House Sitting Europe

House sitters available for House sitting jobs in
All areas Europe

A FREE house sitting service for home owners looking for House sitters since 1999.
Owners can list a FREE house sitters wanted ad.

House sitters may register their services as available for house sitting jobs or pet sitting in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Netherlands, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Athens, all Europe - one registration for as many areas as you like.
Tell your friends to Google housesitworld for all house sitting Europe areas.

Home owners, have house sitters look after your home & pets while away
In return, home sitters gain free accommodation.
Benefits everyone !

What is House sitting
How does it work
House sitting costs
House sitters responsibilities
Duration of house-sits?

The House sitting directory is broken up as follows;

House Sitters Wanted Ads - for Europe

From home owners needing House sitters to look after their homes
Remember, most owners will find someone suitable from the list of available sitters at the time they start looking.
- Sitters wanted ads from owners needing sitters - here
This is Owners advertising they need a house sitter for ALL Europe (and elsewhere)
Anyone looking for vacant house sitting jobs may respond.

House sitters Available

Registered house sitters who are available to look after your home in all Europe (and elsewhere)
- House sitters available - here
This is House sitters registered as available for house sitting jobs.
Owners looking for a house sitter or pet sitter will usually find someone suitable from these lists of registered house sitters.
Owners - To place a FREE house sitters wanted ad
www.housesitworld.com/sitterneeded.htm
Sitters - To register as available for house sitting jobs anywhere
www.housesitworld.com.register.htm
One small fee for ALL areas Worldwide for 12 months.
No fee to change or update your house sitting details.
We do operate on a non-refund basis once your details have been listed.
Why Register?
Registering as available lets owners know who is actually available for house sitting jobs and gives the sitters the opportunity to write a little about themselves and why the owners should select them.
Some owners are happy to place wanted ads however many prefer to retain control over who knows they're going to be away and will find someone suitable from the list of available sitters at the time they start looking.

I was thrilled to receive the email . . . and since then Christiane and I have corresponded and set up our dates for my pet-sit with them. . . quite a lot of back-and-forth discussion and she's sent lots of photos of the cats and the apartment . . .
Merran, New Zealand to Paris France.

Florence, Italy - touring whilst house sitting in Europe

Hi, We have really enjoyed being on housesit world and tell all our friends about it.
We have been offered some lovely house sits but most were when we were in Cyprus.
Thank you for the wonderful service and for keeping in touch.
George & Irene, England to Australia, Canada, England, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus

Our last housesit was for four months last summer in Marxequiera, Spain, caring for a lovely villa, fruit gardens, pool and 'Biggles' a wonderful tabby cat with attitude!
Sandi & Ron, UK to Spain.

More Testimonials from both owners and house sitters
House sitting Italy by a house sitter
House sitting Switzerland to Italy from house sitter
House sitting France - From Canada to France
House sitting France, Italy - House sitters from Canada to France & Italy

Prague

The Guardian - A surprising number of householders worldwide will let you live in their home for nothing while they are away. House-sitting is completely one-way - you don't have to offer yours in exchange - and it is becoming a global phenomenon. Housesitworld.com is the place to go, either to advertise for a sitter or to find somewhere to live rent-free around the globe...
Article The Guardian, England.
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Article The Irish Times
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Extract from THE SUNDAY MAIL article
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House sitting Europe

From Portugal to Prague, Germany to Belgium, Paris to Italy, Spain to Greece - anywhere Europe!
International travel options are huge with so many places to visit, things to see and experience, and with modern-day travellers having a little more time to enjoy each area, house sitting has become a two-fold benefit.
Travellers can house sit someone else's home as an affordable means of accommodation, giving them potentially longer to explore and enjoy an area at a more leisurely pace.
And, while they're away, having a house sitter live in their own home gives the peace of mind that is so necessary for a happy holiday - the pets are being looked after in their own home, the mail collected, and lawn maintained.
House sitting in Europe - Lucerne, Switzerland

Thanks to the universal reach of the internet, Home and House sitting Worldwide is able to cover all international areas without having to open a physical office in every city. We've had successful house sitters in all areas of Europe - from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Netherlands, Germany, Cyprus, Turkey . . .

Register now as available for house sitting so owners know that you are available
www.housesitworld.com/register.htm

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Lucerne, Switzerland.

What is House sitting?

Housesitting has become very popular in recent times as a concept that is mutually beneficial to both the home owner and the house sitter - The home owner gets their home, pets and gardens cared for while they're away and the house sitter gains rent free accommodation in return for minor household duties they would be doing wherever they lived.

Who are House sitters?

Housesitters are ordinary people just like you - from all walks of life and available for all sorts of reasons. Some are saving for a home, renovating their property, moving to a new area, re-establishing their lives, travelling with their own pets or wishing to save on motels or simply needing a break from the mobile home while touring. They range from young singles or couples to families to retirees, from professionals to home makers and all offer something different - as the home owners also have different and varying needs. No one "type" makes the "perfect sitter" for every situation.

What do house sitters do?

