Animal-loving family of remote workers exploring Europe by EV

About this sitter

Hi there! We are Maria, Alex, and our wonderful daughter Polina.

Originally from Russia, we’ve made our home in beautiful France. We are a family of true animal lovers with a passion for exploring new horizons — usually behind the wheel of our electric car as we road-trip across Europe.

Alex works remotely from home, which is a huge bonus for your furry friends: it means they will have constant company, cuddles, and attention throughout the day.

We are happily returning to house sitting after a 12-year break! Back in 2014, during a big adventure through Asia, we spent three weeks caring for a home and three wonderful dogs. As our 5-star review highlights, we are highly organized, self-sufficient, and guarantee to leave your home as clean and tidy as we found it. We know how stressful it can be to leave your pets behind, so we always make sure to send regular photo updates so you can relax knowing they are in safe hands.

Our family's other airbnb profiles:
- Maria (48 reviews, also as a host): https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/16264771
- Alex's old account (since 2014) https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/22512768
- Alex: https://www.airbnb.com/p/aleksei-gorb

Our old youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@weliveinasia/videos

Why they want to house sit

Now that our daughter has joined the team, we are excited to dive back into housesitting as a trio. For us, this is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with animals.
It is also a fantastic way to meet kind-hearted people, enjoy a fresh change of scenery, and teach Polina the joy and responsibility of caring for pets. We love the community aspect and we are looking forward to exploring new places while giving your pets all the love, care, and playtime they deserve. Our goal is to give you complete peace of mind so you can enjoy a worry-free trip!

Their experience

We’ve been surrounded by cats since the day we were born :-) Growing up with them for over 40 years has given us a intuitive understanding of feline behavior — we know exactly when they need their space and when they are looking for affection.

While we have always been cat lovers, our world expanded 15 years ago when we welcomed a Jack Russell Terrier into our family. Living with such an energetic and charismatic breed taught us so much about canine companionship, training, and the specific needs of active dogs. Since then, we’ve realized that we are just as much "dog people" as we are "cat people."

Our Jack Russell wasn't just a pet; he was our ultimate travel companion, and we traveled a LOT. He joined us on every adventure imaginable from day one and throughout his entire life: he rode in cars, on scooters and motorbikes, flew long-haul on planes, sailed on ships and boats, and of course, hiked through the mountains with us. He spent two incredible years exploring Asia with us. It was an absolutely amazing experience that taught us how to keep a dog safe, happy, and comfortable in any environment or situation.

What can they bring to the assignment

- Alex works remotely, so your pets will have constant company and attention.
- Decades of experience with cats and 15 years with active dogs.
- As 5-star Airbnb hosts, we keep your home spotless, secure, and quiet.
- Regular photo/video check-ins to ensure your total peace of mind.
- We are non-smokers, highly organized, and travel in our own EV.