Housesitting Reviews

Adorable kitties in a comfortable home and great location.

Location Oxnard California United States

The two kitties were a pleasure and easy to care for.  There is a lot to do in the area and Poetlawyer provides a great list of restaurants, grocers and nearby things to do.  The neighborhood provides for nice harbor walks and restaurants within walking distance.  I enjoyed the time I spent and enjoyed some beach and harbor walks as well as some excellent restaurant meals. The kitchen is well equiped for cooking for yourself as well.

The kind of caretakers which make me keep coming back!

Location Berlin Germany

We recently had the pleasure of having Becky and Paul take care of our Berlin apartment and two cats while we traveled in the US for a little over two weeks. 

From the moment we met them, we felt a sense of confidence that our home and pets were in capable hands. Our positive experience far exceeded our expectations, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. We returned to an immaculate home and two very happy cats. Their attention to detail and care for our pets were outstanding. They sent us regular updates and pictures, which kept us connected and reassured.

Their respect for our home and belongings, along with their genuine love for animals, made our trip worry-free and enjoyable. We highly recommend them to anyone in need of excellent house and pet sitters.

Great time in Leipzig

Location Leipzig Germany

I stayed in Leipzig with Jimmy the cat for 2 weeks. My hosts, Nancy, Sven, and Adam were very pleasant and kind. I was their first housesitter ever and I think they were a little anxious but I was able to reassure them and everything went well, no problems at all. We communicated via Whatsapp while they were away, I sent pictures of Jimmy enjoying a little nap on his favorite chair or eating his breakfast, to reassure them we were doing great. Having just lost Jimmy's brother a month earlier, understandably they were a little nervous for Jimmy. We got along great and bonded. He is very sweet.  

They house was great, with a lovely back yard garden that I was to water. Nancy loves plants and herbs. There were written instructions as well as a map to nearby hiking and walking areas which were kindly provided to me. The area was very nice, many green spaces and walks along the river to enjoy. Kayaks to rent, within walking distance of the house, the Zoo was fantastic.  The area was easy to navigate with plenty of public transportation, the tram stop just 5 minutes from the house.

Leipzig is a beautiful old city with plenty to do. I did quite a bit but also just enjoyed relaxing at home with Jimmy. I was sorry to leave him but I'm sure he was very happy to have his people back home with him. 

All in all it was a pleasant two week stay. Thank you Nancy, Sven and Adam for entrusting me with jimmy and your home.   Kind regards,  Patti

Like visiting a friend

Location Redmond Oregon United States

I miss Remy and the gang. We had a lot of fun and some good training days! His behavior was getting stronger and he listened to me very well. Deb was easy to hang around with and the house is really clean! I had a nice stay there and hope to be back in the area soon.

Andrea was extremely well organised and thorough. She communicated well. We felt confident leaving our two cats and hous

Location Tsivaras Crete Greece

Andrea took charge. She made certain she had all the information she needed and questioned us on details concerning the rented house and the two cats, one of whom has a few medical issues. She was thorough and we felt confident she could handle any problems that might arise. While we were away, she was in touch every few days with updates and pictures of the cats. When we returned, the car, the house and the cats were all in good shape and she had even made our bed for us. Arriving around midnight, that was most welcome. As a German who spent many years in New Zealand, Andrea comes across as a strong and capable woman with thorough attention to detail and we have no hesitation in recommending her for future assignments.

Housesit Review

Location Tsivaras Crete Greece

What a lovely sit, the location and house is wonderful, Leonie and Kevin are delightful and communication was really good too, and most importantly, Caspar and Monty are amazing cats!

Leonie and Kevin's home was a wonderful housesit experience! The hammock on the terrasse was my favourite place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful view!

I can recommend 100%
 

Terrific people, pets, and home

Location Santa Fe New Mexico United States

Brian and Grace were excellent hosts.  Their dog and cats stole my heart.  The home is gorgeous and I also fell in love with New Mexico while there.

Very accommodating hosts, comfortable apt and sweet cats

Location Berlin Germany

We had an excellent stay in Berlin. Ashley and Hugo were outstanding hosts and made us feel very welcome, including preparing a delicious homemade dinner for us upon our arrival. Their apartment is well located, spacious and comfortable. The cats were friendly and easy to care for. All in all an excellent opportunity.

Wonderful Location - Lovely Animals - Tranquil

Location Cahir Clogheen Ireland

Bernard and Charisse are wonderful hosts and their pets are a pure reflection of their goodness. Their home is welcoming and warm and this housesit was an absolute pleasure! 
 

I will be back… They are all now as family to me!

Relaxing stay at Cemagi Beach, Bali

Location Bali Indonesia

This sit is in an elegant and comfortable two-floor pool villa in a luxury residence just a couple of minutes walk from the beach. It's a quiet neighbourhood, not yet fully built-up, but there are good choices for dining and convenience stores within easy walking distance, and Indomart and Pepitos supermarkets are up the road apiece, closer to the Tanah Lot By Pass. The journey to Pererenan/Canggu by car or scooter is somewhere around 20 minutes, (on a good day - it depends a lot on traffic!), but you can also walk it along the beach at low tide and it's a fun interesting journey with refreshment stops along the way.

