Single63, Retired
- 63 years of age but who's counting?
- my housesit bookings are below.
- I housesit on my own ie no added relatives, friends, pets
- City or country locations
- Dog care and walking? Yes!
- Cat care? Yes!
- I'm a self-funded retiree
- A librarian in my previous life
- Yes I am quiet and read a LOT
- Also walk, jog, cycle, swim... though not all at the same time and very gently
- When not house sitting I can be found at Attunga, NSW (near Tamworth)... though I am usually house sitting
- Enjoy travel and new locations... so am open to heading interstate... past house sits have included ACT, QLD, TAS, VIC, SA, WA, NZ & Singapore... haven't been to the NT yet...
- I have my own car: any kind of off-street parking would be appreciated
- Happy to mow the lawn and water the garden
- I do not charge to housesit
- Wi-Fi access would be appreciated though I can get by with my own mobile data... if I can get a signal
- Open to return sits if everyone concerned likes the idea - at least 75% of my schedule is made up of return house sits - but I enjoy new sits, so...
- I do not smoke... only smoke-free homes please
- if you have any questions feel free to make contact
MY SCHEDULE:
*19 Nov 2024 to 12 Dec 2024 (Taylors Beach - Port Stephens, NSW) - 1 cat & 3 dogs
*20 Dec 2024 to 3 Feb 2025 (Eureka - Northern Rivers, NSW) - 1 cat
*@4 Feb 2025 to @18 Mar 2025 (Scotts Head - Mid North Coast, NSW) - 1 dog
- @19 Mar 2025 to @5 May 2025 (Attunga - Tamworth, NSW) - 1 dog
*6 May 2025 to 30 Jun 2025 (Taylors Beach - Port Stephens, NSW) - 1 cat
*@1 Jul 2025 to @31 Aug 2025 (Dunbogan - Mid North Coast, NSW) - 1 dog
We left our home and chatty Siamese cat with Steve for a month whilst out of the country. Couldn’t have asked for a more seamless process from start to finish dealing with him.
Steve sent the occasional update with a pic of a happy cat and looked after the house very well.
The cat was very settled and happy when we returned.
Highly recommend in every aspect. Thank you Steve
All good with Steve he did a great job looking after all the animals and Doggo was happy with all the walks. House was clean when I got back and Steve was lovely. Thx!
I cannot recommend Steve highly enough. From our first communication right through until the end of our house sit, Steve was fabulous. Our animals were beautifully looked after, especially our old cat that needed extra TLC. He kept in contact with us whilst we were away to update us on how the animals were going. Steve kept the house immaculately clean and he was so lovely when we met him in person. His communication throughout the house sitting process was consistent with quick and timely ... MORE
We left Tiger and Teddy for an extended break in Steve's care. Steve gave us regular updates and a great deal of confidence that the boys and the house were in a safe pair of hands. I'd have not hesitation recommending Steve.
Steve did a wonderful job looking after our house and animals. On return the house was immaculate. Steve regularly phoned to let us know how things were progressing at home. We would not hesitate to recommend him highly for any house sit.
Steve was lovely my dogs, cats and chickens loved having him stay while we were away. He was flexible, punctual and responded to all communication. We would definitely ask him back again in the future.
Steve responded with short notice and for a short sit so completely suited our needs. He was great with communication and offered some constructive feedback. He cared for our 3 dogs (two requiring meds) and seemed at ease with the sit. Steve is reliable, courteous, organised and tidy and I would highly recommend him for your next sit - short or long term.
Steve did a wonderful job looking after our two tricky dogs and home. Our dogs were safe under Steve's care and didn't fret. We would definitely recommend him as a reliable and trustworthy housesitter.
Steve made us feel very comfortable leaving our dog Aria and house for a few days.
Will definitely have him back when the time comes
Steve was great - house was just as we had left it and dogs looked after beautifully. He even calmed our dogs in the middle of the night when a storm came through. Thanks Steve
Steve house and pet sat for us for five days earlier this month. Steve is honest, reliable and communicative, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. He looked after our dogs and geriatric cat extremely well, and took the dogs for a daily walk. We were very disappointed when he was not available for our next two house sits, but hope that he can sit for us some time in the future.
Steve minded our german shepherd girl Lou for two nights. Communication was easy, quick and reliable. The house was left the way we left it and Lou seemed to have a good time. Thanks Steve!
Steve was our first house sitter and was fantastic. His communication with us leading up to our holiday was reassuring and he made the effort to catch up with us when he was in the area before our holiday. Eddie was very happy and well looked after and our garden was as we left it... alive !! Steve also gave us a couple of updates on Eddie and our chooks during our holiday. Thanks Steve for helping us have a great worry free holiday. Much appreciated. Helen and Dave
I cannot begin to thank Steve enough for how incredibly helpful he was with our housesitting requirements.
Above and beyond, just a truly genuine human being.
