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Compassionate, Multilingual Care for Your Home, Garden & Pets

Portugal

Testimonials

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Pet experience

Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Rodent(s) – From pampered pooches to clucking chickens, we've cared for them all! Our experience spans the spectrum of animal companions, from beloved house cats and dogs to the joys (and challenges!) of small-scale farming and gardening.

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Availability

From: 12 Feb 2025
Until: 31 Dec 2026

Occupation

Freelancer Writer+online Business Owner+Guesthouse Owner

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About this sitter

We are a traveling couple interested in house sitting opportunities worldwide, though currently focusing our search on Europe and Southeast Asia. As experienced guesthouse owners who have recently rented out our own beautiful house in Portugal, we understand the importance of responsible home care. Passionate about animals, nature, and culture, we are seeking opportunities to spend quality time with beloved pets while exploring new places. Gardening is a welcome bonus, as we enjoy nurturing plants and cultivating both food and flowers. While we love the tranquility of nature, the countryside, beaches, and the coastline, we are equally drawn to the vibrancy of cities and are open to house sitting apartments or villas of any size. We are nomads at heart with a deep love for animals. We are looking for comfortable house-sitting arrangements with well-trained and safe pets to care for, in enriching environments that offer opportunities for learning and discovery.

Why they want to house sit

We are hoping to exchange our help for enriching experiences, the chance to discover new places, quality time with four-legged friends, and the opportunity to make new connections. In exchange for clean and comfortable accommodation, we would love to assist people around the world. We understand the stress of leaving your home and pets behind, and with our reliability and experience, we aim to give you peace of mind while you are away. With us, your pets will be in loving hands, and your home will be well-maintained, as agreed. We are flexible and available to travel anywhere, anytime, even on short notice. Think of us as offering our help while also embracing any opportunity to become temporary foster parents to your beloved pets. The only reason we don't own animals ourselves is our nomadic lifestyle, but house-sitting allows us to combine our love of travel with our love for animals.

Their experience

We are extremely experienced in caring for pets, including dogs and cats, and have a strong background in gardening. We also have experience with chickens and other small farm animals. As guesthouse owners with seven years of experience in the hospitality industry, we understand the importance of maintaining a tidy, clean, and well-maintained home. We have excellent testimonials for our house-sitting experience and guesthouse management, and are highly rated on booking.com and airbnb.com (Sandomil Riverbeach Nest). We are well-regarded within our community in central Portugal, where we have house-sat for numerous friends with farms and animals. Our experience in animal and house sitting spans over a decade. As yoga teachers, we also travel internationally to conduct retreats and work remotely online, giving us added flexibility for house-sitting opportunities.

What can they bring to the assignment

We are honest and genuinely love animals and plants. We strive to understand each pet's unique personality and respect their boundaries, ensuring a safe and positive experience for everyone. We understand the importance of clear and prompt communication with homeowners, prioritizing the well-being of their pets and the security and maintenance of their property. We both hold valid European and Canadian driver's licenses. We are fluent in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have some knowledge of French. Additionally, we speak several Indian languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

Last updated: 12 Feb 2025

Available to house sit

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North East Asia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South East Asia, South Korea, South Pacific, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

Availability dates

From: 12 Feb 2025
Until: 31 Dec 2026

Do they charge?

They sometimes charge for house sitting services

Personal details

Age: 46-55 years old
Family status: Couple

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Testimonials

Excellent cat care

Sunitha and Giuseppe took excellent care of my cats, plants and home while I was away on a 10 day vacation. Both cats were relaxed and happy when I came home and the apartment was clean. The plants were all alive. I appreciated that Sunitha and Giuseppe seemed immediately at ease in their surroundings and started bonding with the cats as soon as they arrived. They sent me frequent updates about the cats, which was very reassuring. It's hard leaving my very old cats with strangers, but Sunitha and Giuseppe immediately proved themselves trustworthy and put me at ease.

Laura, United States, 4 Jul 2024

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

International people

International couple with a lot of experience around the world. They took care of the house and they enjoy Pordenone's life. They sent us updated of our chats but also photos with Angelo's mother that they visited regularly for a chat and some fresh veggie. Great experience. We are still in touch and it's nice to follow their moving around the world.

Orietta, Italy, 20 May 2024

  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

"A Wonderful Experience"

We recently had Sunitha & Guiseppe stay at our house while we were out of the country for a month. This was the first time we had used the "MindMyHouse" website and didn't know what to expect. After our first video chat and our subsequent in person meet and greet our concerns were put at ease. Suni & Guiseppe were fantastic and felt more like friends or family than strangers. They would constantly update us with pictures and videos of Basil (my cat) cuddling and relaxing with them. These people love animals and it shows. Upon our return we found our house clean, organized and in perfect condition. My cat Basil was happy to see me but I could tell he was well loved while we were away. A warm thank-you to Suni & Guiseppe for making this such a great experience. I hope they are available the next time we go out of town. Jeff & Lynda (& Basil)

Jeff, Canada, 21 Mar 2024

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

Excellent

We were a little concerned about leaving our two dogs with others for a whole month, it's a long time for a dog even in their own home. The confidence and obvious caring Sunitha and Giuseppe brought with them made us feel completely at ease and removed any doubts that we had about leaving the dogs. We spent a wonderful and exciting month in thailand and when we returned we found two very happy dogs. They were well cared for, relaxed and their usual happy selves. Sunitha and Giuseppe had kept us informed about how the dogs were getting on and we had videos of walks in the park, dog park visits, and even a picnic. They watered my plants and rescued one that got upended in a freak wind storm. Our home was well taken care of and clean when we came back. We could not have asked for better sitters, very highly recommended.

Taryna, Spain, 3 Jan 2024

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden

Full of energy and love! Thank you!

Sunitha and Giuseppe were wonderful! They are a very lively couple, ready to dive in and enjoy everything that the housesit experience has to offer. They were very kind and detailed, as well as open and honest about what they were wanting out of the experience and made sure to understand exactly what was required for giving Poppy the best care. I have trained Poppy to be on a leash and stated it was absolutely optional to take her out, and they did! I received regular updates with photos and videos of Poppy, which was very sweet. They also checked in to make sure there was enough food and beyond that, we had some great, deep conversations about life. Thank you!

Nika, Spain, 28 Oct 2023

  • Tidy
  • Good at pet care
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

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