Single41, Writer
Writer, filmmaker, flaneur, gentle soul and sedentary adventurer – I love to stay in a new place and experience it like a local, letting it inspire my writing.
Melbourne is my base, but my suitcase is packed and I’m always ready for a new adventure at the snap of my Fedora!
I’ve done over 150 housesits in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, and my favourite thing is to revisit a town or city that I know and see it again from a fresh address.
I have 7 years’ experience minding homes and caring for pets through Aussie Housesitters. I’ve gained over 60 reviews, with a lot of repeat custom and offline referrals coming from home owners who have appreciated my reliability and integrity in looking after their pets and homes as if they were my own.
I look forward to helping you out.
When I first met Dean my first impression was relief. Having someone come into your home to care for your fur babies can be quite daunting. Dean was gentle and considered. He provided updates on my request putting my insecurities to bed. He left the house spotless and the cats were very relaxed on my return. I would highly recommend Dean to care for your pets and home.
Dean took wonderful care of our cat Amber for 6 weeks. While we were away, he dealt with a difficult situation with absolute perfection. It gave us great peace of mind knowing that he had the situation under complete control. We came home to a perfectly tidy and clean home. Dean is a highly sort after sitter and we are very lucky to have his services. He is easy to communicate with and gave us regular update with photos. Get in very quick as he gets booked up well in advance.
Dean was great - good communicator, reliable and looked after our dog and house perfectly. Highly recommend!
Dean was a godsend. He gained the confidence of our cats super quick. House, chickens and cats all cared for perfectly. Thanks Dean!😊
Dean was very helpful, as we had to leave for an early flight before he arrived, and he facilitated this with grace. He left the house as we h]]]ad left it.... and also thoughtfully left lights on as we arrived home late..
I have no hesitation in recommending Dean.
Dean did a great job looking after our house and 3 cats, especially as one of the cats had a medical issue,He left the house spotless and the cats happy and well-fed, thanks Dean.
Dean did a great job taking care of our home and our pet cat. I meet with Dean prior to him house sitting and immediately I feel very comfortable leaving our place in his care. We arrived home and the house was spotless, Dean has even placed fresh linen on our beds- such a bonus after our long trip. We message via text while we were away, it took a day to hear back however I had no concerns and felt comfortable things were going well.
We would happily invite Dean to housesit for us again.
We found Dean to be excellent in every regard, from communication to looking after our cat and house. So much that we tried to book him for another sit 18 months into future and found out how popular he is, he is already booked up.
We wish Dean all the best and we will certainly use you again.
Cheers Ian & Linda
Great communication from the start and very easy to work with. House and Chai our dog was well looked after. Dean is very professional to deal with and highly recommended. We had peace of mind from the time we agreed for him to petsit. Thanks Dean.
Dean was a wonderful sitter and I would not hesitate to have him back at my house. Communication before, during and after the sit was excellent. Upon returning home my house was very clean and tidy and most importantly my kitty was relaxed and happy. If you're after a sitter, I recommend him highly.
Highly recommend Dean for all your pet sitting needs.
Kept the house beautifully cleaned and all our pets very happy.
Great communication and organisational skills
When I met Dean I immediately felt comfortable offering him the sit. He has a gentle demeanour, and my cat felt comfortable with him straight away too. I came back to a tidy home and a relaxed cat. Wouldn’t hesitate to have him back again
The reviews speak for themselves, is very experienced and will go above and beyond to care for your loved ones and home. thanks again Dean!
Dean was fatastic to deal with. He was easy to contact and very responsive. He was totally reliable and easygoing. You wouldn’t even have known there had been someone stsying as the place was immaculate. I can’t thank or recommend him enough.
Dean took great care of our three cats and left our house even tidier than we left it
He communicated well and was prompt and on time
We would highly recommend him as a sitter
Dean was a first rate housesitter. We felt comfortable with him from the outset. We shared a meal with Dean before we left for our sojourn and very much enjoyed his humour and outlook on many things. We returned to very happy pets and a very tidy home. We cannot recommend Dean highly enough as a housesitter and, would not hesitate to ask him to housesit for us again.
Dean was minding our house and two dogs for 12 days, he was very respectful of our home and we would be happy to have him stay again
Dean did a fantastic job looking after my unit. My cats were so happy and content! The unit was spotless on my return and I swear it was tidier and cleaner than when I left it!
I would definitely recommend Dean as a house sitter. My pets loved him.
