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House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese
Preferred Locations
  • North Island: Auckland, Wellington  
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  • 2024: 3-9 Dec | 21-30 Dec | 2025: 14-30 Jan
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Responsible, thoughtful, caring.

47, Marketing, Content Writer

I returned to NZ nine years ago after living overseas in the UK and North America for 17 years and have been housesitting more or less full-time since I've been back. I've also spent time co-hosting an Airbnb, and between the two I've met so many lovely people and adorable animals along the way.

A few helpful things to know about me:
- I work as a content writer in communications and marketing mostly for theatre companies, arts organisations and universities.
- I work from home about half the week with quite a bit of flexibility, so I have lots of time to look after your pets.
- I'm an animal lover and walked dogs with the SPCA in Wellington.
- I practice yoga and meditation regularly.
- I am well-traveled and spent 5 months in South and Central America and did some volunteering in Bolivia.
- I am a non-smoker.
- My friends would most likely describe me as diplomatic, loyal, responsible, honest, caring and calm.

I really enjoy house sitting, meeting interesting people, and taking care of adorable animals and look forward to being able to help in any way I can :)

Cheers,
Roanne

Reviews (28)
Roanne is highly recommended! She is a great communicator, a true cat lover, looked after our house and our babies and left the place in perfect condition. Will definitely book her again!
 
RITA (Blockhouse Bay , Apr 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Amazing, cats happy and super clean house to come back to. Highly recommend. Judy
 
JUDY (Western Springs North Island, May 2024 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
Roanne was lovely. Left the house in beautiful condition and my plants were healthier than before I left! Am so grateful.
 
JESSICA (Mt Albert North Island, Mar 2024 - 5 nights)
Loved having Roanne cat sit for Oli while I was far away on holiday. My first time and Roanne's experience totally allayed any concerns I had. Oli is a mature cat and I was sure they woudl get on well and sort out a great relationship. If cats could talk I'm sure Oli would have told me he loved having Roanne live with him. Roanne is very thoughtful and I greatly appreciated her replacing some essentials for my return. Very considerate. She also did a great job of cleaning and it was ... MORE
 
EDREEN (Auckland Central North Island, Apr 2023 - 1 month)
Thank you Edreen - it was a pleasure to look after darling Oli :)
Roanne was fantastic in looking after my cat and my home. Plants were watered and house clean and tidy. Cat was less distressed than if someone just coming in to feed him. I was very pleased and will book her again. Many thanks
 
KATHRYN (Titirangi North Island, Mar 2023 - 2 weeks)
It was a pleasure Kathryn :)
Roanne has been a delight to work with. The communication was excellent all the way from introduction, updates to personal note when she left. House and Garden where looked after and the two cats where very well locked after and happy to. Just a very plesent experiance and great introduction to this wunderfull system. We love to have you back next time thank you again Roanne
 
ANDY (Beach Haven North Island, May 2022 - 4 weeks)
Thank you Andy, I had a lovely time looking after Stormy and Sunshine.
Roanne was fantastic and I would highly recommend. I came back to an immaculate house and a very happy cat. I hope she is always available for any further house sits. Thank you so much! The house sit was actually in April!
 
CAROLYN (Auckland Central , Jan 2022 - 3 weeks)
Thank you Carolyn! I had such a lovely time looking after Bessie, she is a real character. And your apartment was a pleasure to stay in and look after. Very happy to housesit for you again :)
Roanne was great! Great communication and left my place really tidy and cats happy. Thank you!
 
ANNA (Khandallah North Island, Oct 2021 - 2 days)
Roanne house sat and looked after our little Birman cat Mia for 4 weeks in Te Anau. Due to Covid uncertainties with travel our travel plans changed several times. Roanne remained flexible and in contact throughout and was able to fit in with our revised plans. She looked after Mia and took good care of our house leaving it in immaculate condition upon our return. Roanne was professional and reliable to deal with and we would be very happy to use her again. Highly recommended.
 
HEATHER (Te Anau South Island, Jul 2021 - 1 month)
Roanne is an excellent house sitter. I can highly recommend her. She looked after our place in the Wairarapa under difficult circumstances. Our greyhound injured itself just prior to our arrival and Roanne took on all the responsibilities of looking after her. All our animals were well looked after, and everything was perfect when we arrived home. We are very grateful to her.
 
ANDREW (Gladstone North Island, Jun 2021 - 2 weeks)
Highly recommend Roanne. Shes a lovely down to earth person and a pleasure to have look after our pet and home. Roanne sent pxts of our happy dog while we were away. When we returned the house was clean & tidy, and even a loaf of fresh bread after a long drive. Would love to have Roanne back anytime.
 
NICOLE (Stanmore Bay North Island, Apr 2021 - 4 days)
Roanne is simply the best. our house was immaculate upon our return, plants were attended to as required and our 2 furry friends where very happy and content with Roannes stay, would love to have her return for more housesits if available
 
CATHY & PETER (Titirangi , Dec 2020 - 3 weeks)
Roanne was amazing, I can't recommend her highly enough. Right from the beginning, communication was clear and easy. She looked after our cat Steve like it was her own, not to mention on Guy Fawkes weekend with all the fireworks!!! The house looked after just as good, and left clean and tidy. Thank you Roanne!
 
