Housesitting Reviews

Fantstic house sit from Gail.

Location Mountain View California United States

Gail was fantastic with my cats and many plants both indoors and out  MY home was sparling clean when I returned. I would highly recommend Gail to any home sit she would like.

Adorable kitties in a comfortable home. Great Stay.

Location Mountain View California United States

I enjoyed taking care of Peaches and Mango. They are super friendly and easy to care for. The house is in a secluded location with little traffic with a beautiful garden. It is close to restaurants, grocery and pretty much anything you are looking for. I enjoyed the San Francisco Bay Trail which has multiple access points and hikes. Lovely stay and highly recommended. Arlene was thorough with instructions and extremely helpful.

Bali made easy

Location Bali Bali Indonesia

This is a most peaceful Bali house sit.

Located at the beach of Seseh. The villa opens to a pool and a small garden.  We enjoyed the gym being so close.
Our hosts know how to prepare for sitters. They had a printout ‘Welcome-Guide’ book for us, making the house sit seamlessly.. They are sweet people. The staff are always helpful too.

Nice home and nice cat in Asheville area

Location ASHEVILLE North Carolina United States

Bonnie, the homeowner, was quick responding to questions. She is very experienced with having housesitters so she has taken care to provide space for my personal items. There were empty drawers and closet space in the guest room and space in the pantry and refrigerator for food items. Her house is very nice, tastefully decorated and comfortable. 

The cat, Willow, was a lot of fun. She only took a day or 2 to warm up to me. She spent a lot of time on the couch with me in the evenings. And, she's a talkative cat ;-). Easy to care for. Willow will bring you a toy when she wants to play. 

MNcatpeople wonderful to sit for.

Location Maple Grove Minnesota United States

This couple is great to house sit for.  They are extremely well organized.  They invited us the evening before they were to leave and set us up in a guest room in their building, fed us dinner and showed us around the town.  They are great host. 

Their apartment was warm and inviting.  It was super clean and ready for us to stay in.  Being inside a very secure building with billiards table, bistro, gym and pool that you can use. 

Milo and Bailey are nice cats.  Bailey is timid and it will take some time to warm up.  He is not a snuggly cat but he is so beautiful to watch, regal.  Milo is the house clown and alpha.  You have to keep everything off the counters and table because he likes to explore and play with everything.  Milo is so likeable that this is no big deal when you meet him you will totally understand his appeal. 

Maple Grove has every restaurant that you could possibly want to eat at.  Also, it is close to Minneapolis so you can easily go downtown for all the culture and site seeing the city has to offer. 

I recommend you stay at MNcatpeople’s place if you have the opportunity.  We would stay here again. 

Very professional sitters

Location Bali Bali Indonesia

 We have had Tamara and David sit for us a few times now and they are fantastic. Very professional and the house is left in perfect condition.
Plenty of updates and photos when away. Very highly recommended and will be using them again when the opportunity arises again.

Thank you both so much for a lovely sit and the house is left in perfect condition.
 

Great Housesitters

Location Maple Grove Minnesota United States

Julie & Greg were great housesitters.  Our 2 cats were well taken care of.  Julie sent us daily text updates with photos of our cats.  The apartment was well taken care of while we were away.  We would certainly have Julie & Greg sit for us again.

Karen kept our dog Mattie very happy!

Location South Lake Tahoe California United States

Karen stayed at our cabin in South Lake Tahoe for two weeks and took wonderful care of our small dog Mattie.  With all Karen's experience, we were confident she would be a great sitter.  Based on her regular communications with us, pictures of Mattie, and tales of their time together, she was wonderful.  Karen was also very flexible with her arrival and departure, and she accomodated us tired travelers graciously.  We highly recommend Karen for your petsitting!

Bonnie and Jim

Location Victoria British Columbia Canada

When it comes to plants and animals, Bonnie and Jim sure know what they're doing. We have a lot of indoor plants and some of them were not doing too great before we left on our vacation. When we came home some of them were in better shape than before.    They also took great care of all our outdoor potted outdoor plants.  But we were the most impressed with how they took care of our two lovebirds. Unfortunately our female lovebird became ill while we were away and we received regular updates on her condition. It is a great skill to administer antibiotics to a tiny lovebird that is not used to being handled. They did an outstanding job.