It was our good fortune that sent Dean our way, Our animals loved him and the house was spotless when we got home. He was a great communicator and we’d welcome him back anytime
Dean did a great job of looking after both my cats and my home while I was away, and a thoughtful note was left on my return which was lovely. The cats were very relaxed on my return. I would happily have Dean look after my my cats and home again if he was available - book him now as he is quite sought after!
Dean was easy to communicate with and did a great job looking after Rafiki and our home. Rafiki was content on our return and clearly enjoyed Dean's calm and kind company.
This was my first experience of having a House Sitter.
Dean was wonderful, communicated with me throughout the sit. Left the house clean and tidy. Even washing his sheets and towels.
Also looked after my dog Sasha who just loved him
Would recommend Dean for a house sit and would definitely use him again
After an enjoyable long weekend with friends, I returned home to three very relaxed, happy dogs - they barely noticed my arrival! This is obviously a testament to Dean's calm and gentle nature. Dean is a consummate gentleman with impeccable style. I highly recommend him if anyone is looking to engage a house sitter. Thanks again Dean - greatly appreciated!
Excellent housesitter. Dean was good with communication and looked after our house and animals well.
Dean is a lovely, trustworthy gentleman who provided great care for our cat and other pets while we were away. We came home to a contented cat and a meticulously clean house. I highly recommend Dean
Dean had great communication throughout the process and we arrived back to a clean home and 2 very happy cats. We would gladly recommend Dean and would welcome him back in future
Dean was an absolute pleasure. Communication was great, house was left immaculate and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Would recommend Dean!
Dean was fabulous to deal with and I came home to an immaculate house and happy pets. Dean is truly a house sitter extraordinaire!
Dean is a top-notch house & pet-sitter and a lovely fellow! Wonderful communication, left house immaculate, I couldn't tell he'd been there! But most importantly, he bonded with a rather difficult cat, that few have been able to do. I would highly recommend him as a house sitter. Very reliable and trustworthy & great with animals.
Dean proved to be very competent house and dog sitter. He is quiet and easy to get on with. My House was left immaculate and my dog Henry was a happy chappie. Highly recommend.
Toby and Ellie were wonderful house sitters. My 2 dogs were sad to see them leave. They were very caring and I thoroughly recommend them to look after your pets and home.
Dean was a great house sitter. Despite the threat of lockdown he made sure he was able to arrive in time for me to go away. Everything was fine on my return including the dogs. I would be happy to recommend Dean to future home owners
We couldn't be more pleased with the way Dean cared for our house and little dog. The house was immaculate and our dog happy when we arrived home. Flowers and a personalised note greeted us on arrival home which was a lovely gesture. We couldn't recommend Dean more highly and will definitely have him sit again.
We had Dean sit for us for 3 weeks, to look after our two dogs
From the moment we met Dean we knew the dogs would be in great hands,he is a lovely person and we had lots of laughs,we were lucky enough to spend some time with Dwe before and after our trip which was lovely.
On our return we returned home to a spotless house and Dean had thoughtfully even made our bed for us ,which was much appreciated ,let's face it that's the last thing you want to do after unpacking !
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Dean did a fantastic job looking after our pets and home. We arrived back to happy pets and a very clean house. An extra nice gesture was the flowers and thank you note Dean left us. I was a bit worried about our cat as she can be a bit timid around strangers, but Dean's gentle nature won her over. I would highly recommend Dean and would be happy to have him back again.
I had Dean as a pet sitter / house sitter for a for four nights , he came to my rescue on short notice , very much appreciated. I came home to a happy kitty , clean & tidy house , sheets & towels on the line & last but definitely not least , a gorgeous bunch of flowers on the table . Thank you so much Dean , I will have you back in a heartbeat , : ) .
Dean did an excellent job of house sitting for us. House was clean and tidy on our return, and dog content.
Will use Dean again.
Dean looked after my dog and cat for just over a day. He looked after them without any problems and was great with communicating with me from first contact through to post sitting.
He left the house clean, neat and tidy. In my mind he went over and above expectations by even washing and drying the bed sheets and placing them back on the bed!
Dean looked after our house and dogs fantastically, we came home to a spotlessly clean home and our dogs were well looked after. My only disappointment is that I unfortunately was unable to meet Dean but would highly recommend him
Dean left our house immaculate, with fresh sheets on the bed and clean towels, flowers on the table and a lovely note (with perfect penmanship!). Our animals were very happy and well taken care of. We look forward to having Dean house-sit for us again soon.
