I started a new housesit yesterday. This one is a lifestyle block in Huirangi in the Taranaki region. The property is located about 11kms inland from Waitara. The homeowners have taken off for a roadtrip up to the Bay of Islands for a couple weeks to visit family and pursue some outdoor hobbies. I’m here…
Hamilton – Enderley
I started a new house sit late yesterday afternoon. This one is located in Hamilton, in the suburb of Enderley. I’m here just for a few days to fill in a short window that I had in my schedule before the next property, which is due to start on January 28th. The Enderley homeowners have…
House Sitting Is Not A Holiday
House sitting is a fantastic way to experience new locations, enjoy a change of scenery, and, for some, take a break from the routine. However, it’s crucial to remember that house sitting is a serious responsibility. Homeowners entrust their most valuable possessions — their home and often their beloved pet — to a sitter. This…
Cambridge
Today is my first full day on a brand new house sit, following straight on from my previous one in Whatawhata which concluded last night. This property is a lifestyle block located about 6kms out of Cambridge and it’s really nice, quite a rural oasis with lots of native and introduced trees surrounded by working…
Screening Your House Sitters
When entrusting your home to a house sitter, ensuring the security of your property and the sanctity of your personal privacy is absolutely paramount. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by thoroughly vetting your house sitter applicants, particularly by checking their references and verifying their authenticity. I emphasis the word ‘thoroughly’…
Whatawhata
I started a new house sit a couple days ago. This property is a lifestyle block located in rural Whatawhata in the Hamilton district, with only a short 10-minute drive to the Dinsdale shopping centre. It’s my first time looking after this place. I’m here until January 11th and then it’s straight on to the…