Marie B

Very dedicated house sitter

Location Raleigh, NC, USA North Carolina United States

We had the pleasure of leaving our toy puddle Lola to the care of Gale Mary for 2 weeks this summer. Lola is low maintenance but our big house and its backyard needs more work. Gale Mary took care of everything perfectly while communicating with us on a regular basis. 
We strongly recommend her for any house sitting need your may have.

Debbie was our house sitter for a week and we were very pleased with how she cared for our cat and home.

Location Douglas Harbour New Brunswick Canada

Debbie is a friendly, capable and very conscientous person. Communications were excellent throughout the sit. She soon mastered administering meds to our cat. We were provided with daily updates and photos, mostly with our Roxie cuddling with Debbie. We came home to a very happy cat with a beautifully brushed coat. Homeowners can be confident that their home and pets are in good hands. Thank you Debbie. Maybe we will see you in St. Pete's!

Mattie, my super guide to South Tahoe

Location South Lake Tahoe California United States

Caring for Mattie, an adorable curly-haired mixed breed rescue was simply a delight. She led me on daily walks along the beaches of Lake Tahoe and through the nearby neighborhoods, where we almost always found some treasure. Liz and Rhoda were very welcoming and left perfect instructions for Mattie's care. Their historic bungalow in a very private neighborhood, yet close to all amenities, was lovely to experience. I simply had a delightful couple of weeks with a little pooch who made me smile every day.  And being a short walk from the remarkable lake that people come to from around the world--that was amazing. Mattie is a special dog and I can now say we are fast friends!

Sweetest kitty, beautiful location

Location Douglas Harbour New Brunswick Canada

Laura and Eldon were kind and welcoming hosts, and provided me with detailed instructions, as well as lots of information on places to visit during my stay. Their home was lovely, very comfortable and spotless, with gorgeous water views. The area is pretty, with many options for sightseeing. Roxie the cat was the sweetest natured girl, who loved to play. She was so well behaved, and excellent company. Communication was easy and it was great knowing that I would get a quick response to my messages. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and will miss my new little pal Roxie. I highly recommend this sit as a lovely place to relax, enjoy nature, and explore this beautiful part of the province.

My property was in safe hands with Liane and Marcelo

Location Benajarafe Andalucia Spain

My pet was pampered, my garden well tended and my pool kept sparkling clean. My home was a delight to come back to and I hope we can repeat the experience next year. Thoroughly recommended.

Amazing experience!

Location Benajarafe Andalucia Spain

We spent the summer in this great property near the beach in Spain, with a big swimming pool, stunning views and perfumed gardens.

The owners are a lovely English couple, who kindly picked us up at the airport and helped us with everything we needed.

We took care of beautiful Tosca and enjoyed his company as much as he enjoyed ours. We miss him already!

Thank you so much for this opportunity! 

Wonderful house sitters

Location Cedar Crest New Mexico United States

Andrew and Karen were wonderful housesitters.  They arrived a day early to get instructions about the house, to which they paid careful attention.  They kept us conveniently apprised about how the house and dogs were doing.  Everything was fine when we returned.  And most importantly, our dogs were happy and in perfect health.  We would gladly have them back as house sitters.

Great sitter!

Location Paris Paris France

Charlene was lovely to communicate with from start to finish and took extra care to ask a lot of questions before arriving to Paris. I felt at ease with her from start to finish and came home to a spotless apartment and two very happy cats! I fully recommend her to anyone looking for pet and house care. 

Diligent, resourceful housesitter manages permaculture homestead, ducks, and unexpected challenges

Location Salir do Porto Silver Coast Portugal

Anne housesat our permaculture homestead for three weeks, with a few additional days before and after for transition and personal time. She showed dedication in learning about our property's needs, taking notes and asking questions to understand our semi-automated systems for plant irrigation and animal care.

During her stay, Anne encountered several unexpected situations. We experienced more duck escapes than usual, which she managed to handle by coaxing the ducks back. She also took steps to improve the fencing layout, which helped reduce further escapes. When our cross-pond water pumping system clogged, Anne learned to manage and unclog it after some initial guidance via WhatsApp.

Anne demonstrated resourcefulness when dealing with personal inconveniences, such as repairing flat tires on the guest bike we provided. This showcased her ability to handle setbacks independently.

One notable aspect of Anne's care was her daily routine of gathering thistles for the ducks in the nursery, who had limited access to fresh greens. This thoughtful act provided enrichment for the ducks and they began to anticipate her approach.

Upon our return, we found the property in good condition overall. Anne had cleaned and tidied the terrace and garage workbench, and her living space was cleaned before departure. These efforts were appreciated.

