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Valerie Okrend

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Silver Spring, Maryland

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July 2025, I finished an amazing house sitting and air bnb manager role in Switzerland.  Villa Wilen is one of the most sought after properties in Switzerland for its exquisite views, the care the owners put into every single detail, and ideal location to visit all parts of the region..... please see my wonderful references/review/rating.****Passionate about exploring new areas in an unconventional manner.  Never knowing what might pop up is fun!I look at assignments as an excellent way to live a more 'locals' life while still being somewhere new!  And I know having someone responsible, such as myself, taking care of things while you're away could bring great peace of mind and pleasure to your travels.  I am adventurous and love discovering new ways of life, new environments, etc.  France in particular is a country  would love to return to because I am fluent in French and even teach it.  I am from Washington DC but spent about 4 years in each France ... read more

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Doreen Hill

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Fallon, Nevada

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Aloha, I am a 56 year old single woman who owned a flowershop for 18 years, while living on a farm and running a woman's shelter for 10 of those years. I did all this in the small rural town of Fallon Nevada. I retired from all that over a year ago and have traveled across the country house/pet sitting, and being a personal helper. I am a mother of 3 and have 8 grandchildren in Nevada. I can take care of your indoor/outdoor plants, your pets, pool, house and you will return home to a clean, well maintained home. I am honest, organized and trustworthy!! Please email for more information. I am booked through the middle of November 2022. I prefer long term stays over short term, although I am open to all. Thanks for checking out my profile.  read more

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Laurie Rookstool

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West Lafayette, Indiana

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I have had animals my entire life and love their personalities. I’m am 57 years old, I’ve raised my kids, I am currently going thru a separation and I find myself unfettered for the first time ever. I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, neat and can run a household. Good problem solver. Happy to discuss any needs with you.  read more

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Alida Coelho

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Jacksonville, Florida

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EXPERIENCED HOUSE SITTER/PET SITTER  COUPLE WITH NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL REFERENCESWe are a responsible, reliable and trustworthy married couple and would love to help you with your house/pet sitting needs.  We are both non-smokers.  We have lots of experience with pet and house sitting which gives us the opportunity to work together and travel to new places and make new friends along the way. John is a retired Insurance executive and spent 8 years in the US Navy.   Alida is a self employed Health & Wellness Products Broker which is primarily internet and phone based business.We have traveled extensively by water and land and enjoy meeting people.  We truly love animals but because of our lifestyle we are unable to have pets of our own so, we would especially enjoy and love your pets as if they were our own and give them the care and affection the deserve.John grew up on his family's commercial gladiolus farm a we've always had gardens where ever ... read more

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Kris & Erin Hartley

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Round Rock, Texas

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We are mature, young souls, who have big travel dreams.  We thoroughly enjoy opening our home to AirBnb, Couchsurfer, and housesitting guests and constantly maintain 5 star reviews and "SuperHost" status.  We bring the same quality of care to our venture in House Sitting and will treat your home, vegetation, and little friends as if they are our own.   We also bring a vast array of other useful trades to your table, should you need anything else!  We are both very handy; with basic maintenance, repair, gardening, and cleaning skills.  We especially specialize in rental type properties, with tons of hospitality and property management experience.  We can also take care of personal errands or business needs, etc... and are both very tech savvy, with electronic, computer, web, design, and office management expertise.We do not believe in doing anything in life just to pass by, we take pride in everything we do, and settle for nothing les... read more

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Dean & Diane Paulin

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Mesa, Arizona

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We began our house/pet sitting experience in Estes Park, CO for six months in 2014 (through a personal ad) and enjoyed the cat sitting opportunity  and home location so much that we joined Luxury House Sitting, House Sitters America and Mind My House to seek out additional adventures through these websites.During 2016, Luxury House Sitting connected us with three great house/dog sittings.  FL, MI, and CO and 2019 a five week sit in CA!  2017 - 2019 we completed nine house/dog/cat sittings in AZ, CA, NM, MA, WA and OR through the Mind My House website.  Additional house sits from other websites from 2020-21 has totaled us seventeen  successful sits!  We hope caring for your home and pet(s) will be our next assignment!!  Dean, age 67,  retired seven years ago from being self-employed owning a chain of hair salons (Fantastic Sams) in the tri-county area of Charleston, SC.  Upon retirement, during Summers and Falls, Dean worked as a seasonal Par... read more

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Frank Rush

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Retired Airline Pilot married to Flight Attendant. Very neat, good at following instructions and taking responsibility. read more

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Shirley Vanderaa

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Bella Vista, Arkansas

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Hi, We are Don and Shirley VanDeraa.   We have done house and pet sitting over the years and have good references.   We are honest, trustworthy and clean.  We would take good care of your home and pets.  We are non-smoking, and would like you to consider allowing us to house-sit while you are gone.    We love to travel and have new experiences. Since we are retired we can fit in with your schedule. We own our own home and are the parents of three married children and have seven grandchildren.  We would appreciate hearing from you.Please keep us in mind.Sincerely,Shirley VanDeraa read more

