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Mag & Don

Attentive Duo 25Yrs Exp. Currently 💝-ing QLD&NSW

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Platinum (36mths+)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 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, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s), None
  • Yes
Preferred Locations
  • QLD: South Eastern - Sunshine Coast

Attentive Duo 25Yrs Exp. Currently 💝-ing QLD&NSW

Writer/editor, work from home.

Property presentation contractor. Semi-retired.

Diverse Exp. Beachfront, City, Bush properties. ✅

Many Repeats, Refs, Links to sits.
"THANKS AGAIN FOR CARE+AFFECTION U BESTOW ON OUR PROPERTY+PETS!"
This quote best sums up gratitude expressed by all local, interstate and overseas property owners we've assisted.

We've just finished yet another beaut repeat Wollongong sit.

April onwards, we're happy to assist in SE QLD & NSW. Shout if we can assist you. Advanced to short notice enquiries, all good :)

We've relished caring for coastal, downtown and rural properties. Conventional homes to elaborate dwellings, properties for sale, heritage-listed, stations, caretaker roles and more.

We provide peace of mind with regular property and animal-status email/text updates/photos, whilst managing your property in our well practiced, low wear and tear, discreet conduct, no-fuss manner.

With a demonstrated trustworthy track record, we're fortunate to have assisted dozens of like-minded people entrusting us with their prized homes and pets. Expanding such encounters continues to excite us.

We're a conscientious and active couple, equipped with a broad range of house and property maintenance, management, plus animal-care skills. Two decades plus, of exercising these skills on a broad range of properties has rewarded us with willing property-owner references, encouraging reviews, and multiple repeat property-care requests.

Home-owners in our own right, no children, we've tracked our work around the globe. Now semi-retired for years, working from 'home.'
- Security conscious.
- Non smokers.
- Hygiene aware.
- We have no pets and bring no social dramas/baggage.
- Responsive.
- Experienced at urban, remote, off grid, home-automation, 4wd-terrain savvy, environmentally conscious.
- Coastal, downtown, sparsely vegetated desert locations, thru to tropical environments.
- Property revamp supervision/admin skills well honed on historic dwellings to present day eye-catching properties.
- Professional caretaker expertise plus references.
- Property 4-Sale expertise, presentation and liaise with agent.

Enjoy mountain-biking, kayaking, tennis, walking, cooking up regional cuisine, veg patches, sailing, the arts, cultural learning, chilling out deck-side, delving into cities, home-libraries, jumping in the surf, and yes, getting beautifully absorbed in new environments.

Happy to assist on through 2024 and far beyond. We welcome your particular sit description and greatly appreciate the photos which paint a thousand words every time ✅️

Cheers,
Mag and Don :)

Track Record.
Below is a sample of properties we've been fortunate to care for over the past 25 years of active house-sitting and caretaker roles.

Each owner has asked us back for additional stints. Word of mouth, social media referrals continue to be priceless for us. Links available to many properties cared for, please ask if tempted. No links listed - AHS policy.

- A small town Border Ranges NSW peaceful sit with two hilarious dogs for company. Watching thunderstorms from the verandah became a daily delight! 😎

- A delightful inner city Wollongong Xmas 2023 thru New Year 2024, coastal home sit, for a family off trekking the high trails of South Island, New Zealand.

- A striking South Coast NSW hinterland accommodation retreat with commanding mountain views and a loveable Clydesdale for added company. See our main profile photo.

- A short notice, peaceful beach house sit in the Illawarra region with resident doggo who just loves her early morning beach romp.

- An elaborate rainforest retreat assignment, set deep in the Northern Rivers mountains of NSW. Unique elevated design dwelling taking advantage of the surrounding Nightcap/Goongengerry Nat Park mountains and valley views. Awesome! See profile foto.

- A repeat request bayside Melbs contemporary residence, 2 month-long assignment with two lovable dogs, for owners spending quality time with family in Europe. See attached "Bayside Melbs" photo collage.

