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The German House Sitters
58, Optician and Toolmaker
56, Health insurance Economist
Hi, we are Petra and Harald from Germany and we love animals.
Since we retired from work we escape from the European winter and travel the world.
In Germany we have a nice clean house with a beautiful garden and we are very houseproud.
Harald is technical and practical. There is almost no Problem he couldn't fix .
We are used to keep our household in perfect order and we'll treat yours in the same way.
We are fully vaccinated against Covid 19 including booster shots.
If you need some absolute reliable, non smoking house sitters, here we are.
Thank you for taking the time to read our profile. If you would like to book us to house/pet sit for you, we would be very happy to hear from you!
Petra & Harald
Reviews (30)
Harald and Petra were incredible house sitters. They took great care of our dog Sherlock and sent updates and photos every day. The house was absolutely spotless when we returned! Would definitely use them again :)
SARAH (Yandina Creek QLD, Nov 2024 - 1 week)
If you are after a house sitter then look no further. Harald and Petra were wonderful. Excellent communication and meticulous in looking after my house and pets. Highly recommended.
Amazing couple. They looked after our home and our cocker spaniel like their own..
ROSEMARY (Point Arkwright QLD, Oct 2024 - 3 nights)
Thank you Harald and Petra for taking such good care of our puppy and house while we were away.
Very trustworthy and friendly couple, who checked in regularly and gave updates. Our puppy looked happy and content in all photos and videos supplied by Petra. Our house was clean and well presented on our return home. There was a home-made welcome package too waiting for us which my kids absolutely loved.
Harald and Petra went above what we expected, and we are grateful to them.
LAURA (Curramore QLD, Oct 2024 - 6 nights)
Perfect Housesitters and such a lovely couple, we came home to happy cats, a spotless house and home baked cat-shaped cookies & a handmade basket with a welcome home sign! It was such a nice surprise.
If you are lucky enough to have Harald & Petra offer to housesit for you, say yes immediately! They are both so kind and caring. Communication was excellent and we received photos and videos every day of our cats which we loved. Everything was easy and we trusted them as soon as we first spoke ... MOREPerfect Housesitters and such a lovely couple, we came home to happy cats, a spotless house and home baked cat-shaped cookies & a handmade basket with a welcome home sign! It was such a nice surprise.
If you are lucky enough to have Harald & Petra offer to housesit for you, say yes immediately! They are both so kind and caring. Communication was excellent and we received photos and videos every day of our cats which we loved. Everything was easy and we trusted them as soon as we first spoke to them, we didn't worry at all the whole time we were away as we knew our cats were safe and happy. Would recommend Harald & Petra to everyone.
NATALIE (Mountain Creek QLD, Oct 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Thankyou Petra and Harold for looking after our home and pets
They have done a fantastic service
When we returned the house and garden were spotless. The dogs we well and happy
I have no hesitation to have them back and to recommend them to everyone
We will miss them and look forward to seeing them again
We wish both of the them best of everything
DONNA (Kingsley WA, Mar 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Wow they are better than 5 stars! This was our 1st time having someone in to house sit so we were nervous about the process, all that disappeared when we did our meet and greet to lock it all in. Harald and Petra are amazing people who communicated regularly prior to and during the sit. Our fur babies were extremely well looked after and we received many updates and pictures over the 2 weeks. They did have an issue with the plumbing towards the end of the sit however we managed to get it ... MOREWow they are better than 5 stars! This was our 1st time having someone in to house sit so we were nervous about the process, all that disappeared when we did our meet and greet to lock it all in. Harald and Petra are amazing people who communicated regularly prior to and during the sit. Our fur babies were extremely well looked after and we received many updates and pictures over the 2 weeks. They did have an issue with the plumbing towards the end of the sit however we managed to get it all fixed within a few hours and they cleaned and managed it well.
We left our house spotless and came home to it being even cleaner than we left it, garden was super tidy, pool clean and fresh linen on the bed ready for us.
Cannot recommend Harald and Petra enough and we hope to keep in touch. 🙏
SANDI (Alexander Heights WA, Feb 2024 - 2 weeks)
Our best ever house sitters!!! From the beginning the communication was open to the end when we came home to a beautiful clean home, happy pets and some delicious home baked cookies. Thank you Harald and Petra for looking after our pets and property. Enjoy the rest of the travels around Australia
CAROL (Cunderdin WA, Jan 2024 - 2 weeks)
It was a pleasure having Harold and Petra housesit my home. They looked after our home and garden very well, everything was just as we left it if not better. Harold and Petra were so thoughtful, leaving us a welcome home message and gift. I would recommend them 100%.. Thankyou.
