I (Katie) began my house sitting journey back in 2018, when I made a brave decision to leave home in Lakes Entrance, VIC, and travel the stunning east coast of Australia on a solo adventure! I fell in love with house sitting as a way of 'slow travel', and as of September 2024 I have now completed over 50 house sits (across several platforms).
I met my wonderful partner Nick in 2020 and he began to join me on the house sitting/nomadic journey! In March 2023, we left home and slowly starting making our way up to Far North QLD, then through the desert, down to Central Australia and South Australia, and then over to the South West- where we currently are now (Bridgetown area). We love the freedom of this lifestyle and all the beautiful destinations, nature and people we get to meet along the way.
I'm 33 yrs old and a bit of an old soul! I love to be in nature and enjoy peaceful walks, anything ocean-related, meditation/yoga, reading, writing, photography, wildlife, and exploring our beautiful country. I graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 2012 and went on to work in the fields of disability, aged care and mental health. These days I am particularly interested in natural health and alternative medicine.
Nick is a 32 yr old kind and gentle, down to earth guy. He is a landscaper, plumber, self-taught mechanic and in general, a tinkerer! Having grown up on farms, he is able to manage/fix anything that goes wrong.
We are both huge animal lovers. I come from a home on acreage that always had many rescue pets so I'm comfortable with all animals, large and small. We will LOVE and adore your pets as if they're our own, providing all the affection they need as well as exercise and daily photos to owners if they wish. We have found that many anxious pets quickly feel at ease in our presence due to our calm energy. And many home owners ask us back to house sit for them again in the future!
Nick and I are reliable and organised people who appreciate being in a clean environment. We are non-smokers and non-drinkers and use our own non-toxic products for cleaning. We are also completely set up for off-grid camping when we are not house sitting, so we mostly use all our own things (for cooking etc).
House sitting has been an amazing gift in my life and I’m so glad I started doing it almost 7 years ago! It has allowed us to see so much of this incredible country and meet so many wonderful people and new furry friends along the way. I’ve had so many experiences I never would’ve had if it weren’t for house sitting. We love the lightness and freedom of moving around, and as we are quite adaptable and flexible in nature- it's a unique lifestyle that suits us perfectly!
We have many excellent references listed here and on another professional site I’d be happy to share. With open and honest communication, we are able to provide the reassurance that home owners need so they can truly relax into their holiday, knowing that their home, garden and pets are being 100% respected, loved and cared for. We believe the process should be as easeful as possible, and that is the service we aim to provide 🌻
Warmest regards, Katie & Nick
Reviews (16)
I was really lucky when Katie and Nick accepted my house sitting job on short notice because not only did they help me out they did so with great enthusiasm and provided exemplary care to all my multitude of animals. The house was in a better state when I returned and I appreciated that. I would happily have them sit for me again and I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for someone to care for their home and animals.
CHRISTINE (Warragul VIC, Feb 2023 - I week)
Thank you so much Chris
Katie and Nick did a fantastic house/farm sit looking after our 2 Dachshunds and checking on the sheep..
The house was spotless on our return and the dog looked very happy..
Their communication was good and they sent us photos from time to time.
Highly recommend them for your sit. We would definitely use them again and wish them all the best for the future 🤠
COLIN & ALLISON (Winnejup WA, Sep 2024 - 4 weeks)
Our holiday experience was so much better knowing our house and pets were in good hands. Katie updated us with how our pets were going regularly. I think our house was cleaner when we got home than before we left.
CHASE (Roelands WA, Jun 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
We felt very lucky having Katie take care of our dog and house while we were away.
Katie’s caring nature was evident from our first communications. We received lovely updates and photos of Bruce. The house was beautifully neat and tidy when we returned and the garden looked great too.
I’ve already recommended Katie to a number of my friends.
Thank you very much!
SARAH (Edgewater WA, May 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Thanks Sarah ☺️🙏
Katie was amazing with the animals and the house. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a house sitter.
