Housesitting Reviews

longest trip away from my dog ever

Location Bend Oregon United States

Lori did a great job with my dog Xerxes. We booked with each other months in advance so I was so at peace that Lori communicated with me regularly to make sure we were still on track right up to the actual date of departure. The most unnerving part of the process for me is trusting that someone will show up, so this was big for me to feel less stress as I prepared for a huge trip.

Lori kept in communication enough to set my mind at ease. Xerxes had recently been sick and Lori knew the fine line to walk between letting me relax on vacation and provide assurance that Xerxes was doing fine. 

Probably the best part was feeling like I was leaving my house in capable hands as well. Lori made me feel like I could walk out of the house without explaining every detail of the house, assuring me that she was quite capable of figuring things out. 

Highly recommend.

unexpected care of sick dog, handled great

Location Bend Oregon United States

Cindy and Steve took care of my dog Xerxes during a particularly stressful time. There was no cancelling my out of town trip and Xerxes got very sick right before we left. Cindy and Steve were great communicators and went above and beyond picking up his medicine from the vet and communicating with me including pictures to assess what should be done. I am extremely thankful for their ongoing updates which set my mind at ease. Additionally communication before the house sit was great and scheduling met expectations and was clearly understood.

Great Sit in the Smoky Mountains!

Location Cosby Tennessee United States

I had such a wonderful time in Cosby, watching over the pets, the mountains, and the stars in the night sky. Randi and David were wonderful hosts, and the home itself is truly lovely. Also, the few neighbors there are were all a joy and extremely helpful. I'd definitely do it again!

Karen was the BEST!

Location Bellingham Washington United States

This was the first time i have used a housesitter/petcare platform and it was an amazing experience. Karen arrived a couple days (as I had mistaken my day of departure) in advanced and got to bond with Molly (GSD) and learn about my home and neighborhood while I was still here. She drove me to the shuttle to airport at 3:45am and then picked me up when I returned.  I was gone for 3.5 weeks and she sent me pics and narratives about how things were going with Molly.  When I got home I noticed she had taken initiative to get my yard ready for winter, tended the house and garden, and Molly had adopted her as one of her major loves. In addition, I got to know Karen during our days together and can happily say, I have a new friend!

Karen

Pleasant, easy and stress-free interaction

Location Seattle Washington United States

Danielle worked out wonderfully and we were very happy to meet her. She took great care of our house and properpty (we have no pets) and got us to and from the airport. She gladly took care of anything that came up, including  attending to certain small tasks we share with the neighbors. (They were gone at the same time as we were). She is a delightful person and I would be happy to have her stay again. HIghly recommend.

A+ Experience

Location Meadows of Dan Virginia United States

We highly recommend Patti and Jack!  They were a lovely couple who did an excellent job caring for our house and 10 month old puppy.  This was their 14th gig.  The are getting older and said they plan to slow down, so you'll be lucky if you can get them.

Fantastic Location HeART of Portland

Location Portland Oregon United States

Two sweet, somewhat shy cats were my companions for an enjoyable excursion in downtown Portland. Collene is a thoughtfully organized host. Nice condo, I felt safe and the building was accessible to many art venues, stores and restaurants. Easy to navigate the city and explore natural escapes as public transit and walking is very doable from the house sit. 

Wonderful experience

Location Santa Fe New Mexico United States

Beautiful surroundings, loving and gentle pets. Spencer, Pheonix and Pandora were great companions. Grace and Brian are kind, organized hosts. They were generous with their knowledge and suggestions for the area. My first house sit on this site, so positive I am trying to venture out more.

Wonderful dogs in a great home

Location Edmonton Alberta Canada

This was a wonderful housesit! The dogs, Caddis and Bear, were a real pleasure to take care of, they are well behaved and very personable. The home is comfortable and in an excellent location, with lots of good walking trails nearby, and close to a few shops and restaurants. It was great meeting the homeowners, Lori and Jeffrey, they were thorough in their instructions and kept in communication throughout the sit. I highly recommend this sit to anyone who may consider it in the future. 