Anne's prior experience was primarily in DIY, house maintenance, and cat care. She adapted well to our permaculture setting, and took initiative to research our duck breed before arrival, which was helpful. She is a proactive problem solver and it shows.

Throughout her stay, Anne provided regular updates and sought help when needed for unfamiliar tasks. Her conscientiousness and desire to do a good job were evident.

In summary, Anne proved to be a capable housesitter who handled challenges with resourcefulness. Her efforts in animal care and property maintenance made her stay a successful experience for our permaculture homestead.

We wish her all the best for her next journey!

Peaceful stay close to nature

Location Salir do Porto Silver Coast Portugal

Petru kindly collected me from Caldas and drove me home where I thoroughly enjoyed my month at AloLand. I was welcomed by Inês, introduced to their family and treated to a delicious lunch al fresco. Over the first 3 days days before they left for their holiday, I  learned  from Petru about the property and animal care needed.

My one-bedroom apartment was pleasant, clean and convenient, complete with terrace and hammock.  A bicycle and helmet gave access to beaches, towns and supermarkets. Good Life!

My responsibilities were manageable and straightforward after initial instruction and note-taking needed to manage birds and irrigation systems.  Petru was always available by WhatsApp to support and talk me through  problem solving interventions needed. Ducks and geese for company, plus a family of wild cats and neighbours' goats, hens and dogs.

I learned about permaculture, vegetable gardening here and lots about managing ducks and geese. The garden is an especially peaceful place, with  well established native plants, insects, frogs, lizards and a ladder snake in the garden; its silence puctuated by the regular train service to Sao Martinho and Caldas. Some spectacular nights with starry skiess thanks to the low light pollution.

Apart from the routine feeding and water bath care,  I enjoyed walking about to gather thistles for the younger ducks. These treats met with  wild duck dancing and happy noises. Muscovy ducks are a placid, chilled out breed who do not quack. The gang of Khaki ducks were different. This gang of delightful animals seemed Hellbent on escape; either excavating banks of their pond or pushing under their electrified fences. Interesting challenges to persuade them back to join their friends, but at least they did not wander far - a case of grass being greener on the other side. Once into fresh pastures, they enjoyed the feast until rounded up and returned home.   

Flat countryside, I loved cycling to Sao Martinho Bay to the town, the cliffs, with a tunnel leading to the Atlantic. . The beach at the mouth of the Ria Tornada was a perfect swimming spot.  The house adjoins Salir do Porto train station which offered opportunities to visit Cadas da Raihna, just 10 km away.

My final trip from the train station next door to AloLand back to Caldas da Rainha for my homeward last coach ride to Lisbon Airport was a sad one. I shall miss that my time spent with those birds in a fabulous location. Many thanks to Petru and Inês for making all this possible. I appreciated the comforts provided, oppotunities presented and support given during my month on AloLand.

Perfect Kitties in Paris!

Location Paris Paris France

From start to finish, this was a great sit!    Victorine was very thorough in her written instructions prior to the sit and answered all my questions.  Once I arrived, she took time to not only show me everything in the apartment but walk with me through the neighborhood to point out the grocery, metro, laundrymat, and restaurants. Kiki and Odile were absolutely no trouble at all and were very loving kitties.  I certainly enjoyed my time with them and of course, sightseeing in Paris!  I highly recommend this sit!

Peaceful walks

Location Whitchurch England

If you like curling up on the sofa with furry friends in the evening then this is the housesit for you! Pompey and Chessie love a cuddle after a leisurely roll on the front grass where they are often joined by both cats! They enjoy long walks along the canal and through the fields on marked paths which you will have easy access to.

Judy welcomes you to her comfortable home with a rear garden and a lovely view of the church. She is contactable throughout your stay should you require any further information.

Whitchurch is a pleasant town with everything you may need on the railway line to historic Shrewsbury.

Highly recommended.

Cleona is an excellent House/Pet Sitter

Location Whitchurch England

We were so lucky to have Cleona sit for us, she is the perfect sitter. The animals were very relaxed with her and I felt confident everything would be fine. The dogs enjoyed long walks, and Cleona had no worries medicating one of the cats. I received photos and updates throughout my time away. Cleona left the house super clean and tidy. She is confident, caring, organised capable and friendly, and I highly recommend her. 
 

