We had been hoping to secure the House/Pet Sitting services of Andrew & Christopher for a few years and so we were thrilled to find they finally had an available window last month (March 2020)

As any pet owner would know, it’s challenging to find suitable care for our treasured fur-kids but, it’s especially difficult to find people who are confident and capable when it comes to animals with ‘special needs’, like our 5 year old Border Collie, Phoebe. She was diagnosed in her first year as having ‘hyper-arousal’ – which sounds a bit ridiculous given she’s a border collie – they’re all a bit mad (in the nicest possible way) – but, her condition is very real and would have been quite damaging for her if left un-managed over the long-term. Thankfully it’s now managed with prescribed medication but, she still needs to be closely monitored for signs of stress. I’m pleased to say that Andrew and Christopher were clearly sensitive to her needs; they pre-empted any triggers; were comfortable about giving her tablets each day; and, made her feel loved and secure. They occasionally sent us photos whilst we were away, showing Phoebe on her favourite bush-walks and by the time we returned, it was clear that they had gone way beyond the brief and Phoebe was totally besotted with them. It was also clear that our home was respected and cared for and it was a great relief to return to a very clean and tidy home; as well as a healthy happy dog. Can’t thank them enough and hope we can entice them back again in the future.

March 2020

Wow, we thought we had good house sitters in the past until we had Andrew and Christopher look after our house and pets. They gave us regular updates which was very reassuring and the house was the cleanest it’s ever been on our arrival back home. The cat (who usually doesn’t like strangers) loved them staying and even slept on the bed with them (first time he’s ever done that with strangers). If you get the opportunity to have them look after your house and pets them don’t hesitate, they book out fast for a reason. Thanks guys for looking after Max, we really appreciate it.

February 2020

From the start our communications were quick and efficient. Andrew and Christopher are very experienced house sitters so know exactly what is needed. They are a lovely friendly couple and looked after the house, garden and pets perfectly. My only concern was how adoringly our dogs were staring up at them in the photos they sent and if they would want us back!!! Dropped us at the airport in the early hours and picked us up on our return with dinner in the oven and essentials in the fridge. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

January 2020

Christopher and Andrew came to us highly recommended from friends on Waiheke Island. We were not disappointed.  We met them prior to the housesit and felt confident that we would be leaving our house and dog in safe hands. This was the first time we had left our dog and were happy they kept us updated during their stay on how she was settling in. Their capabilities were highlighted when our travel plans home were disrupted and they sorted things out smoothly.  On our arrival home we found a happy dog and our house clean and tidy. Nice guys, would definitely recommend them. 

December 2019 – January 2020

Matt and I feel very lucky to have come across and engaged both Christopher and Andrew to care for Dudley over this last Christmas (2019). It was interesting to see how happy Dudley was with them as apart from one or two others that Dudley sees a lot he can be reserved but not with these guys. They would have to be the most sincere, genuine, loyal, trustworthy guys we have met! We would welcome them back anytime and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

December 2019

We posted a sit at relatively short notice as were going on a one week cruise and could not believe our good fortune when among the numerous responses was one from Andrew & Christopher who without doubt are the consummate house-sitters who are well traveled, caring, considerate, experienced and genuinely cared about us, our home and pets. Just check out their website and amazing reviews . We snapped them up without question and they lived up to all the reviews and well exceeded our expectations. Our house and menagerie were left perfect and I’m pretty sure the dogs and bird are still missing them. They arrived as strangers and left as friends and we look forward to catching up again with these lovely people soon. If you are fortunate enough to receive a response from a sit you post our advice is to act quick and snap them up.

December 2019

We can’t thank Andrew & Christopher enough for house sitting/pet sitting for us when we went over to Japan for two weeks to our sons wedding.

They were fantastic & go above & beyond what they need too in many ways. It was so good heading off knowing our fur babies were in such capable hands & also knowing that they were well loved & being looked after so well was such peace of mind & one less thing to worry about when we were so far away from home.

We highly recommend these two lovely, caring guys to anyone who is looking for the perfect house sitters, you will definitely not be disappointed. We are just so sorry that they aren’t available for when we go away on our next trip in May!!

October-November 2019

Ten months before I was due to leave for Turkey I got in touch with Christopher to see if he and Andrew would like a few weeks to reconnect with Noosa Heads. Christopher had lived close to me during his time here (2002-2004) and I knew he would be interested in seeing what had happened since he had left. I knew the boys were enjoying their housesitting and on the offchance that they would have time in October and that they perhaps were in Australia, they would come and look after my fish pond and garden while visiting old haunts.

On my return the garden was beautiful and the fish had multiplied!!! I would recommend these two wonderful chaps for their care and dedication to doing the best and leaving your home in perfect order. Can hardly wait to take off again and only hope Christopher and Andrew can again look after my home and fish.

