Housesitting Reviews

Like Old Friends!

Location Grasonville Maryland United States

Michele and Terry moved right in the night before I left on my trip and it was like old friends staying with me.  They have done this enough to know what they’re doing.  She kept me updated regularly with photos of Sascha and activities that they were doing in the area.  In fact, they’re coming back again in a few months!  I highly recommend them.  Lovely people!  Feel free to contact me if you have questions.

Appreciation for Arivaca

Location Arroyo Hondo New Mexico United States

Arivaca (P) was available on short notice, even changed her travel plans to accommodate mine.

I knew when I met Arivaca in person, and introduced her to the animals, that all would be fine while I was away. She has a gentle yet confident presence. My little Italian Greyhound mix hadn't been away from me for this long before, and isn't the most welcoming, but Arivaca gave her space and had patience. Within a day or so the little one had warmed up.

While I was away, I received updates and photos.

My three characters, two dogs and a cat, were so calm when I got home. The house was in good clean order and a nice note with the latest update awaited me.

I would welcome Arivaca back whether I'm here or not!

Thank you, P.

Warm regards,
Kelly

Beautiful Courtenay home and property that is Ideally located, and close to transit and many amenities!

Location Courtenay British Columbia Canada

Linda and John's home is freshly painted and newly renovated. I watered the house plants and the plants in the front and back yards. I put out the trash and recycling bins. I brought in the mail. I kept the bird bath and the bird feeders full.

Her home is ideally located within walking distance of Crown Isle Shopping Plaza and the Crown Isle Golf Course. I was able to catch city buses from the Aquatic Centre that took me to all of Courtenay and Comox. She kindly picked me up at the Island Link Bus stop when I arrived from Victoria and dropped me off at the Comox Airport when I went home.

My favorite part of house-sitting for her and her husband was watching their absolutely gorgeous flower gardens change week by week. At first, there were happy-faced pansies and fragrant lavender, then as those faded, pink flocks bloomed, and Shasta daisies and blue hydrangeas appeared. What a delight it was to discover a new type of flower blooming each time I went into the yard.

I would love to house-sit for them again any time.

Gail

June 21 - August 11, 2024

It was my first housesit, Sally is an awesome host, the house is in a great location with two adorable poodles and a nice pool in the backyard! I can

Location Brisbane QLD Australia

This was my first housesit, I stayed for five weeks in September 2022.

Sally is a great host, she is very friendly, open minded and is always available in case something needs to get sorted out.

She wrote a handbook for the housesit with the general instructions for the house and her pets, it included all the important contacts which was very helpful.

Her house is a lovely brick house with a pool and two adorable poodles. They are very friendly and affectionate, I walked them around town in several great parks. The backyard feels very cozy and is a good spot to relax, drink a coffee and read a book.

The house is in a very good location in northern Brisbane, a 30 minute car drive away from the beaches and close to the town, you can even ride to town with the bicycle in a few minutes.  I was able to use her car and her bicycle. There are plenty of things to do and explore around, I went hiking, to different museums, beaches, cinemas, etc..

This housesit was a very pleasant experience, I went for a walk with the dogs in the morning and afterwards I went to relax at the beach or go for a swim at the swimming pool in town or in the backyard.

I can definitely recommend this housesit as it just turned out to be a perfect experience: A great host, wonderful dogs and a warm and comfortable house where I felt like home during my stay! I made great memories and experiences. Hopefully one day I can come back for a visit!

Review housesit

Location Arroyo Hondo New Mexico United States

I recommend this housesit.

Kelly made sure I was comfortable and took me for a drive before she left so I knew the area. She also made sure I had a list of contacts in case I needed anything and her absence. Our communication was effective, consistent, helpful and friendly.

This area north of Taos is beautiful, close to the Rio Grande Gorge. Most every morning I saw a hot air balloon near the gorge. It is within close driving distance to Taos and I found the community friendly.

Kelly's animal family are a team of characters. They truly love each other and gave me plenty of affection. They became my family while staying there. 

Kelly's home is a natural earthbag home which is very comfortable, warm and inviting. 

Enjoy your house sit.

Trustworthy and dedicated

Location Beaufort North Carolina United States

Marie could not have been a better housecarer.  She oversaw our home and made fast friends with our cat. She was communicative and resourceful. She was even on hurricane watch, with no qualms.  We heartily recommend Marie!

Lovely Housesit!

Location Seattle Washington United States

We were very happy to housesit for Frankie and Don in their beautiful Capital Hill house. They are very kind and generous hosts. Their home is well equipped for two digital nomads to work simultaneously in separate offices, both with tons of light and gorgeous views. The kitchen is well stocked with every gadget imaginable and can accommodate cooking or baking! The media room was cozy and super easy to stream all our favorites. They are very organized and labeled each plant with watering instructions, which made it super easy. The location is close to grocery stores and restaurants, which got us out and walking, as well as the close proximity to The Park. The communication was open and responsive, even with a time difference to factor in. We would gladly housesit for Frankie and Don again if we are in the area and we highly recommend them to others if you are so lucky!

