Bringing home owners and house sitters together
Spend midsummer in Sweden
Sweden, Åsa, Hallands län
Pets
- Cat(s)
Mumrik
Dates
- 18 Jun 2025 to 29 Jun 2025 (No sitters have applied for these dates yet. Be the first!)
About this assignment
A person or couple/two friends who absolutely love cats. Mumrik is adopted and is a sweet but vocal soul who talks to you and likes to hang out. He is a little scared of loud noises. He has a cat flap and likes to spend time outside. I expect my sitters to be considerate of my things but also feel at home.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Mind my cat and house. Water indoor plants when needed. Water outside 3 times/week(takes 30-45 min). Move a small lawn a couple of times during the stay(20
min). Litter box to be cleaned once a day (he doesn’t always use it)and the whole box changed once a week. Check the mail box.
What are the good features of the property and location
The property is a comfortable 160 m2 house on a quiet street divided into a house/apartment. There is a larger and a smaller bedroom, a large living room upstairs and a connecting(5 steps)living room downstairs. It’s possible that there is a lodger in the apartment but they mind their own business. There are two toilets, a shower upstairs and one by sauna.
Åsa is a beautiful sea side resort 50 k's south of Gothenburg. I live 10 min by bike or 30 minutes walk to the ocean. Food store and gym is also 10 minutes away. I live 800 m from the train station but due to the building of the train tunnel in Varberg the train station will have limited trains during the summer. There will be connecting buses instead of trains.
I generally bike to the bus station in town though, it’s 10 minutes away from the house, catch a bus to Kungsbacka and a train to Gothenburg. It takes me roughly 70 minutes from my door to the central station.
There are a couple of basic restaurants. There is also a very unique nature reserve called Nasbokrok, several lakes, a beautiful castle(Tjolöholms slott)nearby. Kungsbacka is a 20 minutes drive away, Varberg roughly 40 minutes.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Looking for a cat person. Mumrik came to me as a 3 year old. The two previous owners didn’t want him for different reasons. In the last family he didn’t get along with the other cat. He is big and gentle and much more of a lover that a fighter but he will defend himself if needed. He use to be an indoor cat but is getting use to going out. I think he is a Siberian Neva Masquerade with a little rag doll thrown in. This means that he is a smart, talkative and sensitive cat who likes company. He can be left alone over the day but not over night. Please take care of my cat and enjoy a break by the sea!
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
12 May 2025
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Testimonials
Nice relaxing stay, very helpful host
Maria was so helpful, helping us with travel info and offering ideas for places to visit. A lovely warm, friendly person who made us feel very welcome and appreciated. Mumrik was a real character and warmed to us easily and he was good company to have around! We loved exploring Asa and the beautiful beach, coastline and forests as well as further afield. We had a nice relaxing stay. Thanks Maria!
Christa, United Kingdom, 10 May 2025
Staying with Mumrik in Åsa
I was very fortunate to be asked by Maria to look after Mumrik, her much loved cat. It was easy to arrange the house sit as Maria communicates well and provided good information about Mumrik, her house and the local area. She was very welcoming and hospitable when I arrived and did everything to make my stay go well. She has an interesting life and I enjoyed our conversations too. Maria’s home is a beautiful mix of traditional and modern. It was comfortable, practical, peaceful and full of light. The garden leads directly into pristine woodland yet a train station is a short walk away and shops and the coast were easy to reach on the bike that Maria lent to me. Mumrik is a lovely cat. He was friendly, very talkative and became more attached during our time together. It was hard leaving him! I can wholeheartedly recommend this house sit. Thankyou Maria and Mumrik.
Mark, United Kingdom, 9 Apr 2025
Lovely peaceful home with adorable cat
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Maria's house with the adorable Mumrick. Mumrick is a pleasant companion and Maria was really lovely to communicate with. We felt very prepared for our stay from her excellent communication and comfortable in her home which has everything you could need. There was a roommate too who was very easy to stay with, we didn't feel a lack of privacy at all. Mumrick and the calm nature will replenish your soul on this peaceful house sit.
Jessica, 16 January, 2020
A unique housesit
Staying on Maria's boat was a great housesitting experience. The area was lovely, with many restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance, with nice beaches and cycling opportunities nearby. The boat itself was modern and bright, and very comfortable. The deck was a lovely space to sit and take in the sights and sounds of the marina. Maria made us feel at home right away, and was in regular contact to make sure we were settling in and to answer any questions we had. We had a wonderful two weeks in Stenungsund, and would wholeheartedly recommend the experience to other sitters.
Fintan, Ireland, 24 Aug 2018
Ten days in Åsa
My wife and I answered a call for 10 a day housesitting in Åsa, a small community south of Gothenburg, Sweden, some 350 km from our home and we accepted it as a training for a longer sit abroad. The duties included care for the post-box, in- and out-door plants but no animals. House and conditions were as described, somewhat better than expected really. Åsa has a grocery store (ICA), some pizzerias etc and a camping site with a sand shore all within a 15 minute walk. We had a great time there and no unexpected demands afterwards.
Lars, Sweden, 2 Sep 2017