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Housesitting in Andalucía Spain: Top Guide to House Sitting in Southern Spain
This is a guide to housesitting in Andalucia, for people wanting to travel there affordably by looking after homes and pets. On HouseSit Match, Southern Spain consistently stands out as a hotspot for housesitting, with a vibrant community of homeowners…
Petsitting in Aix-en-Provence: A Magical 3-Week Christmas Housesit
Petsitting in Aix‑en‑Provence gave long‑time HouseSit Match member Kemkem and husband Fede one of their most memorable Christmases — a three‑week stay in the old town caring for a tiny dog named Riley. In her personal account of how as…
Housesitting on the Isle of Mull Scotland, a Personal Story
Housesitting on the Isle of Mull isn’t your typical Scottish holiday — it’s stone cottages on single-track roads, lochside sunsets, and neighbours who treat you like family. In this story, housesitter Doug Murray shares how one dog-sitting listing on Mull…
Housesitters Guide to Buckinghamshire UK – The Best Walks, Pubs & Local Secrets
In this housesitters guide to Buckinghamshire I’ve shared some of my favourite places to explore while caring for pets in this leafy county. After many housesits across southern England, Buckinghamshire has become one of my favourite counties. With its rolling…
Housesitting in the Basque Country Top Tips
Housesitting in the Basque Country offers travellers a rare chance to experience one of Europe’s most beautiful coastal regions like a true local. From the wide sandy beaches of Hendaye to the elegant charm of Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz and the surf‑soaked glamour…
Best Housesitting in Pécs Hungary – A Top Discovery
Want to experience the real side of Central Europe without the hotel price tag? Housesitting in Pécs, Hungary allows you to slow down and truly absorb the local culture, history, and daily rhythms of one of the country’s most enchanting,…
How to Choose a Housesitter – Top 10 Steps
Learn how to choose a housesitter with expert tips on vetting profiles, interviewing sitters and preparing your home for a safe, stress‑free housesit. How to Choose a Housesitter: The Founder’s Guide to Making the Right Match Choosing a housesitter is…
My Unforgettable Naples Housesitting Adventure
When housesitters tell you of their ‘unforgettable housesitting adventures’ you listen and it can stimulate itchy feet. In this article Tiera St Claire tells us about her fantastic time dogsitting in Naples for an adorable hound called Gatsby. She had…
Housesitting in the Andes: Great 2 Months in Ecuador
From time to time one of our housesitters will share a fascinating experience. In this piece on housesitting in the Andes, Tiera St Claire tells us about what she loved and what surprised her about her experience in Cuenca in…