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Mac & John looked after our anxious rescue Cocker Spaniel while we were away. We had not used house-sitters before and they put us at ease throughout, keeping in touch with monthly e-mails and even making time to travel to London to meet the family for a day ahead of time. By the time we went away they felt like old friends.
2 weeks passed smoothly. If there were any issues, Mac & John wouldn't have worried us with the boring details anyway. We got a photo diary of their London adventures ... MOREMac & John looked after our anxious rescue Cocker Spaniel while we were away. We had not used house-sitters before and they put us at ease throughout, keeping in touch with monthly e-mails and even making time to travel to London to meet the family for a day ahead of time. By the time we went away they felt like old friends.
2 weeks passed smoothly. If there were any issues, Mac & John wouldn't have worried us with the boring details anyway. We got a photo diary of their London adventures with our dog on buses, boats and cable car! We arrived home to a spotless house and a happy dog.
Mac & John are House Sitting royalty, we are honoured they chose us. Another glowing 5 star review is the least we can do but 800 characters is not enough to do them justice and give the thanks they deserve
NICOLA (London England, Jul 2023 - 2 weeks)
Well what can I say except that John and Mac were fantastic from start to finish. This was our first time using a house sitter, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. From the moment of our first meeting they were excellent and kept in touch with monthly emails until our sit.
They cared for our home and dog as if they were their own. We came back to a spotlessly clean house and a happy and well cared for dog. Our dog is anxious outdoors, and I had no concerns whatsoever about him. ... MOREWell what can I say except that John and Mac were fantastic from start to finish. This was our first time using a house sitter, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. From the moment of our first meeting they were excellent and kept in touch with monthly emails until our sit.
They cared for our home and dog as if they were their own. We came back to a spotlessly clean house and a happy and well cared for dog. Our dog is anxious outdoors, and I had no concerns whatsoever about him. They kept us informed of their adventures with him, and provided a daily journal. In fact, when we arrived home he wanted to stay with John!
I cannot thank them enough, and for anyone in need of a house sitter look no further than John and Mac. Thank you!
SARAH (ROTHERHAM , Oct 2024 - 2 weeks 2 nights)
Would recommend Mac and John 100%.
They’re absolutely dedicated to their role of house and pet sitters and on our return the house was as clean and tidy as we left it - even better because John had completed a very neat re-roofing of our shed!
But it was the way they had bonded with our nervous little doodle Stanley that was the most heartening. They rose to the challenge admirably. They accepted our invitation to come and spend time with him the day before we left and they took just the ... MOREWould recommend Mac and John 100%.
They’re absolutely dedicated to their role of house and pet sitters and on our return the house was as clean and tidy as we left it - even better because John had completed a very neat re-roofing of our shed!
But it was the way they had bonded with our nervous little doodle Stanley that was the most heartening. They rose to the challenge admirably. They accepted our invitation to come and spend time with him the day before we left and they took just the right approach - ignoring him for quite a while but then gradually winning over his trust. By day 2 of our holiday he was sitting next to them on the sofa. He had plenty of walks!
They’re such nice people too - genuine, honest, interesting.
We very much hope they will come back again - so does our Stan!
MARY ROSE (Warrington England, Sep 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
We were so fortunate to have John and Mac come to take care of Izzy our dog while we were on holiday they are a wonderful couple. We had regular lovely updates of their walking trips to canal walks around our area which Izzy loved ! Mac sent us a great diary report of their ventures . We returned to a very happy Izzy , obviously been given lots of love and attention. The house was so clean and tidy a joy to come home ! We would absolutely recommend this lovely friend couple to sit for you , ... MOREWe were so fortunate to have John and Mac come to take care of Izzy our dog while we were on holiday they are a wonderful couple. We had regular lovely updates of their walking trips to canal walks around our area which Izzy loved ! Mac sent us a great diary report of their ventures . We returned to a very happy Izzy , obviously been given lots of love and attention. The house was so clean and tidy a joy to come home ! We would absolutely recommend this lovely friend couple to sit for you , thank you both we were able to go away knowing Izzy was in experience hands and would invite them back in a heartbeat 💗
CHRISTINE (Nottingham England, Aug 2024 - 2 weeks)
Mac and John were wonderful.
My boy was looked after and very happy.
They took him everywhere with them, on great walks.
They looked after my house, it was immaculate when l got home, did my gardening for which l will be forever grateful.
Josh mended my outside light too!
They kept in touch with throughout the process, every detail of flynn' s care and the house was gone through with me before l left.
Wonderfully friendly and kind.
Cannot recommend them both highly enough.
Thank ... MOREMac and John were wonderful.
My boy was looked after and very happy.
They took him everywhere with them, on great walks.
They looked after my house, it was immaculate when l got home, did my gardening for which l will be forever grateful.
Josh mended my outside light too!
They kept in touch with throughout the process, every detail of flynn' s care and the house was gone through with me before l left.
Wonderfully friendly and kind.
Cannot recommend them both highly enough.
