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Couple with 40+ housesit experiences (that's 1200+ days) in Europe and Central America
Netherlands
Testimonials
They have 11 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Cat(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Tortoise/Turtle(s), Rodent(s), Reptile(s) – We have experience administering medicines to cats and dogs.
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 13 Jan 2026
Until: 22 Sep 2026
(see their busy times below)
Occupation
Retired
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
We’re in a stable, long-lasting relationship. Both of us are keen birders and like hiking. We have done 40+ housesits (that's 1100+ days) since May 2021. And not only for MindMyHouse. We get many sits through word to mouth as well. For the past year we stayed mainly in the Netherlands, but we also consider the rest of Europe for housesits. By 2026 we accept housesits worldwide again. In the reviews of previous sits you'll read that we're good communicators, thoughtful and keeping the house clean.
Why they want to house sit
We have always cared for pets, even before we became full-time housesitters. We like to cuddle and be around pets. We also like the change of environment partly because we are restless souls and because we're birdwatchers (looking for new species). We adjust quickly to new cultures in a rural, urban and and even remote places. We have done housesits in Costa Rica, Panama, Spain, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
Their experience
We're in our 44th housesit (by Aug., '25). That's 1200+ days. During those days we took care of countless pets, among them mostly cats, birds, a few dogs and many fish. We do gardens and pot plants. We have saved the lives of ill dogs, provided medication to cats with chronical diseases, even offered complicated care.
What can they bring to the assignment
We take responsibility and never canceled an agreement. We provide you with regular updates on your pet and your house. We have demonstrated to be conscientious and careful housesitters in a consistent manner, hence the many five-star scores (on www.https://www.trustedhousesitters.com). See also: https://huizenoppassite.nl/vind-een-oppasser?limit=30&search=rick%20leonie. We can support you by solving minor technical issues in a quick and practical way if things break down, such as fixing a leak after a storm.
Last updated:
18 Aug 2025
Available to house sit
Countries: Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, North East Asia, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Availability dates
From: 13 Jan 2026
Until: 22 Sep 2026
They have indicated that they are busy at the following times:
19 Aug 2025 to 11 Jan 2026
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Family status:
Couple
Languages spoken:
English, French (Français/Francais), German (Deutsch), Dutch (Nederlands), Tagalog, Vietnamese
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MindMyHouse.com – https://www.mindmyhouse.com/owners/sitter_listing/49925
Testimonials
Rick & Leonie were amazing sitters
Rick & Leonie were amazing sitters with our cats. They kept us up to date and well informed, and we never felt worried for a second. We regularly received a nice update with a photo and wit every interaction it was clear they had our cats' wellbeing in mind. We arrived home to a nice cup of tea and received a very thoughtful and detailed hand-over from them. We would love for them to stay in our home again, and our cats will be most happy to have them as sitters in future!
Catherine & Francois, Netherlands, 08 December, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Rick and Leonie were wonderful
Rick and Leonie were wonderful. They took great care of our two cats, especially Aziraphale who was having trouble with his digestion during their stay. Our home was tidy and clean when we came back. And they even left a welcome home gift! Would gladly have them back any time.
Lena & Andi, Germany, 01 September, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Comforting and safe
Rick and Leonie are wonderful house sitters. They have taken excellent care of our cat Isa and the fish in the backyard. Rick and Leonie house sat in the middle of backyard renovations, so there was some mess there, and they dealt with it very nicely, bringing ideas on how to solve some messes. They kept in regular contact and also sending funny pictures of Isa. Back on arrival the house was tidy and everything still operating. We had a debrief (they also provided 2 pages of debrief notes, super nice!) and key swap, and then they were on their way. Thank you for the beautiful flowers and lovely card. If ever you would like to house sit in Helmond again, you are very welcome here!
Helene, Netherlands, 28 Jun 2023
The best choice we could have made
The best choice we could have made is leaving the care of our sweet cats in the hands of Rick&Leonie. They kept us posted sending nice pics and updates. The cats loved them that was clear! Our house was nice and clean when we returned with an inviting fresh bed! Rick & Leoni appeared real lifesavers when our original flight home got cancelled by 2 extra days! Thanks very much, they were the best! Thanks Rick & Leoni, for taking such good care of our cats and home!
JDP, Netherlands, 14 June, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Words cannot describe or express our gratitude
Words cannot describe or express our gratitude for the the care and support Rick and Lenore gave us during their caring for Hardy and our house. They stepped beyond the call of duty in support for us while also dealing with personal family health issues. I would not hesitate for a second on having them back in my home.