100% recommended with appreciation +++
Steve is obviously is a seasoned housesitter. We left instructions and he must have followed to the letter! The house was tidy and clean and the garden had flourished. The dogs were happy and mellow and the house looked better than we had left it! We would certainly recommend him to anyone who wants a sitter and we would be really happy to have Steve come and stay here again.
We would highly recommend Steve. We arrived home to a clean and tidy house, well kept gardens and happy healthy dog. Thanks Steve for taking such great care of everything in our absence.
Steve was a lovely guy, a great communicator and left our home , pool and garden in great shape.
We enjoyed his easy going style, sense of humour.
Highly recommended
We've just returned from 6 weeks overseas, leaving Steve to care for our cat Smudge and 3 chooks and our house and garden. Steve managed to keep everyone and everything healthy and happy through both bushfires and drought. He kept us informed (without being alarmist!) and we we were comfortable in the knowledge that he would take the same care we would if we had been at home. We would be delighted to have Steve back to house sit anytime.
Great to have Steve house sitting for us and the dogs enjoyed it too!
Steve did a great job caring for our cat Possum and plants while were away for 6 days.
Possum was relaxed and happy on our return and our plants well watered and flourishing.
I recommend Steve with confidence.
Steve was exactly what we needed at the time. He looked atfter our home and pets perfectly. Considerate and courteous, we gladly recommend Steve anytime.
Marie-Andree and Will�
Steve did a terrific job of looking after my house, garden, yard and doggie Gizmo for 3 weeks in January. When I came home the house was spotless, Gizmo was happy and my very large acreage lawn had been mowed..
One of my main worries was that Gizmo might escape as he is great at sneaking out from a door left accidentally open or by digging his way out. However Steve managed things so well that this never happened.
Steve was easy to make arrangements with and was very flexible also. I ... MORE
When I met Stephen on the morning of my departure, I knew straight away that I had picked the right person. I went on my holiday feeling confident that he would do a good job housesitting and he certainly did. I was away for three weeks and when I returned, the house and yard looked wonderful. My dog Elvis was relaxed and happy in Stephen's company. It is the first time, I have used Aussie Housesitters, but definitely not my last and Stephen will be my first contact when that time comes for my ... MORE
Steve is a wonderful house sitter and we highly recommend him. He made the effort to meet beforehand and to spend time discussing pet and garden requirements. Steve took on the task of looking after 2 cats and 4 rabbits, and we came back to very contented pets. While we were away he sent texts to let us know that all was well...and didn't mention that next door had jackhammers going all day....Steve has integrity and thoughtfulness.
We were so happy having Steve housesit for us. He was scrupulously clean and tidy, very caring for our pets, punctual and easy going with an exceptional eye for detail.
We were really pleased and would recommend Steve to you as a great sitter and a very nice person. We would use him again most definitely. Thanks again to Steve.
Steve has just minded my cat Cinnamon and my house for the past two weeks. Both were very well cared for - Cinny was looking for him all day yesterday and going into his room and sitting on the bed. The house was immaculate when I returned and the plants and garden alive and well cared for. Cinnamon was healthy and happy. Steve answered my texts and emails immediately whilst I was overseas which gave me great peace of mind. I just hope he is available to house sit for me again on my next ... MORE
Steve looked after our menagerie - dogs, cats, chooks, geese, ducks, pigs, peacocks and goats - whilst we were away. We returned to happy contented livestock and a neat and orderly home. We would thoroughly recommend Steve as a competent and reliable sitter. We hope he will come to us again.
Steve has just spent 3 weeks at our house looking after our dog Jesse and cat Fozz and also all the wild birds that come in for a free feed and our possums that call in every night for their fruit .As usual everything was well looked after we would highly recommend Steve to house sit and look after everything
Thanks, Steve, for looking after our home and our pets so well. Steve is prompt with his communication and arrived at the arranged time. We were able to have a few days away knowing that everything was safe at home. We have no hesitation in recommending Steve as a house/pet sitter.
Steve house sat for a month and also minded Gigi (our poodle). Now as you know poodles can be demanding -BUT - on returning Gigi was better behaved, happy and obviously had had a good holiday too. Steve was a great house sitter - and I know Gigi will welcome him back next time we go away. Aaah its all about our pets isn't it. More than happy to recommend him.
Steve House sat for us March 2015. He did a wonderful job looking after my boys, when we returned they looked happy and healthy. The house was left clean and neat. We have booked Steve in for July and November this year and have no hesitation in recommending him.
To anyone looking for a house-sitter.
I would highly recommend Steve who recently looked after my house on five acres and my little dog for two weeks. He left the house extremely clean and tidy and mowed the lawns for me. My little dog was happy and well when I returned. I will be getting Steve to house-sit for me whenever he has a week or two to spare so that I can visit my family in Sydney. Thanks Steve.
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