Evening, there's plenty of informal dining and refreshments options at the beach (we really liked Nazu) and it's a great place to spend time no matter what time of day or weather.

Tamra and Dave's villa is super-comfy with a roomy well-appointed kitchen, comfortable lounge, and a light and airy upstairs bedroom with ensuite bathroom/shower/toilet.

Communication and notes were excellent, and staff at the villa were friendly and helpful. Duties were light, just keeping houseplants happy and wrangling fallen leaves, otherwise you can pretty much take it easy and enjoy, and we would certainly recommend this to you. Thanks Tamra and Dave!

Great couple, very attentive and reliable

Location Bali Indonesia

We had such a fantastic experience with Christy and David who housesat for us while we were away. From the very beginning, we could tell that they were responsible and genuinely cared for our home as if they were their own. It was a relief knowing that things were in good hands, allowing us to fully enjoy our trip without any worries.

We couldn't have asked for better housesitters. Their genuine kindness, reliability, and care for our home shone through in every aspect of their sit with us.  We highly recommend this couple to anyone seeking trustworthy and dedicated housesitters. Thank you once again for providing such a positive experience during our time away. You truly made our trip stress-free and unforgettable!

Two happy cats

Location Dublin Ireland

Matthew took good care of our two cats over a fortnight while we were away.  Both cats are rescues and one of them has special needs having been previously abused and also being diabetic.  She is not the easiest kitty to look after but by the end of his stay they were firm firends.

Matthew arrived early and spent some time with us before the sit commenced, he clearly loves animals, cats in particular.

He tidied the house before we arrived home and even made us him mum's recipie brownies

We couldn't be more pleased with Chris as a housesitter!

Location Bowie Maryland United States

Chris was all we could have hoped for and more.  He took great care of our house and plants - and even fed the many birds in our yard.  When necessary, he opened mail at our direction and sent or emailed materials to us if we asked. He left the house in even better condition that it was when he arrived.  We willl be happy to welcome him back for any future trip we might take.

We were away for 3 months.  

Thank you, Chris!

Cara and Tilly

Location Dublin Ireland

Had a great time in Dublin with Cara and Tilly.  Arrived a few days early, Aoife and Carl were great hosts, had dinner with them several nights.

Tilly was my best friend as soon as I arrived.  Cara took longer to warm up, but LOVES being brushed ??  Cara takes insulin 2x a day, had no issues with it during the trip.

House is nice, clean, and not overly far from the city center.  Highly recommend.

Great sit, 100% recommended!!!

Location Windsor California United States

Bene & Jon are very special people & their home is a beautiful, comfortable place to call home ... we were there for a month!   A great group of neighborhood Pickleball players are an added benefit!

The Windsor area is filled with great places to visit & Louie loves to go in the car!  

Louie has an adorable personality, is well trained/behaved  & loves attention  ... a wonderful sit!

Great Housesitter

Location Boulder Colorado United States

Ed was a great house and pet sitter. We overlapped for a day on the front and back end of the house sit. Ed was delightful. He walked the dogs regularly and was very tidy around the house. He even fixed a few things! I couldn't recommend him more highly. Joan

Excellent Pet Sitters

Location Santa Fe New Mexico United States

John and Cindy are wonderful people and did an excellent job caring for our home and pets.  John took Spencer for long walks, and Cindy loved all the pets, and they reciprocated.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  I highly recommend this couple.

Regards,

Grace

Wonderful House Sitter

Location Santa Fe New Mexico United States

Larke came to our home for an extended stay.  She was an excellent sitter and cared for the pets and the house.  WHen we returned, our dog slept with her that night.  She is reliable and very trustworthy.  You are welcome to reach out to me if you have any questions. 

Regards,

Grace

Relaxing home with amazing garden and birds

Location Phoenix Oregon United States

Joanna and Rosie's home in southern Oregon was a beautiful spot to be for a month.  Since they have a timed drip system set up in the garden, the biggest caretaking job was harvesting the juicy strawberries and ample lettuce and peas.  Birds love their backyard so each morning I was entertained by a convention of chattering fly ins.  

I used the time to have my own personal quilting retreat.  And had time for ample road trips along several scenic byways to get to know the geography, wildlife and history of southern Oregon.  Communication was great, I knew what was expected,  and the homeowners stayed in regular contact.  The house was relaxing and neighborhood quiet.  I'd recommend this housesit for anyone wanting to relax or explore southern Oregon. 

I'm Feline Fine on Bainbridge Island

Location Bainbridge Island Washington United States

We so enjoyed caring for Kay's two little fur babies, Annie and Zeke. Kay was so welcoming when we arrived and her home is an absolute dream. We were pet/house-sitting with our little girl (3 years old) and she just loved Annie and Zeke. She continues to talk about them to this day. We loved to pet and brush them, all go to the beach, lay and lounge in the grass, and my daughter's personal favorite, treating the kitties to some salmon treats.

