Can you imagine yourself spending a month in a Spanish vineyard, lazing by a pool for days on end? Or how about spending a few weeks with an adorable kitten in a comfortable New York apartment? I’m here to tell you that both ideas are attainable, and without having to pay a dime for housing. Learn how to become a house sitter in this guide.
House sitting is when you stay in someone’s house while they’re away, keeping it safe and secure, in exchange for free accommodation. It occasionally comes with additional duties, such as maintaining a garden or caring for the family pet.
I’ve house sat around the world and my experiences have involved spending a week taking care of two timid cats in London, a month and a half with a loving French bulldog in Tokyo, and caring for a playful rescue cat in Brussels.
Not only does house sitting allow me to save money on travel accommodations and let me cuddle with some adorable animals, but it allows me to explore new cities from a local perspective. It is without a doubt my favorite way to travel.
If you’re new to the term, you may be wondering what the duties of a house sitter are, what qualifications you need to become one, how you become one, and more.
Within this post, I’ll tell you all you need to know, as well as share the best house sitting websites to head to, and how much money you can expect to make as a professional house sitter. This is the ultimate guide on how to become a house sitter and get free accommodation around the world.
What Does a House Sitter Do?
Before I answer the question “How do I become a house sitter?”, you may be wondering what a house sitter does, and what the difference is between a house sitter and a pet sitter.
A house sitter is someone who resides and looks after someone’s home while they’re away. This includes looking after the property and keeping it clean, providing security and peace of mind, collecting mail, watering plants, and sometimes maintaining a garden.
House sitting often includes pet sitting, which is when you look after someone’s pet while they’re not home. Additional duties include feeding the pet and giving them water, affection, medications (if needed), and exercise.
Every house sitting job I’ve had so far has included pet sitting, and taking care of cute and lovable…
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