ANGELA (Ridgewood WA, Nov 2023 - 2 weeks)
Lovely couple. They looked after our house and our little dog. Roxy was a very happy dog. Regularly sent us photos of Roxy which gave us piece of mind. When we returned from our holiday our garden and outdoors tidy and plants healthy. Our house was lovely and clean. Petra decorated our table with a welcome home message, kangaroo shaped biscuits, a lovely little basket hand made for our bedroom plus a zipped gold covered note set for our granddaughter. Very special. I would highly recommend ... MORELovely couple. They looked after our house and our little dog. Roxy was a very happy dog. Regularly sent us photos of Roxy which gave us piece of mind. When we returned from our holiday our garden and outdoors tidy and plants healthy. Our house was lovely and clean. Petra decorated our table with a welcome home message, kangaroo shaped biscuits, a lovely little basket hand made for our bedroom plus a zipped gold covered note set for our granddaughter. Very special. I would highly recommend Harald and Petra to look after your home.
It was my first time using Aussie house sitters.I was quite hesitant.But Harald and Petra looked after my home as if it were their own.They sent messages and photos of my little dog willow regularly which was a great comfort.I arrived home to a spotless house and a very happy dog.Petra had made cookies and a handmade bunny for Easter.I can’t thank you enough Harald and Petra. Willow is missing you! safe travels.Jox
JOANNE (Safety Bay WA, Mar 2023 - 4 weeks)
Harald and Petra were great housesitters. They came to Nannup for almost 8 weeks to care for our young active Kelpie Ruby and our property while we were overseas. They both had excellent communication before and during the stay with regular updates along the way about Ruby and what they were all doing. Harold and Petra looked after our place amazingly. Everything was in top condition on our return and they took great care in maintaining and looking after the large gardens and lawns. They are a ... MOREHarald and Petra were great housesitters. They came to Nannup for almost 8 weeks to care for our young active Kelpie Ruby and our property while we were overseas. They both had excellent communication before and during the stay with regular updates along the way about Ruby and what they were all doing. Harold and Petra looked after our place amazingly. Everything was in top condition on our return and they took great care in maintaining and looking after the large gardens and lawns. They are a lovely couple and we wouldn't hesitate to have them back again another time. We would highly recommend them. Thank you again Harold and Petra.
SHELLEY (Nannup WA, Jan 2023 - 1 month 3 weeks)
Harald and Petra were absolutely amazing! They cared for our dog Archie and walked him twice a day. They sent me photos of him and loved spending time with him. They were so easy to communicate with and took great care of our home aswell. Highly recommend this lovely couple to care for your house/pets!
CHANTELLE (Baldivis WA, Dec 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
We had Petra and Harald house sit for us, it was our first experience and it couldn't have been better. We and the dog were infact sad to see them go. From the very first moment we met them we were at ease and had no hesitation leaving the dog and house to them. Our dog was very comfortable and happy with them and taken care with lots of walk. Petra always sent us updates which made us more comfortable and relaxed so we could enjoy our holidays. When we returned the house was spot clean, fridge ... MOREWe had Petra and Harald house sit for us, it was our first experience and it couldn't have been better. We and the dog were infact sad to see them go. From the very first moment we met them we were at ease and had no hesitation leaving the dog and house to them. Our dog was very comfortable and happy with them and taken care with lots of walk. Petra always sent us updates which made us more comfortable and relaxed so we could enjoy our holidays. When we returned the house was spot clean, fridge all clean and all the plants looked after really well. Petra had made welcome home cookies for us, nicely decorated kitchen island with handmade crochet basket. We also got to enjoy the German style cheesecake made by Petra. They are welcome to our house any time. Highly recommended them.
Harald and Petra were fantastic! Our home was beautiful and neat and they cooked us a fabulous dinner for when we arrived home. Our puppy was also very well looked after with lots of love and walks. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
CASEY AND MATT (Kingscliff NSW, Mar 2020 - 3 days)
Petra and Harald house sat and cat sat for my husband and I while we were interstate visiting family.
From the moment we met them we felt we could trust them in our home and with our very dear pussycats.
When we returned home the house was absolutely immaculate, both cats were happy and relaxed.
We also had beautiful kangaroo shaped cookies baked for us, a lovely welcome home sign and a handmade basket Petra weaved sitting on our dining table waiting for us. There was also a small ... MOREPetra and Harald house sat and cat sat for my husband and I while we were interstate visiting family.
From the moment we met them we felt we could trust them in our home and with our very dear pussycats.
When we returned home the house was absolutely immaculate, both cats were happy and relaxed.
We also had beautiful kangaroo shaped cookies baked for us, a lovely welcome home sign and a handmade basket Petra weaved sitting on our dining table waiting for us. There was also a small rock Petra collected when out sight seeing, she made a sign saying smile which Petra attached to the rock. This showed us Petra and Harald are caring, sentimental and so genuine. What a lovely thing to do for us.