What a beautiful and intelligent man, i left feeling relieved you were there, and came home to a spotless house and happy fur-babies. I can't recommend you enough, wish i could get you every time but we live too far apart. I hope you have all the good house sits you desire. You're the best Dean Xxx :)
Dean is wonderful. He looked after our house and garden beautifully and is a gentle, kind person. We are lucky to have had him and would recommend him easily to Anyone. Our house was spotless when we came home and we had a lovely meal prepared for us on our long return trip. Thanks so much Dean.
Dean is a respectful and pleasant fellow, We were very comfortable having him as our house sitter. His communication was excellent. Our house was tidy upon our return and our animals were well cared for.
Dean was excellent and looked after our Sophie as if she was his own. We will definitely be using him again.
Dean is obliging, well presented and polite. As soon as we met him we knew he would be good with our animals and house. When we returned to home, the first thing we noticed was the happy animals, then the clean and tidy house and watered pot plants. On the table Dean had left a beautifully written thank you note and bunch of
flowers. We would have no hesitation in recommending him as a future housesitter to anyone who asks. Thanks Dean.
Dean was an absolute delight to deal with, communicating quickly and accurately every time, thoughtful and attentive to all our needs. He was always helpful, and the dogs loved his attentions and care. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing someone to trust and have confidence in their work. This was the first time I have left my dogs in someone else's care and I think I was absolutely spoilt with the best by Dean.
Dean, where do I start? Our home looked as spotless as it was when we left! Our animals are 100% calm and with no doubt have been thoroughly looked after.
Dean washed our bedding and remade our bed! This, alone made my day! Being able to climb into fresh sheets after a holiday is absolute bliss!
He left flowers on the kitchen bench for me and a beautiful letter explaining his time looking after our cats and our home.
I would recommend Dean, in a heart beat, to anyone needing a houses ... MORE
Kevin & I both recommend Dean for any house sit. We were quite concerned leaving 3 elderly pets over the Christmas period, especially after the loss of a dearly beloved pet.
From my first communication with Dean, to our meeting, conversations and house sit - I was impressed. We came home to an impeccable home & happy pets. Dean looked after all aspects of our home and I can highly recommend him for any house sit.
Dean looked after our dog and cat over the weekend. Both our pets warmed up to Dean instantly on the initial meet and greet. This was very assuring for us being away from them.
Dean kept the place clean and even washed the bed sheets once he left.
We highly recommend Dean and will love to use him again if the opportunity comes.
It was such a relief to come home to a relaxed dog, clean house and a made up bed!The generous bunch of flowers that Dean left was an added bonus after being away. . Dean lived up to every other excellent review. He is a well presented, quiet chap and I'd highly recommend him as a trusted sitter.
Never easy leaving my little darlings both are rescue dogs so can fret a little when we leave them. Dean was fantastic. Buster and Bella were well looked after and enjoyed their time with Dean.
The House was left in an immaculate condition, So arriving late back from Brisbane, all I needed to do was go to sleep, yah!
I highly recommend Dean.
It was a pleasure to meet Dean and his management of our two elderly whippets and our home was seamless. It was the first time time we have used Aussie Housesitters and have been very impressed with the quality of the service. We would definitely recommend Dean as a house sitter, he was most gracious and accommodating.
Dean was our first sitter through Aussie House Sitters. He met with me prior to our house sitting dates. When we got home the house was super clean and the animals were all very well cared for. Dean even bathed one of the dogs! He was always quick to reply to my messages and kept us up-to-date with what was going on at home. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dean. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
Dean house sat for us for 2 weeks looking after our elderly cat, 2 dogs and 2 budgies. We communicated well during our absence and on return the house was lovely and clean and tidy and the animals were in tip-top condition - there was even a vase of roses to welcome us home! We would love to have Dean sit for us again and would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a sitter.
Thank you Dean, you are a star�
Dean house sat for us in July and we couldn't have been happier. We came home to a spotless house and a very happy dog! We knew he had every thing under control and could just relax and enjoy our time away.
We highly recommend Dean and will be contacting him first next time we need a sitter.
Dean did a great job looking after our cat and home for the long weekend we were away. Dean is very tidy and our cat looked very comfortable and calm. I would highly recommend Dean for any housesitting opportunity.
Dean is a very kind, warm and friendly gentleman. Lily was very happy and relaxed when I returned from my trip - it would appear you have a new friend in her. Thank you again for leaving my home so clean and tidy and the flowers were a lovely surprise and very thoughtful. I would most definitely recommend Dean to housesit again and hope to use him again in the future.
