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Ainsley was a pleasure to communicate with and did a completely great job for what was needed and was sympathetic of the move out assistance with both of us.
Female house sitter to be present during move-out
$180
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Off to an important business trip with no one to watch over your home? It can be challenging to leave your house empty with no one to watch over it. Booking trusted house sitting services on Airtasker can take some pressure off your shoulders. Experienced house sitters know how to watch over not only your home but even the pets you need to leave behind.
All you need to do is put up a task complete with details. Whether it’s a long-term house sit or a short one, make sure to indicate everything you need. Also, mention if you’ll be leaving your pet with them too! After posting, expect to receive offers from Taskers in minutes.
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Top House Sitters related questions
It depends on what you have agreed upon with your chosen Tasker. In most cases, the travel fee is shouldered by the sitter you hire since you provide the accommodation (your home). Other fees that you need to consider are home repairs that may come up during their stay.
It’s not easy to leave your house with someone else. The most important thing to look for in a house sitter is professionalism. You need to make sure that your home will be left in good hands. Even if their tasks may be pretty straightforward, you need to trust the person you are hiring. Make sure they have good communication skills since you will be leaving with quite a handful of daily responsibilities.
As a homeowner, a house sitter expects you to give them proper instructions on what needs to be done at home. Do not mistake them for housekeepers, gardeners, or pool cleaners. It is not always expected of them to take part in intense cleaning tasks. Their main responsibility is to make sure the house is how you left it.
That is up to you to decide! The duration of a house sit depends on how long you will be gone. You may need a house sitter for as short as a few days while you are on holiday. Some require a house sitter who can stay for many months. These are often made by people who need to travel abroad for work. Details like this should be made clear in your task post.
The cost of hiring a house sitter usually ranges between $25 and $50 per hour, depending on what’s included, like pet care or garden maintenance. Overnight pet sitting can range from $50 to $90 per day, while extras like dog walking may cost around $27 to $35 per session. Long-term stays often come at discounted daily rates, especially when combining multiple services.
House sitting rules typically cover caring for pets, basic home maintenance, and keeping the property secure and clean. Homeowners may set specific instructions like watering and protecting plants, collecting mail, or handling minor repairs. It’s important for sitters to follow any agreed-upon guidelines to ensure trust and a smooth experience.
Yes, homeowners are generally expected to provide accommodation since house sitters stay on the property to care for it. Providing food is optional, but some homeowners choose to offer it as a courtesy, especially for longer stays.
Many house sitters are prepared to handle basic emergencies, such as calling a vet for a sick pet or arranging urgent home repairs. But it's still important to discuss possible scenarios with your sitter before hiring them, and leave clear instructions and emergency contact numbers. This helps ensure quick action if something unexpected happens.
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What do house sitting services include?
House sitting is done by a trusted professional who is experienced with caring for others’ homes and pets. People often think of availing of this service when going on vacation or business trips. Some even think of long-term house sitting when work keeps them away from home. If you find yourself in any of these situations, a house sitter near you may be the perfect solution. Here’s what you can expect from a house sitting near you on Airtasker:
Home minding
House sitters ensure that your home remains occupied. Their task is to make it look like you are home. Think of it as someone filling in your place. They will do tasks that you would do daily: switching the lights on and off, taking out the rubbish, and locking the doors.
Don’t expect them to do deep cleaning. You can always think of hiring someone to do the housekeeping for you. House sitters near you may do simple cleaning and maintenance tasks such as dusting and vacuuming. You can expect a house sitter to leave your home in the condition you left it. They can also care for your indoor and outdoor plants if instructed, limited to simple watering and mowing. Getting a professional to tend to your garden may be a better idea for long-term house sitting jobs.
Pet sitting and caring
Need to leave your pets at home? Whether a house sitter is needed for a few days or several weeks, you can find a house sitter to watch over them while you’re away. Most house-sitter-homeowner agreements, which are often found when posting a house sitter wanted ad, cover daily care for your pets too.
As the homeowner, you provide them with day-to-day tasks for your pets. You can also include giving them their medication or treatment. Take note that they can’t groom your pet. If you want your furry friend looking their best when you get home, maybe hire a professional groomer before you arrive! You can always relay messages to your homesitters to ensure the best for your pets.
Home repairs and miscellaneous tasks
Aside from occupying your home, home sitters can be in charge of other services as well. If agreed upon, they could bring in the mail and newspapers daily. A house sitter can also answer phone calls and relay any important messages to you.
The occasional home repair can come up now and then: a small leak in the kitchen or damages from a strong storm. It is a sitter’s responsibility to get any necessary repairs. These will be reimbursed by you as the homeowner. It is also your decision whether your house sitter will do repairs or hire a professional.