- A Queensland Coral Coast B&B beach property. Adorable dog who loves Elliott Heads coastal walks. Cycling, daily mild surf, bliss - Coral Coast collage pic in our additional media gallery, tells all :)

- A cracker of a Queensland cattle station in the rolling hills of South Burnett. Working and non-working dogs vying for activity. Chooks, guinea fowl and lesser seen horses plus cattle out across the landscape. A treasure for us who appreciate wide verandas plus star-filled skies.
Our presence meant a well deserved break for the three generation station family. Again, attached South Burnett collage profile pic tells all.

- A multiple repeat Noosa Hinterland Queensland assignment. State of the art ridge-top home, breath taking views, bush tranquillity, cutting-edge design and technology.
Our property presentation skills served us well with the house going FOR SALE twice, in 2013 and 2019. Upgrading, keeping all ship shape, liaising with the same agency. Result - successful SALE, twice over for two owners in a row, both residing overseas.
YouTube video in our profile gallery explains why first to inspect, bought that day. Photo collage of Noosa Hinterland with green frog offers an insight on this mountainside retreat.

- Sunshine Coast Cooroy acreage horse property for owners sailing the Mediterranean. 180 degree mountain range views, two hilarious dogs. See photo of Upper Mary Valley farm.

- Black Mountain, Sunshine Coast 18 acre property, a striking original Queenslander with open plan contemporary wing, views to Cooloola Sand Patch. Owners sail the Greek Isles.

- NSW waterfront property, hillside tri-level picture perfect, overlooking Phegans Bay.

- Multiple repeat Noosa Hinterland lake-side masterpiece. One that slipped by the eyes of the Grand Design team. Owners enjoy lengthy overseas travels while we hold fort at Lake MacDonald. Photo attached.

- Qld Alexandra Headland beach house & dog. Owners love long distance hiking in remote parts of globe.

- Qld Valdora 'House 4-Sale' near Coolum Beach. Deck-lifestyle, panoramic views. Owners in Thailand while we liaised with agent. And yes, it SOLD!

- In 2015, a repeat assignment in high altitude Colorado. Longest assignment here was a 12 months stint in 2002.

- Exquisite Bulimba, Brisbane riverside home capitalising on the vibrant river lifestyle. Photo attached.

- Sunshine Coast B&B acreage retreat. Decks, wildlife, total peace! Owners travel to expand culinary skills for their B&B. See tinyurl DOT com / wy89kuq

- In 1999, an Arizona xeriscape adobe property set within a lavish contrasting lush green golf course.

- Mt Eliza, Victoria cottage and exquisite garden.

- Los Angeles art deco apartment.

- Queenslander hillside pole-house. Killer views with Irish Wolfhound companion.

- Pelican Waters Qld 7-month long assignment.

- 14 month assignment caring for a resort-like Bali influenced acreage property in Ilkley, Qld. Owners relocate to France. Photos attached.

- An historic Irish manor 7 month long annual assignment, for 6 years in a row. Owners relocate to the Canary Islands. Photo collage attached.

- Repeat 2-month assignment, occupying an historic Scottish Highlands estate manor and retreat for ocean going sailor owners. Photo collage attached.

- Charantese French farmhouse and moulin B&B.
- Swiss Alps mill-house.
- Hollywood Hills heritage home.
- Sydney Harbour art deco home.
- Irish eco-cabin.

Many more varied assignments. All required security, discretion and accountability for owners on distant shores.

