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House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, None
Preferred Locations
  • QLD: Central Coast (Bundaberg & Wide Bay), South Eastern (Sunshine Coast)  

Reliable, Clean, Organised House-sitters in QLD

33, Business Owner

67, Retired

CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR HOUSESITS FOR MY RETIRED PARENTS FROM ENGLAND TO COMPLETE IN 2025 WHEN THEY WILL BE IN QLD AGAIN FOR HALF OF THE YEAR. PREFERABLY HERVEY BAY OR THE SUNSHINE COAST.

Hello!

I’m Tara, a 33 year old lady originally from England. I moved to Australia abut 5 years ago and now live in Queensland as a Permanent Resident - becoming a citizen in January 2025. In 2024 bought a small unit in Hervey Bay, where I live with my son.

Before having my baby in April 2024 I worked part-time hours for myself for my business offering cleaning and domestic assistance, and support work to people in need. Most of my clients were families with young children and pets, and NDIS participants. I love what I do and my clients are like friends to me now. In my past life in Cambridge, England I worked as an Events Coordinator at two Uni of Cambridge colleges and as a qualified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language. I also have a First-class undergraduate BSc degree in Psychology from a UK university.

I love animals and have had a number of pets in the past though have none now. I am organised, clean, tidy, positive, flexible and caring. I’m into fitness, cooking and nature. When housesitting, in the evenings I like to relax by cuddling up with the pets and enjoying watching a good series or movie on Netflix!

I started housesitting in 2019 and now use this website and another popular Australian one to arrange them through. In 2020-2021 I housesat pretty much every day for a year. I loved taking care of all the gorgeous pets and homes and felt a sense of reward by being able to do that for people whilst they enjoyed their holidays with peace of mind. I’ve looked after heaps of different types of animals from axolotl fish and hermit crabs to dogs, cats and chickens.

I am still off work on maternity leave and my baby is 8 months old as of December 2024. I have completed around 6 or 7 housesits with him so far this year. I also arranged a number of housesits for my retired parents to complete when they came over for 5 months earlier this year.

Thank you for spending time reading my profile and please feel free to message with any questions!

Reviews (15)
What can I say about Tara. She was absolutely amazing. The animals adored her (I think Chachi wants to move in with you). The house was spotless. Dishwasher unpacked and the wet washing that was on the line when I left was folded beautifully. Thank you Tara. Looking forward to another trip knowing my babies are loved and safe with you.
 
KIM (Meridan Plains QLD, Mar 2021 - 2 days)
Tara and family confirmed as our Housesitters and we were so lucky they did! House was well looked after and the cats seemed very content on our return. They used their initiative, kept the place tidy and communicated before and during the house sit. Would definitely recommend them and would use their services again. Thanks Tara and family - much appreciated.
 
LISA (Baringa QLD, Oct 2024 - 6 nights)
What a gem. When I got home, my house was so tidy and clean, and my cat was calm and relaxed (and didn't seem to miss me...). Tara is welcome back anytime. Very grateful.
 
LINDA (Buderim QLD, Sep 2024 - 5 nights)
Tara and Baby Kieran were absolutely lovely housesitters. They came to our rescue very late when our scheduled sitters had to withdraw. Tara was just lovely - and our elderly cat - who does not usually like little ones - was we think a bit enamoured with Kieran. We would strongly recommend Tara and baby Kieran as housesitters and would, without question, reach out again to mum and bub again to take care of our house - and our kitty.
 
MICHELE (Peregian Springs QLD, Jun 2024 - 1 week)
Barbara and Mark did a Housesit for 3 weeks. Very easy people to deal with and communication was very good, updating us regularly. Upon our return we found our cats to be relaxed and content. The house and pool was clean and well maintained. We would be happy for Barbara and Mark to Housesit for us again and would highly recommend them .
 
DAEL (Torquay QLD, Apr 2024 - 3 weeks)
Tara was a wonderful house sitter and took great care of our house and garden She was very easy to keep in touch with and would we highly recommend her to anyone. Neil & Lorelle
 
NEIL & LORELLE (Annandale QLD, Feb 2023 - 2 Weeks)
Tara and Ollie are a lovely couple and took incredible care of our house and beloved pets. Tara regularly communicated with us while we were away and our house was spotless when we returned. I would recommend this awesome couple to anyone!
 
KATE (BUDERIM QLD, Aug 2021 - 6 nights)
Tara was a beautiful bubbly soul! Wolfy adored her. She took great care of him and they bonded beautifully. She was a cool chick and we stayed in touch. Hope to catch up with her for a wine sometime in the near future! Thanks Tara you're an absolute star. Highly recommend her Xx
 
HAYLEY (Mountain Creek QLD, May 2021 - 1 week)
Tara was so warm & welcoming,the dogs instantly became her friend.Communication was great & she left the house immaculate,all the animals were well looked after.We can't wait to have Tara back again.
 
LAUREN (Doonan QLD, Apr 2021 - 5 days)
Tara is an absolute gem and we couldn't have asked for a better housesitter. The house was perfectly clean and tidy when we got back and the puppies were so happy and excited to hang with her :-) thanks again Tara, we'll have you back anytime!!
 
JESSI (Buderim QLD, Mar 2021 - 2 days)
Tara went above and beyond, even though she left the day before we were home, she came back and fed our dog and took her for a walk. Just a beautiful person with a kind heart and our dog took to her straight away, we could relax on our very last minute holiday. With only 2 days notice and our first time using a house sitter Tara helped us out. I wouldn't hesitate using her again
 
LISA (Coolum Beach QLD, Dec 2020 - 4 days)
Tara and Daryl did a house sit for us in September 2020 for a week. Our cat has a health issue requiring twice daily medication and they ensured this was done reliably, leaving our cat healthy and well on our return. In fact, all of our pets were happy and well cared for on our return, along with a beautiful tidy house! We would have Tara and Daryl back to housesit anytime as they made us feel relaxed about going away and leaving our precious pets in their care. Regular communication before and ... MORE
 
LISA (Glasshouse Mountains QLD, Sep 2020 - 6 days)
Tara and Daryl did an amazing job looking after our cat Abby and our flat. They are both very friendly and were extremely communicative throughout the time we were away. They left the flat in an immaculate state and it was clear that Abby loved her time with them. We would absolutely recommend them for anyone looking for someone to house/pet sit, and we hope that they will come back and look after Abby again or catch up with us for a drink! Thanks again guys!!!!! Mischa & Camilla
 
MISCHA (Kings Beach QLD, Sep 2020 - 9 days)
Not often do you just find a couple of Housesitters that you just click with! Well Tara and Darryl are such a couple! We clicked from first meeting. So professional! Such fun loving people. And my house was cleaner on my return than when o left it. Darryl even sorted a few maintenance issues out for me! And Leo....well he was adored, loved, walked, and cared for so well. He took to Darryl and Tara immediately- and he's not that sort of dog. If you looking for outstanding Housesitters then ... MORE
 
CHRISTOPHER (Ashmore QLD, Aug 2020 - 10 days)
Thanks to Tara & Daryl, we left Sienna with real peace of mind! They are such a lovely couple, and the communication before/during the housesit was really easy. They update us every day with pictures of Sienna. They left the space absolutely sparkling, and with lovely attention for our anniversary :). We would highly recommend them to anyone and cannot speak high enough of both of them!
 
GALATEE (Kangaroo Point QLD, Aug 2020 - 4 days)
 
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