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70, retired teacher
My name is Raye Coates. I am a non smoker, very reliable and I am reasonably fit. I am also a relaxed and happy person. I understand you will be anxious about leaving your home, garden and loved pets in the care of a stranger. I hope you will be able to relax, knowing I will look after your property and pets with great care and commitment. I take house sitting responsibilities very seriously.
I have now completed many housesits in different parts of Australia, using this site. All of these house sits have been enjoyable experiences for me and I have received very happy responses from the owners. You can read their endorsements on the website.
I am: - able to adapt to different lifestyles and environments - experienced with a variety of cats and dogs - able to maintain a pool - able to maintain a wide variety of plants and gardens.
I also use the Trusted Housesit website, which is world wide. I have completed house sits in Vietnam, Thailand, England and Wales. I have referrals on the Trusted Housesit site and this is an example: Catherine - Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 25 November - 07 December 2017
'Raye was fantastic! Our pups and house were both well looked after. We came home to an absolutely sparkling house, fresh sheets on the bed, dinner made for us, as well as fresh fruit in the bowl. Raye even bought extra food for our puppies which just showed how much she cared for them. I would recommend Raye to anyone looking for someone to care for their home and pets'.
I grew up on a farm at Dalby. We had a variety of animals.
I am a retired primary school teacher. I taught in many areas of Queensland. I also taught in international schools in Singapore, Japan and Indonesia. I have professional references if you would like to see them. I have done volunteer work at a village school in Cambodia. I have a current police check.
Before retiring, I owned houses in Brisbane, townhouses in Cairns and Townsville. During this time, I did house swaps in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. So I know the feeling of trusting your house to the care of a stranger. I have always had a cat or a dog and I love plants.
When I retired, I sold up, bought a motorhome and travelled Australia for 10.5 years. I did some house sitting along the way. I have now sold my motorhome and I house sit full time in Australia and overseas.
I hope to hear from you.
Reviews (33)
Raye was a wonderful house-sitter and a lovely person. She took excellent care of our much loved cat Ughy and we found him very relaxed and happy on our return. We very much appreciated that Raye communicated with us almost every day on how Ughy was going with his meals (he's on a special diet) and activities. She left the house very clean and tidy - and had made up our bed for us which saved us that chore on our return. I highly recommend Raye in terms of pet and house sitting. We were ... MORERaye was a wonderful house-sitter and a lovely person. She took excellent care of our much loved cat Ughy and we found him very relaxed and happy on our return. We very much appreciated that Raye communicated with us almost every day on how Ughy was going with his meals (he's on a special diet) and activities. She left the house very clean and tidy - and had made up our bed for us which saved us that chore on our return. I highly recommend Raye in terms of pet and house sitting. We were lucky to have her and will definitely be asking her to sit for us in the future. 5 stars and highly recommended.
EVE (Shorncliffe QLD, Jul 2022 - 15 days)
Raye, was a great house sitter and pet minder for our two cats recently. Raye, was excellent in communicating how everything was going and sent photos regularly which was so nice to see our cats were looking so contented! Raye, was very house proud and it was so comforting to come back with the house all neat and tidy and lived in after been away from home so long!
We highly recommend Raye to house sitting and pet minding. We were so blessed the process through aussie house sitters was so good ... MORERaye, was a great house sitter and pet minder for our two cats recently. Raye, was excellent in communicating how everything was going and sent photos regularly which was so nice to see our cats were looking so contented! Raye, was very house proud and it was so comforting to come back with the house all neat and tidy and lived in after been away from home so long!
We highly recommend Raye to house sitting and pet minding. We were so blessed the process through aussie house sitters was so good that we got to meet Raye we are so blessed 🙌
TRACEY (Birtinya QLD, May 2024 - 3 weeks)
Raye was absolutely wonderful. She gave constant updates on our dog and couldn’t have been more pleasant. She has a wonderful sense of humour and nothing phased her. I would highly recommend Raye without a second thought. Thanks Raye
LORRAINE (Hollywell QLD, Jan 2024 - 5 nights)
Thanks very much, Lorraine.
Raye looked after our house and two mini dachshunds for a week and did an amazing job. The dogs loved her, they were walked daily and we were sent regular updates. The house was left cleaner than when we left! and even the pot plants even looked healthier! haha! I would definitely recommend Raye and will seek her out for future sits.