Our home was so incredibly clean and tidy. Petra and Harald had vacuumed, cleaned the stove and the oven, everything was so neat and the dishwasher was cleaner than when we had left. We really appreciate everything they did and it was so lovely to come home to such a spotless house. It took the stress away of having to take the cats to a cattery and having the house left unattended.
We wish them both well with their travels and would definitely have them house sit and cat sit for us again. Should you require a verbal review or reference, please contact Megan on 0413 569 013.
Thank you very much again Petra and Harald we are so grateful. You are both fabulous.
Megan and Patrick, Chloe and Indy.
MEGAN (Newstead TAS, Feb 2020 - 3 days)
Harold & Petra are amazing!
We arrived home after ten days away to a spotless house & a clean & well trained puppy.
These guys communication before & during the house sit was 5 stars.
Thank you so much guys! You are such wonderful people xxx
KALI (Thornlands QLD, Jan 2020 - 1 week 6 days)
I was so impressed with Harald and Petra, and I was sad to see them go! They are the loveliest people and really interesting to talk to. As soon as I met them, I was put at ease and felt comfortable leaving our home in their hands. Communication was easy, and on our return, the dogs were happy, the house was immaculate, and Petra had made such a lovely welcome home display and gift for us along with some special homemade German recipe cookies which my kids devoured. I would wholeheartedly ... MOREI was so impressed with Harald and Petra, and I was sad to see them go! They are the loveliest people and really interesting to talk to. As soon as I met them, I was put at ease and felt comfortable leaving our home in their hands. Communication was easy, and on our return, the dogs were happy, the house was immaculate, and Petra had made such a lovely welcome home display and gift for us along with some special homemade German recipe cookies which my kids devoured. I would wholeheartedly highly recommend them to look after your precious home. I would have them back in a heartbeat. Thanks Petra and Harald, I hope to see you again sometime.
PHENELLA (New Beith QLD, Apr 2019 - 1 week 1 day)
This was our first experience with Aussie House Sitters after having a less than favourable one when we ventured overseas for 10 weeks last year and had an acquaintance look after our dog and our shouse (shed/house). After reading Harald and Petra's reviews we felt very confident that Cricket (our kelpie) and our abode would be in excellent hands....and we were not wrong....Harald and Petra were absolutely amazing...we had almost daily contact whilst on our cruise....many piccies sent through ... MOREThis was our first experience with Aussie House Sitters after having a less than favourable one when we ventured overseas for 10 weeks last year and had an acquaintance look after our dog and our shouse (shed/house). After reading Harald and Petra's reviews we felt very confident that Cricket (our kelpie) and our abode would be in excellent hands....and we were not wrong....Harald and Petra were absolutely amazing...we had almost daily contact whilst on our cruise....many piccies sent through of Cricket and updates on how she was doing...and some videos to boot. On arriving home, the shouse was absolutely spotless. Petra had made a beautiful chocolate cake and "German" kangaroo bikkies to welcome us home with a lovely "Welcome Home" sign...Harald made the coffee ;-) and it was excellent...we have maintained contact since they departed and we hope we have made two beautiful friends into the bargain...Cricket moped around for a day or two after they departed....she missed them so much. We are very much looking forward to catching up with Harald and Petra when they return to Oz. Beautiful people with amazing hearts....Cheers :-D
WOLFGANG (CABARLAH QLD, Mar 2019 - 2 weeks)
I cannot recommend Harold and Petra enough! From first meeting them the day before we left till our arrival home was amazing. The sent ya updates and pics of our fur baby and cared for our house as if it was there own. When we arrived home the house was immaculate and the sweet touch of a welcome home sign and baking on the kitchen bench made our day after a long flight. Wish I could give them more stars they are brillant!!
KATE (Narangba QLD, Mar 2019 - 1 week 5 days)
Harald and Petra were absolutely wonderful house sitters for our holiday. They looked after our home and garden with love and care (both were in better shape on our return than when we left!), and treated our precious pets like family. They were great communicators and equally great company when we were able to spend time with them. I would have no hesitation recommending Harald and Petra to anyone who wants to relax on their holiday knowing that their home and pets are being loved.
CASEY (Sherwood QLD, Feb 2019)
Exceptional! Petra & Harald have just cared for our 2 pups and cat to the very highest standard. Our home was immaculate in every aspect on our return from 3 weeks overseas. A lovely couple who go out of their way to ensure they leave the home, animals and homeowners impressed. I could not recommend them more highly - we will have them back in a heartbeat! If you are a fussy homeowner - this is the couple for you! The animals will miss them - I think they were hoping we had gone forever lol.