September-October 2019

We have had Andrew and Christopher house sit our home while we were away for an extended period. This is the second time they have looked after our home, the first time was not for so long. (Read review here) It was a pleasure to come home after 7 months away to find the house better than we left it and the attention to detail was extraordinary. We were able to return home seamlessly as though we had never been away. The outdoor areas were also beautifully maintained during our absence. They communicated frequently with us and made sure that important mail was sent, as well as providing photos of things happening on the home front. We unfortunately don’t have pets but we know how much they enjoy looking after them too. We learn a lot about our area when they housesit as they explore the area and we hear of their experiences and realise there is so much more we can enjoy in our own area. We hope to have the privilege of having them again in the future and thoroughly recommend The Global Wanderers to provide peace of mind when going away. Thank you Andrew and Christopher, you have become close friends. Good luck with your next adventures, we know we cannot keep you all to ourselves. Our loss, but others gain!

April-October 2019

Professional, personable, competent and caring are Christopher and Andrew (Global Wanderers) in a nutshell. They were recommended to us by a globetrotting grandmother who also house-sits. They had also looked after a house of an acquaintance on Waiheke Island who raved about them, so I needed no further prompting to contact them. And are we glad we did. They did a fantastic job looking after our very elderly “high needs” dog, two cats (who indulge in open warfare from time to time) and 5 silly chooks. Christopher and Andrew are very experienced housesitters and we felt our home and pets were in very safe hands during our time away. They kept in regular contact but not obtrusively so. We wouldn’t hesitate to have them back to housesit but we have to join the queue…

They are lovely guys with calm and gentle energy – perfect houseguests!

July/August 2019

I finally managed to get Christopher and Andrew as housesitters – it was tricky getting them between their other housesitting engagements!!!

They were here for 3 weeks and did a wonderful job of looking after my cat Muggles. Muggles trained them well in slipping him a few extra biscuits, capturing his keen interest in computers in a few photos (screens are a great height for neck scratching posts, did Andrew really have that formula correct in the spreadsheet??), providing comfy laps and door opening duties. He rewarded them with early morning calls for breakfast?

Between Muggles duties, they kept the house clean and tidy, kept some precious plants alive and even patched an unwanted mini trench which had appeared in my ‘bush’ driveway!!

Muggles keenly awaits their return. And I’m delighted to have housesitters who cope well with a semi rural environment (tank water and septic system).

Thanks heaps!!!

March 2019

Christopher and Andrew were the perfect house sitters. We were put at ease as soon as we met them; they were extremely knowledgeable about the house sitting role and their professionalism and experience made the sit for us a worry free time as we knew our home and Marley were in safe hands. Christopher and Andrew asked all the appropriate questions to make the handover go smoothly and ensure there were no issues while we were away. Throughout the sit we received regular updates and pictures of Marley who we could see from pictures was very happy whilst we were away. Our home was immaculate when we returned and Marley very chilled out. We would have no hesitation in recommending Christopher and Andrew for any house sit. Thanks for the wonderful job you did for us and Marley !

January 2019

We “met” Andrew and Christopher (aka the Global Wanderers) on housecarers.com. They were interested in a white Christmas in Europe and reached out to us within days of our post, after which time they organized a Skype session so that we could get acquainted and to see if they / we were a good fit. Needless to say, we quickly hit it off with our fellow Aussies and everything was agreed 6 months in advance. In the ensuing months, Andrew and Christopher made sure they stayed in touch and kept us informed about their travel plans so that we never doubted that they would actually show up at our door.

Again, in the weeks leading up to our departure, the Global Wanderers reached out to finalize the logistics of the housesit. They arrived in Basel the night before and stayed in a nearby hotel, and before we left we spent several hours together so they could meet our dog, Alaska, and so that they could familiarize themselves with our small apartment and the surrounding area. They took the initiative to set up a WhatsApp group so we could stay in touch. During our vacation, Andrew and Christopher sent us messages with photos of Alaska to let us know that everything was ok.

The Global Wanderers spent 2 weeks minding our apartment and our dog in Basel, Switzerland. They were very prompt, reliable and showed integrity. As experienced house sitters, they are very organized and show a lot of initiative, which obviously put our minds at ease. They took very good care of Alaska and our apartment, leaving it as they found it. Alaska clearly loved her new companions and didn’t want to say goodbye. We can highly recommend them, and will gladly reach out to them in future if they are available and interested.

December 2018-January 2019

We can’t begin to express our gratitude for the excellent job Andrew and Christopher did pet sitting while we were away. We felt 100% confident with them while we were away. They kept us updated on how Tyson(dog) and Beaux (cat) were doing while we were away. Upon our return we found our animals healthy and clearly had fallen in love with their temporary parents. They walked Tyson everyday and Beaux followed along quite often. Not only where our pets in excellent condition but our home was spotless!!! I have already asked if they are available for next year. I assure you, you will not find better house/pet sitters than these two fine gentleman. Thanks for allowing us to have a worry free vacation.