EMMA (Northgate QLD, Oct 2023 - 1 week)
Thanks so much Emma.
Raye has been a fabulous cat sitter with regular updates whilst we were on vacation, which was very comforting for us. The house was kept immaculate and plants cared for too.
I would thoroughly recommend Raye for any pet care and would love to have her back again.
PAULA (Buderim QLD, Aug 2022 - 1 week 1 day)
Raye is the consummate professional. From the very first interaction to the last farewell, we never felt anything but confidence that our home and dog would be in safe hands. This was our first experience with house sitting by someone who we didn't know, but we are now sold on the idea thanks to Raye. We would love to have Raye return as would our dog . It is little wonder that Raye is so highly rated.
JEFF (Point Vernon QLD, Mar 2022 - 3 weeks)
Raye was an amazing house sitter.
Her communication from start to finish was very clear and she sent photos of our pets during her stay.
She left our house very clean and tide and even left clean sheets on the bed she stayed in. Our pets were very well looked after.
I would 100% recommend Raye to anyone looking for a house sitter and would use her again.
AARON (Springfield Lakes QLD, Jan 2022 - 3 nights)
Raye was professional,friendly and left the house clean
The animals were well looked after and her daily updates were very comforting
SHARON (Hope Island QLD, Nov 2021 - 8 days)
Raye is a very friendly caring lady. She took care of our 2 cats, house and garden leaving our house very clean and tidy. She also communicated frequently.. We highly recommend her and would use her again.
JENNY AND GORDON (Mount Nathan QLD, Oct 2021 - 4 days)
Raye took excellent care of our cat, dog and home. She communicated with the exact rate of frequency that one would hope for. Our house was lovely and clean when we returned, and both pets were happy. I highly recommend Raye for all your pet sitting and house sitting requirements.
DAN (Wynnum West QLD, Sep 2021 - 5 days)
Raye is lovely and organised. Raye kept our home clean and tidy. She looked after our home, two dogs and cat like her own. We got updates and photos and she was excellent at communicating with us while we were away. We have already rebooked her as we know our home is in trustworthy hands. Highly recommend Raye.
CIARA (Maudsland QLD, Mar 2021 - 9 days)
It was a pleasure to house sit for Ciara. She had everything organised for me and she left clear instructions for feeding the pets. The family live in a lovely house in a beautiful area.
Raye was a fantastic house sitter - I would highly recommend her. The pets were very well cared for, and I think they are probably missing all of the attention they received. I would definitely use Raye again, and in fact I tried to book her for our next holiday, but she's already booked up!
KIRSTY (Coorparoo QLD, Jan 2021)
Raye is a lovely lady who is very kind, polite and professional. I have never had a house sitter before and am so grateful that my first experience was a great one. Raye sent regular updates of my cats and the running of the household. Everything was in order when I got back and my cats were super happy. I wouldn't hesitate to use Raye again in the future.
JESSY (Varsity Lakes QLD, Dec 2020 - One week)
Raye is a great house sitter. She looked after our fur baby and vegie garden on three occasions. Raye is a great communicator and provided updates and pictures while we were away. Our house was left clean and tidy which was great. I would highly recommend Raye for any future house sitting jobs. thanks Raye
TANYA (Narangba QLD, Aug 2020 - 18 days in total)
Raye was an outstanding house sitter. We had frequent updates with pictures of our pets. Raye's approach was thoroughly professional and our expectations of our first house sitting experience were exceeded. Knowing that Raye was in our home allowed us to undertake our holiday with complete peace of mind.
LOUISE (Hervey Bay QLD, Feb 2020 - 25 days)
Raye looked after our apartment and cat Lucy for 5 nights. She was very friendly with great communication leading up to the sit. The apartment was spotless when we got home and Lucy was happy and well looked after.
TESS (Milton QLD, Jan 2020 - 5 days)
Raye was the perfect housesitter, Shelby was pleased to see me home, but was obviously very happy in Raye's care. Thank you Raye.
MARIANNE (Carina Heights QLD, Oct 2019 - 4 days)
Thanks so much, Marianne. It was a pleasure tp look after Shelby in your lovely townhouse.
