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JOHN &=CHRISSY

67, Retired

67, Retired

Hi, we are a couple of retired professional Brits (university lecturer and merchant navy ships captain) with family in Northland whom we visit for approx 3-6 months every year. We will arrive later this year - start of November - to stay with our family and visit all our kiwi friends, until mid March 2025. We love being in NZ with our family, but we also like to give them a break from us from time to time, so we like to get out and about and go further afield every visit. Please check out our feedback from our previous sits. We always try to do a great job. We are home owners in the UK, quite houseproud. We are non smokers and take care of our own and others possessions. We have also been left in charge of the daughter's lifestyle block - pigs, chickens, sheep, ducks, dog and veg plot when they go on holiday. We love animals and look after our other daughter's German Shepherd in the UK. We love New Zealand and all the wonderful opportunities it offers. Just to clarify - we arrive in NZ in start November and unfortunately will leave again in mid March 2025.

Reviews (14)
John and Chrissy were excellent sitters, leaving the house in immaculate condition and meeting the needs of the pets perfectly. Definitely recommend.
 
JENNIE (Matua North Island, Jan 2024 - 5 nights)
Thanks Jennie we’re pleased you were happy. Our pleasure.
John and Chrissy took excellent care of our home-it was definitely cleaner than we left it! And our dog and cat were happy and well cared for. Communication was good with daily updates. We would be happy with them looking after our home and pets again.
 
MICHAEL (Longhirst England, Aug 2023 - 4 nights) From House Sitters UK
John ad Chrissy were exceptional House Sitters. They communicated very well arrived in plenty of time to go over the sit and meet the animals. They immediately made friends with Jess our dog and we were very confident leaving our home and pets in there care. hen we returned the house was lovely, tidy and clean and they had made a bed for us which was very much appreciated. I would thoroughly recommend them and would welcome them back to house sit again in the future.
 
JANET (Forres Scotland, May 2023 - 6 days) From House Sitters UK
John and Chrissy were great sitters. Communication was spot on and we had a chance to meet and get to know each other before the sit. I recommend them as reliable and cared for my babies very well. A+
 
KATHY (Kerikeri North Island, Feb 2023 - 2 days)
Thanks Kathy. Glad you were happy with our service. Don't forget we're more than happy to sit for you whenever we are in NZ.
We had John and Chrissy look after out little dog and house for two weeks and we couldn't have been happier. Their communication before and during their stay was exceptional and we felt completely comfortable with them in charge. We would love to have them come and stay again.
 
MAREE (Narrow Neck North Island, Jan 2023 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Thank you Maree. We're glad you were pleased, we enjoyed our stay and would love to do the same again.
John and Chrissy were fantastic house/pet sitters. They are kind and caring people who took great care of our home and our 2 dogs. The house was left spotless and the dogs were happy. Their communication was excellent. They were always responsive and kept us updated while we were away. It was the first time we had used a house sitter so we were a bit nervous, but they were wonderful. We would not hesitate to recommend them and hope to see them again. Thank you.
 
DENIS AND LYN (Bay View North Island, Dec 2022 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Thank you very much. We're so pleased that you are happy because we had a great time. Thanks again.
John and Chrissy were great sitters. The dogs got lots of walks and we came back to a very tidy house with lots of extras like clean sheets and fridge. Easy to communicate with and nice to feel with.
 
FRANCESCA (Browns Bay North Island, Jan 2021 - 5 days)
Thanks for your kind words.
John & Chrissy were amazing, I had 5 stress free days away and came home to everything very clean and tidy. I recommend you get John & Chrissy to look after your place.
 
RAEWYN (Haruru North Island, Nov 2020 - 5 days)
John and Chrissy looked after our house and pets for three days on short notice. What a lovely, friendly couple! They such good care of our dogs and cat. They had lots of playtime and even got new toys!! We received daily updates and got home to a clean and tidy home. I would highly recommend John and Chrissy for any house sit! We felt so comfortable leaving our home and our animals in their care. Thank you so much guys! Hope to see you again!
 
ALECHE (Parua Bay North Island, Oct 2020 - 3 days)
John and Chrissy looked after my two precious dogs excellently which was a weight off my mind while I was away. They walked them everyday and gave them lots of cuddles and attention. They also looked after my house with respect and made sure I returned home to clean sheets and towels and to a clean house with milk in the fridge :) Communication was excellent with text and photo updates while I was away. I would highly recommend John and Chrissy for future house sits.
 
DIANE (Half Moon Bay North Island, Sep 2020 - 1 week)
John & Chrissy are the loveliest couple, they are really friendly and we felt like they were part of our friends base. We had 2 evenings with them which was delightful. Our house was spotless, garden watered and our two fur-babies so happy and content it was like we had never left. The dates are wrong as I entered the wrong date first off and couldn't figure out how to change. Anybody getting John & Chrissy are very lucky to have them, you will not find anybody better. Highest recommendation. ... MORE
 
TRISH (Martinborough , Mar 2020 - 1 week)
John & Chrissy took excellent care of our dog and our house, and left the house spotless. Would definitely recommend!
 
PEGGY (Oakura North Island, Feb 2020 - 5 days)
Thanks John and Chrissy you were great. It was nice to meet you both and have a good old talk about life so far. Communications on arrival and on leaving were perfect for us. The house was left as found and sheets washed. The cat, dog and Horses all well fed, watered, and happy. If our holidays connect, we may see you next year. Thanks again.
 
JUNELLE (Ohau RD20 North Island, Feb 2020 - 3 days)
John & Chrissy have been great sitters for us, looking after our 5 dogs and 3 cats. All the animals have had great attention while we've been away and thanks so much for keeping the new garden plants alive in the dry conditions we currently have. They have communicated very well with our farm team and messaged us while we have been travelling. Thanks for everything you have done. Andrew & Chris -Te Puke
 
ANDREW & CHRIS (Te Puke North Island, Feb 2020 - 1 week 1 day)
 
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