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Barbara & Mac

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Hi,

Thank you for reading our profile.

My husband and I are world travellers and experienced house sitters. We are an active, retired but energetic couple. For example, when we were in our 50's/60's, we bicycled across the U.S. from S.F. to Boston. Being on a long distance bike trip, you have to be organized and tidy to pack up efficiently and leave the campsites as found. We will do the same for your home. You can leave worry-free with us in your house.

We both love cats and ... Read moreHi,

Thank you for reading our profile.

My husband and I are world travellers and experienced house sitters. We are an active, retired but energetic couple. For example, when we were in our 50's/60's, we bicycled across the U.S. from S.F. to Boston. Being on a long distance bike trip, you have to be organized and tidy to pack up efficiently and leave the campsites as found. We will do the same for your home. You can leave worry-free with us in your house.

We both love cats and dogs. We have had them as personal pets in the past. We will walk, fed and medicate as directed.

So far, we have done 46 housesit duties for our friends and House Sitters America, which included cats, dogs, chickens and hummingbirds:

two in Australia (90 days to 7 weeks)
Two in New Zealand (1 week)
Thirty-eight in California ( 4 days to 5 weeks)
Two in Oregon (3 days - 4 weeks)
Washington (3 weeks)
New Mexico (4 weeks)


We enjoy traveling to new cities. Having lived and worked abroad, we are adaptable, flexible and friendly.

We are non-smokers, no drugs.

I have a background in emergency room nursing.

We are Covid negative, fully vaccinated, including 3 booster shots.

References available on request and F.B.I. background check cleared. I am only mentioning the F.B.I. checks because we had to get them anyway for a travel visa.

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Platinum member36 months+
reviews5 star reviews

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2025: 8 May - 15 Jun

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Preferences

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2 - 4 weeks

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California: Central Coast & Central Valley, Gold Country & High Sierra, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Oregon: Oregon Coast, Southern, Williamette Valley

Reviews (14)

Barb and Mac are dependable, trustworthy, and nice house sitters. They took good care of our cat the 17 days we were away and left our house in excellent condition. Barb responded promptly to my texts and kept our vegetable garden alive by extra watering during a heat wave. You'll be fortunate if they're able to sit for you! Thank you Barb and Mac.
Barbara and Mac were fantastic. My dog had some medical and feeding issues and they were able to resolve them with their own ingenuity. The house was also all cleaned as if no one were there. We were there for overlapping periods and even then Barbara wanted to walk my dog instead of me...SMILE......it was great getting to know them and I wouldnt hesitate having them back if the opportunity presents itself.
Ken and Raider made our Moss Beach stay memorable!
Barbara and Mac are amazing house sitters far exceeding my expectations. They are friendly, thoughtful and willing to help out with yard tasks while we were gone. Most of all, they loved my dog and sent me pictures of him throughout our trip. Barbara walked Andy three times a day, brushed him, and even gave him a bath. As soon as she entered our house, she went right to Andy and engaged him in play with kind words and praise. I could tell Andy was in excellent hands. They mowed the grass ... MoreBarbara and Mac are amazing house sitters far exceeding my expectations. They are friendly, thoughtful and willing to help out with yard tasks while we were gone. Most of all, they loved my dog and sent me pictures of him throughout our trip. Barbara walked Andy three times a day, brushed him, and even gave him a bath. As soon as she entered our house, she went right to Andy and engaged him in play with kind words and praise. I could tell Andy was in excellent hands. They mowed the grass and left the house spotless. Several neighbors commented to me about how nice they were. I am very impressed. You can feel confident of a fine job if you are lucky enough to engage them.

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Thank you for the wonderful review. It goes a long way....
Barbara & Mac are the perfect house sitters. Barbara sent updates on my garden & kitty several times during their stay and even jumped into the breach when our taxi to the airport failed to show. Bravely, Barbara rode shotgun as my frantic husband drove us in my little Mini, then she successfully drove back alone to our home! I would choose them again in a heartbeat.
We feel so lucky to have had Barbara and Mac housesit for us while we were away for two weeks. We enjoyed our vacation knowing that our home was being taken care of -- even during a storm that damaged our backyard -- and our pets were secure and happy. Our dog got 2 walks/day, as we asked, and our 2 kitties were loved and pampered. We received pictures and steady communication throughout our entire trip. We are so happy with this experience -- our first with House Sitters America, and ... MoreWe feel so lucky to have had Barbara and Mac housesit for us while we were away for two weeks. We enjoyed our vacation knowing that our home was being taken care of -- even during a storm that damaged our backyard -- and our pets were secure and happy. Our dog got 2 walks/day, as we asked, and our 2 kitties were loved and pampered. We received pictures and steady communication throughout our entire trip. We are so happy with this experience -- our first with House Sitters America, and especially with Barbara and Mac -- that we will definitely ask them back. We even came back to a spic-and-span house! Thank you!