The house sitter is expected to look after the home owners home as if it were their own - providing "lived-in" security, mowing lawns, maintaining gardens, collecting and forwarding mail, caring for pets and generally keeping the home neat and tidy.
House sitters would generally be responsible for their own food, telephone and utility use. Whilst most agreements would be in exchange for free rent, some sitters may offer more of a formal caretaker role or perform other agreed extra duties in exchange for an agreed fee. This is totally up to the home owner and the sitter and should be agreed to in writing before commencing duties. (Remember, a house sitter is not expecting to work on your property full time but is looking for a genuine "home" to live in, with it's normal attendant responsibilities - House sitting should be a mutually beneficial arrangement)

Security and References

Security - Whilst a house sitter can provide lived-in security for your property while you're away, it is the responsibility of the home owner to ensure adequate home and contents insurance coverage is maintained.
It is also the home owners responsibility to check the bona fides of the sitter. Apart from checking referees, an interview should be conducted and prospective sitters introduced to your pets to check compatibility. This would also be a good time to introduce your neighbours - this helps the sitter learn the environment and feel more comfortable in strange surroundings and, by bringing your friendly neighbours into the background, acts as a semi backstop for both parties. Requesting a police clearance and considering the lodgement of a bond is also a good idea.
See also "Agreements" below.

Finding a house sitter

Finding prospective sitters - Home owners can peruse our database of available sitters for FREE and make selections at the time they start looking. Simply click on "find a sitter". Type your location into the search box to see a list of available house sitters. Click on their link to read more about the sitters.
Should you not be able to find anyone suitable for house sitting, we will run your "sitter wanted" ad for free.

Registering as available to house sit

Registering as available for house sitting. The wording of your ad needs careful consideration as you will need to convince the home owner that you will be suitable to mind their home while they are away - say the obvious like, if you have experience, say so, if you can provide references, have a history with animals or other desirable skills, say so. Be honest, say a little about yourself, why you wish to be a house sitter and why the home owner should choose you ahead of others available.
To register, follow the links to "register as a sitter", complete the registration form and you will be included in our on-line database for up to 12 months. Home owners looking for a sitter will then know you are available and be able to contact you to arrange an interview.

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?
To find a house sitter is free.
To register as available for sitting - some areas are free, some require a small fee, eg USA, Canada, Europe, UK, Australia all require one small fee for a 12 month listing - one fee only - for as many areas and country's as you like.
Fees are; US$40- or CAN$50- or EURO30- or GBP20- or AUD50-.
Should you need to change your details, please use our "change details" form on our site - there is no charge for this.

How long before you get a sit?

How long before you get a sit - we have had successes within 24 hours however the average is some sort of response within 2-3 weeks - the earlier you register as available, the greater your chances.
Please keep us informed of your up to date availability as it's free to update your details with new areas and dates once you have something.

How long do sits last?

How long do sits last - we have had sitters gain positions lasting from 1 week to 3 years with the average being 2-3 months - most sits fall in the range 1-6 months.

House sitting Articles & Experiences
Many home owners and house sitters have forwarded their house sitting experiences, well worth reading should you be considering house sitting as a lifestyle choice or simply for a unique holiday experience.
A month in Tuscany
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Sistine Chapel
See the Sistine Chapel without crowds

Eiffel Tower
View of Paris from Eiffel Tower

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House Sitters and Home Owners in
Spain, Paris, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Belgium, London, Denmark

We are now home from our visit to France. Our house sitters - Magali and Ramiro from Argentina could not have been better.
They made friends with the locals and looked after my cats and the property. We hope to stay in contact with them on their adventures.
Thank you so much for your brilliant service.
Best wishes, Mary, Andalucia, Spain, Nov 2012

... after a couple of days we have fixed up with a couple from Montpelier !
So no need to fix the ad. Thanks for your reply and offer of help.
with best wishes
David & Clare, London, Oct 2012

I have received some wonderful replies to my ad ... and have literally made friends with people.
... I think we have found the right solution through your site ... Thank you tons
Berenice, Paris, France, Oct 2012

Hi, We have now found somebody to house sit for us. Had a lot of responds on the advert.
We will be in touch again if the need is required.
Thanks again for all your help, May.
(Cave house) Granada, Spain, Sept 2012

Hi Danny, you were a big help.
Our house sitter arrived yesterday from the United States. I hope that everything will turn out fine for both of us...
Thank you very much for your help. Best wishes,
Ruth, Malaga, Spain, Aug 2012

To house sit is an excellent and inexpensive way to catch up with family and friends throughout Europe.
In December 2011 to February this year we cared for a house, pets and garden in Portugal whilst the owners were holidaying in Austria. It was wonderful....
Ralph & Valda, Australia to Portugal, July 2012

I have been happy with the sitters that I have used.
Typically have them come stay on short notice in the spring and fall when the house is not rented. Also for longer periods in the colder winter months.
Most of the sitters have been from England.
Stefano, Abruzzo - Italy, July 2012

I have found a house sitter for this time, so my "wanted" details can be cancelled.
Thank you for your kind help,
Natalia, Brussels, Belgium, July 2012

Hi, I've found a sitter, from Germany, so I would like to cancel my add. Thank you. Best regards,
Annick, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 2012

... thanks of course a lot ! ...
fortunately a couple from New York City applied and they are now in Hamburg while I am in Ruidoso / New Mexico.
So thanks a lot, Antje, Germany, May 2012

We had many interesting people from all the world.
And....we have found one lady from Seattle who arrived today and is housesitting our home.
I love this service and have already told other friends. Great idea! Maybe we will be a housesitter for other families :-)
Thanks and best wishes from Fuerteventura :-) Irene, Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen, April 2012

We have received nearly 60 replies to our ad in just 48 hours, so at this point I would like to cancel the posting...
Your service is amazing. I can't believe we found so many people willing to watch our house and cat in such a short amount of time...
Thanks, Brett, Florence Italy, March 2012