UNIQUE, TRADITIONAL, WILD, WEIRD, WACKY & WONDERFUL - yes, all properties catered for :)

Additional keywords:
Island, Station, Bayside, Desert, Warehouse, Yacht, Barge, Boat, Lighthouse, Peninsula, Country, Property Development, Mortgagee, Auction, Property For Sale, Brighton, St Kilda, Abbotsford, Port Melbourne, Sandringham, South Melbourne, Windsor, Toorak, South Yarra, Jindabyne, Cooma, Canowindra, Gulgong, Wollongong, Kiama, Shell Harbour, Merimbula, Tilba, Tathra, Pambula, Candelo, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Stanthorpe, Crescent Head, Bellingen, Dorrigo. Nundle, Yamba, Nimbin, Woolvi, Rainbow Beach, Burrum Heads. Bargara, Walkers Point, Point Vernon. Teewah Beach, Boreen Point. Fraser Island, Canberra, Gulgong, Inverell, Uralla, Tenterfield, Cooma, Kangaroo Valley, High Range, Armidale, Captains Flat, Bowral. Gympie, Goomeri, Kingaroy, Atherton, Port Douglas, Seventeen Seventy,

Reviews (13)
Mag and Don sat for us whilst we travelled intertstate and as we have a very busy hobby farm with many animals it was important we could trust them with our animals. They were simply phenomenal. They fed our four hungry horses each day .They fed and cared for our sheep and lambs with bottle feeding but also gave intensive care to a little deformed lamb called Hoppy who needed physio and extra special care in a corral. They set up this corral with extra feed and water for this little sheep ... MORE
 
KIM (North Nowra NSW, Nov 2023 - 5 nights)
Mag and Don were excellent house and pet sitters and we would highly recommend them! :) Mag and Don looked after our 2 dogs in our home for a week while we went camping. Communication was excellent both before and during the sit including updates and photos of the dogs. Our house was also super clean and tidy on our return.
 
BECK (Kyogle NSW, Jan 2024 - 6 nights)
Gee Beck, thanks for the high recommendation and 5 ⭐️! We think you know the fun was all ours, yet reassuring to hear that our presence worked well for you and family, off camping. Hugs to the 🐶🐶, Mag and Don :)
Mag and Don are just the most exceptional house sitters you could hope for. We feel so fortunate that the stars aligned because we knew from the first time we connected that they were the kind of people who would take good care of our gregarious dogs (who they affectionately nicknamed the Velcro K-9 duo) and shy cat. Being such thoughtful people, they not only kept us updated on the antics of our furry family members with messages and photos, but left us a delicious meal so we had something ... MORE
 
SUSAN (WOLLONGONG NSW, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks)
What can we say, but thank you Susan and Steven for your most thoughtful worded review. It clearly reflects your warm welcome of us to your home, your appreciative correspondence whilst overseas and your gratitude on return. It's been a pleasure to assist. And ditto, yes, may our stars align again. ... MORE
Mag and Don were fabulous sitters. They were so easy to communicate with, I felt immediately comfortable with them, and they obviously have a lot of experience with both house sitting and animals. My dog Maple had a lovely stay with them and was very content when I returned home. They were also very tidy and reliable. I would love to have them back again and highly recommend them.
 
CISKA (Ulladulla NSW NSW, Nov 2023 - 2 nights)
We had the great fortune of having Mag and Don look after put place (including our dogs and chickens :), they were the perfect house guests, very warm, easy to get along with and left the house wonderfully neat and tidy, they even made the bed for us before our return! Our dogs loved having them around, they were totally settled and comfortable which is always a huge relief if we ever have to go away. They were kind enough to give us a few extra days break too! They also provided lovely and ... MORE
 
SIMON (Upper Coopers Creek NSW, Apr 2023 - 7 days)
Gee, thanks Simon and Hayley for your warm review of our time spent caring for your home and hilarious woofs n' chooks. We felt we were the lucky ones sampling your beaut home in such a secluded, elevated rainforest setting! Rewarding to hear you felt at ease re your dogs via our updates and how ... MORE
Mag and Don are delightful and took excellent care of our dog Murray, our fish Henry, and our unit overall. We really appreciated the consistent communication and updates. The unit was clean and tidy when we returned and they took care to pay attention to Murray's special needs and restrictions. We would love to have them house sit for us anytime. Thanks Mag and Don!
 
