Prepare to house sit: what is house sitting

House sitters get to see the world on a budget. They travel at their own pace while staying at the owner's home while they are away. On occasions they pet sit the owners pets and even stay overnight taking care of the home. 

Some of the many tasks that house sitters will become responsible of while running the home while the owners are away are picking up the mail, paying for the bills, watering the plants, taking out the garbage and taking care of animals. House sitters might even stay the night and sleep in the guest bedroom. Of course, you will talk about all the details before your stay with the owner and they will show you around the house before they leave. This way you will feel caught up with the way things work and feel at home while the owners are away on their trip.