2015

0 Sit #4 – Dec 2015 – Jan 2016

On meeting Vanessa & Ian I immediately felt at ease as they are a very warm, gentle and responsible couple and I felt we had an instant rapport.
 
This was only our second experience with a house sitter and they certainly set the bar high. They are extremely professional and organised and they made us feel completely at ease leaving our beloved pets and home in their hands.
 
They provided regular emails/updates and included photos of the cats, which we thought was a lovely touch and very thoughtful as they knew I had my concerns.
 
I was concerned about how one of the cats would react to having strangers look after him as he can be somewhat anxious, however I need not have worried as about a week after leaving I received an update to say that Bear was starting to come round and was even coming to them for a brush.
 
They took great care of the house and on our return the house was immaculate. It being a large house with a pool, I expected at least a few minor issues as it can be difficult keeping on top of everything, however everything was perfect and you could immediately tell they had taken great care of everything. They had even left us freshly squeezed juice, planted a crop of tomatoes and ensured there was milk etc. left in the fridge.
 
I would absolutely have no hesitation in recommending them as house and or pet sitters. In fact, I asked them back, unfortunately they were unable to make the dates we needed. Hopefully we get to meet up with them again in the future as they are a wonderful and very interesting couple.

0 Sit #3 – Nov 2014

HOME OWNERS’ FIRST HOUSE SIT EXPERIENCE
 
We are really pleased at how the house sit turned out, aside from you having to deal with the unfortunate issues with the heating. As you know I was very nervous going into it but now feel confident that we will do it again in future, so thank you for calming my nerves!
 
The cats seemed very pleased to see us but are back to their usual hijinx. We were touched by Ian’s kind comments on how lovely they are… We certainly think so but know that sometimes raving about cats can be perceived the wrong way (cat lady!!!!).

0 Sit #2 – Nov 2013

Trusting my home, my business studio, and my two beloved dogs to Vanessa and Ian is like leaving them in the hands of close family. They are both so caring, friendly and warm, with such a vibrant positive energy that I felt instantly at ease when I finally handed them my keys and waved them goodbye to go on a business trip to America.
 
They anticipated my questions and concerns, and talked me through their considerate approach to looking after my life while I was away. My main concern was managing any potential business calls into the office and looking after my ‘babies’.
 
Both Ian and Vanessa talked me through their professional backgrounds and their philosophy on life that instantly resonated with me, and made me feel confident in their personalities and morals.
 
Ian couldn’t wait to take care of the dogs, and make a fuss of them as if they were his own, knowing how to interact with them and taking notes about their behaviour, routines and diet.
 
Vanessa suggested an approach to managing my office that clearly showed her professionalism and experience in business. I’d gladly employ her, let alone have them both look after my home again.
 
I can’t recommend them highly enough. I was able to enjoy a productive, stress-free business trip and return to my home and garden probably tidier than I’d left it!

0 Sit #1 – Sept 2013

Ian and Vanessa are very professional, mature house sitters who looked after our waterside Caribbean home. They are friendly, reliable and looked after our dog, our cats and our chickens with love and care. They watered plants, kept the property clean and tidy.
 
We wouldn’t have any hesitation in asking them to house sit again or to recommend them to others. They are exactly the sort of people anyone would want to look after their home and pets.