Ever considered a House Sitter?

artyboo replied on 24/12/2015 17:45

artyboo

Posted on 24/12/2015 17:45

Just sharing a good experience with you. We used the services of a house sitter for our break in Aug/Sept last year. We would always opt to take our dogs with us when we travel Europe but we feel the long distances we travel and the heat would be unfair on them.

We used the services of 'House sitter.com' in August. Answered by two professional ladies from Atlanta; I cannot praise the service enough. The house was well cared for and the dogs were pleased to see us when we got home so that they could get some rest from walks and play.

i would thoroughly recommend. Not for everyone of course but our experience has been very positive. We have already engaged two more sets of sitters for our next trips away.

Good luck, whatever your arrangements for next year. We have no-one to care for our dogs when we go away and this has proved to be a superb option for us.

14 replies

redface replied on 27/12/2015 11:19

redface

Caravanner

Posted on 27/12/2015 11:19

Hi Bakers2

I was lucky when I went to NZ, I had a long standing friend out there. He bought the m/h for us after consulting us (from the free advertiser), it was ready when we arrived, then, when we left after 3 months he remitted my money back to me some two weeks or so later when he had sold it. It would probably be a bit fraught doing it without local assistance unless you are of the carefree teens/twenties age. On reflection - probably best to hire an M/H and travel carefree.

Went to both Islands and had a wonderful holiday, many thing to see on each and good ferry connection between. Went to travel agents and picked up brochures whilst planning what to see. NZ tourist board were extremely helpful as well. Unsure what the regulations are these days regarding wild camping.

Have a great trip.

Pippah45 replied on 27/12/2015 23:52

Member

Pippah45

Caravanner

Posted on 27/12/2015 23:52

Red face would your friend consider doing that again for a decent commission? New Zealand is right there at the top of my bucket list! I am solo so nothing fancy maybe a good sized estate car and camping gear or small camper.