Désirée p.
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
About Désirée p.
69 years old
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owner of a guest house
I am 64 years old and presently own and run a guest house in Pretoria, South Africa. I have a manager, so I can move freely for 3 weeks at a time. My husband is retired and does not want to travel anymore, which brought me to the idea of house sitting. I love traveling, especially in Europe. I have an Honours Degree in History of Art, which gave me a passion for all things old and majestic and they are all in Europe! For the last 40 years, we have had 4 Rottweilers with us, so I am very used to big dogs, but I like any size of dog. We chose Rottweilers originally, as they were mentioned as being good with kids. We have seen this over and over again. My daughter owns a horse, so I could help in that department too. Being in the accommodation business since 1992, I know how to look after and keep rooms and houses clean :).You can look at my place on Google under 'Bed and Breakfast in Hatfield', South Africa. Unfortunately I have not done house sitting before, -except my own- so I do not have any references in that department. I have asked my sister-in-law, who is originally from England, but now lives in New Zealand, to accompany me this year and she is very keen. We are available this year- 2019- from mid August to mid October. I have a Dutch Passport, so I can travel at short notice.
My travel companions
Caroline, 71 years old, Retired, Friend
Language(s) spoken
English
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French
Compliments received
Community opinion
Ludesse, France - September 2019
Désirée et Caroline ont été d'excellentes homesitter! Nous avons eu la chance de partager avec elles une soirée la veille de notre départ. Nous avons eu régulièrement des nouvelles de notre petite bête à poil, et sommes revenus dans notre maison qui avait été très bien entretenue! Un grand merci à elles pour l'attention portée à notre chat, et à notre maison!
Anonymous
Angers, France - August 2019
Does not recommend