Recent House Sitters tasks
House Sitting and Pet Care Sitting Service
$35
Cairns QLD, Australia
4th Apr 2026
I am offering to house sit, live in or visit as required. I can house sit, care for your pets. I am also able to offer walking services. Pet care and monitoring. Let's talk about your needs.
House Sitting- Free accommodation
$500
Berwick VIC, Australia
31st Mar 2026
I am heading overseas for 3 weeks, and I have a daughter who is almost 19 who is pretty independent, but I do not want to leave her without any support. She attends a local TAFE and works at a Kindergarten, plays football and attends church with me. She has 3 older sisters who live 30km - 40km away, and will be around for weekends, sleep overs. Would suit a young christian woman with a kind, gentle heart. We can organise car for the whole period and pay for interstate flights. If you want to talk more please message me, god bless.
House sitting looking for someone to housesit for us 2 cats, 2 dogs
$300
South Ripley QLD, Australia
30th Mar 2026
Hi, we are looking for someone to house and pet sit while we are away from 14–20 April, or possibly 16–20 April if a family friend can cover the first few days. A little about our pets: Angel is our fox-faced Pomeranian (1/8 Chihuahua). She is very sweet, cuddly, and loves attention. She can be a bit of a guard dog and may bark at things outside such as the postman, neighbours, or cars in the driveway. She can be a little stand-offish at first, especially with men, but warms up quickly with attention. She also doesn’t like her back legs being touched. Overall, she is a loving little dog who enjoys cuddles. Khan is approximately 15 years old and very calm and relaxed. He loves people and other pets. He dislikes loud noises such as thunder and may cry during storms. Due to his age, he may occasionally toilet inside, usually on the tiles, and it is easy to clean. He also dislikes rain and may need encouragement to go outside. Peaches is just over 1 year old and very sweet. She mainly keeps to herself but may come for affection once comfortable. She has dry food available during the day and wet food at 8pm. She may try to go outside, but if she gets out she always comes back by dinner time. Pumpkin is Peaches’ 3-month-old kitten. She is playful, sweet, and very friendly. She has dry kitten food during the day and wet food at 8pm. She must stay indoors. Our home is a newer 3-bedroom house with 2 available bedrooms, fast Wi-Fi, 3 TVs, air conditioning, plenty of fridge/freezer space, and 2 bathrooms. We would love to organise a meet beforehand so the pets can get comfortable and for peace of mind. We are very flexible with times. We will provide plenty of food, litter, and anything else they need. .
House Sitting
$300
Mount Warren Park QLD 4207, Australia
29th Mar 2026
Looking after our pets while away for Easter. Open to options as follows: - you stay in our home for four nights and look after our pets here OR - we drop our 2 small dogs to your home for four nights
OFFERING - Pet / House Sitting
$100
Bondi Junction NSW, Australia
27th Mar 2026
I’m currently moving cities, looking for house and pet sitting opportunities from early April until the 22nd of April. Ideally I’m looking around Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, but I’m open to other areas as well. A little about me: I’m 39 years old and work in social services. I’m a huge animal lover with extensive experience caring for pets. I’ve had dogs my whole life and have also volunteered with a rescue organisation, working with stray and anxious dogs. I’ve supported people with intellectual disabilities in learning how to care for dogs too, including walking and handling. I’m also very experienced with cats — I have my own ginger girl, Ananda, and regularly look after my friend’s cat as well. I’m clean, tidy, very reliable, and treat every home with care and respect. I can also provide references and a National Police Check. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy and genuinely passionate about animals to care for your home and pets, feel free to message me 😊 Thank you! 🐾
House sit for 12 hours by staying in the driveway
$250
Altona Meadows VIC 3028, Australia
16th Mar 2026
Stay in the property in a tent or car outside for 12 hours from 7:00pm to 7:00am
Check on house sitter
$50
Melton VIC, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Need to check house sitter is there just a look
Reliable house sitter available now
$10
Perth WA, Australia
25th Feb 2026
Hi! I’m offering house-sitting and pet-sitting services across Perth. I’m responsible, tidy, and genuinely care about keeping homes safe and well looked after while owners are away. I can assist with: • Feeding, walking, and caring for pets • Administering basic medications if required • Watering gardens and indoor plants • Collecting mail and managing bins • Keeping your home secure and well-maintained I’m a non-smoker, respectful of neighbours, and happy to follow detailed instructions to ensure everything runs smoothly. I treat every home as if it were my own. Available for short or longer stays. Flexible with dates. Feel free to message me to discuss your needs — I’d love to help make your time away stress-free.