House sit in Paradise

Location Mtwapa Coast Kenya

This was our first-time house sitting for Housecarers.com.  We stayed at Ingrid’s home for a month.  It was truly a paradise.  The house is gorgeous, the landscaping with a plethora of flowering trees took our breath away, the serene creek (more like a river in size) that was hypnotizing, and monkeys playing in the garden.  What more could you ask for?  

There is a large pool that we took care of per Ingrid’s wishes that was a great way to cool down every day.  Also great for swimming and exercise.  There was a local guy who came by once a week to tidy up the garden, take out the garbage, scrub the sides of the pool and various other tasks.

Ingrid had us come several days early to learn the routine of maintaining her home in Kenya.  Also she showed us around the town pointing out the market, grocery store, good restaurants, etc.  She is a beautiful soul.

This stay was easily our favorite pet/housesitting gig ever.  No hesitations to give the sit a 10/10!

Monica did a wonderful job while we were away

Location Edmonton Alberta Canada

Monica came the day before we left, so we had a chance to get to know her. Her credentials are superb, and Monica has considerable experience house sitting, particularly with pets. Our two dogs loved Monica, and my wife and I felt very comfortable leaving them in Monica's care. When we came back the house was very well maintained, and the pets were very happy. We were very happy with Monica, and would recommend her to others, who need a house sitter.

Sweetest German Shepherd you'll ever meet

Location Bellingham Washington United States

Such a great housesit; a perfect fit for me! Karen warmly welcomed me into her home and her dog, Molly, quickly became an indispensable and lovable sidekick for daily walks and hikes on the forest trails around Bellingham. Great community feeling, with neighbors who befriended me while there. And best of all, I have two new friends--Karen and Molly!

Lovely Couple

Location Mtwapa Coast Kenya

Kerry and Lionel have been in my home in Kenia, to look after it while I was in Germany.

They are very nice people, communicative, responsible and easy going. Same wavelength from the beginning. I was feeling confident when I left and knew that things would go well. And they did. They kept me updated and informed and I could enjoy my stay.

I found my house and pool very clean. Even the garden and the neighbours cat ( is coming for visits daily ) was well looked after. I highly recommend them for a housesit, hoping they will come again. 

Highly Recommended

Location Seattle Washington United States

Celia stayed at our house and took care of our two new 4 month old kittens for the month of September.  While we were away, she sent us bi-weekly pix and updates of the house and garden and the kittens, Zac and Zoi.  We found her to be very friendly, very conscientious, and very flexible (she stayed on for an extra week, so we could extend our vacation).  The kittens enjoyed her; she bought them treats and toys, and even tried to teach them some French!  By now, I'm sure they've forgotten any French she taught them, if they learned anything at all!!  They did, however, learn not to get on to the kitchen counters!!

The house was clean and tidy when we returned and Celia had kept my extensive collection of outdoor potted plants, and the garden alive and thriving.  She even bought toys for the kittens and took them outside in their cat carriers so they could watch the birds!  A treat they have not expereinced since we got home!

We did not worry about the house or kittens while we were away.  I can recommend Celia very highly and would not hesitate to ask her take care of our house and cats again.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

The Best House And Pet Sitting Gig In Over Six Years!!!

Location oxnard California United States

In over six years of house and pet sitting, house and dog sitting for Yolanda and LaRon was the best house sitting gig ever!!!

It starts with Yolanda and LaRon themselves, who were very welcoming, and let me have the master bedroom throughout the sit, including the day and night before they left and the the day and night after they came back. The master bedroom is very spacious. I had never seen a bedroom like that. It spans most of the second floor, had huge windows and is very lit. The bed was nice and firm, just like I need it to get good night sleep.

Bandit was cute and funny. It took her a week to warm up to me. But even during that first week, she was funny and entertaining. After the first week, she became playful. She took me to visit the whole neighborhood, including the great Oxnard State Beach Park.

