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Karen Sturzaker Luxury Pet & House Sitting

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Trusted care for exceptional homes


Your home is more than a house - it’s your sanctuary.


I provide discreet, professional house and pet sitting for homeowners who value trust, reliability, and complete peace of mind while they travel.


With consistent five-star reviews and experience caring for beautiful homes, you can travel knowing everything at home is quietly and thoughtfully taken care of.

My clients know their homes are respected, their pets are loved, and everything runs smoothly while they are away.

Premium House Sitting

A calm, trusted presence in your home while you travel.

• Security and presence in the home


• Mail collection and property care


• Plant care and garden basics


• Maintaining routines and household systems


• Immediate communication if anything arises

Loving Pet Care

Consistent routines and attentive care for your pets.

• Daily walks and enrichment


• Feeding routines followed precisely


• Medication if required


• Companionship and attention


• Updates and photos so you can relax while away 

Discreet Home Care

Ideal for beautiful homes and frequent travellers.

• Respectful use of the home


• Careful attention to security


• Maintenance coordination if needed


• Calm, reliable presence in your home

What I Offer

The greatest luxury while travelling is knowing everything at home is in safe hands

Meet Karen

Karen Sturzaker is an experienced international house and pet sitter with a professional background in leadership and education.

Having worked in senior roles including Technical Director at a global engineering firm and Senior Project Director at an international research organisation and as a university lecturer in education, Karen brings a high level of responsibility, discretion and organisation to every home she cares for.

She has built an outstanding reputation through platforms such as Trusted Housesitters, earning consistent 5-star reviews from homeowners who value calm, capable and trustworthy care for their homes and beloved animals.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Jacqueline: WINNIE, POPPY, LEO, MISTY, ROXY - Melbourne

Karen was so friendly! Her warmth and eagerness to please made it very easy for me to relax and feel completely comfortable knowing she was looking after all of my pets and my home. Karen did an amazing job managing Poppy’s post-operative care. My sweet little cat needed a lump removed just days before we went away. I was nervous leaving Poppy so close to her surgery, but Karen was very sure she had it all in hand; which she did. We arrived home to a clean house with everything better than we left it. It was great that Karen washed her bed, emptied the dishwasher and cleaned all the spaces she used. It was more than I could have asked for. I will definitely ask Karen to stay again; we hope ahead wants to come back!! Thank you Karen!!

Clare: WILLI - Melbourne

Karen is an ABSOLUTE GEM - where can I start.... We went away for 2 weeks and this was my first time using Trusted House Sitters. I was so apprehensive, as not only was I leaving my fur child with someone but also my beloved home. From the absolute outset Karen was so easy to communicate with, she was forthcoming, helpful and exceptionally friendly and lovely. She was on time and even offered to take us to the airport - which was so unexpected and appreciated. Karen left my home spotless - and to say that she treated "Willi", my little pup, as her own, is an understatement. She sent regular updates and was ALWAYS easy to reach out to. She offered video calls and looked after him with absolute love, care and attention. The house was SPOTLESS on my return, and Karen had even washed the bedsheets, which was so kind and thoughtful. If you want someone reliable, polite, organised and who you can trust IMPLICITLY with your fur baby and home, Karen is your lady! Willi was so happy when we returned and I could tell he had enjoyed a stress-free time while we were away. Thank you Karen for being such a delight, I would NOT HESITATE to have Karen stay again, she was just fabulous.

Nina: RAFFI - Cobham UK

Karen was our first experience with Trusted Housesitters and we were so happy to have had her!! She was proactive and communicative and went above and beyond to reassure us about everything even before the sit. She took wonderful care of our fur baby and was happy for us to video call with him while we were away. She connected with our dog very quickly and it is clear that he was very keen on her too! Karen took fantastic care of our house and everything was spotless when we returned. She even kindly offered to cook dinner for us when we returned - but sadly we were landing too late to get a chance to enjoy her cooking! I cannot recommend Karen highly enough and we would love to have her come back again!

"My clients value the peace and mind that comes from having a responsible professional living in their home while they travel"

Locations

I offer house sitting in:

Melbourne (December - April)

Returning to Melbourne each Australian summer, I work with a small number of select clients who want a dependable long-term sitter.

United Kingdom

As a dual-citizen, I regularly accept sits throughout the UK.

Europe (future availability)

Please register your interest here.

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PREMIUM SERVICE RATES

DAILY:

$90 - 200 AUD (Melbourne)

£50 - 110 (UK)

Weekly bookings available for longer sits

Custom quotes available depending on pets, location and responsibilities

Pricing Plan

Estate Care

$180–200 per night

Ideal for larger homes or multiple pets

Includes:

• premium house presence
• property monitoring
• detailed care routines
• longer booking priority

Signature Care

$150 per night

(most popular)

Includes:

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• all Essential services
• daily pet updates
• extended pet companionship
• additional home oversight​

Essential Care

$120 per night

Perfect for short trips

Includes:

• overnight house sitting
• pet care and walks
• mail and plant care

Premium Service Rates

Why Clients Choose Me

Availability

Enquire About A Booking

My services are positioned as a premium house-sitting experience.

My rates reflect the level of care, responsibility and professionalism provided.

Clients consistently choose me because they want more than basic pet care.

 

They want someone who:

• Is mature and responsible
• Respects beautiful homes
• Communicates clearly
• Has verified five-star reviews
• Understands pets’ emotional needs
• Brings calm and reliability

My goal is simple:

You travel with complete peace of mind.

 

 

Melbourne: December - April
UK: throughout the year
Europe: coming soon

 

Bookings are limited as I only accept a small number of sits each season.

If you’re planning travel and would like to discuss a house sit, I’d love to hear from you.

Please include:

• dates
• location
• number and type of pets
• any special requirements

📩 Contact: ksconsultingeducation@gmail.com
 

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