Thank you Mac and John 😀
ANNE (Malvern England, Jul 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
What a lovely couple. They were very careful to ensure we had all the information we needed to feel confident that they would be great housesitters for us. Our dog took to them straightaway.
They communicated regularly once we had made the booking just to stay in touch.
They brought just about everything they needed for their stay with them and looked after the house, garden and dog just as we had requested. They responded immediately to any questions or concerns we had whilst we were ... MOREWhat a lovely couple. They were very careful to ensure we had all the information we needed to feel confident that they would be great housesitters for us. Our dog took to them straightaway.
They communicated regularly once we had made the booking just to stay in touch.
They brought just about everything they needed for their stay with them and looked after the house, garden and dog just as we had requested. They responded immediately to any questions or concerns we had whilst we were away. And we came back to a very clean and tidy house (probably cleaner and tidier than when we left it! Thanks Mac) and a very contented dog. The dog was clearly sorry to see them go.
We hope we can arrange another booking with them in the not too distant future.
MARTYN (Montacute England, Jul 2024 - 3 nights)
Mac and John were excellent house sitters. We came home to a very settled cat and a spotless home. They were very organised and we felt very confident to leave our pet and home in their hands. Thank you again Mac and John...Good luck on your canal walking adventures!
GITA (Rickmansworth England, Apr 2024 - 6 nights)
We had the pleasure of having Mac & John look after Lily our 11 yr old, never been left, Springer Spaniel. They are a lovely couple who put Lily & us at ease right away. It’s clear that they are very experienced house sitters who love doing what they do. Lily was walked every day, despite some not so great weather. We got regular update messages & photos which gave us peace of mind whilst we were away for the week. On our return, the house was exactly as we had left & we can’t imagine the ... MOREWe had the pleasure of having Mac & John look after Lily our 11 yr old, never been left, Springer Spaniel. They are a lovely couple who put Lily & us at ease right away. It’s clear that they are very experienced house sitters who love doing what they do. Lily was walked every day, despite some not so great weather. We got regular update messages & photos which gave us peace of mind whilst we were away for the week. On our return, the house was exactly as we had left & we can’t imagine the experience being any better for us, or Lily. We highly recommend Mac & John to anyone trying House Sitters for the first time like us. Thank you both for taking care of our beloved dog & home, we really appreciated you staying & giving us some new information about the local sightseeing areas too!
CHARLOTTE (Broadway England, Feb 2024 - 6 nights)
Mac and John were able to house sit for us at very short notice. They cared for Juno and the cats very well, and certainly kept the house clean and tidy. There was a burst pipe whilst they were living in the house which was completely unexpected, but they dealt with the situation very calmly and we are grateful for their help in fixing the leak and tidying up!
NIK (Kenilworth England, Feb 2024 - 5 nights)
Mac and John left our house neat and tidy and looked after our Fin well.
They were very good at communicating initially and even came to meet us all before the sit, which really put us at ease.
It was a positive sit, thank you.
ELAINE (Bae Colwyn Wales, Jan 2024 - 3 nights)
Mac and John were the perfect house and pet sitters. We were so lucky that they were able to cover the holiday period and glad that they were able to combine their passion for canals with their stay at our home. Mac and John clearly care about pets as well as taking their responsibilities very seriously. They very thoughtfully brought some xmas present for the dogs! Communication was clear throughout the sit with regular updates on their daily adventures with our dogs. The gardening help was ... MOREMac and John were the perfect house and pet sitters. We were so lucky that they were able to cover the holiday period and glad that they were able to combine their passion for canals with their stay at our home. Mac and John clearly care about pets as well as taking their responsibilities very seriously. They very thoughtfully brought some xmas present for the dogs! Communication was clear throughout the sit with regular updates on their daily adventures with our dogs. The gardening help was all done with great care and the house was absolutely immaculate when we returned. Overall the experience was as good as it gets! We hope to tempt them back again at some stage.
PHILIP (Berkhamsted England, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks)
Mac & John were simply perfect house and dog sitters. Pre -sit I was nervous as this was the first time leaving our 2 dogs for more than a few days and using a house sitting service.
Mac & John put us at ease through regular comms & 2 visits before the sit and arrived a few hours before we were due to leave so they could have a handover and settle the dogs
While we away we had regular updates on adventures they and the dogs had been on which was great.
We returned home to a spotless and ... MOREMac & John were simply perfect house and dog sitters. Pre -sit I was nervous as this was the first time leaving our 2 dogs for more than a few days and using a house sitting service.
Mac & John put us at ease through regular comms & 2 visits before the sit and arrived a few hours before we were due to leave so they could have a handover and settle the dogs
While we away we had regular updates on adventures they and the dogs had been on which was great.
We returned home to a spotless and clean house and a vase of beautiful flowers. And two very content dogs. We've also had a diary of what they did each day, where they walked and places they visited
BIG thank you to you both for providing an excellent house sit. I can highly recommend your services!