Super friendly, interested, in contact and absolutely super house sitter

Location Münster Nordrhina Westfalia Germany

100 % recommendation. If you are looking for someone who will look after your home and animals in the best possible way, is in contact with you and manages everything super well, choose him. It was a pleasure to have Philipp with us and he is always welcome! Thanks for everything, we had a very nice time out and thanks to Philipp we knew that our home was well looked after! 

Lovely Home in Munster Germany

Location Münster Nordrhina Westfalia Germany

Spotless 3 level town home with excellent modern appliances and wonderful open floor plan.  Owners left with the kitchen fully stocked with spices and other foods - nice to have.  The little community of Gievenbecker is only ¼ mile from the home with 3 grocery stores and restaurants.  The green area across the street is perfect for walking and kicking a football around.  Munster is close either by walking or public transportation and held a "fair" almost every week - great town because of University of Munster and all the energy!  Great house sit and would return any time!

Very comfortable home, great location and delightful cats

Location Hamburg Hamburg Germany

Thank you Christine and Christoph for inviting us to stay in your home and take care of Erna and Elsa. They were very affectionate and lovely company. The house was very comfortable, in a convenient location, close to the bus and train and having the bikes was amazing to ride Blankanese and the Elbe.

We would be very happy to stay again!

Very reliable and trustworthy sitters

Location Hamburg Hamburg Germany

Rikki and Richard took very good care of our 2 cats while we were gone for 2 weeks. Rikki was very easy to communicate with and seemingly enjoyed spending time with Erna and Elsa very much. When we came back the flat was as we left it and all my plants were still alive :)

Thank you so much for everything: You are welcome back any time!

Excellent house sitter, highly recommend!

Location Boones Mill Virginia United States

We feel so fortunate to have had such a wonderful caregiver for our dogs and home! Kathy was responsive, friendly and left our home clean, our plants watered and our pups happy and well exercised. We were able to go away without worry and would absolutely love to have Kathy back again in the future. She comes highly recommended by Dolly and Tiki too!

Best Cat Sitter!!

Location Santa cruz California United States

I've had some very good Catsitters in the past but Stephanie certainly exceeded all expectations! She seems to have cat magnetism as my very neurotic cats warmed up to her very quickly; one of them even enjoying her lap! She communicated with me frequently and sent pictures of my babies to me.
 

When I arrived home my place was at least as tidy as when I left it, and she'd washed all the sheets and towels. She'd left food enough to last me several days so after an exhausting overseas flight I didn't need to go running the store. 

Do I even need to say I highly recommend her....and look forward to her returning!??

Wonderful caring housesitter

Location Cahir Clogheen Ireland

I cannot speak highly enough of Heidi. She cared for our two dogs/2 cats and horse attentively with true warmth and affection. We witnessed this as Heidi stayed on a few days when we arrived home. In fact she came back again for another sit on 15th June but we had to cancel our holiday due to personal reasons but we invited Heidi to stay with us until her next sit in July. During that time she carried on walking and feeding our dogs and was a great support to me when Bob, our beloved horse, was put to sleep. Highly recommend Heidi for any sit. 

Inviting mountain home, loving dogs

Location Boones Mill Virginia United States

My stay at Tina and Peter's was perfect.  Their home is a charming old farmhouse tastefully decorated with antiques and comfy furniture.  The beds afforded us restful sleep.  We ate our meals on the front porch and relaxed in the evenings playing cards in the kitchen or watching movies on their various streaming services.  Phone reception and internet connection were no problem.

The dogs, Tiki and Dolly, had charming personalities.  Tiki, the lab, is so laid back and sweet.  It was heartwarming to see how she 'took care' of Dolly.  Dolly is younger and has a delightfully playful disposition.  We enjoyed walking them down the road.  They didn't need to be on leashes (although I brought them) because they listened well.  Dolly absolutely loves chasing the ball!

The house is 25 minutes from Roanoke, so we ate and shopped in town several times, and even enjoyed at play at the Mill Theatre.  We appreciated being able to drive short distances to the many hikes we completed.  The dogs hiked well when we brought them along.  I had an issue with my car and the neighbors happily spent the time to help me out.

Peter and Tina were easy to communicate and always replied promptly.  Unfortunately I didn't get to meet Tina in person but from our communications I can tell she is a super person.  And Peter even baked me a loaf of bread!  I highly recommend this pet/house sit!

Gail took good care of our two cats and our home

Location Oxnard California United States

Communicating with Gail was easy from the start. We liked her as soon as we met her on Zoom. We appreciated her daily photo/text check-ins and she left the house as clean and tidy as when she arrived. Our cats looked happy and well-cared for when we returned. We would definitely have her kitty sit again.

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.