November/December 2018

Andrew and Christopher house sat for us for a month and we were extremely happy with the service they provided. They were very prompt and easy to communicate with, and very friendly and professional once we met. On our return, the house was clean and tidy, and it was obvious the two dogs liked them and had been well cared for. We have no hesitation recommending them to others who are looking for someone to house sit for them.

August/September 2018

We were bound for a 3 week family holiday to the USA and were anxious about leaving our dog, Casper behind. Luckily we were introduced to Andrew and Christopher through a mutual friend. Our initial contact with them was very positive through a skype call where they asked all the right questions. They also made the effort to meet us and introduce themselves to Casper before we left. These interactions gave us confidence that they knew what they were doing. This confidence was well founded as it transpires as we returned home to a happy dog who was clearly happy to be with them and our home was returned to us in immaculate condition. We would be pleased to recommend them for pet and house sitting. We hope they enjoyed being with Casper and living in our home as much as we enjoyed the peace of mind of them being there.

July 2018

I have to say we could not be happier with Andrew & Christopher pet (house) sitting. I had to overcome my concern about complete strangers looking after our two cats whilst we were away for 7 weeks in Europe. But from the initial contact (which was always quick) they put our minds at ease about their capabilities. Even at the interview (when they came to the house) they easily put me at ease and the cats (one of whom is extremely shy) even came out and got a pat (never happened with strangers so quickly). Whilst we were away Andrew and Christopher looked after our home and cats as if they were their own – they sent us regular updates (with pictures) that helped whilst we missed our cats from afar. When we got home late in the evening, we arrived to find the cats happily content, sitting on their laps and enjoying a comfortable evening. The house was spotless (maybe better than when I left it) everything was in order, and Andrew and Christopher were even considerate to put some milk, bread and home made soup for us to enjoy after the long haul flight. We have no hesitation in recommending Andrew and Christopher to anyone who wants quiet (no complaints from any of our neighbours) and animal lovers to mind their precious fur bundles. We will definitely be using them in any future holiday we plan.

April-June 2018

It is with pleasure that I write this reference for the boys at Global Wanderers – Christopher and Andrew. Christopher and Andrew housesat our home and four legged family member – Chandon – for 10 days in the month of April 2018 whilst we visited family members in New Zealand.

After never having had a house sitter before I really did not know what to expect, but I was more than pleasantly surprised in our total experience.

Christopher and Andrew met with our family two weeks before the house sit and ran through everything our house had to offer and also the requirements of our 8 year old Weimaraner – Chandon. Their approach to the services they offer is very thorough and very professional. They ask and take notes on everything.

Whilst we were away they kept us up to date with photos and messages of how things were going and more importantly what Chandon was up to.

The house was left in a pristine condition on our arrival home.

I would highly recommend the boys for any of your house sitting needs and hope that next time we travel they are in Sydney and free for when we need them. They truly offer a unique service and we now understand why they are in demand all over the world.

April 2018

My wife and I (and our three children, and especially our golden retriever!) are enormously fortunate and grateful that we discovered Christopher and Andrew on Aussie House Sitters. We had an overseas holiday planned where we would be away for two weeks and we wanted to try the housesitting option so our beautiful dog could be cared for, our house looked after, and our garden kept alive during a dry spell. We had never used house sitters before and we were unsure what to expect. To be honest, we were a little nervous about the prospect of having people we’d never met before live in our home while we were away. But the moment we met Christopher and Andrew (via skype, initially) all our worries were put at ease and we knew that not only were they an experienced and safe pair(s) of hands, but they were genuinely lovely people too. Our house was impeccably looked after, the garden still thriving, and most importantly our dog looking happier than ever (we suspect he had more walks with Christopher and Andrew than he normally does with us!). They picked us up from the airport, and we returned home to a clean house (again, likely cleaner than when we left a fortnight prior) and fresh fruit. We highly recommend Christopher and Andrew, and we will most certainly be looking them up the next time we go away. A+ endorsement from us!

April 2018

Ed and I were very fortunate to have found Andrew and Christopher to house and pet sit for us. We had never met them before but saw their email on our local chat list here in San Miguel de Allende.  We contacted them and arranged for a Skype call.  We knew after our brief conversation that they would be excellent and reliable sitters.
But even knowing our house and pets would be in good hands, we were not prepared for the wonderful all-around experience we had with them.  Not only are they professional in their approach to house sitting, but they are delightful people with whom we could share many things.
We are fortunate to have a maid and a gardener and they treated both with respect and kindness.  And our dog, Princess, and three cats were obviously well taken care of in our absence.  Princess, our dog, still goes into their bedroom looking for them. Our house and car were well kept in our absence and Andrew and Christopher kept us informed about repairs that needed to be done in our absence and important calls that came in that we needed to respond to. We highly recommend them and know that we will definitely have them house sit for us again.