KATHRYN (Dudley England, Nov 2023 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
John and Mac did a fabulous job of looking after my two cats , taking one to the vet for her injection when necessary.
They communicated with us while we were away several times to reassure us as this was our first experience of using housesitters.
The house was very clean on our return and the washing all done and both cats were very happy.
John and Mac you are both amazing.
Thankyou so much
BARBARA (Tintagel England, Sep 2023 - 3 weeks)
Well what can I say about these two amazing people - they are truly AMAZING!! Caring, considerate, extremely trustworthy just adorable. Our dogs were treated like kings and the cats were thoroughly spoilt. The house looked after to an impeccable standard, would not hesitate in recommending Mac & John and will definitely be requesting their services again. X
MARIA (Shrewsbury England, Aug 2023 - 1 week)
Mac and John were fantastic house sitters. They looked after all the pets and garden wonderfully, went above and beyond, left the place spotless and even left us a lovely dinner for coming home and essentials in the fridge. Can't recommend them highly enough.
JAYNE (Isle of Islay Scotland, Jul 2023 - 1 week 2 nights)
Mac and John looked after my two dogs and cat for 3 nights and I would highly recommend them. The communication prior to the sit was great and they arrived in plenty of time for a full handover. The animals and I instantly warmed to them and I had no reservations about leaving them in their care. The dog were spoilt rotten with days out, long walks and plenty of fuss. I came home to a clean house, freshly mowed lawn and they even did the weeding without being asked. If you have the opportunity ... MOREMac and John looked after my two dogs and cat for 3 nights and I would highly recommend them. The communication prior to the sit was great and they arrived in plenty of time for a full handover. The animals and I instantly warmed to them and I had no reservations about leaving them in their care. The dog were spoilt rotten with days out, long walks and plenty of fuss. I came home to a clean house, freshly mowed lawn and they even did the weeding without being asked. If you have the opportunity to have them as sitters then snap them up! They are welcome back any time whether I am away or not! Thank you both.
ELLIE (Newton Abbot England, Jun 2023 - 3 nights)
Mac and John were excellent house sitters and looked after our lively labrador perfectly with regular long walks. On our return, the house was immaculate and the dog happy and well. We have no hesitation in recommending them and hope to be able to welcome them to our home again sometime.
ANTHONY & JULES (Swindon England, May 2023 - 5 days)
Mac and John did a brilliant job house sitting and looking after Mac, our black lab, and Ollie our cat. Mac had great outings with Mac and John and he made great friends with them. They even gave us a diary “Macs Holiday” with all of the adventures they had had. The house was very well looked after and was spotlessly clean when we got back, the garden weeded and the shed tidied. We cannot recommend this amazing couple enough. Thank you so much Mac and John.
ROGER (Evesham , May 2023 - 1 week.)
Lovely couple, will certainly be intouch when we go away again...
DIANE (Ogden Halifax , May 2023 - 1 week)
We couldn't have asked for better house sitters than Mac and John. Such lovely people - our dogs had an absolute ball with them and I think were sad to see them leave! They also had to take one of our cats to the emergency vet on the day we were due to get home.
The house was immaculate on our return and John had even identified and done a couple of odd jobs in the house!
We wouldn't hesitate to have them sit for us again (in fact we have already asked them for later this year but they were ... MOREWe couldn't have asked for better house sitters than Mac and John. Such lovely people - our dogs had an absolute ball with them and I think were sad to see them leave! They also had to take one of our cats to the emergency vet on the day we were due to get home.
The house was immaculate on our return and John had even identified and done a couple of odd jobs in the house!
We wouldn't hesitate to have them sit for us again (in fact we have already asked them for later this year but they were already booked up). We couldn't recommend them more highly.
MARIA (Cardiff Wales, Feb 2023 - One week)
Mac and John were lovely people and the perfect house sitters. It was important to us that we had someone who understood our dogs and Mac and John were very willing to do this including visiting us and the dogs beforehand. They cared for our two Basset hounds impeccably and it was reassuring to know that the house was being looked after particularly during a very cold spell. They kept in regular contact with us and sent us photos so we could see our Bassets were happy. We would highly recommend ... MOREMac and John were lovely people and the perfect house sitters. It was important to us that we had someone who understood our dogs and Mac and John were very willing to do this including visiting us and the dogs beforehand. They cared for our two Basset hounds impeccably and it was reassuring to know that the house was being looked after particularly during a very cold spell. They kept in regular contact with us and sent us photos so we could see our Bassets were happy. We would highly recommend them
SARAH (Burnley England, Jan 2023 - 2 weeks)
I am so glad that Mac and John were available to do our first ever house sit. The whole process put us at ease and it was so lovely to go away knowing that our house and more importantly 3 dogs were going to be cared for . I'm sorry that the weather was so horrible but at least it means they will need to return to do their planned walks !!!
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LISA (Derby England, Nov 2022 - 4days)
Mac & John did an amazing job of looking after our dogs, home and even tidied the garden.
After being nervous of using this site/service we are complete converts through the great service of Mac & John.