MEGAN (Mount Maunganui North Island, Nov 2020 - 3 days)
Roanne is a great house sitter. Reliable, clean and tidy, adaptable and lovely to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Roanne to others.
 
NICOLA (Mt Wellington North Island, Mar 2020 - 1 day)
Roanne was able to help us out on such short notice in looking after our little cat. A lovely person, friendly and full of smiles, she looked after both our home and furchild Emerald without any hassles. We will definitely use Roanne again, and will most certainly recommend her services.
 
CANDICE AND JUSTIN (Albany , Apr 2019)
Roanne was great. This was the 2nd time she has sat for us and we were really stoked with how well she cared for Reuben and our home ..
 
CLAYTON (CHATSWOOD North Island, Mar 2019 - 2 days)
Roanne was a fantastic house-sitter. Our cats were well looked after and my few plants were healthy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and look forward to Roanne sitting for us again in the future. Thanks again, the whole experience was an extremely positive one.
 
STEPHANIE (Glen Eden North Island, Jan 2019 - 4 days)
No rating We have now had Roanne house (and cat) sit for us twice, and highly recommend her. On both occasions we returned to a clean and tidy house - and just as important - a happy cat.
JOH (St Heliers , Jan 2018)
No rating Roanne house sat for us over a weekend in June and then for nearly a month over July and August, looking after our cat. We were very lucky to have her stay, she looked after the house and our cat very well and has always been very easy to deal with. I would highly recommend her.
SHANNON (Kingsland , Jun 2017)
No rating Roanne was fantastic. I thoroughly recommend her. She is warm, friendly and trustworthy. I received updates, and came back to my home as I left it, with a few bonuses in the fridge. It shows that Roanne is an experienced sitter.
CARO (Herne Bay , Jan 2017)
No rating Roanne looked after my Ponsonby apartment for over a month and took care of my 12 year old Burmese cat Jeremy. Roanne sent me an update a few days in to let me know everything was going well & Jeremy was happy. That was great to hear. Jeremy had a couple of little toileting accidents and vomited once during the stay which can happen with him - Roanne handled all of this really well. When I arrived home the place was spotlessly clean & shiny and Jeremy was happy & relaxed. Thoughtfully, ... MORE
CAROLINE (Ponsonby , Sep 2016)
No rating We couldn't have asked for a better house and cat sitter than Roanne. I met her before our trip and felt very comfortable with her and confident that she would take care of our place like it was her own. She took great care of our cat who needed daily eye drops and a visit to the vet when her eye infection flared up. She kept in touch with us about our cat and when we returned home we were welcomed by a clean and tidy house. I can't recommend Roanne enough and we will certainly request her in ... MORE
KAREN (Kingsland , Aug 2016)
No rating Roanne kindly took care of our place and our cat with no fuss at all. Made it very easy for us while we were away overseas and took a weight off our minds knowing things were left with a very capable, confident and reassuring housesitter. The place was spotless on our return, and our cat very happy! Roanne, you're a star and would have you back in a flash when we next need someone. Thanks!
SARAH (St Johns , Mar 2016)
No rating Roanne did a brilliant job looking after our house and more importantly, little cat. She was super easy to deal with and gave us updates during our time away so we knew everything was okay :) Our cat was totally fine upon our return so we are really pleased we chose Roanne and she chose us for his house sit. Would definitely use again! Cheers.
LEWIS (Beach Haven , Mar 2016)
No rating Couldn't have been happier with Roanne as my house and cat sitter. Came home to two happy contented cats and a spotless house. Liked the way Roanne asked questions to clarify things from the start, gave me confidence that she respected my home and would be taking good care of everything while I was away. Would definitely welcome her back again and highly recommend her to others. Jill
JILL (Te Atatu South , Feb 2016)
No rating From the moment I met Roanne I knew she was the right housesitter for us. Everything was easy and effortless. Throughout her sit Roanne kept us updated on how our pets were doing and kept our minds at ease regarding some stormy weather that was happening in Auckland. We came home to a clean, tidy house with a very content cat. I highly recommend Roanne for any housesitting assignment! You will not be disappointed. Thanks Roanne. :)
KSENIJA (Beach Haven North Island, Dec 2015 - 1 week 5 days)
No rating Roanne did a good job sitting our house. Everything was as it should be on our return. Best of all she kept the house safe. The cats were totally spoilt! Thanks Roanne. Neck Teo
NECK (19 Oban Rd Tauranga, Aug 2015)
No rating We were very fortunate to have Roanne as a housesitter for our cat while we were away. She is caring, responsible, organized, neat and extremely reliable. Roanne sent us regular updates on how our cat was doing, took wonderful care of her and even left us some fresh fruit from a friend's farm. We would love for Roanne to come and stay again and have no hesitation in recommending her as a fantastic sitter.
NIDHI & OLIVER (Mt Eden, Auckland, Aug 2015)
 
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