New In The Shire: The Holiday Helper You Never Knew You Needed
From meal prep to washing and cleaning, this boutique home concierge makes coming home feel just as good as going away
Home Sweet Home
Picture this: you’ve just touched down from a dreamy Euro summer. You’re jet-lagged, you’ve got four loads of laundry stuffed into your suitcase, the fridge is empty, and your inbox? Already screaming.
Enter Home Sweet Home — a brand-new Shire-based home concierge service here to take the post-holiday pain off your plate (and put something nourishing on it instead).
Launched by Gymea Bay local Rebecca, Home Sweet Home was born from a very relatable post-travel meltdown: the realisation that life admin doesn’t stop just because you’ve been sipping spritzes in Italy. Backed by her background in creative agencies and inspired by her own love of travel, Rebecca decided to build the service she wished she had — one that helps people walk back into a clean, calm home set up for real life to resume, seamlessly.
“The idea for Home Sweet Home came from my own longing to return from holidays to a space that felt calm, cared for, and welcoming. It’s more than just cleaning — it’s about creating that sense of ease and comfort the moment you step through the door, so you can return to everyday life feeling settled, supported, and ready to take on the week ahead.”
Whether you’re heading off for a weekend down south or packing the passports for a longer break, this boutique service tailors every detail to suit your trip, your home, and your return.
What Do They Actually Do? More than you'd expect.
Home Sweet Home is your personal project manager for all things post-holiday (and pre-arrival, too) — ticking off everything from dirty laundry and fridge restocks to even keeping your plants alive and thriving while you’re away. Here’s what they’ll handle while you’re gone:
Cleaning And Laundry
Step into crisp linen, sparkling surfaces, and the kind of calm only a clean home brings. And as for your holiday laundry? Collected, washed, and folded. They’ll even iron your business shirts for the week, so you’re not scrambling Monday morning before your first meeting.
Want to take it up a notch? Think of a candle burning, windows aired, and fresh flowers on the bench. Little touches that make a big difference.
Garden And Pets
Gone for longer than a weekend? They’ll keep your plants alive (yes, even the finicky indoor ones), mow the lawn, and check security. Have a cat or dog that’s been staying elsewhere? They’ll coordinate the pick-up so your furry friend’s waiting at the door — tail wagging and ready for cuddles on your return.
Groceries And Meals
From a fully stocked fridge and pantry essentials to a home-cooked meal waiting on the bench — Home Sweet Home takes care of it all. Rebecca can meet your grocery delivery, unpack everything, and have your kitchen sorted before you even walk through the door. Oh, and if you need a little extra help easing back into the week? School lunches, nutritious grab-and-go meals, or a full week’s worth of family dinners are all on offer too.
Tailored to You — Every Time
Every home, every trip, and every return looks a little different, and Home Sweet Home gets that.
Rather than fixed packages, everything is customised to suit your needs. Whether you’re after a few post-holiday essentials or a full-service reset, it’s all about what works best for you.
This is not your average cleaner, house-sitter, or Woolies delivery. Home Sweet Home is a full-circle, high-trust, high-care service for people who value their time, their space, and that sweet feeling of walking into a calm and curated home. So go on, book the trip, they’ll handle the rest.
To find out what your personalised service could look like, simply get in touch here for a custom quote. One thing’s guaranteed — you’ll walk through the door and wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