We came back to happy dogs, tidy garden and spotless house.
Can't recommend Mac & John more highly - pity the star rating stops at 5! They would sore 10 across the board.
Thanks again Mac & John
PHIL (Towcester England, Oct 2022 - 13days)
First time using housesitters uk and John and Mac certainly made it a fantastic experience. They looked after our home and dog amazingly. They kept a diary and took photos of our dog's adventures throughout our time away. It was so reassuring knowing we were leaving our dog in good hands. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend John and Mac.
JO (Hythe England, Aug 2022 - 9 days)
Mac and John are the most ideal pet sitters and an absolute credit to the house/pet sitting community..
Our whole experience with them, from the first message sent to saying goodbye when we returned from our holiday has been faultless.
They are both very natural carers who took amazing care of all our much loved pets and our home.
We returned home to find a very tidy house with even some diy having been done!
Most importantly the pets where very relaxed and clearly taken care of to a high ... MOREMac and John are the most ideal pet sitters and an absolute credit to the house/pet sitting community..
Our whole experience with them, from the first message sent to saying goodbye when we returned from our holiday has been faultless.
They are both very natural carers who took amazing care of all our much loved pets and our home.
We returned home to find a very tidy house with even some diy having been done!
Most importantly the pets where very relaxed and clearly taken care of to a high standard.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone requiring 5 star sitters ⭐️
RACHEL (Appleby-In-Westmorland , Aug 2022 - 1 week)
Mac and John were amazing house sitters. They are possibly the most organized people we have met and had thought of everything. Their communicate was exemplary and made us feel comfortable right from the first time we spoke.
Our pets loved them and they obviously had a great time whilst we were away.
The best aspect of Mac and John is how lovely and relaxed they both are. Hoping to book them again.
BEN (Southport England, Aug 2022 - 5 Days (Mon-Fri))
Mac and John were amazing! They took this house sit at short notice, and agreed to look after our 4 dogs 2 cats and a few chickens. We felt confident in their abilities to care for our animals and home whilst when we were away. Their calm and gentle approach gave us confidence in their abilities. I would love for them to sit for us again
ALEXANDRA (Llanfynydd Wales, Mar 2022 - 5 days)
John and Mac were great and our dogs loved them. The house was immaculately clean when we returned from holiday which was brilliant. They had even replaced some broken light bulbs and a faulty door handle which was very kind! Overall very easy to communicate with and totally trustworthy. Would happily recommend to look after you house and pets while away.
KIRSTY (Huddersfield , Feb 2022 - 10 days)
We struck gold with our first house/pet sitting experience. Mac and John are very capable, friendly and professional. After meeting them we felt reassured that our home/chickens and dogs would be well looked after. They helped us understand what to look for in a house-sitter for the future. We returned to a clean and tidy house, a mopped kitchen floor, and 2 contented dogs who slept for the rest of the day. We would love to have them back should our dates coincide with theirs.
JANICE (Braunston, Daventry England, Nov 2021 - 3 days)
I can't speak highly enough about Mac and John, they are truly excellent sitters! It was great to meet them ahead of the sit and regular comms helped make things seamless. Our dog Millie has clearly had a fabulous time with them and she's a bit disappointed that, now we're home, the house is back to being an office during the day. I would have no hesitation recommending Mac and John, but book early they are in high demand!
JULIE (Blackburn England, Oct 2021 - 8 days)
As soon as we met Mac and John, we knew we were all in safe hands. This was our first house sit experience and they were really helpful as they have done some many sits over the years. They asked us a comprehensive set of questions about the house and the dog so we felt all bases were covered. They did a daily diary and showed us photographs of where they had taken Sydney during the week which was lovely to see. The house was cleaner than when we left. We would recommend Mac and John without ... MOREAs soon as we met Mac and John, we knew we were all in safe hands. This was our first house sit experience and they were really helpful as they have done some many sits over the years. They asked us a comprehensive set of questions about the house and the dog so we felt all bases were covered. They did a daily diary and showed us photographs of where they had taken Sydney during the week which was lovely to see. The house was cleaner than when we left. We would recommend Mac and John without hesitation!
BRIDGET (Chichester Harbour England, Sep 2021 - 1 week 1 day)
Cannot fault Mac and John whatsoever. We came back to a sparkling clean house and garden tidier than we left it.
Our dog had been showered with love and attention and her already little legs walked off! Would highly recommend.
CAOLINE (CHORLEY , Jul 2021 - 2 weeks)
Mac and John were wonderful sitters for two very different dogs, one being a puppy. We were extremely pleased with the state of the house and garden on our return. We would be pleased to see them again anytime.
ROSE (Stocksfield England, Jul 2020 - Two weeks)
Absolutely first class, fully recommended, dogs happy and more, house clean and everything in order. Who could ask for more. Very professional and a great help, they even brought their own dog tags, brilliant. We have a big house, a B&B and all was calm and well looked after, thank you.
