Compassionate, Multilingual Care for Your Home, Garden & Pets

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.