House-sitting · 8 min read
How I lived free in Tuscany for three months
Pet-sitting platforms, ranked, plus how to win your first sit.
How house-sitting works
Homeowners need someone to care for their pets and home while they travel. You stay for free in exchange. No money changes hands; you pay a yearly platform membership.
Winning your first sit
- Build a warm, specific profile with photos of you with animals.
- Get 2–3 references from friends or neighbors whose pets you've cared for.
- Apply within hours of a listing going live.
- Offer a video call. Homeowners book people they trust.
Platforms compared
- TrustedHousesitters: biggest global choice.
- Nomador: strong in France and Europe.
- MindMyHouse: low-cost membership.
- HouseSitters UK: vetted UK sits.
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