felt like having family minding the house for you. Couldn't recommend her more. When can you move in for good M-J?
JULIE (Lane Cove North NSW, Sep 2018 - 2 days)
No rating Mary-Jane and Ashley took care of our house and pets over a 4 week period. This was our first time using housesitters so we were slightly anxious about the whole process. However right from first contact we were confident that we had made the right decision. Mary-Jane and Ashley put us at ease. We were even lucky enough to meet them prior to the housesit. While we were away they were great at keeping in touch was hugely reassuring. On our return our home was tidy and the pets were happy. We ... MORE
CAROLINE (Harewood South Island, Dec 2016 - 4 weeks) From Kiwi House Sitters
No rating Mary-Jane & Ash look after our old dog and house for 7 days while we were on holidays. Our old dog is very sulky and needs meds every day and night for arthritis. We could tell the first time we met Mary-Jane that our dog would enjoy their company. A bonus our house was amazingly nicer and cleaner than when we left (which we didn't expect). Communication was always very thorough and we would recommend them for any house sit.
FIONA (Townsville QLD, Sep 2016 - 1 week 1 day)
No rating MJ and Ashley are the bestest! They did such a fantastic job looking after our 2 pooches and house we asked them back again.
GEOFF & CATHERINE MORRIS (Port Douglas QLD, Aug 2015 - 4 weeks)
No rating Mary-Jane and Ashley looked after my house, plants, and, oh yes, dogs while I was away. House, plants, dogs and I were very grateful that they were here - I knew everything was in good hands and would love to have them sit again :)
FELICITY (Newcastle NSW, Jan 2015 - 4 days)
No rating Mary-Jane looked after our home extremely well. She took great care of our dog and cat whilst away and kept the placed in a beautiful clean condition. Highly recommend Mary-Jane house sitting services.. Thankyou for everything xox
JULIE AND SASCHA (Currimundi, Sunshine Coast QLD, Jul 2014 - 1 week 3 days)
No rating Mary-Jane house sat for us and our bull mastiff cross dog who absolutely adored her...not moving far from her side! The house was immaculate on our return and everything as we left it. We have no hesitation in recommending Mary-Jane and we will certainly be asking her to sit for us again in the future.
LYNETTE (Bolton Point NSW, Jun 2014 - 15 days)
 
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