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Gold (24mths)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)

  • Matias had a woofing experience in a farm where he was not only in charge of the kids daily routine but also of the whole farm animals. Feeding horses, pigs, dogs and sheep,

Preferred Locations
  • South Island: Canterbury - Christchurch
Availability
  • NEXT 6 MONTHS    
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  • 2025: 17-28 Jan | 28 Jan - 10 Feb | 13-26 Feb | 31 Mar - 2 May
  • On a house-sit right now

Cata&Mati

34, Business Owner

32, Web Developer

Hi! We are a couple looking to keep with the adventure of housesitting while saving some money to get our own place. I'm Catalina, I'm 33 years old and my partner Matias is 31. I'm from Argentina and he's from Uruguay and we met here in New Zealand. We recently traveled back home and got married, surrounded by our families and friends.
Matias is a Web Developer that works for a company in Uruguay that has clients from around the world, currently working for USA, Uruguay and Peru. He works from home with his computer so that makes us pretty flexible and he can take care of any place and pets.
Catalina is an Office Administrator at a lighting company so she works full time, normal business hours/days.

Together, we run a small business called Lil Ice Trike. We cater for weddings and other events with delicious ice cream to make anyone's day better :)

Catalina has always been the person who friends call to take care of their homes and pets when they are away and spend time with their pets. Matias used to be on a Woofing/Helpex scheme for a year here in New Zealand and he went from taking care of kids to livestock. He has 2 dogs back home and is passionate about pets.

You can expect from us someone to look after your house and pets full time given that Matias works from home and an excellent care and cleanliness of the place once you come home. We are non-smokers, tidy, respectful, very committed and quiet, we enjoy a night out as a couple but are more into a nice movie from the couch.

Reviews (14)
This was our first time using pet/housesitters and of course we felt a little nervous before meeting Cata and Mati. First time we met up we felt an instant connection and all our concerns vanished. Cata and Mati are such a wonderful, warm and loving couple and we could tell straight away that Taiko felt happy and relaxed in their company too. The communication before and during the housesit was great. Cata and Mati kept sending updates and photos while we were away. It was so nice to know ... MORE
 
PETRA (Rangiora South Island, Jun 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Catalina and Matias were fantastic. They sent regular updates showing them playing and interacting with our (generally very anxious) cats. They were incredibly professional and clear on what we wanted and have clearly done this many times. They cleaned our house beautifully when they left and even remembered to put out and bring in our bins (despite us not asking). Courteous, kind, genuine and trustworthy people. We are very grateful to them. Thank you guys!
 
ROBYN (New Brighton South Island, Jan 2025 - 1 week 1 night)
Great Housesitters, took great care of our house and dog, with regular updates when we were away.. thanks guys
 
JOHN (West Melton South Island, Jun 2024 - 4 weeks)
We were so happy with how Catalina and Matias looked after our two dogs. We got sent daily updates about them and you could tell the dogs were very happy. The house was left clean and tidy and everything was well looked after. We have no issues recommending Catalina and Matias - they are such lovely people and amazing house sitters.
 
ROD (Lincoln South Island, Jan 2024 - 5 nights)
We cannot begin to express our gratitude to Cata and Mati for looking after our furbabies and house while we were abroad for 6 weeks. They were phenomenal and went above and beyond in every aspect of their housesit. We were hesitant at first with the idea of having strangers looking after our dogs and house but once we met with them both my husband and I knew we had the right the people! Needless to say both our dogs love them! They have become family and we would not hesitate to ask them ... MORE
 
TASCHA (Rolleston South Island, Dec 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks)
I cannot recommend this couple highly enough as Housesitters - 10/10! I feel very fortunate to have met Catalina and Matias in 2022 when I was looking for long term house sitters to care for my 2 year old home and 2 x 11 year old cats. Immediately upon meeting this couple I felt like we connected and they were perfect to care for my pets and home while I travelled to Europe for 4 months in 2023. Their references are exemplary and they both have full time jobs and with Matias working ... MORE
 
LISA (Yaldhurst South Island, May 2023 - 4 months)
Came home to some very happy and well cared for fur babies. Communication was great and we got regular updates on how everyone was doing. The house was exactly as we left it. Thanks a lot! :)
 
JESS (Rolleston South Island, Feb 2023 - 1 week 3 days)
Could not have asked for a better sitter. Highly recommend both Catalina and Mate. Is was a real treat having you look after my two babies. They were well looked after and was in communication daily. Came home to a super clean house, washed bedding and most importantly, happy doggies. Thank you
 
MARIETTE (Rolleston South Island, Feb 2023 - 3 days)
Thankyou Catalina for looking after our house and our 2 kittie cats while we were away. Manu and Riko were very happy and content when we returned and our house was well looked after. Thankyou again and we wish you well with your new venture.
 
LEITA (Mount Pleasant South Island, Nov 2022 - 2 weeks 5 days)
Cata and Mati were simply wonderful. They were great communicators and sent us videos/photos in the morning and evening. We came home to two very happy well-looked after cats. The house was also sparkling clean. I would LOVE to have them stay again.
 
SARAH (Christchurch South Island, Oct 2022 - 3 days)
Hi Cata & Mati, thanks heaps for looking after Monty & our house for six weeks. We loved the photo & video updates and knowing our 'Fellnase' was taken care off with lots of love. It was a pleasure having you and returning to a well kept house and happy animal. Nonny, Brian & Monty
 
NONNY (Cashmere South Island, Aug 2022 - 1 month 1 week)
We were so lucky to get Catalina and Mathias to look after our cats, dogs and house for a week. Communication was great and replies to messages were prompt. Unfortunately there was terrible rain at the time but the dogs were still walked and taken care of. We came home to happy animals and a clean house. We would have them back any time.
 
PAULA (Swannanoa South Island, Jul 2022 - 1 week)
Catalina and Mati were great sitters! They were great with our dog Zoe, who can be a bit shy. Took her for lots of walks and lots of cuddles. They shared daily updates with us, which we really appreciated. We came home to a clean and tidy home , a lovely card and chocolates!
 
GINA (New Brighton South Island, Jul 2022 - 1 week 3 days)
Catalina was an absolute star to have as a Housesitter. Our cat was very well looked after and so was our home, she left it totally spotless and clean. I would absolutely recommend Catalina! I really hope to have her come and stay again for future sits! Highly recommend!
 
KELLY (Somerfield South Island, Apr 2022 - 1 week 3 days)
 
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