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Thank you for the positive feedback, especially with your first time with housesitters! We strive to make pets comfortable.
Barb and Mac were fantastic house sitters! The house was clean and tidy upon our return, fresh sheets on the bed and all linens washed. Most importantly, they took excellent care of our kitty Bijou--he really missed them when they left! Additionally, they really went above and beyond on three separate occasions. In the three weeks we were gone they had to deal with "cheeky" squirrels digging up our tulip bulbs, a garbage can destroyed by the garbage pickup truck, and a slow leak under the ... MoreBarb and Mac were fantastic house sitters! The house was clean and tidy upon our return, fresh sheets on the bed and all linens washed. Most importantly, they took excellent care of our kitty Bijou--he really missed them when they left! Additionally, they really went above and beyond on three separate occasions. In the three weeks we were gone they had to deal with "cheeky" squirrels digging up our tulip bulbs, a garbage can destroyed by the garbage pickup truck, and a slow leak under the downstairs sink. They communicated right away as the issues occurred, and handled each of them with speed and efficiency. I couldn't have asked for anything more, and I hope they are available next time we travel. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

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We're happy that you're happy. That's all that counts.
Barbara and Mac are friendly, experienced, conscientious, and dependable house sitters. They cared for our home and pets as if they were her own. We returned to a spotless house including a washed and re-made bed and squeaky clean floors (I mentioned that I hadn't gotten around to mopping prior to our departure and this was a lovely surprise). I highly recommend and would be delighted to have them stay again in the future.
Thank you for the 5 star review. We like to go the extra step further which comes natural to us, i.e., treating your home as our own.
Barbara and Mac are excellent house/pet sitters. Our cats were well taken care of and the house looked great. Barbara is a great communicator, and very responsive to all communication. This is the second house sit they did for us, and we would love to have them again when the occasion arises.
Barbra and Mac are fantastic house sitters. We have had many house and dog sitters and they are at the top of the list. Our dogs were well cared for and received plenty of exercise. The garden was in better shape when we returned than when we were at home. We expect sitters to follow basic instructions but they go above beyond like organizing our large pantry cabinet in the garage so it is now easy to find things. They have had plenty of experience and know how to take good care of your ... MoreBarbra and Mac are fantastic house sitters. We have had many house and dog sitters and they are at the top of the list. Our dogs were well cared for and received plenty of exercise. The garden was in better shape when we returned than when we were at home. We expect sitters to follow basic instructions but they go above beyond like organizing our large pantry cabinet in the garage so it is now easy to find things. They have had plenty of experience and know how to take good care of your pets and your home. They are also wonderful people who we now consider as our friends and we hope that we can have them come back again as house sitters or for a visit if they are in our area.

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Definitely jump at the chance to have Barbara and Mac sit your home. They were kind and comfortable to be around, pleasant to visit with, and took perfect care of our kitten and home. Excellent house sitters, we are staying in touch and hopefully will be lucky enough to have them back again.
Thanks for the stellar review. The feelings mutual!
We just got home from our trip today and found our two mini poodles are healthy and happy! Barbara and Mac did a great job take care of them and our puppies became very attached to them. During our trip, Barbara sent us updates every day with a group of cute photos. They take them for walks and play their favorite games. Barbara even help deadheading the flowers in our garden and our house is clean as well. We are very happy with their service and appreciate their love and care for our two fur ... MoreWe just got home from our trip today and found our two mini poodles are healthy and happy! Barbara and Mac did a great job take care of them and our puppies became very attached to them. During our trip, Barbara sent us updates every day with a group of cute photos. They take them for walks and play their favorite games. Barbara even help deadheading the flowers in our garden and our house is clean as well. We are very happy with their service and appreciate their love and care for our two fur babies, house and gardens.

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Barbara and Mac gave excellent care to my cats and garden. They left my home spotless. I would recommend them 100% and hope they will return to house/pet sit for me in the future. Thank you so much.
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Barbara and Mac were fantastic. They were great communicators while organizing the house sit and made us feel comfortable from the start. The house and our garden was well looked after and very clean when we came back. I can definitively recommend them without any hesitation.
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Barbara and Mac were fantastic house sitters. We came back home to house that was cleaner than we left it with a bed ready for sleep. The plants and our kitty Lulu were well taken care of. I was happy that they enjoyed their stay and would welcome them back as housesitters without any reservations. Thanks Barbara and Mac!!!
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