Looking for a house-sit in Northern Italy, any time August 2025 onwards. Thank you!

About this sitter

Hello, my name is Steve. I am a retired Electronics Engineer, currently living on the south coast of England. I've been to Italy many times.

I'm looking for a house-sit somewhere in Northern Italy, any time from August '25 onwards, for anything from a couple of weeks or so, up to several months - anything considered, so please do get in touch if you have something of interest.

I have travelled extensively in Europe and in the Alps, by both car and campervan. I speak a little French and German and am now learning Italian and am looking to move to Italy, so would love to have a house-sit to base myself for viewing properties..

I am English, a non-smoker (but have an Irish/EU passport) and full (manual) UK driving license, so travelling and staying in Europe long-term is no problem.

In 2016, I drove to Naples/Napoli and back by campervan. I also spent 6 months touring Europe in a campervan in 1991, skiing, snowboarding, and touring around, plus many other trips in Europe over the years, usually driving.

I'm especially interested if my daughter (who speaks fluent Italian) and her small, very well-behaved dog, Angel, (see photos) could come along as well! We have all (including Angel) house-sat with both cats and dogs before.

Why they want to house sit

To get to know Italy and Italian better and to be able to view properties for sale or rent in the local area. I would like a countryside, mountainside, or small town/village property, but will consider anything, maybe with some lovely small-ish pets or small farm animals, so that I can enjoy feeling 'at home' while exploring and getting to know the local area - as a local. I look forward to making some new friends - human and furry alike!

In the past, I have house and pet-sat for friends in the UK and Italy, and stayed with families in Italy, and had their children stay with us in the UK.

Long-term would be ideal, but I'm happy to consider anything.

Their experience

I have lived in many houses and flats, both my own and rented, keeping them clean and tidy and well maintained myself and have always received the best references. As an ex-Electronics (and mechanical) Engineer, I am very practical with all things electrical, electronic and mechanical: I can fix most things, from mobile phones and laptops, to cars and general home DIY and am generally very resourceful - I do most of my own car repairs and maintenance and there isn't much I can't fix or sort out.

I was brought up in the countryside and regularly helped out on relatives' small farms and market gardens when I was young and love the countryside. I have done a lot of skiing and snowboarding and love the mountains: I spent six months on my own in Europe (winter to summer) in a campervan many years ago. I have also over-wintered in Canada.

Until very recently, my daughter and I had two small dogs and a cat, but my daughter just has the one dog now (the others were very old) and have in the past also had rabbits, rats, gerbils and tropical fish. The dog (in the photos) is my daughter’s. I am looking for house-sits on my own, or with my daughter and her dog.

What can they bring to the assignment

I offer total care of your property and pets - as you would - especially with my long home ownership and self maintenance experience. I'm happy to keep in touch while you're away and keep you updated on your pets and anything else that is going on. Having said that, I'm very good at sorting out and fixing any problems. I’m looking forward to trying and getting to know other countries and yet more languages!

I will of course reply promptly to any messages and will be very happy to answer any questions you have. I’m happy to chat and get to know each other first by WhatsApp, or other video.

Thanks for reading, I hope to hear from some of you soon. I wish you all great holidays and travelling experience and good luck with your sitters, whoever you choose.