They are now friends and the dogs love them, we will certainly look forward to asking them again to look after the house and our three dogs, Jack, (a Jack Russell not easy), Dora (a food loving Labrador, they ... MOREAbsolutely first class, fully recommended, dogs happy and more, house clean and everything in order. Who could ask for more. Very professional and a great help, they even brought their own dog tags, brilliant. We have a big house, a B&B and all was calm and well looked after, thank you.
They are now friends and the dogs love them, we will certainly look forward to asking them again to look after the house and our three dogs, Jack, (a Jack Russell not easy), Dora (a food loving Labrador, they alll are!) and Peggy (a very needy poodle cross), A big thank you Mac and John and we will see you again!
Kind regards
Robert and Sheila
SHEILA (Reeth England, Nov 2019 - 4 days)
We could not have asked for kinder, more helpful, more conscientious carers for our house and dogs than Mac and John. Not only did they wear our two energetic collies out with wonderful long walks, but John fixed several electrical and other issues in the house and Mac made the kitchen sparkle. And on top of all that, John left home-made pies for us to just heat and eat! We could not recommend Mac and John more highly.
CELIA (Kirtlington England, Sep 2019 - 9 nights)
Honestly cant thank Mac and John for looking after my home, poochy and cat for 10 days. Their communication was amazing, they took lots of pics of their adventures with my dog and provided me with a day to day log of the adventures too. My house was left spotless, bedding and towels were washed before I came home. Honestly love these two, would recommend 100% and we cant wait to have them come again! Xx
TASHA (St. Helens , Jun 2019 - 1 week)
Mac and John are perfect house sitters, we used them for the first time and they went well over and beyond what you'd reasonably expect. Looking after lots of animals of various types, doing odd jobs and leaving the house spotless. We couldn't ask for more.
Also lovely people to share a meal with - what could be better.
We 'd love to book all our breaks around their availability!
MIKE (Near Ludlow , Jun 2019 - 4 days)
Mac & John were fantastic house sitters and took the best care of our puppy Efa. Their communication was quick and efficient and we were more than comfortable having them stay in our house. John even did some gardening and made our back gate dog proof which was definitely above and beyond!
Efa just adored them and was happy as anything when we got home. Would definitely recommend Mac & John as house/dog sitters.
HEATHER (Shawbury England, Apr 2019 - 3 days)
Mac and John were great and very experienced house sitters. We felt totally comfortable leaving our home and animals in their capable hands. Communication was great and they came to visit before the actual short house sit to familiarise themselves. We would have no hesitation in recommending them and hope they will be free to house sit again for us sometime in the future.
SUSAN (West Lavington England, Mar 2019 - 3 nights)
Mac and John did a faboulous job of keeping my little family happy and well walked. They looked after the house and even helped to set up an Airbnb let I have. They are keen walkers and took the dogs with them on outings. When I returned it was lovely to spend time with them and to see how happy and relaxed my dogs were in their company. I've of my dogs Oliver can be a bit naughty and a worry to leave, but he had been well behaved for them and they kept a careful eye on him. I have asked ... MOREMac and John did a faboulous job of keeping my little family happy and well walked. They looked after the house and even helped to set up an Airbnb let I have. They are keen walkers and took the dogs with them on outings. When I returned it was lovely to spend time with them and to see how happy and relaxed my dogs were in their company. I've of my dogs Oliver can be a bit naughty and a worry to leave, but he had been well behaved for them and they kept a careful eye on him. I have asked them to sit again. Very pleased.
DEBORAH (Cromford England, Feb 2019 - 1 week)
This was the first time we used the housesitteruk site and obviously were a little nervous at the prospect of strangers coming to look after our fur babies. Mac and John are however fantastic. We met beforehand and soon felt at ease that they would look after everything just fine and that is exactly what they did. Our dogs have been cared for with love and have had fantastic walks and outings wit. Mac and John. Our house was left spotless and they even surprised us with dinner ready cooked on ... MOREThis was the first time we used the housesitteruk site and obviously were a little nervous at the prospect of strangers coming to look after our fur babies. Mac and John are however fantastic. We met beforehand and soon felt at ease that they would look after everything just fine and that is exactly what they did. Our dogs have been cared for with love and have had fantastic walks and outings wit. Mac and John. Our house was left spotless and they even surprised us with dinner ready cooked on our return in the evening and we look forward to inviting them back. Recommended for any home.
NICOLETTE (Leagram with Little Bowland England, Feb 2019 - 3 days)
What can you say about Mac and John except wonderfull ! Coming back from my holidays to find two happy dogs and a cat plus a lovely clean home nothing out of place and I'm not sure what they eat or cooked ,I can't recommend them enough they are two lovely people ! I hope they can sit for again in the future ,to go away and know your animals and home are safe is worth so much .