Adorable pets in beautiful location

Location Squamish British Columbia Canada

My brother and I (both retired) had a relaxing stay in beautiful Squamish at Amy and Charles' comfortable townhome.  We were at the end of a month long journey around coastal British Columbia and totally enjoyed spending time with Ruby (the dog) and Arlo (the cat).  It turned out to be a rainy week which was just fine with us.  We met Ruby's many friends and acquaitances (human and canine) on walks around the neighborhood and she even convinced Jim to play ball with her in the house?!  Squamish is an outdoor playground!  We esp. enjoyed waterfalls and the hands BC Railway Museum.  Highly recommended housesit!

A most pleasant summer sit!

Location Bellingham Washington United States

My five weeks petsitting Carmelita and Manny was most enjoyable!  While everywhere else in the country temperatures soared, I couldn't ask for better weather outside Bellingham!

Hanna's modest but very comfortable home sits across the road and facing Lummi Bay, one of the many inlets of northern Washington.  I sat on the couch, playing with the kitties and watched the Whatcom Chief Ferry traverse to and from Lummi Island.  Most relaxing! 

Manny and Carmelita was delightful to care for and play with. Hanna and I kept in touch via WhatsApp daily and inspite of a couple of "challenges", I thoroughly enjoyed my summer stay!

Perfect House and Pet Sitter

Location Nanoose Bay British Columbia Canada

Christine and Randy are reliable, respectful and conscientious house and pet sitters.  We were completely comfortable having them in our home and found them easy to communicate and coordinate with.  They left our home spotless and our dog happy and well cared for. As a bonus, they seem to love being around dogs and enjoyed spending quality time with our dear pup. We whole heartedly recommend them.

Nanoose Bay Housesit

Location Nanoose Bay British Columbia Canada

Kathy and Bruce are the best hosts we have house sat for. They made us feel very welcome and appreciated. Great communication and a beautiful home overlooking the ocean in a quiet and friendly neighborhood.  We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and especially taking care of  “Frankie” their 4 year old golden doodle. Frankie is a very affectionate and playful dog who was nice to be with. 100% recommend.

EXCELLENT!

Location Tucson Arizona United States

Kimberlie and her daughter sat our house while we were off getting married and on our honeymoon.  Kimberlie and Kealani did a great job with the dogs and the house - we got regular updates and they checked in when there were any issues.  They were amazing and we highly recommend their services to those who are looking for a house sitter. They took great care of everything!

Robert and Bridgett!

Jean was fantastic, she took excellent care of our 2 cats and house!

Location Bellingham Washington United States

Going away for almost 5 weeks and leaving your furry friends behind is always a difficult situation. Thanks to Jean we we able to enjoy our time away without worrying about our cats wellbeing. She kept us updated with pictures regularly. We can always tell how our cats were treated in our absence and I can assure you that Jean has great cat energy and I am sure that she would do a stellar job with dogs and other critters as well! Both cats were calm, relaxed and happy when we returned. She even managed to put a little weight on our younger feline that is very petite and is always on the underweight side. That requires a lot of TLC and several teaspoon feedings of wet food throughout the day. A job well done! She watered the veggies in the garden and the house plants, brought in our mail and the house was very well maintained as well. She even organized my messy pot and pans cupboard. Unfortunately our old dryer broke in our absence and Jean was kind enough to just string up a clothesline in our catio and made do. We would not hesitate to have Jean cat and house sit for us again in the future. She is dependable, kind and trustworthy and I would describe her as a delightful person!  

What a lovely visit

Location Coleraine North Coast Northern Ireland

I was doing a housesit not too far from Paula and Adam, so we met for a coffee and a chat to get to know each other.

They brought their sweet pup Indi with them. We got along straight away.

They even invited myself and the little sausage dog I was looking after, for dinner to see through their home. They are in a verynice quiet area, but close to good shops and coffee, as well as relaxing walks beside the river.

Paula and Adam were very friendly and so very helpful in every way, and they did everything possible to make my stay happy.

Indi was very sweet and a great companion.

I would go back any time.

Lovely human being, warm and kind

Location La Celle Saint Cloud Paris France

I had the pleasure of welcoming Ping to my home to care for our dog and our house during our summer holidays. She was a very conscientious guest, making sure to review all instructions carefully, arriving with sufficient time to give our nervous dog time to adjust to her.

She took wonderful care of our dog, our home and our plants, making sure to leave the house completely clean and our dog well loved and walked during our absence.

I am very grateful she agreed to house/dog sit for us and I would recommend her without hesitation for a new assignment.

Sincerely,

Maria