Kay's home was inviting and told such a beautiful story. Covered in stunning photographs from her and her late husband's travels around the world, I would daydream about what adventures they must've had. It has character and is filled with love.

Bainbridge Island is such a treasure! We would explore and try to get in a little hike or playground time every day. There are so many great hikes (to which Kay provided lots of brochures and maps). We'd sit at the beach just collecting shells and playing in the sand for hours right outside her back door. We also ate dinner outside pretty much every night and watched the boats float by. We were so lucky to have beautiful weather during our stay.

I could not recommend Kay and her lioness Koon cats anymore if I tried. I hope we get the chance to meet Kay again and would be honored to care for the fabulous Zeke and Annie and home any day.

Don't Pinch Me, I Don't Want to Wake Up!

Location Newport Oregon United States

Cheryl and Roger were the kindest, warmest most welcoming hosts! Their Aussie shepherd, Marely, was an absolute joy to care for. He was so good with my little toddler; the two of them quickly bonded. I loved spending time and scratching Marley's belly. Such a sweet dog.

Cheryl and Roger had everything we could need and more. From the detailed written instructions to offering us food/drinks, even setting out toys and paint for my little girl. Their home is beyond incredible. So much love and detail went into every corner of that house and it shows. We'd lose time just staring off into the ocean from their enclosed second-story balcony. I can close my eyes and still see it. Heaven on earth. I hope we get the opportunity to see Cheryl and Roger again and would jump at the chance to watch Marley boy in a heartbeat. 

OMG, what a fantastic family

Location Newport Oregon United States

Ben and Gwen took care of our home and Aussie Shepherd starting a day after he injured his dewclaw and required emergency surgery.

They took great care of our home, gave meds to our dog and left us wonderful homebaked cookies.  They were warm, caring and a very capable family that anyone would love to have as a housesitter.  

We highly recommend them and will try to have them come again in the future.

Excellent House Sitter

Location Phoenix Oregon United States

Jackie was an excellent house sitter. Right from the start, she was clear and timely in all our communication. She took great care of our house and garden, treating them like her own. She kept in touch while we were away and left us a thorough exit note when she left the house for the final time. We were very happy to have found her. You will be, too.

Serene home in wooded hills

Location Mars Hill North Carolina United States

This was a fabulous stay.  The HOs were so nice and generous. They took us to dinner, stocked their frig for us, insisted we take the master bedroom the night before they left and the night they came back.  They were excellent communicators and kept in touch even while in Europe.

DeeDee, the tiny dog was so cute & sweet and loved to cuddle.  We loved her more each day.  She was well behaved, completely housebroken and not one bit yappy.

The home was very comfortable with everything you needed, including very good internet.  It was on a wooded hillside that was beautiful and secluded with  large windows that made you feel you were right in the forrest even when you were i 

Although you felt far away from civilization, grocery stores & restaurants were close. This was one of our favorite sits and we would love to do it again.

We highly recommend Elaine and Jeff as house/pet sitters!

Location Mars Hill North Carolina United States

We were very pleased with Elaine and Jeff.  

They took very good care of the house, plants and our little dog.  It was the first time we used a service like  Housecarers, but Elaine and Jeff put us at ease, enabling us to thoroughly enjoy our two months away.

 We came back to a clean house and a very happy little dog.  We highly recommend them and would use them again in the future if they are available.

Would 100% have her stay

Location Portland Oregon United States

Mel was an amazing communicator, warm person, forthcoming with information, and so loving toward our royal highness Willow kitty. She left the house and yard so much better than we found it, and truly went the extra mile by taking care of the oil change in our car (we let her use the car while she was here), weeding, and tidying up. She was delightful on email and even more so in person. We had zero concerns while we were gone on our trip, and were so happy to get reports and photos on how our peculiar kitty was warming up to her. This was such a win-win opportunity for both side of this equation and we are thrilled to know Melanie!

SF home on Delores Park

Location San Francisco California United States

Nice people. Beautiful SF home on Dolores Park. Easy to catch the cable car on the corner. Archie is easy to care for. Would love to come back one day.

Great petsitter

Location Redmond Oregon United States

Elle did a great job looking after my 2 dogs (both Aussies) and my 2 cats. All of them loved her, she really had a way with them. She even had my 15 yr old cat playing with string! And my younger dog wanted nothing more than to be with her all over the house. Many of my friends wanted her to sit their dogs too! I would be very happy to have Elle come back and petsit for me. My furbabies would certainly like that!

Sitting for Frisco

Location Pawleys Island South Carolina United States

Frisco is an easy cat to sit for and the owners are wonderful people. I have sat for them on two different occasions.  There is lots to see and do in the area or you can just relax in the community pool and have a great time. 
I highly recommend this sit. 

Michele and Terry were great!

Location Union Hall Virginia United States

MIchele and Terry took great care of our senior lab for a week this spring.  They sent lots of pictures and were great about keeping me posted with daily updates on her eating etc.  She is almost 15 so it is hard for me to leave her with sitters but she did just fine , seems to really like Terry's belly rubs !

I would not hesitate to recommend them for anyones pet sitting needs!