T. BRANDON (Parkdale VIC, Jan 2023 - 3 days)
Wow Brandon, thanks heaps for your appreciative worded review! We can see you guys are well practiced at communicating, simplifying all and entrusting us with your clean and tidy home, plus clear guidelines on lovable Murray's needs. Henry was a doddle, easy-peasy! And yes, ditto, we'd love to ... MORE
Amazing sitters who looked after our house and two cats for 3 days. Very communicative, organised a time to meet us and our cats a few days before the sit (even though we advertised at short notice). Daily photographic cat updates with cute messages. Left the house sparkling and even washed and dried their bedding and towels for us on the last day, leaving us with fresh linen on the bed. These are seasoned house sitters who are very good at what they do! We will definitely use Mag and Don again.
 
BEC AND DAVOR (Ivanhoe VIC, Jan 2023 - 3 days)
Thanks so much Bec and Davor for your comments of appreciation. Your cats are a dream to take care of, lovable yet beautifully independent. Your well-appointed modern home was an easy-care sit and so relaxing for us that appreciate peaceful settings with parkland walks just outside the door. We ... MORE
we will like to thank mag and don for stepping in the last minute to care for pebbles the house was clean and tidy they come highly recommenced for future sits a very loving couple it was a pleasure to have them stay maybe another sit down the track once again many thanks from dan and deb and pebbles
 
DEBBIE (Grass Tree Beach QLD, Aug 2022 - 4 days)
Hey Deb and Dan, Thanks so much for the high recommendation feedack and hey, especially the "loving" comment. Latter was perhaps propelled by loveable canine Pebbles who we suspect has inherited your very own caring qualites. We'd be delighted to step on board again. Thanks muchly for the ... MORE
Don and Mag were the best house-sitters we have had yet - and we have had a lot over the years. What more can we say! Thanks Don and Mag for your wonderful care of our animals and house, including the entertaining updates of the animal antics (and for helping Joerg to fix our bendy gutters after we returned!). It was lovely to meet you and get to know you both.
 
KATE (Toowoomba QLD, Apr 2021 - 6 days)
Wow, Kate & Joerg, we appreciate the positive feedback! It was a pleasure to care for all in your absence. You streamlined it for us so nicely, Mag & Don :)
Don and Mag were the perfect set of house and pet sitters while we were away. The house looked better than we left it and I highly suspect they spoilt our dog more than normal. Would gladly have back again and would highly recommend to any host wanting reliable sitters.
 
ISAAC (Elliott Heads QLD, Dec 2019 - 6 days)
Hey guys, What a lovely review! Tops off an already great assignment, to know we met your needs. Thanks, Mag & Don
Don and Maggie arrived beforehand to get to know my needs. This was so reassuring. We immediately had a good rapport and they greeted my cat as their own. When they arrived they had no dilemmas in settling in, and making me feel as though they would treat my home as their own. I received photos and emails regularly about life at home - such a small gesture that meant so much. I came home to a beautifully cared for home, with a cat slightly changed by the extra care and attention he'd received ... MORE
 
ADRIENNE (Kenilworth QLD, Jun 2019 - 1 week 5 days)
Don & Mag were the perfect sitters. The regular funny updates with brilliant photos of the two dogs was the perfect antidote for my concern about their care. I arrived home to a perfectly manicured lawn and even the long front drive had been mowed. It was a perfect treat to drive in. As I said, the perfect sitters and I have already asked them if they are free to house sit for my next holiday.
 
BRIAN (RIDGEWOOD QLD, Apr 2019 - 1 month 3 weeks)
I would highly recommend these housesitters and would have them come back anytime.. Mag and Don were fantastic housesitters. They made it a priority to look after my cat and plants. The plants were growing so well when I returned. They also left the house very clean. I also appreciated how they kept me up to date along the way. Thanks Mag and Don. Was a pleasure.
 
MICHELLE (East Lismore NSW, Dec 2018 - 1 week 2 days)
 
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