Dean was the perfect house guest and gave our shy cat the best care. We returned to a spotless home and a happy, healthy cat, also fresh flowers! We are happy to recommend Dean for any house sitting position he chooses.
Dean was a wonderful house sitter. Communication was easy, and he looked after our cat Jensen and our plants very well. On our return, the house was spotless, he even bought us flowers and left a lovely note. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Dean and having him look after our house again. Thanks so much Dean!
We returned to a clean and tidy house and a very happy Lab. We had some concern that "zulu" may be over exuberant, as he is an "active" dog. However Dean's calm demeanour had a positive effect. So all went well. We would have no hesitation in recommending Dean to any home owner seeking a responsible sitter.
Thank you Dean for looking after the house so well. Blaize looked happy and content when we got home and to arrive from a horrendous drive to find flowers and a thank you card was wonderful. And then to find all the washing done and house clean topped it off.
Well recommended and would definitely reach out for our next sit before advertising in the hope you are free.
Some people have some ideas about perfection, but sometimes you meet someone who IS perfection, of very, very close to it! Dean is one of one of them. His standards of housesitting are only matched by his choice of always immaculate clothes. The house was spotless, the garden well looked after and the furry friends happy. The welcoming bunch of flowers gave the house a homely atmosphere! We count ourselves extremely honored to have Dean as a friend! He will always be welcome, whether as a house ... MORE
I feel extremely lucky to have had Dean stay at my place. I have quite a few pets and they were all very happy and I appreciate the hard work Dean did looking after them. I came home a day late and Dean was amazing I am just sorry I missed him and didn't get to say goodbye and thank you. My home was very clean and Dean is the most polite person and I would highly recommend him to sit your house for you. I would definitely have Dean back again to sit for us.
My wife and I were very pleased that Dean had a wonderful time here in Nowra. Dean did a very good in looking after our home, the chocks, pool and yard. We would welcome Dean in any future house sits. Thanks for your kind words. Henny and I wish the very best in your future travels
Dean was a wonderful Housesitter. He took fantastic care of the pugs and they appeared to be happy and indulged. The house was spotless and probably cleaner than before we left. It was a pleasure having Dean mind our home and pets and we would highly recommend him as a Housesitter.
Dean was very professional, trustworthy, generous with his time, and most importantly, compassionate and loving to my two dogs and two parrots. He took excellent care of our house, garden, and pets. Dean went out of his way and over and beyond what was required of him. After reading his endorsements and meeting with him, I had no doubt he would take good care of my pets to the highest level. If there was any emergency, I knew Dean would efficiently handle the situation. We felt we won the ... MORE
Dean was a perfect sitter. The house was exactly how we left it and he went out of his way to make our return home easy. (Beds were made, towels washed etc.) We certainly didn't expect such a tidy house but appreciate Deans effort. Dean is calm and lovely, I trusted him completely in our house and would definitely use again.
Dean was wonderful. Being my first time having a house sitter I was very nervous. I need not have been. Dean put me at ease as soon as I met him. A very gentle and caring soul. My home was very well cared for, and Franckie loved Dean and his walks that was obvious. Thank you Dean; it was so good to have a long holiday and know I had no need to worry about Franckie and my home. Dean would be welcome anytime.
Dean was a polite and caring sitter - my home was super clean and the pups all happy ( so happy they didn't notice I was home !) I thoroughly endorse Dean as a capable and kind sitter for your house and pets - thanks so much Dean
Thanks to Dean, we could get away and leave our dearly loved animals in safe hands. We came home to a spotless house, lovely flowers and very happy animals. I would highly recommend Dean and we would be extremely happy to have him house sit for us again. Thanks again Dean!
Dean was a fantastic housesitter. He was communicative and considerate. We arrived home to very happy pets, a spotless house and some lovely flowers! I can highly recommend Dean.
Wonderful guy our old boy Sam loved him and the cats were also impressed. We came home to a spotless house and very happy pets which is all we could ask for. Highly recomend Dean trustworthy, reliable and quiet.
Dean was fantastic! Our animals were all obviously happy and had received the attention they deserved and the house was clean and tidy. There were even a bunch of flowers waiting for us! I will definitely be contacting Dean for our next sit
Dean was god sent. My original sitter cancelled a week before my sit was to start. Dean was very obliging in all my request. All my animals looked very well fed and were their happy selves when I arrived back after 4weeks overseas,so I know they were taken care of. Dean kept in contact with me and also when he couldn't reach me used his own common sense to take 1 of my dogs to the vet. I look forward to future visits from Dean when I need a housesitter.
With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.
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