JOAN (High Peak England, Jan 2019 - 1 week)
We found Mac and John to be trustworthy and very capable sitters. Our labrador Boris, can suffer with separation anxiety, but not with these two. He was so well taken care off, he actually missed them when they had gone. Mac had even left us a journal of his daily activities. Our instructions were followed to the letter, and we returned home to a 'clean as a pin' house. Very happy to recommend them to anyone who reads this review, and hope they will return to sit for us again. Thanks guys, you ... MOREWe found Mac and John to be trustworthy and very capable sitters. Our labrador Boris, can suffer with separation anxiety, but not with these two. He was so well taken care off, he actually missed them when they had gone. Mac had even left us a journal of his daily activities. Our instructions were followed to the letter, and we returned home to a 'clean as a pin' house. Very happy to recommend them to anyone who reads this review, and hope they will return to sit for us again. Thanks guys, you were great.
SUE (Oakham England, Dec 2018 - 1 week 6 days)
Mac and John left us yesterday having looked after our 3 labradors and home for 5 days. We returned home to find the dogs happy and clearly well looked after and our home as we had left it ....well, better than we left it actually!! They had even cut the lawns! Their bedding/towels had been washed and dried. Fresh milk, bread and some other provisions had been bought and left for us and also a lovely lasagne.
As they had had to leave for their long journey home before we arrived they ... MOREMac and John left us yesterday having looked after our 3 labradors and home for 5 days. We returned home to find the dogs happy and clearly well looked after and our home as we had left it ....well, better than we left it actually!! They had even cut the lawns! Their bedding/towels had been washed and dried. Fresh milk, bread and some other provisions had been bought and left for us and also a lovely lasagne.
As they had had to leave for their long journey home before we arrived they had very thoughtfully left a journal of what they had been up to with the dogs. The dogs have clearly enjoyed some familiar experiences add some new ones whilst we've been away.
Mac and John went to the trouble and expense of staying locally the night before our departure so they could meet with us and the dogs before we left. It is clear they are dog lovers - this was the most important thing for us. Our labs are older dogs and Mac and John obviously have an understanding of what that means in terms of limitations and we were confident leaving our dogs in their care.
Mac and John left us a thank you card - but the thanks goes entirely to them. We would have them sit for us again without hesitation.
MARGARET & SIMON (Llandysul Wales, Sep 2018 - 5 days)
John and Mac are the answer to anyone who wants a house sitter. My dogs and cats had the time of their lives. The dogs were walked and walked, the cats looked after and our house and garden were left immaculatey. I could not recommend them more highly and I want them to come back next year!
SARAH (Taunton England, Jun 2018 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Thank you Mac and John for looking after our whippet Misty in our home while we were away for 2 weeks. She is genuinely missing you and still looking for you around the house and runs to the gate outside to check if you're there. Thank you also for looking after the house and plants so well. It was so nice for us to come back to a clean and tidy house after the 2-day journey home. Selfishly we don't really want anyone to know how wonderful and trustworthy you are as house and pet sitters as ... MOREThank you Mac and John for looking after our whippet Misty in our home while we were away for 2 weeks. She is genuinely missing you and still looking for you around the house and runs to the gate outside to check if you're there. Thank you also for looking after the house and plants so well. It was so nice for us to come back to a clean and tidy house after the 2-day journey home. Selfishly we don't really want anyone to know how wonderful and trustworthy you are as house and pet sitters as we'd like you to be available next time we are away (!)... Thank you and we hope you can come back and enjoy some sunnier weather here next time.
PS: This was our first house-sit experience through this site and feel really grateful to have found Mac and John.
JULIE (Peebles , Mar 2018)
It was our first time using this site so we were a little apprehensive but Mac and John exceeded our expectations and were great in every way. Their communication was quick and responsive and they clearly love animals (a 60Kg American Bulldog called Charlie in our case). They took time to find out about Charlie's character and even took pictures and kept a little diary of their time with him. That would have been more than enough but they even carried out some jobs around the house. We felt ... MOREIt was our first time using this site so we were a little apprehensive but Mac and John exceeded our expectations and were great in every way. Their communication was quick and responsive and they clearly love animals (a 60Kg American Bulldog called Charlie in our case). They took time to find out about Charlie's character and even took pictures and kept a little diary of their time with him. That would have been more than enough but they even carried out some jobs around the house. We felt really comfortable with them and we are more than happy to recommend Mac and John to anyone!
PHIL & ELISE (Bath England, Mar 2018 - 1 week 1 day)
Our house was immaculate when we came home. The dogs were happy and exhausted. Truly trustworthy couple.
REBECCA (Haverfordwest Wales, Oct 2017 - 1 week)
Mac & John stayed at our house for 10 days to look after our slightly mad 3 dogs. A cockerpoo who loves everyone, a paranoid Pomeranian who barks at everyone and everything and a 14 month old Akita who can't decide if he's meant to be the boss or be bossed!
When we arrived home, both the house and the dogs had been well looked after. We were able to see pictures of walks they all went on and could see just how relaxed the dogs were in the care of Mac & John.
I think the Akita was a bit of ... MOREMac & John stayed at our house for 10 days to look after our slightly mad 3 dogs. A cockerpoo who loves everyone, a paranoid Pomeranian who barks at everyone and everything and a 14 month old Akita who can't decide if he's meant to be the boss or be bossed!
