Who has hired a housesitter?

Rebekah1021

I am thinking of asking my cousin to houseit for us while we go on vacation at the end of July. I basically just ned her to do the mail and feed the dog and let it out and keep the house ready in case there is a showing on the house.

What is the going rate? I assume I need to leave the fridge stocked for her as well. I totally trust her and she is a goody goody who wants to be a youth pastor, so i don't have to worry about her drinking all my tequila or having her boyfriend spend the night either.

Halo79RN

just to check back later.  we are interested in this as well.

oparcm

I have a housesitter who feeds my cat, checks my mail and waters my flowers when I go on vacation.  She doesn't stay overnight (but would if requested).  I pay 20 per day for my service.  For her to stay over, like for a dog, she charges 40 per day.  She is wonderful and it much less of a hassle for the cat not to have to be boarded.  I do board my dog though, she loves going.