Queensland

    In-Home Pet Sitters on the Gold Coast

    The Gold Coast runs close to 60 kilometres from Coomera down to Coolangatta, and life looks different at each end: apartments above Broadbeach, canal homes at Mermaid Waters, acreage in the valleys behind Mudgeeraba. Short trips out of Coolangatta airport are common here, and four days away rarely justifies boarding a settled dog. Whichever end of the coast you are on, it costs nothing to put your home up on Sitterly and you deal with sitters yourself from there.

    How house and pet sitting works in Gold Coast

    House and pet sitting on Sitterly is a two-way exchange. The sitter stays in the owner's home and cares for the pets — feeding, walks, company and the normal routine. In return, the owner provides the stay. No money changes hands for the care itself, which keeps the focus on the right match rather than the lowest price. Pets stay in the place they know, with their own bed, backyard and smells, instead of a kennel.

    Sitterly's role is the connection: listings, profiles, direct messaging and optional verification badges. The agreement itself is between owner and sitter, which is why the steps below matter.

    For Gold Coast pet owners

    1. 1Post a listing describing your pets, their routine, your home and your travel dates. Listing is free.
    2. 2Browse sitter profiles and applications — experience, availability and verification badges are shown on each profile.
    3. 3Message directly, have a call or meet-up first, and agree expectations in writing before confirming.
    4. 4Hand over with a clear routine, emergency contacts and your vet's details, then travel knowing your pets stay home.

    For sitters in Gold Coast

    1. 1Create a profile that shows genuine pet experience, availability and references.
    2. 2Browse homes and apply for sits that suit your lifestyle and transport situation.
    3. 3Ask questions before confirming: pets' needs, alone-time limits, cameras, house rules and costs.
    4. 4Care for the pets and home as agreed — accommodation is part of the exchange, never a guarantee of housing.

    Trust, safety and expectations

    Most problems in house sitting come from unspoken assumptions, not bad intent. The fix is the same on both sides: talk first, agree in writing, and plan for the unexpected.

    • ✓Meet or video-call before confirming any sit. Neither side should feel rushed.
    • ✓Agree the details in writing: dates, pet duties, visitors, cameras, and who pays for what.
    • ✓Owners should leave a written emergency plan: vet, contacts, medication and spending authority.
    • ✓Verification badges and reply ratings help, but references and a real conversation matter most.

    Why Gold Coast homeowners choose Sitterly

    • ✓Short trips are the norm here. A long weekend in Sydney or a week away out of Coolangatta seldom warrants boarding a dog that is happy in its own back yard.
    • ✓Highrise living at Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach is a different job to a canal home at Runaway Bay. Local sitters are used to fobs, lifts, visitor parking and dogs that get walked to the park because there is no yard.
    • ✓West of the M1 and up in the valleys behind Currumbin and Tallebudgera you get acreage, dams and paralysis ticks through the warmer months. Sitters from that side of the city know what to watch for.
    • ✓The coast fills up over Christmas and Easter and the summer storms come in off the range. Someone staying in the house keeps an eye on the pool pump, the mail and the yard while your pets keep their usual beach walk.
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    2 pet sitters in Gold Coast

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    Charles Smith, pet sitter
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    Charles Smith

    Retired Couple

    Retired Marine Engineer

    Hi there, I'm Charles, a retired marine engineer up in Hervey Bay. I've kept dogs, parrots and a tank of barramundi over a long career out on the boats, so caring for animals comes naturally. I'm home most of the day, walk a few kilometres along the Esplanade every morning, and I'm comfortable with older or quieter pets who need a steady hand. Happy to help out fellow homeowners up and down the Fraser Coast.

    Sunshine CoastBrisbane+2
    18 years pet careView profile
    Jen Asiah, pet sitter
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    Jen Asiah

    Digital Nomad

    Travel Blogger

    Hi, I'm Jen, a travel blogger based in Manly. I'm between trips at the moment which makes house and pet sitting the perfect rhythm for me. I love quiet cats and small pets I can curl up with at the end of the day. Manly Beach is on my doorstep, and I'm a creative, respectful house guest who treats your home like my own.

    SydneyBrisbane+3
    8 years pet careView profile
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    Pet sitting in Gold Coast: common questions

    How much does a pet sitter cost in Gold Coast?

    Nothing changes hands for the care itself. Sitterly is an exchange: a sitter stays in your Gold Coast home and looks after your pets, and in return they have a place to stay. Listing your home is free and there are no booking fees or commissions during our growth phase. Owners still cover their own pet costs such as food and vet care.

    How do I find a pet sitter in Gold Coast?

    Post a listing describing your pets, their routine, your home and your dates, then browse sitter profiles and applications. You message applicants directly, talk or meet before anything is confirmed, and choose who you are comfortable handing your keys to.

    Is it better than a kennel or cattery for pets in Gold Coast?

    It depends on the animal. In-home sitting keeps pets in their own house with their normal routine, beds and yard, which suits pets that find boarding stressful or that have medication and feeding routines. Boarding can be the better option for pets that need constant supervision or that cannot be left alone for the times you are away.

    What areas of Gold Coast does Sitterly cover?

    Sitterly is open across Gold Coast and the wider Queensland region, including Southport, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach and surrounding suburbs. Availability depends on which sitters have listed near you, so it is worth checking your own suburb.

    Pet sitters across Gold Coast's suburbs

    SouthportBroadbeachBurleigh HeadsPalm BeachCurrumbinRobinaNerangCoomera

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