Geri, Belgium, 16 November, 2022(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Fantastic House Sitters and People
Léonie and Rick were our very first house sitters and wow, were we lucky! They went way above and beyond what was expected while staying in our home for over a month. They took excellent care of our cat, Hercules, and sent us regular photos and updates. We were able to completely relax on our vacation and know that our cat and home were in capable and caring hands. They also took excellent care of our garden and houseplants and left us some delicious harvested tomatoes and chestnuts. When we got home, we breathed the same sigh of relief to be home as we did to go on vacation. They left the house spotless and organized and it felt like our cozy house when we came in. Any and all issues that had come up during their stay (we have quite an old and finicky house) they had resolved independently. They are very self-sufficient and easygoing. We only had a day with them before we left and a day when we came back, but we wished to have had more time, as they are really lovely people and super interesting to talk with. We are so grateful to Léonie and Rick and would recommend them to any homeowner for any house-sitting situation. Needless to say, they are welcome back to our house any time, whether it be as guests or house sitters.
Jacqueline, Spain, 16 Oct 2022
Lovely relaxed couple with positive communication
First experience with cat and house sitter and Rick & Leonie didnt disappoint! Lovely relaxed couple with positive communication and clearly a great understanding of what I needed from them in order to relax and recharge my batteries. It was easy for me to achieve this knowing Splodge was not only well looked after, fed and medicated but also relaxed and enjoying their company too. Coming home to a sparkling clean house was the icing on the cake, thank you both for your experience and help with both Splodges health and my peace of mind 💕
Zoe, Netherlands, 19 August, 2022(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
100% recommend them for a house and pet sit
Rick and Léonie are a very friendly, self-sufficient couple, and were amazing at looking after our two cats, home and plants. Communication was great right from the start, when we had a video call with them, and the minute we met Rick we felt completely reassured to go on holiday without worrying one bit about our cats or home. We loved getting regular updates with pictures of the cats being happy and getting plenty of attention. We would definitely have them stay again, and 100% recommend them for a house and pet sit!
Renate, Netherlands, 06 July, 2022(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
I can't thank them enough
We had the great pleasure of having Rick and Leonie take care of dog and home for a month. One of our biggest concerns with our older dog (Brassy) is her health, and we left feeling totally confident that both Rick and Leonie could handle any situation that would arise. The peace of mind that gave us was immense and I can't thank them enough for their care of 'Brassy'. They had a few more 'house issues' that needed to be monitored and they were great about keeping us updated on repairs being done. They made sure we had photos of Brassy's days on a regular basis and we enjoyed that. They also quickly learned how to step over her while cooking in the kitchen! I think these two people have exactly the right temperament and have had the life experiences that make them qualified to handle any situation and the confidence to make decisions on an owners behalf if the need arose. We would have them back any time and definitely recommend them to other pet owners.
Cheryl, Panama, 25 April, 2022(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Rick and Leonie are everything you could ask for
Rick and Leonie are everything you could ask for in a petsitting/house sitting couple. Knowing that they were in our home and looking after our furry friends, allowed us to enjoy a three week much needed, long awaited trip without any worries at all. They really are a dynamic duo!!! They were willing and able to come a day early because we had to leave at 4 am for our flight. They stayed an extra night because our flight back arrived so late. They kept in contact with photos and updates regularly. They took care of all our plants. They kept the place immaculate, when we returned home our the place looked exactly how we left it. The cats seemed to barely notice we had gone! Rick and Leonie's background in nursing allowed them to care for and check for dehydration in our one cat and they weren't at all phased by the cat hairballs. They kept the two litter boxes exceptionally clean. The thing that impressed us most about Rick and Leonie was how self sufficient and proactive they are regarding matters around the house and neighborhood. They managed the public transport system without any help from us. They fixed our hot water temperature in our apartment!!! We really cannot recommend these two wonderful people enough. They are kind, thoughtful and just really interesting, well traveled people.
Laura, Panama, 19 December, 2021(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
We would happily welcome Rick and a Leonie back any time
Rick and Leonie took great care of our home and cat. We were happy to get to know them before we left and felt confident they would care for everything and we were not mistaken. They followed all our requests for feeding the cat and watering the plants, and the house was in great shape when we returned. We would happily welcome Rick and a Leonie back any time!
Sheila, Panama, 08 December, 2021(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)