The house is very modern and in a great location. It was a couple of blocks from the beach. The beach was nice, quiet, and not touristy. The house was also very easy walking distance from Oxnard State Beach Park. Google it to see how great it looks!!

I would definitly house and dog sit for Yolanda and LaRon again. And very highly recommend this sit to anyone.

Wonderful Home with Lovely Owners

Location Chapel Hill North Carolina United States

We had the pleasure of watching Barbara and Dana's home in Chapel Hill for 6 weeks over August and September. They are kind and welcoming people that made sure we were well-prepared to look after their home. Communication with them was always smooth, and their responses were swift. It was delightful to chat about life and travels with them over wine and brunch upon their return.

The house sits in a quiet wooded neighborhood not far from the UNC campus, perfect for our morning and evening strolls. The yard is a highlight, with towering pines providing shade and beautifully maintained gardens. Their automated irrigation system handles most of the watering, but a few select plants needed our attention every couple of days. Their clear instructions made this task easy!

We were very comfortable staying in their home and loved the artwork. Nearly every room offered views of the garden, making our stay even more enjoyable. The kitchen was a pleasure to cook in, well-equipped and spacious. The house also boasts a large office area with multiple monitors and speedy internet, accommodating our work needs perfectly. Our favorite spot to relax after work was the deck, particularly the screened-in porch area with a ceiling fan to keep things cool. It was the perfect spot to unwind, drink in hand, and take in the beauty of the garden.

We had a wonderful time in Chapel Hill, and would wholeheartedly recommend housitting for Barabra and Dana!

Abdenour was very caring and patient with our touchy terrier. He was very good about keeping us informed before he arri

Location oxnard California United States

Abdenour knew how to take care of a timid terrier.  My dog had been mistreated the first 4 years of her life before I adopted her, and still has difficulty warming up to people or trusting them, or dogs for that matter.  She needed special care in walking, for she gets aggressive around other animals.  Abdenour was patient and understanding, my dog was noticeable "down" when he left, and had to get used to her family again after 1 month, being under his care. 

Our Water heater broke and had to be repaired while he was dog/housesitting, he managed to oversee the repair.  We were in constant communication, he kept us well informed as to the goings on.  Bandit was sick too, and he nurtured her, adjusting her meals and special food supplement.

Abdenour had his own car and was flexible in his and our schedule, which provided us a cushion just in case. we were very comfortable and confident with our dog and house under his care, and hope he'll be available in the future for us.  Please feel free to contact me.  We highly recommend him

Crystal was loved by our two cats and she took extremely good care of our condo

Location Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States

From the beginning of our communication to her final day housesitting and caring for our two cats, Crystal was wonderful and responsive.   She provided us regular updates and photos of our cats while we were away.   And, she left our condo spotless when she departed.   I would not hesitate to have Crystal housesit for us again.

Phillysit

Nice cozy house and Very Cute Cats!!

Location San Mateo California United States

It was a real pleasure house and cat sitting for Remy and Adam. Their house was nice, cozy, and in a very good Bay Area location. Their cats were furry and very cute. Remy and Adam were very nice in accomodating my schedule to fit with my other sits: me being able to arrive after they had already left, and to leave the day before they came back. They helped me with technical issues to be able to chromcast from my laptop to their TV. The cats were let me sleep all night without disturbance, and only jumped into bed at dawn, after I was already half awake. It was great starting my early days with one cat to pet in bed.

I highly recommend this house sit for anyone who wants to visit the Bay Area, or could use the Bay Area as a stopover location between their current location and another house sitting gig.

Nice apartment - fun cats

Location Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States

Jim made everything seamless with thorough sit instructions and full information about the apartment and neighborhood.  The cats were a pleasure to care for.  Mabel is very sweet and Woody is full of it.  The were no issues whatsoever.  I enjoyed my time in Philadelphia.

