Reviews (18)
Fantastic housesitters and very kind people. Thank you for helping us out by coming around early when our plans changed last minute. Left our home in perfect condition and our gardens in even better condition. Thanks again :)
JULIA (Bishopdale South Island, Dec 2017 - 1 week 4 days)
Neil and Margaret took great care of both our home and elderly cat while we were away. Our cat is old, awkward and annoying, and they looked after him like he was their own.
Thanks guys!
ANNA (Mt Albert North Island, Dec 2024 - 6 nights)
Neil and Margaret are a lovely, kind, friendly and trustworthy couple who looked after my skittish cat very well and left my house immaculate. I would recommend them to others.
HELEN (Mosgiel South Island, Nov 2024 - 5 nights)
We couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first time using this website. From our first conversation with Margaret and Neil we knew our house would be in safe hands with this lovely couple. They were proactive in communicating with us and the sit was super easy to organise; our house was spotless- they even went so far as to wash the bedding so we didn't need to do it upon our return! They cared for our cat as if he was their own and sent lots of updates so we could relax knowing ... MOREWe couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first time using this website. From our first conversation with Margaret and Neil we knew our house would be in safe hands with this lovely couple. They were proactive in communicating with us and the sit was super easy to organise; our house was spotless- they even went so far as to wash the bedding so we didn't need to do it upon our return! They cared for our cat as if he was their own and sent lots of updates so we could relax knowing that he was safe and happy (even when we had difficulty replying due to international roaming). We would not hesitate to recommend these guys to anyone looking for a reliable sitter and hope to have the chance to use them again in the future 🙂
HANNAH (Papatoetoe North Island, Oct 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
We were absolutely delighted with the care Neil and Margaret gave to our cats and house. One of our cats is very frightened and makes her care quite challenging but within 3 days she was sitting on Margaret’s knee. Communication was excellent, the couple phoning my daughter to make contact and keep her up to date. We were without wifi on our holiday.
Pictures were posted of the three cats playing and sleeping inside.
What a pleasure to come home to a beautiful clean and tidy house and ... MOREWe were absolutely delighted with the care Neil and Margaret gave to our cats and house. One of our cats is very frightened and makes her care quite challenging but within 3 days she was sitting on Margaret’s knee. Communication was excellent, the couple phoning my daughter to make contact and keep her up to date. We were without wifi on our holiday.
Pictures were posted of the three cats playing and sleeping inside.
What a pleasure to come home to a beautiful clean and tidy house and Neil and Margaret took care to economise on fuel and electricity and wood.
We can only say What a Pleasure to have them stay in our House. Thank you both.
JACQUELINE (Amberley South Island, Jun 2024 - 1 week 2 nights)
I highly recommend Neil and Margaret as housesitters. Evie was very well cared for and the house was immaculate when we got home. They are a lovely couple to deal with.
MANDY (Oamaru North South Island, Mar 2024 - 5 nights)
Neil and Margaret are a very lovely couple of people. Great communication and they were wonderful with my two cats, including one who ended up needing medicine while I was away. Thanks for the photo updates of them looking so relaxed. The house was immaculate and I was very grateful they took the time to water the garden regularly during a particularly hot and dry patch. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for reliable and friendly sitters.
REBECCA (Murchison South Island, Jan 2023 - 1 week)
Neil and Margaret are just lovely! Fantastic communication, and first class care of our cat and home.
I highly recommend this couple.
SUE (Saint Clair South Island, Oct 2022 - 2 days)
If I could give more than 5 stars for Neil and Margaret I would. They were great right from our very first communication, to when we walked back into our house after they left, cleaner than I've ever seen it. They had even done our huge pile of washing I hadn't had time to get done before we left.
We have some very happy cats and rabbit, and they sent us regular text updates so I knew exactly what my furry babies were up to.
If you get the chance to have Neil and Margaret house sit for you, ... MOREIf I could give more than 5 stars for Neil and Margaret I would. They were great right from our very first communication, to when we walked back into our house after they left, cleaner than I've ever seen it. They had even done our huge pile of washing I hadn't had time to get done before we left.
We have some very happy cats and rabbit, and they sent us regular text updates so I knew exactly what my furry babies were up to.
If you get the chance to have Neil and Margaret house sit for you, take it!!
TIFFANY (Rolleston South Island, Mar 2022 - 5 days)
Neil and Margaret actually sat for me in late March, early April, as they accepted different dates from an earlier ad I placed. I was so lucky to have them, as things quickly changed when I developed Covid and had to return home early to isolate. They were incredibly kind and understanding, and managed to make some new arrangements for their last few days, for which I was extremely grateful. I returned to find they had done an amazing job, and house, cat and garden were all very well cared ... MORENeil and Margaret actually sat for me in late March, early April, as they accepted different dates from an earlier ad I placed. I was so lucky to have them, as things quickly changed when I developed Covid and had to return home early to isolate. They were incredibly kind and understanding, and managed to make some new arrangements for their last few days, for which I was extremely grateful. I returned to find they had done an amazing job, and house, cat and garden were all very well cared for, They had thoughtfully left me some supplies, and continued to check I was OK. I was disappointed we couldn't meet in person in the end, but they are a great couple and I highly recommend them.
ROBYN (Feilding North Island, Mar 2022 - 6 days)
Neil and Margaret were lovely people and wonderful sitters. The house was sparkling clean and the animals relaxed and happy. I think Marg might be an animal whisperer.! They went above and beyond - really looking after our vege garden - washing and drying all the linen sending pictures and little stories about our pets. Excellent sitters- great communication, Highly recommend!
JO (Point Chevalier North Island, Jan 2022 - 1 week)
We had Neil and Margaret on "stand by" during lockdown as it was unclear whether we would be able to get away or not. They were so flexible and made the whole process easy. They came and cared for our little cat and our home with care and love. Willow was thoroughly spoiled and really enjoyed their company. The house and yard were in immaculate condition when they left! We hope that Neil and Margaret will cat sit for us again in the future.
JENNIE (Leeston South Island, Sep 2021 - 6 days)
We came home to very happy pets and a lovely clean house. A very lovely couple. Thank you both so much, we hope to have you both stay again when we have our next holiday.
CRYSTAL (Lincoln South Island, Apr 2021 - 5 days)
Wow wow and wow, great friendly amazing couple that looked after our animals and home. Professional, neat and tidy and great communication. We could of not asked for a nicer couple and house sit. Thank you very much.
WARWICK (Massey North Island, Jan 2021 - 6 nights)
Our cats & home couldn't have been in better hands. Neil and Marg are lovely people and have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. I can highly recommend them, we are so lucky they chose to sit for us. Thanks to them both!
MEGAN (Botany North Island, Dec 2020 - 2 weeks 6 days)
Amazing!!!!!! Would highly recommend! Great communication which included a couple photos of our cat while we were away. Came back to a cleaner house and the gardens done. Incredible! Thanks again Neil and Margaret!
PETRA MOLLOY (Winton South Island, Dec 2019 - 12 days)
A big thank you to Margaret & Neil for house sitting for us including our little "Blackie". It was lovely to come home to a nice clean house and food in the cupboard. Lovely cheerful couple who communicated with us while we were away that all was well and our little dog well looked after with walks every day.. We look forward to welcoming them back when they come to house sit for us again in April.
EILEEN & COLIN (Richmond South Island, Mar 2019 - 5 days)
Margaret and Neil were wonderful housesitters, the girls were so happy. Margaret and Neil were good communicators, the house was tidier than when i left and they are really friendly. The dogs got sooo well looked after. Thanks Margaret and Neil
SHIRLEY (Avondale South Island, Sep 2017 - 2 days)