Raye was awesome! We are convinced Kevin is missing her. Our home was well looked after, spotless and Kevin had best care. Rate supplied constant updates and photos which was comforting as we had never used a sitter before. We would not hesitate to recommend Raye to anyone. We would most definitely use Raye again. 5 stars all the way. Great humour!
HELEN (Maudsland QLD, Sep 2019 - 3 weeks)
I would love to be able to look after Kevin again. Thanks again for the great review.
Raye was an amazing house sitter. Being our first house sit, she really went out of her way to put us at ease. She was very professional with her communication. She cared for both our dog and cat and provided weekly email updates whilst we were away. The pets loved her and were sad to see her go.
Our home was well looked after and sparkling clean when we returned. I would highly recommend her and would definitely book her again. Thank-you Raye for making our first house sit go so ... MORERaye was an amazing house sitter. Being our first house sit, she really went out of her way to put us at ease. She was very professional with her communication. She cared for both our dog and cat and provided weekly email updates whilst we were away. The pets loved her and were sad to see her go.
Our home was well looked after and sparkling clean when we returned. I would highly recommend her and would definitely book her again. Thank-you Raye for making our first house sit go so smoothly :)
LENA (Coomera QLD, Apr 2019 - 5weeks)
Raye has been an excellent house sitter. The cats appreciated her presence in the house whilst I was away.
Raye kept me updated with text messages.
I would recommend Raye to anyone wishing to leave their home and pets in safe responsible hands.
RHONDDA (Carseldine QLD, Apr 2019 - 5 days)
No words could truly express our delight and the peace of mind in meeting and engaging Raye as our sitter. Raye is 100% professional and exceeds all expectations. Our wee Fur Baby never experiences anxiety when we leave and is beautifully cared for in every way. We always check on Raye's availability before booking holidays as we couldn't see us engaging anyone else. We have been totally spoilt and look forward to a long and happy future together during many planned house sits. .
MARGARET-ANNE (Mooloolaba QLD, Mar 2019 - On many occasions, 4 week)
Raye housesat for me for 10 days and cared for my very timid cat Bambam. She communicated with me regularly reporting on her progress with him. She was very patient and eventually won his trust. I came home to a spotless house and everything in order. I would have no hesitation in recommending Raye, she is very professional, organised and caring.
KERRY (Deception Bay QLD, Feb 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Raye is a wonderful warm and outstanding sitter. Her communication with me and updates on my dog made for a stress free holiday. My home was well cared for and clean and tidy on my return. I highly recommend Raye and will definitely check to see if she is availability next time. Thank you Raye.
MICHELLE (Urraween QLD, Oct 2018 - 3 weeks)
Raye is a great sitter. She communicated regularly and thoroughly, kept everything neat and tidy and organised and came to our rescue when illness delayed our return home. She stayed an extra day and even left us some delicious chicken and vege broth (great since we'd been delayed by a terrible, hospital-stay-requiring gastro bug). Our cats miss her and she obviously bonded with them. Completely recommended.
STEPHEN AND LINDA (Bunjurgen QLD, Oct 2018 - 1 week 5 days)
I had never left my baby girl with a stranger before so was feeling anxious. There was no need to worry as Raye was amazing. Tula loved her straight away & I was kept informed as to how she was doing while I was away.
I returned home to a very happy baby & a lovely clean house.
Highly recommend this wonderful lady
Debbie & Trevor Hall (Tula)
DEBBIE HALL (Bishop Auckland England, Sep 2018 - 2 weeks 6 days)
From House Sitters UK
Raye is a brilliant housesitter; practical, responsible and caring. She kept us well informed about our cats welfare while we were away and looked after our garden and allotment during a particularly hot spell. We returned to find the house very well kept and just as we left it. Raye is a lovely person who we enjoyed meeting and have no hesitation in recommending.
BETHAN & DARREN (Penarth Wales, Jul 2018 - 4 days)
From House Sitters UK
Raye, looked after my dog and house for three weeks. I was so blessed to find her. Raye kept me informed and updated. She kept the house absolutely clean and such a wonderful place to come back too after the long three weeks and 24 hours on planes. My dog was very well looked after and very happy when I came home, but he did go looking for Raye in the morning, so I know he enjoyed her company while I was away.
