About us
Like having a friend with a key — and good company.
Hi — we're [Name] and [Name], a husband-and-wife team who've called the South Coast of NSW home for over a decade. We're the kind of people who genuinely care — who notice if something's not right, know your pets by name, and treat your home and your loved ones as if they were our own. Like having a trusted friend with a key, and someone who's always happy to pop in.
Our story
Why we started Empty Nester
We've always been the kind of people our friends and neighbours turned to when they needed someone to look after their home or their pets. The good neighbour who keeps a spare key, notices when something's not right, and genuinely cares about the people and animals next door. Over the years, we've house-sat for dozens of families across the South Coast — and every time, we saw the same thing: the relief on people's faces when they knew their home was in good hands.
We also noticed something else. As our community aged, we saw more and more elderly residents living alone — wonderful people whose adult children had moved to Sydney or Melbourne for work, and who worried about their parents from a distance. We started visiting some of these people informally, helping with the garden, sharing a cup of tea, doing a bit of tidying. The difference it made was remarkable.
Empty Nester grew out of all of that. It's not a corporate venture — it's us, doing what we love, for the people and places we care about. We regularly travel between Thirroul, Kiama Downs, Batemans Bay, Pambula and Merimbula — so wherever you are on the South Coast, there's a good chance we're already nearby.
We're not insured professionals, and we're transparent about that. We work on a trust basis — the same way you'd ask a close friend to look after your home. We meet every client in person before we start, we keep you updated throughout, and we treat your home and your loved ones with the same care we'd want for our own.
What we stand for
Our values
Genuine care
We do this because we love it — not because it's a job. Every home and every animal we look after gets the same care we'd give our own.
Trustworthiness
You're inviting us into your home and your family. We take that seriously. We're transparent, reliable, and always do what we say we'll do.
Personal service
We're not an agency. When you book with us, you get us — the same two people, every time. No strangers, no surprises.
Local knowledge
We've lived on the South Coast for years. We know the area, the community, and the local vets, tradespeople, and services.
Trust & credentials
Why you can trust us
We're transparent about who we are and what we bring. Here's what we can tell you about our background and credentials.
Police checked
National criminal history check — current
First Aid certified
St John Ambulance — current
Pet first aid trained
RSPCA pet care certification
Animal experience
Lifelong pet owners — dogs, cats, and more
Years of experience
[X] years of house and pet sitting
5-star rated
Consistent 5-star reviews from clients
You've earned this
The trip. The rest. The long lunch that turns into dinner.
Go. Enjoy every minute of it. We'll look after everything you value while you're living your best life — the home, the garden, the pets, and the people who matter most. Whether you're booking for yourself or arranging peace of mind for mum or dad, the first conversation is always free and there's never any pressure.
Serving the South Coast NSW · Wollongong to Eden · House sitting free · Support visits $50/hr · Travel $25/hr