Wonderful Relaxing San Diego Petsit

Location San Diego California United States

Castor the little cute doggie was so fun to petsit. He would sleep a lot then get all excited when we were getting ready for a walk. The condo was comfortable and the grounds were lovely, Castor showed me all the paths winding thru the complex and even brought me home. So intelligent! Castors owner was easy to communicate with and helpful when I had questions. Only 20 minutes to La Jolla Shores, a favorite beach for sunning, surfing and walking to the pier and back. A very enjoyable petsit! 

Helpful House Sitter

Location San Mateo California United States

Abdenour was great with our two fluffy cats. He played with them and kept us updated with videos of them pouncing around and getting pets and cuddles. We knew they did not feel abandoned by us and that they were surrounded with love while we were away. It was like their own little cat vacation with him as their play buddy. Abdenour did a great job with communicating with us. We had a some house issues with our plumbing while he was staying with us that we felt so bad about, and he was amazing with helping to deal with it and keeping us up to date with the current status of the leak. If there are an issues you know he will tell you and help you work through them. Honestly, he put up with a lot with the plumbing issues and we just really appreciated him during that stress. He also came out earlier to do the house walk through which helped us with timing. He made going away and leaving our furbabies easier. 

Relaxing stay

Location Wodonga VIC Australia

A warm welcome and clear communication made this housesit a pleasure. Albert is an affectionate dog and kindly showed me around all the back streets of peaceful Chiltern on our walks.

A wonderful house-sitter

Location Wodonga VIC Australia

Cleaona was an excellent caretaker of my house and my Lakeland terrier Albert - house was left very clean and well-organised. Highly recommended! Mick Chiltern Vic Australia.

Sheila is a wonderful house and pet sitter!

Location Albuquerque New Mexico United States

Sheila did a terrific job with my dog, home and garden for almost 5 weeks.  She carried through on all instructions and requests and left my home clean and in perfect order.  My dog and her lovely dog Minty were best of pals and received lots of exercise as Sheilia took full advantage of the hiking in the area.    She took time to send me messages with updates and pictures allowing me to never wonder how things were going.    She is a real treasure.  Thank you Sheila!

Nicest views ever and friendly pets

Location Westcliffe Colorado United States

We stayed here in this comfortable house with Hunter the border collie for a few days. It is a dark sky community and you see the Milky Way easily on clear nights. Heat and water heat are by propane, and the internet works well. The area is away from town 10-15 minutes. It is a marvelous place to walk with lovely views, deer herds, and free-ranging cattle. The pet care is easy for the older dog and cat. We enjoyed our time here and feel anyone who loves a wide-open mountain and valley view would also.

Ian & Denise 4750

Location Laurienton NSW Australia

Ian and Denise arrived at our home and we felt like we had known them all of our lives.  Ian and Denise looked after our home and two cats and dog Rosie.  All the animals loved them and we come home to very very happy spoilt fur babies.  The home was left beautiffully clean and tidy.

Thank you and your welcome back on the 22 December when you are passing through to your next housesitting position to stay the night or as many as you want.

Trish & Bernie.

Twyford retreat

Location Reading England

We enjoyed a very pleasant stay at Hanna & Josh's place looking after Kitkat and Blue.  With Blue's enthusiasm we explored some of the surrounding countryside including paths along the Thames which was great.  The train service is also very convenient.  It was nice to spend some time with the houseowners and Hanna was very prompt and helpful with any queries.  Would happily return. 

David.

Extrordinary Sitters

Location Sedona Arizona United States

Kristin and Bill were extraordinary house/cat sitters. They arrived when they said they would. They were very respectful of our home. They took great care of our cat. They had great communication with us while we were away. They stayed until they were sure we were safely home.  Would gladly have them back.

Great Couple

Location Westcliffe Colorado United States

Gary and Pam took great care of our senior dog, our barn kitties and our house.  They sent updates and were readily available to communicate if I needed to reach them.  I'd recommend them.