Thank you so much Raye, for everything and all your care.
I highly recommend Raye ... MORERaye, looked after my dog and house for three weeks. I was so blessed to find her. Raye kept me informed and updated. She kept the house absolutely clean and such a wonderful place to come back too after the long three weeks and 24 hours on planes. My dog was very well looked after and very happy when I came home, but he did go looking for Raye in the morning, so I know he enjoyed her company while I was away.
Thank you so much Raye, for everything and all your care.
I highly recommend Raye to anyone.......I have so much praise for all Raye did while I was absent.
VANESSA (Robina QLD, May 2018 - 2 weeks 5 days)
It was a pleasure to have Raye stay at my property and look after my gorgeous Maddie. I returned to find my house as i had left it, clean, tidy, plants watered and Raye made sure there was bread and milk for me. I would certainly recommend Raye as a house sitter, specifically the care and attention for my spaniel, who loved her walks every morning.
Raye is a competent and friendly House Sitter. She looked after our 3 dogs and garden very well. We have no problem recommending her to anyone! Thanks again Raye!
DREW (Kyneton VIC, Nov 2016 - 2 weeks 1 day)
Raye housesat for us whilst we had a short holiday. We couldn't have asked for better. We had peace of mind knowing our cat Molly, and our house were in good hands. We were kept informed as to how Molly was settling down with a new carer. Raye also transferred us to and from the railway station. We have no hesitation in recommending her for sits.
JUDY (Rylstone NSW, Oct 2016)
Raye was my house sitter for 2 weeks. In that time she cared for my dog extremely well fed my chooks as I asked her and generally looked after my house and possessions and garden very competently and well. I would not hesitate to ask her to house and pet sit for me in the future
FAY EVANS (Warwick QLD, Sep 2016 - 1 week 4 days)
You've got to get Raye to house sit if she's available. What a gem. Not only did she look after our home perfectly she cared beautifully for our fur babies and left us stocked with essentials on our late night return. We could not be happier.
JO AND DON (Ulmarra NSW, Dec 2015 - 1 week 4 days)
We chose Raye for our home sit after an overwhelming response to our home sit ad in Townsville. From first contact with Raye, months prior to our home sit, I felt reassured that things would be taken care of during our absence travelling over 5.5 weeks.
Raye looked after our excitable staffy, 2 chickens, garden, and modern home. Ray walked our staffy daily, and did a great job with her, as Jia requires a firm hand at times. Raye emailed us with weekly updates, it was great to be informed on ... MOREWe chose Raye for our home sit after an overwhelming response to our home sit ad in Townsville. From first contact with Raye, months prior to our home sit, I felt reassured that things would be taken care of during our absence travelling over 5.5 weeks.
Raye looked after our excitable staffy, 2 chickens, garden, and modern home. Ray walked our staffy daily, and did a great job with her, as Jia requires a firm hand at times. Raye emailed us with weekly updates, it was great to be informed on how home & the animals were going while we were away.
On our arrival home, our Staffy, chickens, veg garden & pot plants were all happy & healthy. Our home was left in a clean condition, with the daily & weekly tasks we requested carried out more than satisfactorily.
Raye made our arrival home easier, leaving milk, fruit & a lovely pasta salad of dinner, as well as leaving food for our Staffy, so we did'nt need to rush out to the shops.
We have confidence in recommending Raye to anyone who requires their home to be in good hands while they are away.
Felecia & Shaun, Idalia, Townsville.
Single
Raye was a wonderful house-sitter and a lovely person. She took excellent care of our much loved cat Ughy and we found him very relaxed and happy on our return. We very much appreciated that Raye communicated with us almost every day on how Ughy was going with his meals (he's on a special diet) and activities. She left the house very clean and tidy - and had made up our bed for us which saved us that chore on our return. I highly recommend Raye in terms of pet and house sitting. We were ... MORE
I had never left my baby girl with a stranger before so was feeling anxious. There was no need to worry as Raye was amazing. Tula loved her straight away & I was kept informed as to how she was doing while I was away.
I returned home to a very happy baby & a lovely clean house.
Highly recommend this wonderful lady
Debbie & Trevor Hall (Tula)