When we arrived home, both the house and the dogs had been well looked after. We were able to see pictures of walks they all went on and could see just how relaxed the dogs were in the care of Mac & John.
I think the Akita was a bit of a handful - it was his first time without any of us and is still only half way to maturity. But, saying that, he was still licking John's head as they were leaving :-)
If you want someone to look after your dogs and you home you could not go wrong with Mac & John
RACHEL (Roosebeck England, Jul 2017 - 1 week 4 days)
Thank you to John and Mac for the wonderful care of our dogs and home. Great to come home to 2 very settled Golden Retrievers with clean house and garden. John and Mac were very thorough, considerate, knowledgeable and fun.They visited us before we left. made regular contact, provided forms for details, sent photos, made a log of their journeys along the canals and recommended new places to visit. We would have no hesitation in having them sit for us in the future and highlyrecommending them to ... MOREThank you to John and Mac for the wonderful care of our dogs and home. Great to come home to 2 very settled Golden Retrievers with clean house and garden. John and Mac were very thorough, considerate, knowledgeable and fun.They visited us before we left. made regular contact, provided forms for details, sent photos, made a log of their journeys along the canals and recommended new places to visit. We would have no hesitation in having them sit for us in the future and highlyrecommending them to others. Five star care.
JOHN (Hinckley England, May 2017 - 3 weeks)
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This was our first time using a house sitter and the whole experience has been a very positive one. Mac and John are both lovely, genuine and considerate people who I would gladly have in my home again.
We left for almost two weeks, leaving 2 dogs, 2 Guineas and 2 fish to care for. We came home to lots of very happy pets and two very well walked and fussed over dogs!! The house was immaculate and John had even done a few odd jobs round the house for us! Thank you!!!
We ... MOREWhat can we say??
This was our first time using a house sitter and the whole experience has been a very positive one. Mac and John are both lovely, genuine and considerate people who I would gladly have in my home again.
We left for almost two weeks, leaving 2 dogs, 2 Guineas and 2 fish to care for. We came home to lots of very happy pets and two very well walked and fussed over dogs!! The house was immaculate and John had even done a few odd jobs round the house for us! Thank you!!!
We were given a full run down of photos, diaries and days out our dogs had been on which was very reassuring for us to know how well they had been cared for! It was a real comfort to be able to leave the dogs in their own home and We didn't have any concerns at all about leaving them with Mac and John. The neighbours all spoke highly of our sitters which is nice to know!!
We would have them back tomorrow if needs be and hope to book again for next year's holidays. Thank you to you both again and hope we can keep in touch.
RACHEL (Kettleshulme England, Aug 2016 - 2 weeks 4 days)
Mac & John are nothing less than magnificent.
Our dogs adore them, our cat adores them and our neighbours adore them, the garden and house looks fantastic, we can recommend them in an instance even though we want to keep them all for our selves. We hope that we will have a long and happy friendship with them and they are forever welcome at our home even when they are not housesitting.
Thanks again guys we will be in touch soon.
Trish, Neil, Phoebe, Henry, Misty, Bobby, Fishes and lasts but ... MOREMac & John are nothing less than magnificent.
Our dogs adore them, our cat adores them and our neighbours adore them, the garden and house looks fantastic, we can recommend them in an instance even though we want to keep them all for our selves. We hope that we will have a long and happy friendship with them and they are forever welcome at our home even when they are not housesitting.
Thanks again guys we will be in touch soon.
Trish, Neil, Phoebe, Henry, Misty, Bobby, Fishes and lasts but not least the fattest wild birds in Mirfield.
TRISH WIGGLESWORTH (Mirfield England, Aug 2016 - 1 week 4 days)
It was great having them both,they did so many things for me that needed doing .Yes would like them very much to come back on another occasion.Thank you both again for everything
JOHN (Isle Of Harris Scotland, Jun 2016 - 3 weeks)
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Mac and John came to sit for our precious dogs Stanley & Lucy for a 5 night stay. The dogs took to Mac and John straight away meaning we could go on holiday feeling confident the dogs would be having a good time.
On our return we were given a diary and slideshow of all the places they'd been. Lots of lovely walks, the dogs were content, well walked and looked after with kindness. Our home was well looked after too.
We would thoroughly recommend Mac and John and gave already ... MOREHi
Mac and John came to sit for our precious dogs Stanley & Lucy for a 5 night stay. The dogs took to Mac and John straight away meaning we could go on holiday feeling confident the dogs would be having a good time.
On our return we were given a diary and slideshow of all the places they'd been. Lots of lovely walks, the dogs were content, well walked and looked after with kindness. Our home was well looked after too.
We would thoroughly recommend Mac and John and gave already booked a 2nd sit with them.
