Trusted House Sitters

After years of leaning heavily on friends and family, we finally tried TrustedHouseSitters this year -- and it's been beyond wonderful! I like the way the system works, and who shows up interested in the site, how the interviewing and decision process is made so easy and helpful. We've had two sitters and they've both been truly delightful, responsible, competent, trustworthy people and provided excellent care for our cats, our house, our mail, our peace of mind. The hard part is making that decision, and turning some other highly qualified really great and interesting looking people away. That said, their website isn't the easiest to navigate, the profile takes some work (as it should), but it eventually comes together. It's changed our approach to traveling.

I have wanted to try Trusted House-sitters for quite a long time but was a bit nervous about staying in some stranger's home etc. The in-app messaging allowed us to get to know each other a little, the plentiful choices are exciting to see each day.

It really has been a lovely experience thus far. Even the bit where I needed to chat with the help desk regarding some account glitches. I felt the support was well provided so I felt I could reach out to if any issues arose. That is very important to me if I'm to consider traveling to a foreign place, sight unseen.

I truly felt that what they say about strangers being just friends you haven't met yet applied here. People who love animals deeply tend to be exactly the sort one wishes to be around! I'm looking forward to experiencing more of the world and it's people/ pets in this way!

A great experience to sit for Hannah and definitely recommended to others. I arrived the night before to take Maggie out together and it felt so relaxed and I enjoyed it. Also, arriving at Hannah's house, I felt welcomed right away. A beautiful home, with extra bedroom, bathroom and pretty much everything you can dream about as a house sitter.
The neighborhood is terrific, safe, green and quiet to walk around. Also very friendly people and neighbors where ever you walk.
I got used to our little routine of walking, eating, snacking, reading with Maggie next to me. If Maggie wants something, she'll let you know. She won't let you forget her snack. No worries;)
I felt home and am sure anyone else would feel the same.
Thank you again for this great experience, hope to meet again!

Rachel

What started out 3 years ago as wanting to house and pet sit for maybe a couple of months a year, has turned into 10+ months/year of traveling the world, and caring for wonderful pets and homes. The experiences we have had have gone beyond our wildest dreams. We've lived like locals, all the while absorbing the culture in every place we've visited AND we've had the privilege of loving some amazing fur and feathered friends! The low cost of a yearly membership is less than one night's accommodation in a hotel or Airbnb, and they provide you with the support of a network that truly has your best interests at heart. Responses to queries have always been prompt, and often even a Live Chat, and everyone has treated us with professionalism and respect. This is one TOP-NOTCH company that I can't say enough about. Except... Thanks for providing the vehicle for us to be able to see the world and to live such an enriching lifestyle!

We joined Trusted House Sitters because we "down sized" a bit too early and found that lovely as our flat is, we were missing the countryside and pets - especially dogs. So finding this site has changed our lives! We have had wonderful sits in superb places with an assortment of pets and farm animals which makes this, one time small farmer, very happy indeed.
But perhaps just as important we have met some lovely families and it has been a huge privilege to support them when they take their holidays. As a bit of a lawn and grass geek, I have had fun trying to improve some pretty distressed lawns! Last year we spent nearly a quarter of the year with a great range of lovable pets in superb country locations.