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Marsha Billups

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love cats and dogs and will love on your pet just as you would while taking care of your home. read more

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Sheryl Hack

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Broad Brook, Connecticut

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We are willing to go anywhere from 10 days to two months. . Shery has spent the last 30 years as an architectural historian and museum director. Joe has been a radio and tv sports caster and talk show host for the last 42 years. We both homes in Connecticut and are very familiar with the needs of pets, homes and plants, We love pets, we love to travel and we love to meet new people and to have new experiences. . Our goal is to meet as many great pets and pet owners as possible. It's a great experience to visit new places and experience their culture and enjoy local cuisine. To any assignment we will bring enthusiasm, caring for pets and property and the ability to adopt to our surroundings. We are neat and clean and believe in leaving the houses the same way we found them. We will be conscientious about the surroundings and caring for the pets. We don't smoke or do drugs and believe it is our responsibility to be the best house sitters and pet caregivers possi... read more

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Laura King

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Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Aloha, my name is Laura. I am a recently retired school administrator who is trustworthy and responsible. I am seeking house sitting opportunities on Oahu.  I would take care of your place as if it were my own! I love animals, and am happy to feed, walk or play with them. As well, I am good with plants.  I would be committed to keeping your home safe and well maintained.  Please contact me if my qualifications would be of support to you.  Mahalo! read more

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Ana Bello

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Charleston, South Carolina

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Hello housesitting community!I am a licensed massage therapist and food industry professional. I have been house/petsitting since I was a teenager; first with my mom (an elementary school teacher), and later on taking sits alone, with my sister, or sometimes with a friend. I have loved and looked after animals and houses in the United States, as well as in several countries in Europe, ranging from the regular dogs and cats, to farms full of animals! I have extensive experience with elderly and special needs pets.I am often asked back to pet/housesit, returning to some of the same places for years and developing lasting friendships. I love gardening, hiking, reading and obviously, traveling.  read more

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Eileen Darcy

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Ormond Beach, Florida

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We are a retired professional couple, have a great sense of adventure, love animals, discovering new places & meeting new people. We take house sitting very seriously, and will look after your home and your pets as if they were our own. We are 70 years old, retired, healthy and strong, nonsmokers and seldom drink. We love nature, dogs & cats, meditation & golf. Excellent references are posted on other house sitting sites.  We are intelligent, educated mature adults who can handle anything that arises. We have raised and cared for dogs & cats, my background includes nursing. We have been homeowners for many years and can maintain a home successfully. We will care for your home & pets as though they are our own, your pets will also experience a vacation with us, of course within your guidelines.  I will keep you updated as much as you like.  After six + years of wonderful house sits, the best part has been the love received from each pet.  We ... read more

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Elaine Pflepsen

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Madison, Connecticut

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Caring for other's homes, pets and ranches, Airbnbs, etc. fills me with complete joy. I've been providing home/pet care for 35 years.  I am retired from my profession and solely provide care for other's properties and beloved animals.  My profession, in part, worked with others experiencing crisis, trauma, and transition. My passion for working with others easily transfers to caring for belived pets and farm animals. I grew up in a family-owned hardware store in the Midwest, the Heartland.  My upbringing has allowed me to develop a skill set of 'handiness' allowing me to troubleshoot most unforseen issues.I've lived in NYC, Chicago, Minneapolis, Connecticut, the rural high desert mountains of southern Arizona and Nebraska.  I love rural living just as much as major cities.  I've traveled Europe, wandering, exploring many countries.  I've house, cat and dog sat in France, Scotland, La Palma Canary Island, England and Australia. I love the process of de... read more

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Peggy Jo Rain

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Eastsound, Washington

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Colleen Phillips

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Queen Creek, Arizona

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Hi! We’re Colleen and Troy, an adventurous husband-and-wife team in our mid-50s based in Queen Creek, Arizona. We’re excited to explore new places, experience life like locals, and discover where we might eventually want to retire. We believe house sitting is a wonderful way to combine our love of travel with our appreciation for caring for homes, animals, and gardens.We take great pride in our own home and would care for yours with that same level of attention, respect, and responsibility. Between us, we bring a strong work ethic, practical skills, a love of animals, and a genuine appreciation for making a house feel like home.I grew up on a five-acre hobby farm in rural British Columbia, Canada, where we raised just about every farm animal you can imagine, including horses, pigs, and turkeys. That experience taught me responsibility from an early age and gave me a lifelong appreciation for animals and the care they require. We also owned a beautiful Arabian horse years ago, so we... read more