Trustworthy, Calm & Experienced House Sitter – With a Love for Pets, Gardens & Quiet Homes

About this sitter

.Hello! My name is Francesca, I’m a dynamic and caring 60?year?old French woman, currently enjoying my semi-retirement. I’ve spent most of my career in event planning and hospitality, including 8 years working at the prestigious Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes. I later created and managed my own team-building company for over 12 years, organizing outdoor and wellness activities for corporate groups.

Today, I continue to work part-time remotely, which gives me the freedom to travel and stay in different places while remaining professionally active — a perfect match for house sitting.

I’m calm, tidy, trustworthy, and respectful — the ideal mindset for caring for someone else’s home and pets.

I sometimes travel alone, and other times with my 35-year-old daughter and my 5-year-old grandson, who are both gentle and well-behaved. I may also travel occasionally with my best friend, they all share my love for animals and nature, and is especially attentive to pets of all kinds.

We truly value peaceful surroundings, authentic experiences, and the chance to help others feel confident and relaxed while they're away.

Why they want to house sit

I love peaceful places, quiet mornings, gardens, and animals. I’m drawn to house sitting because it offers real connection — with people, places, and nature — and allows me to offer something in return. I enjoy helping others leave home with peace of mind.

Their experience

I have been taking care of my daughter’s Golden Retriever for the past 10 years, and have also looked after several cats, both in my family and for friends. I absolutely enjoy the daily connection with animals and understand how important it is to maintain their routines, observe their behavior, and give them affection.

I’ve also:

Managed a private family estate (a “maison de maître”) for 2 years, including garden care, maintenance coordination, and guest reception.

Worked for 8 years at the prestigious Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes in the hospitality sector — high standards and discretion are part of my background.

I’ve been a member of HomeExchange for 12 years, with dozens of successful exchanges and glowing reviews (happy to share the link on request).

What can they bring to the assignment

? What I offer
Loving and responsible care for pets

Experienced and attentive home and garden maintenance

A tidy and calm presence, always respectful of your space

Reliable communication before and during the stay

A small, peaceful family (non-smokers, clean and quiet)