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Platinum (36mths+)
House Sitting Preferences
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in New Zealand

Kind and Trustworthy Soul

35, Holistic Health Practitioner/ Artist

Hello,
Know your pets, plants, and home are well cared for until your return!

My name is Manu (Makena). Im a permanent resident, originally from Hawaii/San Diego and moved to New Zealand after falling madly in love with the land here. I am based in North Island and are sometimes travel around NZ for work, nature, and adventure.

I enjoy life with enthusiasm and like to spend time in Nature. I love camping, organic gardening, and other creative projects. I bring alot of loving consciousness into everything I do, and love caring for spaces and fur animals!

I have been been a homeowner multiple times and have cared for a variety of homes, land, plants, and animals (both on, and off-grid) I have also done live-in care(including pets, kids, garden, whole family nutrition reboot, cooking, cleaning, etc) for families for my Holistic Health work.

I'm very respectful, mature, kind, clean, easy to communicate with, and trustworthy. I don't drink, smoke, or party, so Im usually just seeking a relaxing and peaceful solitude near nature to go for walks, work online, write, and read some books.

I would be so grateful to care for your home and precious animal(s) so you can enjoy your trip with ease, knowing that they are well loved and cared for. Please don't hesitate to message, and look forward to hearing from you soon!

With Gratitude,
Manu
(Makena)

Reviews (8)
We can't begin to say enough wonderful things about Manu and Victor. They were the best house sitters we've ever had. They are respectful, careful, instinctive, gentle, considerate, and thorough. There aren't enough adjectives to praise this wonderful couple and we absolutely recommend them. We have a dog, cat, chickens and sheep, as well as a veggie garden, potted plants, and farm vehicles, and they were all looked after as well as we could have ourselves. They contacted us if they had ... MORE
 
NAYLENE & PHIL (Waiotira North Island, Mar 2023 - 6 weeks)
We won the lottery with Manu! Such a gentle, compassionate person whom we trusted immediately with our house and pets. Our plants looked better than ever and our animals clearly loved her. Manu went above and beyond for us and we recommend wholeheartedly:)
 
RACHEL (Mt Albert North Island, Jan 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
I felt very comfortable having Manu as our house sitter. I only spoke to her on Whattsapp once and met her for the first time on the day we flew. She has a good calm gentle nature. While we were away she sent me some beautiful photos of my cat (far better than photos I can take!) The house was spick and span on arrival. I am very glad I chose Manu and would very happily have her house sit for us again :)
 
PIP (AUCKLAND North Island, Nov 2023 - 1 week 4 nights)
Thank you again! :)
Manu (and Victor) were fantastic sitters. They took very good care of our house, chooks, pool and Bear the dog. We came home to a lovely clean house and well cared for animals.
 
SARAH (Bulls North Island, Jan 2023 - 1 week 5 days)
Manu and Victor were wonderful to deal with. Great communication and made us feel at ease. The house was immaculate on our return and our cat very happy. A lovely couple and we couldn't recommend them more.
 
WILLIAM (Wairau Valley South Island, Jan 2022 - 2 weeks)
Makena and victor have house sat a couple of times now and are coming back again. My dog onyx has bonded with them, to the extent, that when they arrived the second time, my dog onyx was very calm and went straight to victor. Normally she's a little concerned knowing I'm leaving with bags. The homes were beautifully looked after. It is so nice to have complete confidence in who onyx is left with. They had to tackle ticks. They took her kayaking. She had adventures. Victor and Makena ... MORE
 
KAREN (Marahau, South Island, Dec 2021 - 2 weeks)
Manu was incredible! She and her partner took great care of my home and both my cat and dog were sad to see them go. I strongly recommend Manu as a sitter and welcome her back any time.
 
PATRICIA (Raglan North Island, Jul 2021 - 1 week 1 day)
Was delighted to have Makena and Vicktor do the house-sit. They arrived on time and left as agreed AND checked on the chickens and plants before they left, which was a big relief. Dogs were happy and relaxed on return and all the plants were flourishing. House clean and tidy and bedding washed. Perfect. Very happy. Highly recommended. Welcome back anytime
 
LOUISE (Carterton North Island, May 2021 - 4 days)
 
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Happy you!

With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.

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