House sitter in Greensborough
$200
Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia
15th Jan 2026
House sitter, looking after two male indoor cats. Cats need feeding, some pats and their litter bin emptied. Would like you to stay over night each night we are away We are away Tuesday 20th, coming home Friday 23rd. Sorry for the date change, we aren’t ready to go today, have been busy with work and fixing cars . I will need someone to come collect keys and meet cats Tuesday morning before 10:30am. Sorry! . You visiting to feed them daily and not staying is fine. Sorry no way these cats can travel to stay elsewhere. Located a short walk from the Greensborough train station.
Awesome. Super helpful.
House sitters
$200
Connolly WA, Australia
13th Jan 2026
2 small dogs in a 3 bed 2 bath home. They need walking in morning and fed. Prefer someone sleep at house overnight. There will be some money included
Dog and house sitting
$250
Paddington QLD, Australia
19th Dec 2025
We need someone responsible and caring to look after our 3 dogs and house sit from 30th December to 3rd January. The dogs need to be walked 1 - 2 times a day. Two are outside dogs (rough collies), and one is an elderly inside dog (black lab) who requires a bit of extra love. All dogs are friendly and easy to manage.
Ange was friendly, punctual and very trust worthy. She regularly kept us updated with photos of the dogs, and ensured they were healthy and happy whilst we were away. She also went above and beyond completing small odd jobs around the house which was such a delightful suprise to come home to. 100% recommend Ange for any task 😇
Female house sitter to be present during move-out
$180
Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Looking for a trustworthy person to be present while my ex-partner moves her belongings out. No physical work required. Just a calm, neutral presence to help ensure the process is smooth and respectful. Prefer a female. Approx 3–4 hours.
Ainsley was a pleasure to communicate with and did a completely great job for what was needed and was sympathetic of the move out assistance with both of us.
House Sitter
$150
Robina QLD, Australia
12th Dec 2025
Need a house sitter to sit my house and pups for 2 nights
THE BEST EXPERIENCE!! I won’t use anybody but Loll to house sit. My house was cleaner than I left it. Bed was stripped and washed. Pets were happy. Cannot recommend her enough
Dog / house sitter
$800
Kangaroo Point QLD, Australia
10th Dec 2025
House & Dog Sitter Needed | 23 December to 8 January | Kangaroo Point, Brisbane We are looking for a reliable, pet-loving house sitter to stay in our home and look after our German Shepherd, Bear, while we are overseas. Bear is a big, smoochy boy who absolutely loves being around people. He is very used to having company, as I work from home all day, so we are ideally looking for someone who is around a fair bit and will enjoy spending time with him, not just popping in and out. He is affectionate, loyal, and just wants to hang out and be part of whatever you are doing. Our home is a beautiful old Queenslander worker’s cottage on a quiet street in Kangaroo Point. There is plenty of parking, and you will have access to our infrared sauna and ice bath during your stay. It is a very comfortable, peaceful place to spend the holiday period. To make things easy, we will arrange for a cleaner to do a deep clean the day before you arrive, and another clean on the day you leave, so you will not need to worry about cleaning the house beyond basic tidiness. Dates: Tuesday 23 December to Thursday 8 January What we are looking for: • Someone who genuinely loves dogs and will treat Bear like their own • A reliable, responsible person (or couple) who will be around regularly, not out all day and night • Happy to feed, walk, and cuddle Bear, and keep an eye on the house If this sounds like a good fit, please get in touch and tell us a little bit about yourself, your experience with dogs, and your plans over this period.
Grachell was INCREDIBLE! She looked after our house and German shepherd while we were overseas. Communication was amazing and our fur baby loved her. Thank you
House sitter
$100
Hillman WA 6168, Australia
9th May 2025
Need to sit im my house for one hour for my internet connection. 8am on site till 930 at latest.
House sit
$100
Port Wakefield SA, Australia
8th Aug 2023
There is an NBN technician coming to the house, I cant be at there as I will be at work. All you need to do is be present between 8am-12pm. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 10 August 2023
Need someone to house sit and wait for electricians to come
$100
Carlingford NSW, Australia
28th Jul 2023
We need somebody to sit in a vacant apartment and wait for electricians to come and turn the power on they need to be there from 6am to 7pm or until they turn up - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 28 July 2023
Someone house sit
$100
Brisbane QLD, Australia
14th Jun 2022
If someone can house sit from 4 pm today until 10 pm tonight. I have Netflix you can connect your hotspot to and watch movies, I have Aircon, I just need someone to stay inside because My friend accidentally took my house keys up north and I don’t get them back until tomorrow and I need to be able to leave my apartment I will be taking the cheapest offer and also the person who can get here the quickest. I’m currently in Southbank and I also have parking. The only condition is that you can’t leave my unit from approximately 4 pm to latest 10 pm