Than you
Kind regards
Jayne
JAYNE (Bridlington England, Mar 2016 - 2 days)
Mac and John looked after my very energetic Staffie for a long weekend at the end of February. They had two meetings with her beforehand just to make sure both parties were happy with each other. I had one very tired but happy dog when I got back and I have already agreed 3 more sits with them for later in the year. They are a lovely couple and I would recommend them to anyone.
RUTH (Ashton on Ribble England, Feb 2016 - 3 days)
What can I say..... Mac and John were totally brilliant with our two dogs and two rabbits. Until now we've really worried about leaving our Golden Doodle as he suffers with anxiety when we leave him... we've already asked Mac & John to help us out again as the dogs were so chilled out when we returned.
Absolutely no hesitation in recommending them.
ANGELA (Wilpshire, Blackburn, England, Dec 2015 - 4 days)
It was the first time I have used a house sitter when I have been away so I was a little apprehensive about it. Mac and John, however, took my dog, Ty, on lots of lovely walks (in spite of wind and rain) and looked after him very well.
Not only that but John did a few excellent DIY jobs around my house while I was gone. How brilliant it was to come home and have things I hadn't had time to do sorted out!
Ty was happy and relaxed on my return and My house was clean and tidy. I wouldn't ... MOREIt was the first time I have used a house sitter when I have been away so I was a little apprehensive about it. Mac and John, however, took my dog, Ty, on lots of lovely walks (in spite of wind and rain) and looked after him very well.
Not only that but John did a few excellent DIY jobs around my house while I was gone. How brilliant it was to come home and have things I hadn't had time to do sorted out!
Ty was happy and relaxed on my return and My house was clean and tidy. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Mac and John as excellent house and dog sitters and hope to see them again in the future.
BARBARA (Caernarfon, Wales, Nov 2015 - 1 week)
Mac and John stayed in our home with our dogs whilst we were away on holiday for 10 days. This was the first time we had used a house sitter and we are so, so grateful that Mac and John chose to stay in our home.
Our dogs, like most peoples, are our pride and joy and entrusting someone else to look after them is sometimes a scary ordeal. Mac and John couldn't have made it any easier for us, and the pooches! They kept a photo diary of all the places they had visited and walks they had ... MOREMac and John stayed in our home with our dogs whilst we were away on holiday for 10 days. This was the first time we had used a house sitter and we are so, so grateful that Mac and John chose to stay in our home.
Our dogs, like most peoples, are our pride and joy and entrusting someone else to look after them is sometimes a scary ordeal. Mac and John couldn't have made it any easier for us, and the pooches! They kept a photo diary of all the places they had visited and walks they had completed with our dogs. They were obviously well walked, well fed and well loved.
On our return, our dogs were of course happy to see us....but they were also very sad to see Mac and John leave - a testament to how well they had been cared for.
For those that don't have dogs, we returned to a spotless house AND to find that John had repaired a couple of broken lights and fitted the new dishwasher!
I could not recommend this couple more and I hope they choose to visit us again in the future.
Best wishes
Kay, Jonathan, Jack and Ozzie
KAY (Whitehaven, England, Jul 2015)
Mac and John came to my house to look after my dogs and Chickens. I could not recommend them enough. They are so lovely and clearly love animals. 2 of my dogs are not very sociable with strangers, but really did take to Mac and John. It was great to leave my home and animals to such lovely people. On my arrival back home I was given a slide show of all the great walks and places they had visited while staying at my house with dolly my French bulldog having a great time in woods and pubs. ... MOREMac and John came to my house to look after my dogs and Chickens. I could not recommend them enough. They are so lovely and clearly love animals. 2 of my dogs are not very sociable with strangers, but really did take to Mac and John. It was great to leave my home and animals to such lovely people. On my arrival back home I was given a slide show of all the great walks and places they had visited while staying at my house with dolly my French bulldog having a great time in woods and pubs. I do hope Mac and John are able to help me out in the future as I know they have a very busy diary now with lots more assignments.
Thanks again Mac and John for making my holiday stress free knowing you were in charge of things at home for me.
Claire x
CLAIRE (Leeds, May 2015)
This is the first time we have used House Sitters, so was understandably rather apprehensive.
We couldn't have been more put at ease by Mac and John who visited first to meet our two dogs, Rosie and Max.
We enjoyed a weekend away knowing our pets and house were in good hands.
When we returned the house was immaculate and the dogs even sulked for a few days! I think they missed Mac and John!
I will definitely be asking for their services again in the future and would not hesitate to ... MOREThis is the first time we have used House Sitters, so was understandably rather apprehensive.
We couldn't have been more put at ease by Mac and John who visited first to meet our two dogs, Rosie and Max.
We enjoyed a weekend away knowing our pets and house were in good hands.
When we returned the house was immaculate and the dogs even sulked for a few days! I think they missed Mac and John!
I will definitely be asking for their services again in the future and would not hesitate to recommend them to others,
Thank You again Mac and John for your time and care both for our house and pets.
S A Chapman (Talmage)
Thank You also to the House Sitters site for providing such friendly and trustworthy sitters.
ANN (Leeswood, Wales, Apr 2015)
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