We absolutely struck gold with Katie and Nick and couldn't have asked for a better duo to look after our precious Poppy and home while we were away. Katie kept us updated with lots of pics and videos while we were overseas (she even taught Poppy new tricks!) and we came home to an immaculately clean home. We couldn't be happier and are so, so grateful for their help with everything - Poppy loved them! Strongly, strongly recommend :)
KATHERINE (South Gladstone QLD, Aug 2023 - 5 weeks)
Katie and Nick came to sit for us at short notice for nearly 5 weeks. They called to see what chores we required done prior to us leaving.
They were both friendly and approachable. On our return we found our home to be exactly as anyone would want - clean and tidy. My linen was washed and on the line and house aired.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Katie and Nick as sitters.
WALTER & NOELA (Tanby QLD, Jul 2023 - 4 weeks)
We are so glad we found Katie to look after our cat Reggie while we were away. From the first message, we felt so comfortable and confident leaving him in Katie's care. Communication was fast and easy, she sent us daily updates and photos, and Reggie seemed to warm up to her in no time (something he only does with special people). She left the house perfectly clean. We could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Katie for any pet and house sitting jobs :)
TARA & MATT (Boronia VIC, Mar 2021 - 1 week)
Well like everyone I was nervous using this program for the first time, but wow we hit the jackpot with Katie.
Katie's job was firstly to care for our dog Coco and she did this so well that Coco has been looking for her since we came home.
Next job take care of lawns and wow they looked well under controll when we returned.
The house was exactly how I left it.
Well done Katie and thank you so very much. See you again soon please. I would have no trouble recommending Katie.
RHONDA (Drouin VIC, Jan 2021 - 1 month 3 weeks)
We cannot recommend Katie enough. She took exceptional care of our dogs and home.
One of our dogs came down with an ear infection while we were away and Katie contacted us immediately and then treated her until we returned. Katie sent us regular updates and photos and we were able to enjoy our holiday knowing that the dogs were relaxed and being spoilt. We hope to be able to have Katie housesit for us again in the future.
Katie looked after our home & 2 dogs for a week this April. The house was spotless when we got back and our pooches loved her. Katie sent regular updates and we really enjoyed our holiday knowing our house and pets were safe and cared for. We hope to use Katie again in the future. Donna & Peter
DONNA (Sunrise Beach QLD, Apr 2019 - 6 days)
This was the first time we have invited a house sitter to our home whilst we had a holiday. Katie was fantastic! Her constant great communication accompanied with photos of our cat enjoying her time in care, allowed us to have a stress-free holiday, happy in the knowledge that house and cat were being well looked after. We hope to have Katie back in the future and have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone seeking a house-sitter!
STEVE AND DENISE (The Dawn QLD, Mar 2019 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Katie proved herself to be a fabulous carer of my two working dogs, my garden and all aspects of my home.
I received lots of photos of the dogs and their outings which gave me such peace of mind to enjoy my time away knowing they were being loved and cared for.
I have no hesitation to recommend her as a house sitter and I would love her to available next time I am away...Thank you Katie!
KERRIE (Cooran QLD, Feb 2019 - 2 weeks 3 days)
It was a pleasure to have Katie look after our home and our cat.
We had regular photos and updates and returned to a lovely clean house and a very happy cat.
Katie is a sweetie and we would recommend her for anyone looking for a house sitter
BRUCE AND HELEN (Conondale QLD, Feb 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Katie looked after my pets and property very well and I would be happy to recommend her!
Kate Is a great house sitter and great with all my Animals. Kate look after my German Shepherd and her 11 pups and all my farm animals. I would have Kate back any time
NATALIE (Bundaberg West QLD, May 2018 - 4 days)
Green garden!
Make sure the garden and pot plants are thriving when you get back - get a house sitter.
Couple
I was really lucky when Katie and Nick accepted my house sitting job on short notice because not only did they help me out they did so with great enthusiasm and provided exemplary care to all my multitude of animals. The house was in a better state when I returned and I appreciated that. I would happily have them sit for me again and I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for someone to care for their home and animals.
