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Platinum (36mths+)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese
Preferred Locations
  • North Island: ALL  

Waiheke sitters

72, Retired RN/midwife

80, Retired mathematics teacher

Von and I have owned our home on Waiheke Island for over 20 years. We enjoy traveling and have house/pet sat during the winter in Australia for the past many winters (except when deterred by Covid). Also, more recently, we've done housesits in New Zealand. Because we travel so often, we don't have a pet at this time. But we love animals and to have the opportunity to take care of them. We have canine and feline friends all over Oz, and some in New Zealand (-:

We're interested in "getting off the rock" for a shortish getaway. Pretty much interested in hearing about any possible opportunity--preferably in the North Island at this point.

We'd be happy to supply additional references (besides the ones on the website) and have a current New Zealand police check. Would love to hear from you!

Reviews (14)
Good to have Janet and Von stay at our place. they took care of Goldie (our border collie) well. watered our garden. Thank Jan and Von.
 
SUSHIL (Kerikeri North Island, Dec 2023 - 1 week)
Jan & Von we’re wonderful house sitters. They took great care of Hamish and took him on lots of fabulous walks. The house was clean and tidy when we got home and they had watered our veg garden. They were very accommodating when we arrived home a day early and even cooked dinner for us that night. We would have no hesitation in recommending Jan & Vin as house sitters.
 
SARAH (Haberfield NSW, Jul 2023 - 3 weeks) From Aussie House Sitters
We were delighted to have Janet and Von house/pet sit for us. Communication was great and they really went out of their way - even replacing a kitchen utensil which had broken as well as leaving extra bits in our pantry. Would highly recommend Janet & Von to house/pet sit for anyone.
 
CHRISTINE (The Lakes, Pyes Pa North Island, Jun 2023 - 2+ weeks)
Jan and Von they were wonderful sitters, they took such good care of molly. Fantastic communication, came and met molly before we left. Thanks for leaving the house so immaculate. I would highly recommend them as pet sitters.
 
SOPHIE (Havelock North North Island, Jul 2022 - 1 week 1 day)
What an absolutely wonderful couple!. Janet and Vaughn were just the loveliest couple and took such great care of our fur babies during the week we went away. They communicated well kept us informed through the sit. Our little girl pup Molly was pregnant and Janet was so patient and caring towards her through a few days of morning sickness. We would highly recommend this fabulous couple to anyone and really can't sing their praises enough. We came home to happy well fed dogs and cat and ... MORE
 
LESLEY (Devonport North Island, Jun 2022 - 8 days)
Janet and Von stayed at our home over the Christmas period and took amazing care of our two dogs. We very much appreciated the care they took of our home - they left it so beautifully tidy for our return. Communication was easy and the whole process was trouble free for our first Aussie House Sitters experience. I highly recommend Janet and Von to stay and care for your home.
 
MELINDA (Townsville QLD, Dec 2021 - 5 days) From Aussie House Sitters
We were so delighted to welcome Jan & Von at short notice to sit for us. They were super lovely and took great care of our wee dog, taking her everywhere they went, and cuddling the cats at every opportunity. Our home was well cared for and much enjoyed. We will happily catch up with them when we visit Waiheke next! Thanks again to Janet & Von, marvellous interesting well travelled humans!
 
KATY (Mangawhai North Island, May 2021 - 1 week 2 days)
Jan and Von were fantastic sitters .. They were friends with our 3 dogs within seconds of them arriving..We came home to very happy and contented animals and would love them to come back at some stage if it suited them . We had great communication and were totally relaxed about them being in our home .They took great care of everything .. It was a shame the Covid level 3 lockdown prevented them from getting around the area..
 
JENNY (Warkworth \ Matakana North Island, Feb 2021 - 5 days)
Jan & Von were fabulous! Very happy with everything, both with communication before hand, and also how they left my place. I came back to my place as I left it, and happy cats the greeted me. I would absolutely recommend.
 
CARO (Herne Bay North Island, Nov 2020 - 2 days)
Janet and Von were outstanding. I left my beloved pets with them for nearly a week in total confidence. Upon my return, my home was immaculate too. I would love to spend more time with this fabulous couple and exchange more interesting travel tales. Thanks so much!
 
ANNA (College Estate North Island, Oct 2020 - 6 days)
Great to have Jan and Von look after our animals. They kindly came and met us prior to the sit to meet us all. Animals well cared for and house was left clean and tidy - we have no reservations in recommending them for other housesits
 
JAN (Auckland North Island, Dec 2019 - 8 days)
Fantastic couple who cared for our animals with love and attention. House immaculate on our return. Animals happy and well lived and brushed! Thanks guys. Cheers Ceri
 
CERI (Ngaio North Island, Apr 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Amazing house sitters - a lovely couple who made my being away worry free. I would highly recommend them.
 
LOUISE (Te Awamutu North Island, Dec 2018 - 1 week 4 days)
No rating These guys are great. They looked after my home and my dog as I would. I totally recommend them to anyone.
CAROLYN (Kuranda QLD, Jul 2017 - 6 days) From Aussie House Sitters
 
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