Can you envision yourself lazing by a pool in a Costa Rican villa? Or spending a month in a penthouse overlooking Chicago? How about looking after a few dogs in a Spanish vineyard? Any of this is possible without paying a dime for accommodation; welcome to the world of luxury house sitting.

Luxury house sitters and pet sitters are in demand around the world. They get paid for their service in free gorgeous accommodations (and sometimes in cash in addition!), to look after luxurious properties.

I’ve had my fair share of house sitting experiences and have yet to find a better job. From spending a month and a half pet sitting a Frenchie in Tokyo to occupying a week looking over a couple of mischievous cats in London, house sitting is one of the best (and cheapest) ways to see the world.

But what are the duties of a luxury house sitter? How do you become one? And what’s the best way to find and secure luxury house sitting gigs? To find out, continue reading my guide on how to become a luxury house sitter.

What Does a House Sitter Do?

Firstly, you may be wondering what a house sitter does. Simply put, house sitters look after someone’s home while they’re away.

The duties of a house sitter can include tasks such as watering the indoor plants, keeping things clean and well-maintained, and possibly looking after the garden.

Often, (but not always), house sitting also involves looking after the…

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