January 2018

Dear Andrew and Christopher,

I know we may sound like a broken record, but I just have to repeat myself again by saying you are both absolutely fantastic! Knowing that you were taking such wonderful care of our five beloved pets truly enabled us to enjoy our five weeks away this past November/December. One always enjoys going away but having peace of mind that such caring individuals as you two are taking such care of our home and pets only added to our relaxation.

We are so happy that you had an opportunity to meet people in the community and every single person that you had contact with in your five weeks here has mentioned what wonderful people you both are. You both definitely left an impression on so many people.

Coming home on Christmas Day, totally exhausted after more than 24 hours travelling, was such a pleasure seeing that you had put up and beautifully decorated the Christmas tree and left a wonderful bottle of red wine for our enjoyment

Anyone lucky enough to have you both as house/pet sitters will never regret it. It will will hard for any other sitters to come close to you. We already miss you and hope our paths will once again cross. If you ever plan to return to Mexico, please let us know and we will gladly book a vacation so our pets can once again enjoy your loving care.

We wish you happy trails in 2018. Travel safely!

November/December 2017

My husband and I engaged the services of Christopher and Andrew for a house sitting job in our home in Palm Springs, Ca. We have a large home and a 13yo Cockapoo we wanted to have looked after while we travelled overseas in August/September 2017.

I have known Christopher (20+yrs) and Andrew (10+yrs) both personally and professionally while I resided in Australia between 1989-2010. I had no reservations calling on them to look after our most precious things when the time came.

Christopher and Andrew were both personable and professional in their approach to looking after our fur baby and property while we travelled. Their attention to detail is impeccable in regards to our pets needs and our home. They went over and above when faced with an unexpected rain storm here in a Palm Springs, which resulted in flooding in the area. The guys were quick to do what they needed to do which included digging trenches in the middle of the storm to allow water to escape our back yard and stop the house from flooding. We were ever so grateful.

In addition, we had some deliveries arrive while we were away. One of he deliveries was an order for some new barstools. Christopher and Andrew, without even thinking twice, offered to unpack and assemble these with our permission.

We returned to an exceptionally clean home and a very happy dog! We couldn’t have asked for more! I highly recommend Christopher and Andrew for any house/pet sitting job you may have now or in the future.

September 2017

My wife and I were absolutely delighted with Andrew and Christopher, The Global Wanderers, and their care of our home and vehicles. They left our home in immaculate condition, and they are personable individuals. My sister showed them around town a bit, and now she misses them. They are simply very nice guys. If you engage them as housesitters we have no doubt that you would be impressed with their care of your home and attention to detail. We would not hesitate for an instant to hire them again.

September/October 2017

We were privileged to have Andrew and Christopher look after our home during our extensive travel around Australia. We came home unexpectedly during our trip and were delighted to walk into our home as if we had just been out for a few hours. When we finally returned, at the end of our trip, once again, the house was spotlessly clean and the plants that we usually try to kill were flourishing. They certainly went the extra mile to ensure our homecoming would delight us. We would certainly recommend their house sitting and look forward to having them again.

August 2017

My wife, Lesley, and I cannot recommend Christopher and Andrew highly enough. They took wonderful care of our house and garden for two months while we took a well deserved holiday. Our two dogs were pampered and loved. Although not part of the deal they were kind enough to keep a watchful eye on an elderly relative who lives separately on the property. There was great communication and pictures to keep us in the loop. What topped it all off was that these two gentlemen were just that – gentlemen.

May 2017

Andrew and Christopher looked after our house and silly puppy earlier this month while we were overseas.  Oddly, it only struck me once we were away that I didn’t have a single concern leaving them with all of our belongings.  And my intuition was right; they are trustworthy, lovely, funny, responsible and kind.  When we got home the entire place was tidy, the dog was happy – everything in the house felt good: people had been here who cared.  They were also in contact with us while we were away to let us know that everything was ok.  I was impressed, and grateful.  I’d unconditionally recommend Christopher and Andrew to anyone who needed house-sitters.

January 2017

Andrew & Christopher recently looked after our naughty girls Maisie & Bluebell and our dusty Queenslander house in Brisbane. What a remarkable job they did! We were very fortunate to spend two days with them too and they have become firm friends. We had regular updates on the antics of our fur babies along with photos which was fabulous. They loved our babies like we do! The dusty house has never looked so clean and will never look that way again! We highly recommend these guys and we are so lucky to have made two such lovely friends.

December 2016