SARA (Thornlands QLD, Dec 2018 - 2 weeks 6 days)
Harald and Petra were fantastic housesitters! Our house was immaculate when we came home and our dogs were very well looked after. They kept in regular touch with photos of them too which we really appreciated. Couldn't recommend them more!
KATE (Coral Cove QLD, Nov 2018 - 3 weeks)
Wonderful, clean, trustworthy and kind! Everything said by previous homeowners is true. Petra and Harald took such good care of our home and pets. You will be able to holiday worry free and return home to a beautifully clean home! Thank you Petra and Harald and all the best with your future Aussie travels!
REBEKAH (Clifton Beach QLD, Sep 2018 - 1 week)
Harald & Petra came to our home the night before we went away to get familiar with the house & meet our 2 fur babies. What a wonderful couple. Our doggies fell in love with them instantly and so did we. Coming home to a spotless house and happy puppies is fantastic. I would highly recommend them and give them 5 stars.
Thank you so much.
Champy & Sandy miss you both
Harald and Petra are just gorgeous and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional house sitters. My house was so clean on my return and all of the linen had been washed. They had even cleaned my fridge!!! Petra send daily updates to me with pictures of the cats and little messages about what they were doing. This was such a sweet touch. Cosmo and Tilly were clearly very, very well looked after. I trusted Petra and Harold 100% from the minute I met them and would ... MOREHarald and Petra are just gorgeous and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional house sitters. My house was so clean on my return and all of the linen had been washed. They had even cleaned my fridge!!! Petra send daily updates to me with pictures of the cats and little messages about what they were doing. This was such a sweet touch. Cosmo and Tilly were clearly very, very well looked after. I trusted Petra and Harold 100% from the minute I met them and would love to have them back again some time in the future. Being able to go away worry free is just such a wonderful feeling. Thank you for your special care and attention Harold and Petra. Your welcome home surprise really made me smile!
KAREN (Murwillumbah NSW, Apr 2018 - 4 days)
Harald and Petra were the perfect house sitter for us. From the moment they both walked through the door we knew our pets and home were in very capable hands. Without hesitation, I would recommend Harald and Petra for house/pet sitting. They treated our house and loved our pets as though they were their own. Not only are they great house/pet sitters but we have also become friends. Eli and Pippy, our dogs, were sorry to see them go!
TARA (Birkdale QLD, Apr 2018 - 5 days)
Harald and Petra were amazing!
They looked after our dog and house as if they were their own.
Left our house cleaner than when we left haha
Cannot recommend them highly enough
MICHAEL (Miami QLD, Mar 2018 - 1 week 1 day)
Harold & Petra looked after our 2 cats and dog while we were interstate. They quick formed a bond with our pets and kept us regularly updated with photos and videos. They also left our house immaculate when we returned. Highly recommend!
TOM (ENGADINE NSW, Mar 2018 - 3 days)
I was most fortunate to have Harald and Petra house sit my home in Perth for 5 weeks whilst I was away overseas over Christmas/New Year. They also kept an eye on my neighbour's property at the same time whilst he too was away overseas.
Harald and Petra were wonderful with my old silky terrier who is in his dotage and my cat. Both fell in love with Harald and Petra and I cannot imagine anyone could have lavished more care on my critters than Harald and Petra did..
Whilst I was away and without ... MOREI was most fortunate to have Harald and Petra house sit my home in Perth for 5 weeks whilst I was away overseas over Christmas/New Year. They also kept an eye on my neighbour's property at the same time whilst he too was away overseas.
Harald and Petra were wonderful with my old silky terrier who is in his dotage and my cat. Both fell in love with Harald and Petra and I cannot imagine anyone could have lavished more care on my critters than Harald and Petra did..
Whilst I was away and without my needing to ask, Harald and Petra gave me regular updates by Whatsapp with beautiful pics of my animals, they kept an eye on my mail for anything they thought I might want to see and attended to any routine maintenance they felt needed doing around the house and garden.
I came come to a beautifully clean house and garden, clean cars with charged batteries and two pets who had never had such a great time.
I consider myself very lucky to have had Harald and Petra house sit for me. This house sitting was a first time for both of us which we both approached with some concern and which I believe turned out to be a wonderful experience for both parties. Harald and Petra are lovely, kind, considerate and conscientious people who I now call friends and I intend to stay in touch with them long term as they continue on their world travels.
I cannot recommend them highly enough and would suggest that anyone looking for a house sitter cannot do better than get Harald and Petra in.
Should you be looking for a reference please do not hesitate to call me on 0477 011 950 and I should be more than happy to share my experiencse having Harald and Petra house sit for me with you. You will not do better.
GARY (Harrisdale WA, Dec 2017 - 4 weeks)
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